▸ Specimen Drawer
Objects & Tools — Lesson 58
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blockbusters
ˈblɑːkˌbʌstɚz
A large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block) — many blockbusters are released during the summer.
The new superhero movie is expected to be a blockbuster.
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blocks
blɑːks
A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) — the bookstore is just two blocks away.
The children played with building blocks.
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bloomers
ˈbluːmɚz
Underpants worn by women — the child’s bloomers were bright red and matched her skirt.
She wore a dress with bloomers underneath for extra comfort.
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blouses
ˈblaʊzɪz
A top worn by women — he prefers cotton blouses in summer.
She bought a new blouse for the interview.
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blowgun
ˈbloʊɡʌn
A tube through which darts can be shot by blowing — he made a blowgun from a piece of bamboo.
The hunter used a blowgun to catch small birds.
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blowtorch
ˈbloʊtɔrtʃ
A burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame — he used a blowtorch to melt the solder.
He used a blowtorch to melt the solder.
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bludgeon
ˈblʌdʒən
A club used as a weapon — the attacker struck him with a heavy bludgeon.
The attacker struck him with a heavy bludgeon.
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blunderbuss
ˈblʌndərbʌs
A short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle — their marketing campaign was a complete blunderbuss.
The museum displays a fine example of a blunderbuss from the 1700s.
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boa
ˈboʊə
A long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur — the boa squeezed its prey tightly.
The zoo has a giant boa constrictor on display.
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boardinghouse
ˈbɔːrdɪŋhaʊs
A private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests — the boardinghouse was known for its home-cooked meals.
She found affordable accommodation at a local boardinghouse.
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boardroom
ˈbɔrdruːm
A room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company) — the CEO announced the merger in the boardroom.
The CEO announced the merger in the boardroom.
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boardrooms
ˈbɔːrdruːmz
A room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company) — the CEO announced the restructuring in the boardroom.
The CEO announced the restructuring in the boardroom.
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