9-letter words containing i, b
- bahookies — Plural form of bahookie.
- bahuvrihi — a class of compound words consisting of two elements the first of which is a specific feature of the second
- baia-mare — city in NW Romania: pop. 150,000
- baigneuse — a day bed of the Empire period, having a back sloping and curving to form a rounded head and foot.
- baignoire — a theatre box on the lowest level
- bail bond — a surety bond (money or property) offered or deposited by a defendant or other persons to ensure the defendant's appearance at trial
- bailiwick — the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
- bailliage — the office or district of a bailiff
- bairnlike — childlike
- baisemain — a kissing of the hand; thus, a sign of respect
- bajillion — an extremely large but unspecified number, quantity, or amount
- bakuchiol — A meroterpene phenol, extracted from seeds of Psoralea corylifolia, that shows antimicrobial activity.
- balakirev — Mily Alexeyevich (ˈmilij alɪkˈsjejɪvitʃ). 1837–1910, Russian composer, whose works include two symphonic poems, two symphonies, and many arrangements of Russian folk songs
- balalaika — a plucked musical instrument, usually having a triangular body and three strings: used chiefly for Russian folk music
- balancing — the process of achieving or maintaining equilibrium
- balanitis — inflammation of the glans penis, usually due to infection
- balconied — That has a balcony attached.
- balconies — Plural form of balcony.
- baldachin — a richly ornamented silk and gold brocade
- baldaquin — Also, baudekin. Textiles. a silk brocade interwoven with gold or silver threads, used chiefly for ceremonial purposes.
- baldwin i — 1058–1118, crusader and first king of Jerusalem (1100–18), who captured Acre (1104), Beirut (1109), and Sidon (1110)
- balikesir — city in NW Asiatic Turkey: pop. 173,000
- balk ring — A balk ring is a rotating part of a gearbox that prevents the gears from engaging too early.
- balkanise — to divide (a country, territory, etc.) into small, quarrelsome, ineffectual states.
- balkanism — to divide (a country, territory, etc.) into small, quarrelsome, ineffectual states.
- balkanize — to divide (a territory) into small warring states
- balkiness — The state or quality of being balky.
- balkingly — in a balking manner
- balklines — Plural form of balkline.
- ball girl — In a tennis match, the ball girls pick up any balls that go into the net or off the court and throw them back to the players. In a baseball game, the ball girls are in charge of collecting the balls that are hit out of the field.
- ball mill — a horizontal cylinder or cone in which a substance, such as a mineral, is ground by rotation with steel or ceramic balls
- ballabile — a dance within a ballet where the chorus perform, with or without the principal dancers
- balladier — a person who sings ballads.
- balladist — someone who composes or performs ballads
- balladize — to make (something) into a ballad; write a ballad about.
- ballastic — Nautical. any heavy material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide desired draft and stability.
- ballerina — A ballerina is a woman ballet dancer.
- ballismus — a condition characterized by twisting, shaking, and jerking motions.
- ballistae — an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles.
- ballister — (obsolete) A crossbow.
- ballistic — Ballistic means relating to ballistics.
- balloting — voting in an election
- ballotini — small glass beads used in reflective paints
- ballpoint — A ballpoint or a ballpoint pen is a pen with a very small metal ball at the end which transfers the ink from the pen onto a surface.
- ballsiest — Superlative form of ballsy.
- balminess — mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather.
- balsamico — Balsamic vinegar.
- baltimore — a port in N Maryland, on Chesapeake Bay. Pop: 628 670 (2003 est)
- balzarine — a light cotton and wool fabric used for dress-making
- banalized — to render or make banal; trivialize: Television has often been accused of banalizing even the most serious subjects.