bipolar |
having two poles, as a planet. [2 definitions] |
biracial |
composed of or representing two races, such as black and white. |
birch |
a deciduous tree or shrub with close-grained, hard wood and smooth bark that can be peeled off. [5 definitions] |
bird |
a warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animal with wings and feathers, which usu. has the ability to fly. [5 definitions] |
birdbath |
a basin for wild birds to bathe in, often an ornamental structure manufactured for this purpose. |
birdcage |
a cage for confining or keeping birds. |
bird call |
the cry or song of a bird. [3 definitions] |
bird dog |
a dog or breed of dogs used to hunt or retrieve game birds. |
birdhouse |
a man-made nesting structure for birds, usu. built to look like a house. [2 definitions] |
birdie |
any small bird. [3 definitions] |
birding |
the activity or hobby of observing and identifying birds in the wild; bird-watching. |
birdlime |
a sticky substance, made from plants such as holly or mistletoe, that is smeared on branches and twigs to catch small birds when they alight. [2 definitions] |
bird of paradise |
any of various related birds of New Guinea and nearby regions, of which the male has colorful plumage and long tail feathers. [2 definitions] |
bird of passage |
a bird that migrates. [2 definitions] |
bird of prey |
any bird that feeds on other birds or animals, such as a hawk or vulture. |
birdseed |
seeds, usu. in a mixture, used to feed birds. |
bird's-eye |
as seen from high above; covering a wide span but not detailed or thorough. [4 definitions] |
bird shot |
small shot used to shoot birds. |
birds of a feather |
persons having common interests, values, opinions, or backgrounds. |
bird-watching |
the activity or hobby of observing and identifying birds in the wild: birding. |
birefringence |
the splitting of a light wave into two perpendicular waves that have different speeds, as in some crystals. |