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- beanpole/ˈbiːn.pəʊl/A tall, thin wooden pole used to support climbing bean plants in a garden.nounLow
- beanshooter/ˈbiːnˌʃuːtə/A simple toy weapon consisting of a tube through which beans or small projectiles are blown, often made from a hollowed plant stem.nounlow
- beanstalk/ˈbiːn.stɔːk/The tall, fast-growing stem of a bean plant, typically one climbing a support.nounC2
- bear/bɛː/To carry, support, or endure something physically or emotionally; to give birth to; a large omnivorous mammal.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh
- bear animalcule/ˈbeər ˌæn.ɪˈmæl.kjuːl/A microscopic organism that resembles a tiny bear in shape or movement.nounExtremely rare/technical
- bear claw/ˈbeə ˌklɔː/A type of sweet pastry, shaped to resemble the large claw of a bear, typically made with yeast dough and filled with almond paste or other fillings.nounB2
- bear down/ˌbeə ˈdaʊn/To apply intense pressure or force; to make a concentrated effort, especially to overcome something.verbMedium
- bear garden/ˈbeə ˌɡɑːdn̩/A scene or situation of uproar, noise, confusion, or unruly behaviour.nounC1
- bear grass/ˈbeə ˌɡrɑːs/Any of several North American plants, especially of the genera Xerophyllum or Nolina, having grass-like leaves and often tall flowering stalks, commonly found in western regions.nounLow
- bear hug/ˌbeə ˈhʌɡ/A strong, tight embrace, typically with the arms wrapped completely around someone.nounB2
- bear leader/ˈbeə ˌliː.dər/A historical term for a tutor or guardian, typically a young man, who accompanied a wealthy youth (often on a Grand Tour) to supervise his education and conduct.nounRare (C2)
- bear market/ˈbeə ˌmɑː.kɪt/A prolonged period of declining stock prices, typically by 20% or more from recent highs.nounC1/C2
- bear off/bɛər ɒf/to move away or steer away from something; to change direction, especially of a vehicle or vessel; to begin to depart.verbC2
- bear on/beər ˈɒn/To be relevant to or connected with; to affect or influence a situation.verbC1
- bear out/ˌbeər ˈaʊt/To support, confirm, or provide evidence for a claim, theory, or statement.verbC1
- bear paw/ˈbeə ˌpɔː/The foot of a bear, especially when considered as a food item or trophy.nounLow
- bear raid/ˈbeə ˌreɪd/A coordinated attempt by traders to drive down the price of a stock or security by selling large quantities, often combined with spreading negative rumors.nounLow
- bear river/ˌbeə ˈrɪv.ə/A placename referring to a specific river, often in North America, named after the presence or association with bears.nounlow
- bear up/ˌbeər ˈʌp/To endure a difficult situation with courage or resilience; to remain strong under pressure.verbB2
- bear with/ˌbeə ˈwɪð/To be patient with someone or something; to endure something temporarily.verbHigh
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