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Topic: Transport

bombardier

IPA: //bɒmˈbɑːrdɪər//

KK: /bɑmˈbɑrdɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who is part of a military aircraft crew and is responsible for dropping bombs during missions.

Example: The bombardier carefully aimed the bombsight before releasing the payload.

bomber

IPA: /ˈbɑːmər/

KK: /ˈbɑːmɚ/

noun

Definition: A type of aircraft or person that is used to carry and drop bombs, often in military operations.

Example: The bomber flew over the target area before releasing its payload.

bonnet

IPA: /ˈbɒnɪt/

KK: /ˈbɑːnɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of hat made of cloth or straw, often worn by women and children, that is secured under the chin with ribbons. It can also refer to a cover for a fireplace or a removable metal plate over a machine part, and in British English, it means the hood of a car.

Example: She wore a beautiful bonnet decorated with flowers to the garden party.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or protect something with a type of headwear, often used for children or in specific contexts like cars.

Example: She decided to bonnet the baby to protect him from the sun.

bookmobile

IPA: /ˈbʊkˌmoʊbiːl/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌmoʊbil/

noun

Definition: A vehicle, like a truck or van, that is used to bring books to people in different places, acting as a library on wheels.

Example: The bookmobile visits our neighborhood every month, allowing us to borrow new books without going to the library.

boot

IPA: /bʊt/

KK: /but/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be useful or beneficial in a situation.

Example: The new software will boot for the team during the project.

noun

Definition: A type of footwear that covers the foot and often extends up the leg, typically made of leather or rubber.

Example: She wore her new boots to the hiking trip.

transitive verb

Definition: To start a computer by loading its operating system from a disk, or to kick something, or to discharge someone from a position.

Example: He had to boot the computer before he could start working.

boreen

IPA: //bɔːˈriːn//

KK: /bɔːˈriːn/

noun

Definition: A type of unpaved road, often found in rural areas, that is usually narrow and made of dirt.

Example: The car struggled to drive along the boreen due to its rough surface.

bosun

IPA: /ˈboʊsən/

KK: /ˈboʊsən/

noun

Definition: A person in charge of the equipment and crew on a ship, responsible for the maintenance of the vessel and the supervision of the deck crew.

Example: The bosun called the crew to prepare the ship for departure.

bottleneck

IPA: /ˈbɒt(ə)lˌnɛk/

KK: /ˈbɑtəlˌnɛk/

noun

Definition: A point where progress is slowed down or blocked, often due to a narrow or obstructed area.

Example: The construction on the highway created a bottleneck that caused traffic to back up for miles.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a delay or obstruction in a process or system, making it less efficient.

Example: The new regulations bottleneck the production process, causing delays in delivery.

boulevard

IPA: //ˈbuːləvɑːrd//

KK: /ˈbuləˌvɑrd/

noun

Definition: A wide street in a city, usually with trees and landscaping, designed for both vehicles and pedestrians.

Example: We took a leisurely stroll down the boulevard, enjoying the shade of the trees.

bound

IPA: /baʊnd/

KK: /baʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Having a legal or moral obligation, or being tied or confined in some way. It can also refer to something that is directed towards a specific place or goal.

Example: The travelers were bound for the mountains, excited for their adventure.

intransitive verb

Definition: To leap or spring forward; to move quickly in a lively manner.

Example: The dog loves to bound across the field when it sees a squirrel.

noun

Definition: A limit or boundary that defines the extent of something, often used in the plural form.

Example: The hikers reached the bounds of the national park and had to turn back.

transitive verb

Definition: To set limits or boundaries around something; to confine or restrict within certain limits.

Example: The fence bounded the property, keeping the animals inside.

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