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12-letter words containing n, b, e

  • base station — a fixed transmitter that forms part of an otherwise mobile radio network
  • base-pairing — the process of binding separate DNA sequences by base pairs.
  • baselessness — The state or quality of being baseless.
  • basementless — without a basement
  • basilic vein — a large vein situated on the inner side of the arm
  • basketmaking — The construction of baskets, especially by traditional means.
  • basset hound — A basset hound is a dog with short strong legs, a long body, and long ears. It is kept as a pet or used for hunting.
  • baton charge — A baton charge is an attacking forward movement made by a large group of policemen carrying batons.
  • batten plate — (in structural design) a horizontal rectangular plate that is used to connect pairs of steel sections by being riveted or welded across them to form a composite section
  • batting cage — a screen with three sides and a top, in which batters practice: it keeps missed and fouled pitches within its enclosure
  • battle wagon — a battleship.
  • battlefronts — Plural form of battlefront.
  • battleground — A battleground is the same as a battlefield.
  • battlemented — Furnished with battlements, as the ramparts of a city or castle.
  • battlewagons — Plural form of battlewagon.
  • bayonet bulb — an electric light bulb which is inserted into the socket against spring pressure and turned so that pins on its side engage in slots in the socket
  • be damned if — If someone says 'I'm damned if I'm going to do it' or 'I'll be damned if I'll do it', they are emphasizing that they do not intend to do something and think it is unreasonable for anyone to expect them to do it.
  • be done with — to end relations with
  • be expecting — to be pregnant
  • be in embryo — Something that is in embryo is at a very early stage of its development.
  • be no picnic — If you say that an experience, task, or activity is no picnic, you mean that it is quite difficult or unpleasant.
  • be no slouch — If you say that someone is no slouch at a particular activity, you mean that they are skilful at it or are willing to work hard at it.
  • be on a roll — to have a series of successes; go from success to success
  • be one thing — You can say that the first of two ideas, actions, or situations is one thing when you want to contrast it with a second idea, action, or situation and emphasize that the second one is much more difficult, important, or extreme.
  • beachcombing — The action of a beachcomber.
  • beacon light — a light signal for shipping
  • beaconsfield — a town in SE England, in Buckinghamshire. Pop: 12 292 (2001)
  • bead molding — bead (def 12).
  • beam antenna — an antenna that transmits its radiation in a particular direction.
  • beam balance — a piece of apparatus used for artistic gymnastics
  • bean counter — You can describe people such as accountants and business managers as bean counters if you disapprove of them because you think they are only interested in money.
  • bean sprouts — the sprouts of newly germinated mung beans, eaten as a vegetable, esp in Chinese dishes
  • bean-shooter — peashooter.
  • bear down on — to press down on; exert pressure on
  • bear in mind — to remember
  • bear witness — to give written or oral testimony
  • bear-baiting — (formerly) an entertainment in which dogs attacked and enraged a chained bear
  • bearableness — The characteristic of being bearable.
  • beardtongues — Plural form of beardtongue.
  • bearing down — to hold up; support: to bear the weight of the roof.
  • bearing pile — a foundation pile that supports weight vertically
  • bearing rail — a transverse rail carrying a drawer or drawers.
  • bearing rein — a rein from the bit to the saddle, designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
  • bearing wall — any of the walls supporting a floor or the roof of a building.
  • bearskin rug — the pelt of a bear, used as a rug
  • beat up (on) — to give a beating to; thrash
  • beaten track — well-trodden path or route
  • beaumontague — a cement-like substance used to fill in and hide cracks and holes in woodwork and metalwork
  • beauty queen — A beauty queen is a woman who has won a beauty contest.
  • beauty salon — A beauty salon is the same as a beauty parlour.
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