| anchor |
An anchor is a heavy piece of iron or other metal that is attached to a boat or ship. When people want to keep a boat from moving, they drop the anchor into the water. [1/4 definitions] |
| annex |
a building added to an existing building. An annex may be attached to or separate from the main building. [1/3 definitions] |
| antenna |
An antenna is a long, thin piece of metal or wire that sends or receives radio or television signals. You often see an antenna attached to a car or to a radio. [1/2 definitions] |
| attached |
When you are attached to someone or something, it means that they are very important in your life and you have a warm feeling toward them. |
| attachment |
something that can be attached to another thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| ax |
a tool with a blade attached to the end of a long handle. An ax is used for chopping wood. |
| backboard |
the board to which a basketball hoop is attached. |
| balcony |
A balcony is something attached to the outside of a building but high off the ground. It is a place to stand or sit in the open air. You enter a balcony through a door in an upstairs room of the building. [1/2 definitions] |
| balloon |
A balloon is a very large bag that is made to go high up into the air when it is filled with a certain kind of gas or with hot air. This kind of balloon can be attached to something that carries passengers or scientific equipment. Balloons like this can travel long distances. [1/2 definitions] |
| banner |
a flag with a design or writing on it that represents an organization or a movement. A banner is attached to one or two poles and is often carried in ceremonies, parades, or demonstrations by one or more people. [1/3 definitions] |
| barbell |
a bar with weights attached at each end used for exercising and building muscle. Barbells are usually made of metal, and the weights can be changed to make the bar heavier or lighter. |
| 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] |
| bassoon |
a large woodwind instrument. The bassoon has a long wooden body attached to a curved, metal tube with a mouthpiece at its end. |
| bayonet |
a weapon like a knife attached to the front end of a rifle for use in close fighting. |
| bell |
A bell is a thing made of metal that makes a ringing sound when something hits it. It often has the shape of a cup or a bowl. Usually, there is something attached to it inside that can move and can hit the bell to make the sound. |
| bit1 |
A bit is a thing made of metal that goes into a horse's mouth and is part of something called a bridle. Another part of the bridle is a thing made of straps that go around the horse's head. The bit is attached to this part of the bridle. Attached to the bit are reins, which are the long straps that are held in the hands of the rider. Altogether these things let the rider control the horse. |
| blade |
The blade is the metal part attached to the bottom of an ice skate. [1/5 definitions] |
| bolt1 |
A bolt is something attached to a door that keeps the door closed. It is a metal or wooden bar that slides across the door, or a little part of the door, and into the door frame. When the bolt is moved across so that it goes a little into the frame, the door cannot be opened. [1/5 definitions] |
| bone |
Your bones are the hard things inside your body that your muscles are attached to. The longest bones in your body are inside your legs and your arms. All your bones together are called your skeleton. |
| bound1 |
When a book is bound, its pages are held together tightly, and there is usually a cover attached. [1/5 definitions] |
| brace |
Braces are wires and bands attached to a person's teeth to make them straight and bring them into correct position. [1/4 definitions] |