Commonly used with the definite article 'the,' this term refers to the sea or the ocean in a humorous or old-fashioned way. It highlights the salty nature of seawater and is often found in maritime literature or nautical contexts.
To compress loose materials like coal dust, charcoal, or sawdust into small, solid blocks. This process is used to make fuel easier to handle, transport, and burn more efficiently.
A specific cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. Because it is a tough cut with significant connective tissue, it is typically prepared through slow-cooking methods such as smoking, braising, or boiling.
Briskness refers to the quality of being quick, energetic, and active in movement or manner. It is often used to describe a person's pace, the refreshing quality of cold weather, or a businesslike efficiency in completing tasks.
Describes a surface covered with short, stiff hairs or fibers that feel rough or prickly. It is also used metaphorically to describe a person who is easily annoyed, defensive, or irritable in temperament.
Brittleness refers to the physical property of a material that causes it to break, snap, or shatter easily when subjected to pressure or stress without first deforming or bending. In a metaphorical sense, it describes a person's temperament or a system's structure that lacks flexibility and is prone to sudden failure under strain.
Relating to the transmission of programs or information by radio or television to a wide audience. In a broader sense, it describes something that is distributed or scattered over a wide area or to many people simultaneously.
Relating to the distribution of audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic mass communications medium. It typically describes industries, equipment, or regulations involved in radio, television, and digital media transmission.
To make something wider or more extensive, or to increase the range of something such as knowledge, experience, or influence. It is frequently used in academic and professional contexts to describe the process of becoming more inclusive or diverse in scope.
Broadly is an adverb used to describe something in a general way, focusing on the main points rather than specific details. It is also used to describe a physical action that is wide or expansive, such as a smile.
The state or quality of being wide in range, scope, or physical extent. It often refers to the variety of topics, ideas, or experiences included within a particular subject or field.
A cleaning tool consisting of a long handle attached to a bundle of stiff fibers or bristles, used for sweeping floors. It also refers to a group of yellow-flowered shrubs in the pea family, whose branches were historically bundled together to create the sweeping implement.
A broomstick is the long, slender handle of a broom, typically crafted from wood. In cultural and literary contexts, it is frequently characterized as a magical implement used by witches for aerial transportation.
A building or establishment where people pay to engage in sexual activity with prostitutes. It functions as a place of business for sex workers and is often managed by a madam or a pimp.
Used as an adjective to describe a person, organization, or entity that shares the same profession, status, or origin as another. It denotes a close relationship or membership within the same group or category.
Brotherhood refers to the feeling of friendship, support, and understanding between people, particularly within a group or community. It can also denote an organization or association of people who share common interests, beliefs, or professions.
A brougham is a light, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with an enclosed body for two to four passengers, originally designed in the 19th century. In modern automotive contexts, it refers to a luxury car body style where the driver sits in an open or separate front section while the passengers are enclosed.
The past tense and past participle form of 'bring', referring to the action of carrying, conveying, or causing something or someone to come to a specific place or state. It is primarily used to indicate movement toward the speaker or the center of attention in a past context.
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something by using a stern, overbearing, or arrogant manner. It typically involves using one's authority or a threatening presence to force an agreement or specific behavior.
To cook food briefly over high heat until the surface turns brown, often to enhance flavor through the Maillard reaction. It can also refer to the process of skin darkening from sun exposure or the oxidation of fruit surfaces.
A brownie is a small, square or rectangular chocolate baked treat that has a texture between a cake and a soft cookie. It is known for its rich cocoa flavor and often contains additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or frosting.
A reddish-brown sandstone used extensively as a building material for urban houses in the late 19th century. In modern usage, it specifically refers to a row house or townhouse faced with this stone, particularly common in historic neighborhoods of New York City.
A bruise is a dark or discolored mark on the skin caused by an injury that does not break the surface, resulting from broken blood vessels underneath. It is also used to describe a damaged area on fruit or a metaphorical injury to a person's pride or reputation.
A bruiser is a person who is large, strong, and often aggressive, frequently associated with physical strength or a willingness to engage in conflict. In a figurative sense, it describes someone, particularly in politics or business, who uses tough or forceful tactics to achieve their goals.
Describing an experience or contest that is very difficult and likely to cause psychological or physical damage. It is frequently used in professional or academic contexts to characterize intense competition or exhausting challenges.
A word used to describe a person, typically a woman, who has dark brown hair. It can be used as a noun to refer to the person or as an adjective to describe the hair color itself.
The principal force, shock, or worst part of an unpleasant action or situation. It is most commonly used in the idiomatic expression 'to bear the brunt of something,' referring to the person or thing that suffers the most.
In technical and design contexts, a 'brushed' finish refers to a surface texture created by rubbing material with a fine abrasive, resulting in a matte, non-reflective appearance with fine parallel lines. It is commonly used in material science, architecture, and manufacturing to describe specific physical properties of metals or fabrics.
A mark made by a paintbrush across a surface, often used to describe the technique or style of an artist. Metaphorically, it refers to a specific detail or a small action that contributes to a larger overall effect or plan.
Brushwood refers to a collection of small twigs, broken branches, and sticks that have fallen from trees or been cleared from shrubs. It is commonly found on the forest floor and is often used as kindling for starting fires or for building simple shelters.
The manner in which an artist applies paint to a surface with a brush, often characterized by its texture and the visible marks left behind. In art criticism, it refers to the specific technique or style of strokes that define an artist's unique hand.
The quality of being abrupt, blunt, or offhand in manner or speech. It describes a style of communication that is very short and direct, often to the point of appearing rude or dismissive of social pleasantries.
Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and serves as the primary administrative center for the European Union. In academic and political discourse, the name is often used as a metonym to refer to the institutions and governing bodies of the EU.
Brutalization refers to the process of treating people or animals with extreme cruelty or violence, often resulting in them becoming hardened or desensitized. It can also describe the psychological state of a person or society that has been exposed to such treatment over time.
To treat someone in a very cruel, violent, or insensitive manner, often leading to a loss of humanity or moral standards in the victim. It can also refer to the process of becoming desensitized to violence or harshness through repeated exposure.
A brute refers to a person who is cruel, violent, or lacks reasoning and sensitivity. As an adjective, often used in academic contexts, it describes something that is raw, fundamental, and unthinking, such as physical power or facts that exist without further explanation.
