English to English Dictionary

Buried

To place something in the ground and cover it with earth.

Burj

A tall structure or building, often used for observation or as a lookout.

Burka

A long, loose garment worn by some Muslim women that covers the entire body and face, leaving only a small mesh screen or opening to see through.

Burlap

A strong, coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, often used for sacks and bags.

Burlesque

An absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody.

Burn

To consume fuel and give off heat, light, and gases.

Burn one's boats

To act in a way that makes retreat or turning back impossible, committing fully to a course of action.

Burner

A device or appliance that produces a flame or heat for cooking or heating.

Burning

The process of combustion or the state of being on fire.

Burning Furnace

A structure in which material is heated to high temperatures, often for the purpose of melting or shaping metals.

Burnout

Physical or mental exhaustion caused by working too hard or being under too much stress.

Burp

To expel air from the stomach through the mouth with a sound; to belch.