English to English Dictionary

Burr

A rough, prickly seed case or flower head of a plant that clings to clothing or animal fur.

Burrito

A dish consisting of a rolled wheat flour tortilla enclosing a filling, typically of beans, rice, and meat.

Burro

A small donkey, especially one used as a pack animal.

Burrow

To make a hole or tunnel in the ground by mining or excavating.

Bursa

A fluid-filled sac or cavity that cushions the movement of tendons over bones or other joints, reducing friction.

Bursary

A grant or financial scholarship provided to a student to help pay for their education, typically awarded based on financial need.

Burst

An instance of breaking or splitting open suddenly.

Burst at the seams

To be extremely full, crowded, or packed to maximum capacity.

Burstiness

The quality or state of occurring in bursts or irregular intervals.

Bursting-point

The critical limit or threshold beyond which a system, container, or individual can no longer withstand pressure or stress and gives way.

Bury

To place a dead body in the earth or a tomb.

Bus

A large motor vehicle that carries passengers by road, typically along a fixed route.