Words that start with B

Something is blank if there is nothing on it yet. Things that are usually described as blank when they are new are pieces of paper, an artist's canvas, or a computer storage device like a hard disk. These are all things that are blank before you write on them.

Something blares if it makes a continuous, loud, and somewhat unpleasant noise. For example, "the loudspeaker was blaring music all day".

Bleach is a chemical that removes colors. It is often used when washing stained white linen, like sheets and tablecloths, and people often bleach their hair to a lighter color. Things will often bleach naturally from the action of sunlight, without chemical help. The word 'bleach' can be used as a verb, as in to bleach something.

Bleating is the noise sheep make. People also say that sheep go baa or maa.

Bleeding hearts, or Dutchman's trousers, is a plant native to Asia. It likes mild to warm climates, a semi-shaded position and moist soil. It has very interesting flowers, and makes a good garden plant.