English to English Dictionary

Blackstone

A type of stone that is black in color, often used in construction or decoration.

Blacktopping

The process of applying a layer of asphalt to a surface, typically for road construction or repair.

Blade

The flat, cutting edge of a tool or weapon.

Blagging

The act of obtaining something through deception or trickery.

Blain

An inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin, resembling a boil or blister.

Blame

Responsibility for a fault or wrong.

Blamer

A person who assigns responsibility for a fault, error, or failure to someone else.

Blameworthy

Deserving of blame or censure.

Blanch

To briefly immerse food in boiling water to stop enzymatic action and preserve color.

Blanching

The culinary process of briefly immersing food, usually vegetables or fruit, in boiling water and then submerging it in ice water to stop the cooking process.

Bland

Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

Blank Cheque

A cheque that has been signed but does not have a specified amount written on it.