Definition: A type of small aquatic animal that belongs to a group of crustaceans, often found in freshwater, and includes species like fairy shrimp and water fleas. They have a segmented body and flat appendages that help them swim.

Example: The pond was full of branchiopods, including tiny water fleas that danced in the sunlight.

Definition: A type of small, dark wild goose that is found in Arctic areas, known for its black neck and head.

Example: We saw a brant swimming gracefully in the lake during our trip to the Arctic.

Definition: A type of bird known for its distinctive red tail, specifically referring to the European redstart.

Example: The brantail perched on the branch, its vibrant red tail feathers catching the sunlight.

Definition: To produce a series of quick, sharp sounds, often like rattling or clattering, usually when moving quickly.

Example: The children began to brattle down the street, their laughter echoing in the air.

Definition: A noise made by something rattling or clattering, often sharp and quick.

Example: The brattle of the falling leaves could be heard in the quiet forest.

Definition: Having a disease or condition that causes sickness, especially in sheep.

Example: The farmer noticed that several of his sheep were sick with braxy.

Definition: A disease that affects sheep, causing inflammation, or the meat from sheep that have died from this disease.

Example: The farmer had to dispose of the braxy-infected sheep to prevent the spread of the disease.

Definition: To make a loud and harsh sound, similar to the cry of a donkey.

Example: The donkey began to bray loudly in the morning.

Definition: A loud and harsh sound made by a donkey, often used to describe similar sounds made by other animals or in a humorous context.

Example: The donkey let out a loud bray that echoed across the field.

Definition: To make a loud, harsh sound, often associated with the noise made by a donkey or similar animal.

Example: The donkey began to bray loudly in the early morning.

Definition: A person or thing that makes a loud, harsh sound, especially a donkey, or a small tool used in printing to spread ink evenly.

Example: The brayer rolled smoothly over the ink, preparing it for the printing press.

Definition: The loud, harsh sound made by a donkey or similar animal.

Example: The braying of the donkey could be heard from far away.

Definition: The action of making a loud, harsh sound, like that of a donkey.

Example: The donkey was braying loudly in the field.

Definition: A type of fish that can be found in both freshwater and saltwater, known for its flattened body and silvery scales. There are different species, including some that are popular for fishing and cooking.

Example: We caught a large bream while fishing at the lake yesterday.

Definition: To clean the bottom of a ship by heating and scraping it.

Example: The crew had to bream the ship before it could set sail again.

Definition: A type of rope or part of equipment used to secure the back end of a cannon or to describe the wool on the hind legs of certain animals.

Example: The sailors carefully adjusted the breeching to ensure the cannon was secure during the storm.