| above |
When one thing is above another thing, it is higher than it. If a plane flies above the clouds, it means that the plane is flying higher than the clouds. [4 definitions] |
| air |
all that is above the ground; sky. [1/6 definitions] |
| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| altimeter |
a device that measures distance above the Earth's surface. |
| altitude |
the height of a thing above earth or above sea level. |
| ankle |
the joint between the leg and the foot; the part of the leg just above the foot. |
| anklet |
a short sock that reaches just above the ankle. |
| Arctic Ocean |
The Arctic Ocean is one of the five oceans of the world. An ocean is a large body of salt water that covers a very large part of the earth. The Arctic Ocean is in the most northern part of the world and it is very cold and icy. If you look at a map, it is above Canada, Russia, and other far northern countries of the world. |
| balcony |
A balcony is a place to sit in a theater. It is above the main floor where most of the seats are, and people at the front of the balcony can look down at the people who are sitting below. [1/2 definitions] |
| basket |
A basket is also something used in the game of basketball. The basket is a large metal ring with a net attached to it. The basket is attached to a board that hangs above the heads of the players. Players have to get the basketball through the basket to score points in the game. [1/3 definitions] |
| belly |
Your belly is a part of your body. It is the area below your chest and above your legs. This area contains your stomach and other parts of the body used in breaking down food. Other mammals, such as dogs, have bellies too. You have to reach under a dog to touch its belly. |
| biosphere |
the parts of the earth and its atmosphere that can support the existence of living things. The biosphere includes areas of water and air, and of land both above and below the ground. [1/2 definitions] |
| biplane |
an early type of airplane with two sets of wings mounted one above the other. |
| bishop |
a priest or minister who holds a high position in certain Christian churches. A bishop is often in charge of a group of churches. In the Catholic Church, a bishop's rank is above a priest but below an archbishop and a cardinal. [1/2 definitions] |
| bleacher |
(usually plural) a group of benches in rows that are placed one above another. Bleachers are used to seat people at indoor and outdoor sports events. |
| blouse |
A blouse is a piece of clothing that is worn above the waist. Blouses are usually worn by girls and women. A blouse is like a shirt, but a blouse often has more decoration, and it's usually made of softer and fancier material. |
| broil1 |
When you broil meat or other food, you cook it at a high temperature with all the heat coming from one direction. It either comes down toward the food from above, or it comes up from under the food. If you broil meat on a grill, the heat comes from under the meat. If you broil meat in an oven, the heat usually comes from above the meat. [1/2 definitions] |
| brow |
the ridge of bone above the eye, or the hair growing on it; eyebrow. [1/2 definitions] |
| captain |
a police officer holding a rank above lieutenant. [1/7 definitions] |
| chimney |
a hollow, upright structure above a fireplace or furnace that carries smoke upward and to the outside. |
| chin |
the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck; the center of the lower jaw. [1/2 definitions] |