English to English Dictionary

Basotho

A member of a Bantu-speaking ethnic group indigenous to Lesotho and parts of South Africa.

Bass Guitar

A stringed musical instrument similar in appearance to a guitar, but with a longer neck and a lower pitch, typically used to provide the bassline in music.

Basse-Terre

The capital city of the French overseas region of Guadeloupe, located on the island of Basse-Terre.

Basset Hound

A breed of dog known for its short legs and long ears, originally bred for hunting.

Bast

The fibrous material obtained from the phloem (inner bark) of certain plants, especially trees like lime, hemp, and jute, used for making rope, mats, and paper.

Bastard

An unpleasant, despicable, or thoroughly obnoxious person.

Basting

The act of moistening food, especially meat, during cooking by spooning or brushing liquid over it.

Bastion

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, allowing defensive fire in several directions.

Basutoland

A historical name for the territory now known as Lesotho, which was a British protectorate.

Bat

A nocturnal flying mammal capable of sustained flight, characterized by its wings formed from a membrane stretched between elongated fingers.

Batata

A starchy root vegetable, commonly known as sweet potato.

Batch

A quantity of goods produced at one time.