| birdbath |
a basin for wild birds to bathe in, often an ornamental structure manufactured for this purpose. |
| blind |
a cover or mask for true purpose or action; something that obscures. [1/12 definitions] |
| blunder |
to act or move awkwardly or without clear purpose. [1/5 definitions] |
| board |
a flat, rectangular piece of wood, cardboard, or the like, used for a specific purpose. [1/9 definitions] |
| brainstorming |
a spontaneous and unrestrained discussion by a group of people for the purpose of generating new ideas or solving problems. |
| break |
to interrupt an activity for the purpose of resting or eating. [1/26 definitions] |
| break in |
to enter a home or other property by force, without authorization, and with an illegal purpose. [1/3 definitions] |
| break-in |
an incident in which a home or other property is entered without authorization and for an illegal purpose, especially that of burglary. |
| break into |
to enter (a home, vehicle, or other property) by force, without authorization, and with an illegal purpose. [1/6 definitions] |
| brigade |
a group of persons gathered or organized for a specific purpose such as to fight a fire, support a cause, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| brood |
kept for the purpose of breeding. [1/7 definitions] |
| brother |
a male related to another by similarity such as kinship, allegiance to a particular group, or common purpose. [1/4 definitions] |
| budget |
the amount of money available or designated for a certain period or purpose. [1/3 definitions] |
| call |
to speak loudly for the purpose of attracting attention; yell; shout. [1/22 definitions] |
| camouflage |
any method of disguising for the purpose of concealing. [1/5 definitions] |
| camp1 |
to stay for a while in a tent or other temporary outdoor shelter for the purpose of recreation or inexpensive accommodation, or as part of military operations (sometimes fol. by "out"). [1/9 definitions] |
| campaign |
a systematic, concerted set of activities undertaken for a particular purpose. [1/4 definitions] |
| camping |
the activity of staying for a while in a tent or other temporary outdoor shelter for the purpose of recreation or to save money on accommodation while traveling. |
| can opener |
a hand-operated device used for opening cans, or an electrical device used for the same purpose. |
| carpetbag |
to move to a place for the purpose of seeking political advantage for oneself. [1/2 definitions] |
| carpetbagger |
one who moves to a place for the purpose of seeking political advantage. [1/2 definitions] |