Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
"The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey."
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
"The board decided to increase the budget."
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
"The explorers were boarding the ship at the port."
to talk with pride about something you have or achieved
"He boasted about his new car."
a small vessel used for traveling on water
"They took a boat across the river."
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
"The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck."
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
"The small boat began to bob on the waves."
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
"The dark clouds bode a heavy storm."
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
"She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice."
relating to or concerning the body
"He suffered bodily harm in the accident."
the physical structure of a person or animal
"Exercise helps keep the body healthy."
a person employed to protect someone from harm
"The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard."
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
"The hikers got stuck in a bog."
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
"The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind."
false, fake, or not genuine
"The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card."
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
"She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics."
to heat a liquid until it starts to bubble and turn into vapor.
"Please boil some water for tea."
cooked in boiling water
"She served boiled eggs for breakfast."
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
"The children were boisterous during the birthday party."
showing courage, confidence, or willingness to take risks
"She made a bold decision to start her own business."
in a confident and brave way; without fear
"She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge."
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
"Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone."
the trunk of a tree
"The bole of the tree was thick and strong."
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
"The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival."
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
"The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality."
To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
"The manager bolstered the team's confidence with encouraging words."
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
"The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise."
A weapon that explodes; also to attack with bombs or to fail badly.
"The city was bombed heavily during the war."
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
"Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions."
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
"The bombardier released the bombs with precision."
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
"The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war."
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
"His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance."
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
"The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one."
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
"Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried."
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
"The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn."
an attack using bombs or explosives
"The city was devastated by the bombing."
genuine; authentic; legitimate
"She is a bonafide expert in her field."
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
"The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country."
a connection or relationship between people or things
"The sisters share a close bond."
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
"The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression."
the hard parts of a skeleton that form the structure of the body
"The dog buried a bone in the garden."
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
"The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie."
cheerful; pretty; attractive
"The bonny child played happily in the garden."
an extra payment or reward given in addition to what is usual or expected.
"Employees received a year-end bonus for their hard work."
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
"The audience began to boo the bad performance."
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
"He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting."
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
"He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake."
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
"I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner."
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
"The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript."
a person who sells books, especially as a business
"The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading."
