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bareadjective Bare is an adjective meaning “unclothed, stripped, uncovered, or naked.” It can also mean “simple, basic, or lacking in […]

bardnoun A bard is a poet or singer, typically one who composed and recited epic poems in ancient Celtic cultures.   Example The bard’s lyrical […]

bar codenoun A bar code is a machine-readable representation of data, consisting of parallel lines of varying widths and spacings. When scanned by a bar code […]

bar chartnoun A graphical representation of data using rectangular bars to show comparisons among categories, the height or length of each bar is proportional […]

barbernoun A person whose job is to cut men’s hair and shave their beards.   Example I always go to the same barber for my haircuts. The barber […]

barbed wirenoun A type of wire fence consisting of sharp points or barbs attached at intervals along the wire to prevent passage.   Example The […]

barbecuenoun A method of cooking meat, poultry, or fish outdoors over a fire or on a grill, often with the addition of sauces or marinades.   Example […]

barbaricadjective The adjective “barbaric” means cruel, savage, and uncivilized.   Example The act of sacrificing animals in that culture was […]

barbnoun A barb is a sharp projection or point facing opposite from the main point, used for hooking or catching hold.   Example The fisherman […]

barnoun A “bar” refers to a commercial establishment where drinks, especially alcoholic beverages, are served. It typically features a counter or bar-top […]

baptizeverb “Baptize” is a verb that means to immerse or pour a liquid, typically water, over someone as part of a religious ceremony, typically for […]

Baptistnoun Baptist refers to a member or follower of a Christian denomination that believes in baptizing individuals by full immersion in water, as a symbol […]

baptismnoun Baptism is a religious ceremony in which a person is baptized, typically by having water poured or sprinkled on them or by being fully immersed in […]

bannernoun A “banner” is a large piece of cloth or vinyl with a design or message on it, typically hung from a horizontal bar or mounted on a wall, used for […]

bankruptadjective Lacking funds or assets and unable to repay debts.   Example The company went bankrupt and had to close down its operations. The […]

banknotenoun A banknote is a type of paper money, issued by a government or central bank, as a form of currency.   Example I withdrew a hundred […]

bank holidaynoun A bank holiday is a public holiday in a country or region, during which most banks and many businesses are closed.   Example I was […]

banjonoun A musical instrument that has a round body, a long neck and strings stretched over the body and played with a pick. It is commonly associated with […]

banistersplural noun A banister refers to the railing along the side of a staircase that provides support and assistance in holding onto while ascending or […]

banishnoun “Banish” means to force someone to leave a place or country and not to return, often as a punishment. It can also refer to getting rid of […]