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Topic: Jobs

bouncer

IPA: /ˈbaʊnsər/

KK: /ˈbaʊnsər/

noun

Definition: A person who is hired to remove troublemakers or disorderly individuals from a public place, like a bar or club.

Example: The bouncer at the entrance checked IDs and made sure everyone was behaving.

bounty

IPA: //ˈbaʊnti//

KK: /ˈbaʊnti/

noun

Definition: A reward or payment given for a specific action, often by a government, or something that is given generously.

Example: The government offered a bounty for information leading to the capture of the fugitive.

boxhauling

IPA: /ˈbɒksˌhɔːlɪŋ/

KK: /bɑksˌhɔlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A technique used in sailing to change direction by moving the sails and the boat's position.

Example: The sailors used boxhauling to navigate through the narrow channel.

bracero

IPA: /brəˈsɛroʊ/

KK: /brəˈsɛroʊ/

noun

Definition: A worker from Mexico who is allowed to come to the United States to work temporarily, often in farming or agriculture.

Example: Many braceros came to the U.S. during the harvest season to help with the crops.

brakeman

IPA: //ˈbreɪk.mən//

KK: /ˈbreɪkˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who is part of a train crew and is responsible for inspecting the train and helping the conductor, or a member of a bobsled team who operates the brakes.

Example: The brakeman checked the train's safety equipment before departure.

branch

IPA: /bræntʃ/

KK: /bræntʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To develop or divide into smaller parts or sections, similar to how a tree grows branches from its trunk.

Example: The road branches off to the left, leading to a small village.

noun

Definition: A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a main stem, or a section of a larger organization or system.

Example: The company opened a new branch in the city center.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide or separate something into parts that resemble branches, often used in a figurative sense.

Example: The company decided to branch its operations into new markets.

brazer

IPA: /ˈbreɪzər/

KK: /ˈbreɪzər/

noun

Definition: A tool used for joining metals together by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint.

Example: The technician used a brazer to connect the two metal pieces securely.

breacher

IPA: /ˈbriːtʃər/

KK: /ˈbriːtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that breaks or violates something, often used in the context of security or law enforcement.

Example: The breacher used specialized tools to gain access to the building during the operation.

breadwinner

IPA: //ˈbrɛdˌwɪnər//

KK: /ˈbrɛdˌwɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person in a family who earns the money to support everyone.

Example: In many families, the father is often seen as the breadwinner.

breakage

IPA: /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being broken, often referring to items that have been damaged or destroyed.

Example: The breakage of the fragile vase was unfortunate and costly.

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