English to English Dictionary

Blow-by

Leakage of combustion gases from the cylinder past the piston rings into the engine crankcase.

Blow-over

An incident, storm, or period of trouble that passes quickly and without causing serious or permanent damage.

Blowjob

A sexual act in which the penis is stimulated with the mouth and lips.

Blue note

A note that is pitched slightly lower than standard tuning for expressive purposes, typically the third, fifth, or seventh scale degree in blues and jazz music.

Blue-chip client

A client that is considered to be reliable and financially stable, often associated with high-value contracts.

Bode

To be an omen of a particular outcome, especially a good or bad one.

Bodhisattva

In Buddhism, a person who is on the path to Buddhahood and has made a vow to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings.

Body of literature

The total collection of written works, research papers, articles, and books relating to a specific subject or field of study.

Body-and-soul

Involving or engaging the whole person, both physically and spiritually; complete and utter.

Bohemian

Living in a very informal or unconventional way, typically associated with artists, writers, and musicians.

Boke

The aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens.

Bolar

Relating to or consisting of bole; rounded or cylindrical in shape like a tree trunk.