English Words Starting With B

• basingstoke

  nounA2
  /ˈbeɪzɪŋˌstəʊk/A town in Hampshire, England.
• basion

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Specialist Term
  /ˈbeɪzɪən/The midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum (the large opening at the base of the skull where the spinal cord connects to the brain).
• basis

  nounB2
  /ˈbeɪsɪs/The fundamental principle, foundation, or starting point from which something develops, operates, or is calculated.
• basis of articulation

  nounVery Low Frequency / Technical Term
  /ˈbeɪsɪs əv ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/The fixed position or posture of the tongue, jaw, and lips from which all the speech sounds of a particular language are produced, serving as a neutral reference point.
• basis point

  nounC2
  /ˈbeɪsɪs pɔɪnt/One hundredth of one percentage point (0.01%), used in finance to describe the change in interest rates, yields, or other financial percentages.
• basis weight

  nounC2 / Very Low (Technical)
  /ˈbeɪ.sɪs weɪt/The mass of a material per unit area, especially of paper, fabric, or film, expressed in grams per square metre (g/m²) or similar units.
• bask

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /bɑːsk/To lie or relax in a warm, pleasant place, especially in sunlight.
• baskerville

  nounUncommon
  /ˈbɑːskəvɪl/A proper noun, originally a surname; most famously associated with a typeface/font design.
• basket

  nounB1
  /ˈbɑːskɪt/A container made of interwoven strips of a flexible material such as cane, straw, or plastic, used for holding or carrying items.
• basket case

  nounC1
  /ˈbɑːskɪt keɪs/A person or thing regarded as useless, incapable, or in a state of complete collapse, especially from mental or emotional strain.
• basket catch

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːskɪt ˌkætʃ/In cricket, a method of catching the ball using both hands cupped together, palms upward, at or below waist height.
• basket chair

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːskɪt ʧeə/A chair with a seat or backrest made from woven plant material, such as wicker, rattan, or cane, often light and breathable.
• basket clause

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːskɪt klɔːz/A catch-all provision in a legal or financial document that covers unspecified, miscellaneous items, exceptions, or conditions.
• basket dinner

  nounRare / Historical
  /ˈbɑːskɪt ˈdɪnə/A social event, often a fundraising meal, where a complete dinner for one or two people is packaged and served in a basket or similar container.
• basket fern

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbɑːskɪt fɜːn/A type of fern, often of the genus Drynaria, characterized by leaves that form a basket-like structure which traps leaf litter and moisture, commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
• basket fish

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbɑːskɪt fɪʃ/A type of deep-sea marine animal with a central disc and long, branched, basket-like arms. Specifically, a type of brittle star (class Ophiuroidea).
• basket flower

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːskɪt ˌflaʊə/A wildflower (Centaurea americana) with large, showy purple-pink blooms resembling a woven basket, native to the central and southern United States.
• basket hilt

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈbɑːskɪt hɪlt/A protective metal guard for the hand, often made of intersecting bands, fitted to the hilt of a sword.
• basket maker

  nounC2
  /ˈbɑːskɪt ˌmeɪkə(r)/A person who crafts baskets by weaving flexible materials like willow, reed, or cane.
• basket weave

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːskɪt wiːv/A pattern in weaving or knitting that resembles the interlocking strands of a woven basket, characterized by a checkered appearance.

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