Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
"The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom."
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
"The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping."
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
"He used worms as bait to catch fish."
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
"The old card table was covered with worn baize."
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
"She baked a cake for her friend's birthday."
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
"The baked meat was tender and flavorful."
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
"The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder."
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
"Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy."
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
"The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village."
a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions
"Work-life balance is important for health."
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
"A balanced diet is essential for good health."
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
"A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health."
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
"The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck."
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
"She gave him a baleful look after the insult."
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
"She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully."
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
"The balky printer refused to work when needed most."
a round object used in games or sports
"The children played with a ball in the park."
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
"The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love."
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
"The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm."
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
"She has trained for years in classical ballet."
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
"The children played with a red balloon at the party."
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
"Voters cast their ballot in the election."
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
"The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn."
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
"We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening."
An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.
"The tree produced a fragrant balsam used in medicine."
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
"Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste."
to officially or legally prohibit something
"The government banned smoking in public places."
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
"His speech was full of banal clichés."
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
"The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality."
a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh inside
"She ate a ripe banana for breakfast."
a group of musicians who play music together
"The band performed live at the concert."
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
"The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm."
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
"He tied a red bandanna around his neck."
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
"Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed."
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
"They bandied jokes across the table."
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
"Traffic jams are the bane of city life."
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
"His baneful influence ruined the community."
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
"The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up."
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
"She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists."
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
"He put on a cotton banian under his shirt."
to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted
"The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom."
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
"She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs."
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
"She deposited the money in the bank."
a person who works in or manages a bank
"The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents."
the business or services provided by a bank
"Online banking has made financial transactions easier."
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
"The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management."
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
"The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles."
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
"The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product."
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
"The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting."
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
"They had a bantering conversation at the café."
