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bullbat
nounRare/Obsolete
A colloquial regional name for a nocturnal bird, specifically the common nighthawk or nightjar.
bullboat
nounVery Low
/ˈbʊlbəʊt/A small, lightweight, round boat or coracle, traditionally constructed by stretching a buffalo hide over a wooden frame.
bullbrier
nounLow (regional, botanical/ecological contexts)
/ˈbʊlˌbraɪ.ər/A woody, thorny climbing vine of the genus Smilax, native to North America, known for its thickets and sharp prickles.
bullbucker
nounVery Low (Archaic/Dialectal/Rare)
/ˈbʊlˌbʌkə/An outdated or dialectal term with two main historical senses: 1) A person who quarrels or fights with a bull; a bull-baiter. 2) A person who boasts, blusters, or uses intimidating language; a bully or braggart.
bulldog
adjectivenounverb-transitiveB1
/ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/A breed of dog characterized by a sturdy, muscular build, broad head with a short muzzle, and a courageous, tenacious temperament.
bulldog ant
nounLow, regional
/ˈbʊl.dɒɡ ˌænt/A large, aggressive ant known for its powerful jaws and painful sting, primarily native to Australia.
bulldog clip
nounLow
/ˈbʊldɒɡ ˌklɪp/A strong, sprung metal clip with two handles, used to hold papers together.
bulldog edition
nounRare
/ˈbʊldɒɡ ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/The earliest edition of a daily newspaper, printed late at night and available for morning distribution.
bulldoze
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈbʊl.dəʊz/To use a bulldozer to clear or level land by force; to demolish or flatten something.
bulldozer
nounB2
/ˈbʊlˌdəʊ.zər/A powerful tracked vehicle with a broad metal blade in front, used for pushing large quantities of earth, rubble, etc., especially in construction and demolition.
bullet
nounverb-intransitiveHigh
/ˈbʊlɪt/A small, metal projectile for firing from a gun.
bullet point
nounB2
/ˈbʊlɪt ˌpɔɪnt/A small symbol, typically a solid dot, used to introduce an item in a list.
bullet train
nounB2
/ˈbʊl.ɪt ˌtreɪn/A very fast passenger train, especially one used in Japan and other parts of Asia, known for its speed, efficiency, and streamlined appearance.
bullet wood
nounRare / Technical
/ˈbʊlɪt wʊd/A common name for several tree species, most notably Terminalia bellerica, with hard, dense wood resembling the hardness of a bullet.
bullethead
nounC1/C2 (Very Low)
/ˈbʊlɪt.hɛd/A person who is very stubborn or stupid; someone with a thick, bullet-shaped head.
bulletin
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈbʊl.ɪ.tɪn/A short official announcement or report of news for the public, especially one that is published regularly.
bulletin board
nounB1
/ˈbʊl.ɪ.tɪn ˌbɔːd/A board for posting public announcements, notices, and information.
bulletproof
adjectiveverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈbʊlɪtpruːf/Impervious to bullets; physically resistant to penetration.
bulletwood
nounVery Low
/ˈbʊlɪtwʊd/A tropical hardwood tree (genus Mimusops) or its very hard, dense timber.
bullfight
nounC2
/ˈbʊlfʌɪt/A traditional public spectacle in which a bull is fought by a performer (matador) in a prescribed manner, often ending with the bull's death.

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