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- bloquiste/blɒˈkiːst/A member or supporter of the Bloc Québécois, a federal political party in Canada that advocates for Quebec's independence and promotes Quebec's interests.nounLow
- blossom/ˈblɒs.əm/The flower or mass of flowers on a tree or bush, especially at the start of its fruiting cycle; also the period when such flowers appear.nounverbverb-intransitiveB1-B2
- blossom-end rot/ˌblɒs.əm ˈend rɒt/A physiological disorder affecting the fruit of plants, especially tomatoes and peppers, characterised by a dark, sunken lesion at the blossom end (opposite the stem).nounLow. Specialised term used mainly in gardening, agriculture, and horticulture contexts.
- blot/blɒt/A spot or stain, especially one made by ink or similar liquid; a mark damaging something's appearance or reputation.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- blot analysis/ˈblɒt əˈnæləsɪs/A laboratory technique used to detect specific proteins, DNA, or RNA sequences by transferring them from a gel onto a membrane and then probing with a labeled reagent.nounC2/Highly Specialized
- blotch/blɒtʃ/A large, irregular, and often discoloured mark or patch on a surface, especially skin or fabric.adjectivenounverb+1C1
- blotch printing/ˈblɒtʃ ˌprɪntɪŋ/A textile printing technique where color is applied unevenly or irregularly to create a mottled, stained, or patchy effect, often deliberately for a specific artistic or fashion look.nounC1/C2
- blotter/ˈblɒtə/A piece of absorbent paper used to soak up or dry wet ink, especially from a fountain pen.nounC1
- blotting paper/ˈblɒtɪŋ ˌpeɪpə/A soft, absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink, preventing smudging.nounLow (specialist/historical)
- blouse/blaʊz/A loose-fitting, often lightweight upper garment for women or girls, typically stopping at the waist or hips, with buttons down the front and a collar.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- blouson/ˈbluːzɒn/A short jacket, often loose and gathered at the waist with an elasticated or drawstring hem.adjectivenounC1
- bloviate/ˈbləʊ.vi.eɪt/To talk at length in a pompous, boastful, or empty manner; to speak verbosely and windily.verb-intransitiveC2/Proficient. Rare in casual conversation; found in literary, journalistic, or satirical contexts.
- blow/bləʊ/To move air or wind; to expel air from the mouth; to cause something to move by air or force.nounverbHigh (B1)
- blow away/ˌbləʊ əˈweɪ/to be carried or moved by the force of wind or air; to defeat or impress someone completely.verbB2
- blow down/ˌbləʊ ˈdaʊn/to cause something to fall to the ground by the force of wind or an explosionverbB1
- blow fly/ˈbləʊ ˌflaɪ/Any of various flies, typically metallic blue or green, that lay their eggs on decaying organic matter or in open wounds of living animals.nounC1
- blow in/ˌbləʊ ˈɪn/To arrive somewhere, especially suddenly, unexpectedly, or casually.adjectiveverbB2
- blow into/bləʊ ˈɪn.tuː/To enter a place suddenly, casually, or unexpectedly.verbMedium
- blow job/ˈbləʊ ˌdʒɒb/The act of stimulating a man's penis with the mouth and tongue; fellatio.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency in formal/standard contexts)
- blow mold/bləʊ məʊld/A manufacturing process where heated plastic is blown into a mold to create hollow objects.nounLow
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