English Words Starting With B

• bushbaby

  nounLow
  /ˈbʊʃbeɪbi/A small, nocturnal African primate with large eyes, known for its agility and loud cries.
• bushbashing

  nounRare
  /ˈbʊʃbæʃɪŋ/The act of traveling off-track or making one's way through thick, wild vegetation in remote areas.
• bushbeater

  nounRare / Obsolete
  /ˈbʊʃˌbiːtə/A person who beats or beats through bushes, typically while hunting to flush out game.
• bushbuck

  nounC2
  /ˈbʊʃbʌk/A small to medium-sized African antelope (genus Tragelaphus scriptus) with a reddish-brown coat and white markings.
• bushcraft

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈbʊʃkrɑːft/The skills and knowledge needed to survive and thrive in a natural, wilderness environment using natural materials.
• bushel

  nounB2
  /ˈbʊʃ.əl/A unit of dry measure for grain, fruit, etc., equal to 8 imperial gallons (≈36.37 litres) in the UK, or 35.24 litres in the US.
• bushelbasket

  nounLow
  /ˈbʊʃ.əl ˌbɑː.skɪt/A large, sturdy basket traditionally used for measuring and carrying dry goods like fruit, vegetables, or grain, with a capacity of one bushel (approximately 35.2 litres or 8 gallons).
• busheled iron

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbʊʃəld ˈaɪən/A historic term for iron that has been piled, bundled, and heated in a charcoal furnace to be consolidated and refined.
• bushelful

  nounLow
  /ˈbʊʃ(ə)lfʊl/An amount equal to the volume or capacity of one bushel (a unit of dry measure).
• bushelman

  nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈbʊʃəlmən/A worker, typically male, who is employed to mend, repair, and finish cloth after it has been woven in textile manufacturing.
• busher

  nounLow
  /ˈbʊʃ.ə/A baseball player from the minor or bush leagues; a rookie or inexperienced player from a rural or small-town team.
• bushfire

  nounC2
  /ˈbʊʃˌfaɪə(r)/A large, uncontrolled fire that burns in the bush, scrub, or forest, especially in a hot, dry climate.
• bushfly

  nounLow
  /ˈbʊʃflaɪ/A small, persistent fly, typically a species of blowfly (especially Musca vetustissima), common in rural, bush, or outback areas of Australia.
• bushhammer

  nounC2
  /ˈbʊʃˌhæmə/A hammer with a serrated or toothed face used for dressing or texturing stone or concrete surfaces.
• bushido

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌbʊʃ.ɪˈdəʊ/The historical code of conduct and ethics of the samurai class in feudal Japan, emphasizing honour, loyalty, discipline, and self-sacrifice.
• bushie

  nounLow (regional/colloquial)
  /ˈbʊʃi/A person who lives in, is from, or is familiar with remote, rural, or bushland areas.
• bushiness

  nounLow
  /ˈbʊʃ.i.nəs/The quality or state of being bushy; having thick, dense foliage or hair-like growth.
• bushing

  nounC1
  /ˈbʊʃɪŋ/A removable cylindrical lining used as a bearing or guide, or to reduce friction between moving parts.
• bushire

  nounVery low (almost exclusively historical or geographical contexts)
  /bʊˈʃɪə/An archaic or historical term referring to a port city in southern Iran, or to the historical practice of equipping or supplying ships for service (outfitting ships).
• bushism

  nounLow
  /ˈbʊʃ.ɪz.əm/A statement, phrase, or action, often seen as linguistically or logically unusual, characteristic of or attributed to George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States (2001–2009).

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