Words that start with B

extension Billiards is a game played on a smooth table with balls and a long stick called a cue. Players use the cue to hit the balls.

The aim is usually to move the balls in special ways or hit them into pockets around the edges of the table, depending on the type of billiards.

You can play a miniature billiards game above.

Something is billowing if it is rising up or puffing out in a big surge, usually from the wind. sails and flags are often seen billowing.

extension Binary describes something made of two different things, usually opposites. For example, a question with only yes or no answers is binary.

In computers, binary is a system that uses only two numbers: 0 and 1. Computers use these numbers to store information and perform tasks.

You can convert between decimal and binary numbers with the app above.

A binder or ring binder is a stiff, reusable cover that holds papers together. It usually has metal rings inside that open and close. Papers with holes or plastic pockets can be placed on the rings and kept in order. Binders often have a label on the spine so people can identify what is inside.

Binned is the past tense of bin, usually meaning to put something in a bin, for example "he binned all the leftover food".

Birch are deciduous trees related to the oak and beech. They are found in many cooler places in the northern hemisphere. Birch are small trees that are grown in gardens for their attractive white bark.

The bird of paradise is a large shrub native to Africa, also called the crane flower. They have very large leaves and a distinctive flower, and can grow to around 2-3 metres tall. They will tolerate both drought and mild frost.

Your birthday is the anniversary of your birth. Birthdays happen once a year on the same date as you were born. You usually get together with your family and friends on your birthday, and have a party with cake.

In chess, a bishop moves diagonally on the board. Each bishop stays on the same color squares for the whole game.

The American Bison is a very large type of cow. They once travelled in massive herds over America, but they were killed almost to extinction by people in the 19th century.
A bison has a shaggy, long, dark brown winter coat, and a lighter weight, lighter brown summer coat. Bison can reach up to 2 meters (6.6 ft) tall, 3 meters (10 ft) long, and weigh 400 kilograms (882 lb) to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb).