English Words Starting With B

• butorphanol

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Technical
  /bjuːˈtɔːfənɒl/A synthetic opioid medication used primarily for pain relief, and sometimes for migraine treatment and anesthesia.
• butsu

  nounNon-existent/Zero
  N/AIn English, 'butsu' does not exist as a standard lexical item and is not found in authoritative dictionaries.
• butsudan

  nounLow
  /ˈbʊtsʊˌdan/A Buddhist altar or shrine, typically a wooden cabinet found in homes and temples, for enshrining Buddhist images, memorial tablets, and offerings.
• butt

  nounverbB2
  /bʌt/The thicker end of a tool or weapon; to strike with the head or horns; an object of ridicule or criticism; the remainder of a smoked cigarette or cigar; the buttocks.
• butt bra

  nounLow
  /ˈbʌt ˌbrɑː/A padded undergarment worn to enhance the appearance of the buttocks.
• butt chisel

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbʌt ˌtʃɪz.əl/A short, heavy-duty chisel designed for striking with a mallet.
• butt end

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˈbʌt ˌɛnd/The thick, blunt, or unused end of something, especially a tool, weapon, or piece of material.
• butt hinge

  nounLow. Specialised term used primarily in carpentry, joinery, construction, and DIY contexts.
  /ˈbʌt ˌhɪndʒ/A type of hinge consisting of two plates, one attached to the fixed structure (door jamb) and the other to the moving part (door), which are joined by a pin. The hinge is mortised (set into) the edge of the door and frame, making it flush when closed.
• butt joint

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌt ˌdʒɔɪnt/A carpentry/joinery joint where two pieces of material are joined end-to-end without overlapping.
• butt plate

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌt ˌpleɪt/A metal plate attached to the rear end (butt) of a firearm's stock, designed to protect the wood and sometimes to provide a comfortable surface against the shooter's shoulder.
• butt shaft

  nounrare
  /ˈbʌt ˌʃɑːft/The main cylindrical section of an arrow, excluding the nock and point.
• butt stroke

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˈbʌt ˌstrəʊk/A blow delivered with the stock (butt end) of a rifle or similar long firearm.
• butt weld

  nounLow to Medium (exclusively technical)
  /ˈbʌt ˌwɛld/A welding joint where two pieces of metal are joined end-to-end, lying in the same plane, with their edges butted together.
• butt-dial

  nounverb-ambitransitiveB2
  /ˈbʌt ˌdaɪəl/To accidentally call someone on a mobile phone, typically by sitting on it or having it pressed against one's body, causing the keypad to activate.
• butt-fucker

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbʌt ˌfʌk.ər/A derogatory slang term referring to a person who engages in anal sex, typically used as an insult to imply contemptible, immoral, or despicable character.
• buttals

  plural-nounExtremely Rare/Obsolete
  /ˈbʌt(ə)lz/The act of landing a blow or thrust with the butt end of a weapon, especially in fencing.
• butte

  nounC1
  /bjuːt/An isolated, steep-sided hill or small mountain with a flat top, smaller than a mesa, rising sharply from the surrounding plain.
• butter

  nounverbverb-transitiveA2
  /ˈbʌt.ə/A soft, pale yellow food made from churning cream, used as a spread and in cooking.
• butter bean

  nounLow
  /ˈbʌtə biːn/A large, flat, pale yellow or white bean, typically of the lima bean variety, often sold dried or canned.
• butter brickle

  nounC2
  /ˌbʌtə ˈbrɪkəl/A type of hard, crunchy toffee or brittle candy containing butter and baked goods like nuts or bits of cookie.

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