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Words Starting with "B"

B-grade
B2adjective
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B-grade

Of secondary or inferior quality; second-rate.

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Babe
B1noun
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Babe

A baby or infant.

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Baby
A1noun
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Baby

A very young child, from birth to a few months old or unable to walk or speak much.

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Babylon
B2noun
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Babylon

An ancient city on the Euphrates river, famed for its magnificent architecture, wealth, and power, and later as a symbol of decadence and worldly corruption.

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Back-and-forth
B2noun
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Back-and-forth

A repeated exchange of ideas, arguments, or communication between two or more parties.

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Back-massage
B2noun
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Back-massage

The manual or mechanical manipulation of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the back to relieve tension, reduce stress, or alleviate pain.

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Backbone-segment
C1noun
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Backbone-segment

A discrete section or module that constitutes part of a central supporting framework or backbone.

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Backfire
C1verb
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Backfire

To have the opposite result of what was intended.

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Backpack
A2noun
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Backpack

A bag carried by a strap on your back, typically made of cloth or leather, often used by hikers or students.

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Backpedaling
C1noun
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Backpedaling

The act of retreating from a previous opinion, commitment, or argument; a reversal of policy or stance.

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Backrub
B2noun
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Backrub

An act of rubbing or massaging a person's back, typically performed to relieve tension or provide comfort.

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Backward-looking
C1adjective
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Backward-looking

Relating to or focusing on the past; considering previous events or traditional methods rather than looking toward the future.

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