IPA: /ˈbærən/
KK: /ˈbɛrən/
Definition: A title for a nobleman of the lowest rank in British and Japanese aristocracy, often holding land and privileges granted by a king or feudal lord.
Example: The baron hosted a grand feast at his castle to celebrate his daughter's wedding.
IPA: /ˈbærənɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈbɛrənɪdʒ/
Definition: A group of barons or the rank and dignity associated with being a baron.
Example: The baronage played a significant role in the governance of the kingdom.
IPA: /ˈbærənɛt/
KK: /ˈbɛrəˌnɛt/
Definition: A man who has a British hereditary title that is lower than a baron and higher than a knight, and who can be addressed as 'Sir'.
Example: The baronet attended the royal ceremony in his formal attire.
IPA: /ˈbærəˌnɪtɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈbɛrənɪtɪdʒ/
Definition: A group of people who hold the title of baronet, or the rank associated with this title.
Example: The baronetage includes many distinguished families with a long history in the country.
IPA: /ˈbærəˌnɛtsi/
KK: /ˈbɛrənɪtsi/
Definition: The title or rank held by a baronet, which is a hereditary honor in the British nobility, ranking below a baron.
Example: He inherited the baronetcy from his father, becoming a member of the British gentry.
IPA: /bəˈroʊniəl/
KK: /bɛˈroʊniəl/
Definition: Relating to a noble title or estate, often associated with grandeur and stateliness.
Example: The baronial estate was known for its impressive architecture and beautiful gardens.
IPA: /ˌbær.əʊ.rɪˈsɛp.tər/
KK: /ˌbær.oʊ.rɪˈsep.tər/
Definition: A type of sensory nerve ending that responds to changes in pressure, particularly found in the walls of blood vessels like large arteries.
Example: The baroreceptor helps regulate blood pressure by detecting changes in the pressure of the blood vessels.
IPA: /ˌbɛrəˈtrɔːmə/
KK: /bɛrəˈtrɔmə/
Definition: Injury to body tissue that happens when there is a difference in pressure between an air space in the body and the outside air.
Example: The diver experienced barotrauma after ascending too quickly from deep water.
IPA: /bæˈrɑːʒ/
KK: /bæˈrɑːʒ/
Definition: A strong and continuous attack or flow of something, such as artillery fire, words, or water.
Example: The politician faced a barrage of questions from the reporters after his speech.
Definition: To direct a concentrated attack or a large amount of something at someone or something.
Example: The army decided to barrage the enemy's position with artillery fire.
IPA: /bɑrd/
KK: /bɑrd/
Definition: Having lines or stripes across its surface, often used to describe something that is marked or divided by bars.
Example: The barred windows prevented anyone from escaping the building.
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