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bloodstream

IPA: /ˈblʌdstriːm/

KK: /ˈblʌdˌstrim/

noun

Definition: The system of blood that moves through the body of a living organism.

Example: The doctor explained how the medication enters the bloodstream to help the patient.

bloodthirstily

IPA: /ˈblʌdˌθɜːr.stɪ.li/

KK: /ˈblʌdˌθɜrsti li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire to kill or cause harm to others.

Example: The villain laughed bloodthirstily as he plotted his revenge.

bloodthirsty

IPA: //ˈblʌdˌθɜːrsti//

KK: /ˈblʌdˌθɜrsti/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong desire to cause violence or kill; very aggressive and cruel.

Example: The bloodthirsty warriors charged into battle without hesitation.

blowback

IPA: /ˈbloʊˌbæk/

KK: /ˈbloʊˌbæk/

noun

Definition: An unexpected and often negative consequence or result of an action, especially in politics or other decision-making processes.

Example: The new policy had significant blowback, leading to protests and public outcry.

blowup

IPA: /ˈbloʊʌp/

KK: /ˈbloʊˌʌp/

noun

Definition: A sudden and intense event, often involving an explosion or a strong emotional reaction.

Example: The blowup at the meeting surprised everyone and led to a heated discussion.

bludgeon

IPA: /ˈblʌdʒən/

KK: /ˈblʌdʒən/

noun

Definition: A heavy stick or club that is thicker at one end, often used as a weapon to hit someone or something.

Example: The attacker swung the bludgeon at his opponent, causing serious injury.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit someone or something with a heavy object, often causing injury or damage.

Example: The attacker tried to bludgeon his victim with a metal pipe.

blue

IPA: /bluː/

KK: /blu/

adjective

Definition: A color that resembles the sky on a clear day or the ocean; it can also describe feelings of sadness or gloom.

Example: The sky was a beautiful shade of blue during the sunset.

noun

Definition: A color that resembles the clear sky or the ocean, often associated with calmness and tranquility.

Example: She painted her room a bright blue to make it feel more cheerful.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something to the color blue or to become that color.

Example: She decided to blue the walls of her room to give it a fresh look.

blueprint

IPA: //ˈbluːprɪnt//

KK: /ˈbluːprɪnt/

noun

Definition: A detailed plan or drawing that shows how something will be built or made, often used in architecture and engineering.

Example: The architect presented the blueprint for the new building to the city council.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a detailed plan or design for something, often used in architecture or engineering.

Example: The architect will blueprint the new building before construction begins.

blueshift

IPA: /ˈbluːʃɪft/

KK: /ˈbluːʃɪft/

noun

Definition: A change in the wavelength of light that occurs when the source of the light is moving closer, resulting in shorter wavelengths.

Example: The blueshift observed in the light from the nearby star indicates that it is moving towards us.

blueshifted

IPA: /ˈbluːʃɪftɪd/

KK: /ˈbluːʃɪftɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing light or other electromagnetic radiation that has a higher frequency or shorter wavelength than it originally had, often due to the source moving closer to the observer.

Example: The light from the approaching star appeared blueshifted, indicating it was moving towards us.

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