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- bladdernoun
A muscular sac in the body that stores urine before excretion.
- bladenoun
The flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or other tool.
- bladesnoun
Plural of blade; the flat cutting edges of knives, swords, or tools.
- blahinterjection
Used to represent meaningless or boring talk.
- blaineproper_noun
A masculine given name of Gaelic origin.
- blairproper_noun
A given name of Scottish origin, used for both males and females.
- blakeproper_noun
A masculine given name of English origin.
- blameverb
Assign responsibility for a fault or wrong.
- blamedverb
Past tense and past participle of blame; assigned responsibility for a fault.
- blamesverb
Third person singular present of blame; assigns responsibility for a fault.
- blamingverb
Present participle of blame; assigning responsibility for a fault.
- blancheproper_noun
A feminine given name of French origin, meaning "white" or "fair."
- blankadjective
Not written or printed on; empty of marks or content.
- blanketnoun
A large piece of woolen or similar material used as a bed covering.
- blanketsnoun
Plural of blanket; large pieces of material used as bed coverings.
- blanksnoun
Plural of blank; empty spaces to be filled in.
- blaresverb
Third person singular of blare; makes a loud, harsh sound.
- blaringadjective
Making a loud, harsh sound.
- blastnoun
A destructive wave of highly compressed air from an explosion.
- blastedverb
Past tense and past participle of blast; destroyed with explosives.
- blastingverb
Present participle of blast; destroying with explosives.
- blazenoun
A very large or fiercely burning fire.
- blazingadjective
Burning fiercely or brightly.
- bleachnoun
A chemical agent used for whitening or disinfecting.
- bleakadjective
(Of an area) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
- bleatingverb
Present participle of bleat; making the characteristic cry of a sheep or goat.
- bledverb
Past tense and past participle of bleed; lost blood from the body.
- bleedverb
Lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness.
- bleedingnoun
The loss of blood from the body.
- bleepnoun
A short high-pitched electronic sound.
- blendverb
Mix together thoroughly to form a uniform mixture.
- blessverb
Ask God to protect and look favorably upon someone.
- blessedadjective
Made holy; consecrated.
- blessingnoun
A prayer asking for God's favor and protection.
- blessingsnoun
Plural of blessing; prayers asking for God's favor.
- blewverb
Past tense of blow; moved by wind or air current.
- blimeyinterjection
(British informal) Used to express surprise or astonishment.
- blindadjective
Unable to see; lacking the sense of sight.
- blindedverb
Past tense and past participle of blind; deprived of sight.
- blindfoldnoun
A piece of cloth tied over the eyes to block vision.
- blindlyadverb
Without being able to see.
- blindsnoun
Plural of blind; window coverings with adjustable slats.
- blinkverb
Shut and open the eyes quickly.
- blinkingadjective
Flashing on and off.
- blissnoun
Perfect happiness; great joy.
- blocknoun
A large solid piece of material with flat surfaces.
- blockedverb
Past tense and past participle of block; obstructed.
- blockingverb
Preventing movement or passage through something.
- blocksnoun
Solid pieces of hard material, typically with flat surfaces.
- blognoun
A regularly updated website or page, typically run by an individual or small group, written in informal style.