Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
braced |
imp. & past participle |
of Brace |
bracer |
noun |
That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage., A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string; also, a brassart., A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body. |
bracky |
adjective |
Brackish. |
bragly |
adverb |
In a manner to be bragged of; finely; proudly. |
brahma |
noun |
The One First Cause; also, one of the triad of Hindoo gods. The triad consists of Brahma, the Creator, Vishnu, the Preserver, and Siva, the Destroyer., A valuable variety of large, domestic fowl, peculiar in having the comb divided lengthwise into three parts, and the legs well feathered. There are two breeds, the dark or penciled, and the light; — called also Brahmapootra. |
brainy |
adjective |
Having an active or vigorous mind. |
braise |
noun |
Alt. of Braize, Alt. of Braize, To stew or broil in a covered kettle or pan. |
braize |
noun |
A European marine fish (Pagrus vulgaris) allied to the American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to the related species., Charcoal powder; breeze., Braised meat., See Braise. |
bramin |
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Alt. of Braminic |
branch |
noun |
A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant., Any division extending like a branch; any arm or part connected with the main body of thing; ramification; as, the branch of an antler; the branch of a chandelier; a branch of a river; a branch of a railway., Any member or part of a body or system; a distinct article; a section or subdivision; a department., One of the portions of a curve that extends outwards to an indefinitely great distance; as, the branches of an hyperbola., A line of family descent, in distinction from some other line or lines from the same stock; any descendant in such a line; as, the English branch of a family., A warrant or commission given to a pilot, authorizing him to pilot vessels in certain waters., Diverging from, or tributary to, a main stock, line, way, theme, etc.; as, a branch vein; a branch road or line; a branch topic; a branch store., To shoot or spread in branches; to separate into branches; to ramify., To divide into separate parts or subdivision., To divide as into branches; to make subordinate division in., To adorn with needlework representing branches, flowers, or twigs. |
brandy |
noun |
A strong alcoholic liquor distilled from wine. The name is also given to spirit distilled from other liquors, and in the United States to that distilled from cider and peaches. In northern Europe, it is also applied to a spirit obtained from grain. |
branks |
noun |
A sort of bridle with wooden side pieces., A scolding bridle, an instrument formerly used for correcting scolding women. It was an iron frame surrounding the head and having a triangular piece entering the mouth of the scold. |
branny |
adjective |
Having the appearance of bran; consisting of or containing bran. |
brasen |
adjective |
Same as Brazen. |
brasse |
noun |
A spotted European fish of the genus Lucioperca, resembling a perch. |
brassy |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to brass; having the nature, appearance, or hardness, of brass., Impudent; impudently bold. |
braved |
imp. & past participle |
of Brave |
brawny |
adjective |
Having large, strong muscles; muscular; fleshy; strong. |
brayed |
imp. & past participle |
of Bray |
brayer |
noun |
An implement for braying and spreading ink in hand printing., One that brays like an ass. |
brazed |
imp. & past participle |
of Braze |
brazen |
adjective |
Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, brass., Sounding harsh and loud, like resounding brass., Impudent; immodest; shameless; having a front like brass; as, a brazen countenance., To carry through impudently or shamelessly; as, to brazen the matter through. |