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- bull terrier/ˌbʊl ˈter.i.ər/A medium-sized, muscular dog breed originally developed in England, characterized by its distinctive egg-shaped head, small triangular eyes, and short, glossy coat.nounC1
- bull thistle/ˌbʊl ˈθɪsl/A tall, spiny biennial plant with purple flower heads, belonging to the genus Cirsium, commonly found in fields and disturbed areas.nounLow
- bull tongue/bʊl tʌŋ/A heavy, wide plough blade shaped like a tongue, used for breaking and turning over soil.nounRare
- bull trout/ˈbʊl traʊt/A large freshwater fish native to western North America, belonging to the char genus.nounSpecialized
- bull wheel/ˈbʊl ˌwiːl/A large, powerful wheel in a machine that transmits primary motive force or supports a heavy load.nounVery Low Frequency / Specialized
- bull's nose/ˈbʊlz ˌnəʊz/The literal nose or muzzle of a bull.nounVery Low
- bull's wool/ˈbʊlz ˌwʊl/A figurative term for nonsense, exaggeration, or insincere talk; a synonym for 'baloney' or 'bullshit'.nounRare
- bull's-eye/ˈbʊlz ˌaɪ/A target's centre circle, or a direct hit on it. The most important or central point.nounB2
- bull's-eye mirror/ˌbʊlz ˈaɪ ˌmɪrə(r)/A convex circular mirror with a distinctive concentric ring pattern, historically used for observation and safety purposes.nounC1/C2
- bull's-eye rot/ˌbʊlz aɪ ˈrɒt/A destructive fungal disease affecting fruits (especially apples) that creates concentric, target-like rings of decay, resembling a bull's-eye.nounLow (Technical/Agricultural)
- bull's-eye window/ˌbʊlz.aɪ ˈwɪn.dəʊ/A small, round window, typically set in a thick wall or roof, often found in nautical, industrial, or traditional architecture.nounLow
- bull-bar/ˈbʊl ˌbɑː/A rigid metal frame attached to the front of a vehicle, designed to protect it from impact damage, typically in collisions with animals or other vehicles.nounB2
- bull-nosed bow/ˌbʊl nəʊzd ˈbaʊ/A rounded, blunt bow (front end) of a ship, barge, or similar vessel, as opposed to a sharp, pointed bow.nounLow
- bull-roarer/ˈbʊl ˌrɔː.rər/A flat, elongated piece of wood, bone, or other material, attached to a cord, which produces a deep, vibrant roaring or humming sound when swung rapidly in a circle.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- bulla/ˈbʊlə/A large blister or vesicle containing serous fluid, typically on the skin.nounC2/Rare
- bullace/ˈbʊlɪs/A wild plum tree (Prunus domestica subsp. insititia) or its small, tart, dark fruit.nounLow/Archpoetic
- bullamakanka/ˌbʊləməˈkæŋkə/A humorous, nonce word for an imaginary or extremely remote place, similar to 'the middle of nowhere'.nounExtremely rare
- bullarium/bʊˈleə.rɪ.əm/A collection of papal bulls (official decrees or charters issued by the Pope) bound together as a formal compilation.nounVery Low
- bullary/ˈbʊləri/A bulla; a type of seal, often of clay, lead, or metal, used for authentication on documents.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- bullbaiting/ˈbʊlˌbeɪtɪŋ/A historical blood sport where dogs were set upon a tethered bull.nounLow
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