Meaning: A wild cat found in North America, known for its short tail.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bob-cat is a skilled hunter.

Category: Nature › Wildlife

Synonyms:

• lynx
• wildcat

Meaning: Third person singular present of bob; moves up and down quickly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The boat bobs on the water.

Category: Nature › Movement

Synonyms:

• bounces
• jolts

Meaning: To be a sign of something that will happen in the future.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dark clouds bode a storm.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms:

• foretell
• predict

Meaning: Wet, muddy ground that is soft and spongy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hikers got stuck in the bog.

Category: Nature

Meaning: Soft and wet, often muddy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The ground was too boggy for the picnic.

Category: Nature

Meaning: The trunk of a tree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bole of the tree was thick and sturdy.

Category: Nature › Botany

Meaning: A type of mushroom, some of which are edible.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We found a boletus while hiking in the woods.

Category: Nature › Mushrooms

Meaning: A seed pod, especially of plants like cotton or okra.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cotton boll was ready for harvest.

Category: Nature › Botany

Meaning: A type of beetle that damages cotton crops.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boll weevil caused significant losses for farmers.

Category: Nature › Insects

Meaning: A large underwater reef that creates waves, popular among surfers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The surfers flocked to the bombora for the perfect waves.

Category: Nature › Oceanography

Meaning: Completely dry; lacking moisture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The desert is bone dry during the summer.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• arid
• parched

Antonyms:

• wet
• moist

Meaning: A tree or shrub that has been artificially prevented from growing to its normal size.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He has a beautiful bonsai in his living room.

Category: Nature › Horticulture

Synonyms: miniature tree

Meaning: A type of small bonsai tree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bonsella adds charm to the garden.

Category: Nature › Horticulture

Meaning: A flowering plant often used in herbal medicine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Borage is known for its calming properties.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: herb

Meaning: A garden dedicated to the collection and display of a wide range of plants.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We visited the botanical garden to see the orchids.

Category: Nature › Gardens

Synonyms: plant garden

Meaning: An organism that feeds on the bottom of a body of water; also used figuratively for someone who exploits others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Catfish are bottom feeders in the river.

Category: Nature › Aquatic Life

Synonyms: scavenger

Meaning: A tropical plant with colorful flowers, often used in landscaping.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bougainvillea added vibrant color to the garden.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms: flowering plant

Meaning: A large branch of a tree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bird perched on a bough.

Category: Nature › Trees

Synonyms: branch

Meaning: A large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They climbed over a boulder on their hike.

Category: Nature › Geology

Synonyms: rock

Meaning: Relating to cattle or cows.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Bovine animals are often raised for their milk and meat.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: cattle-related

Meaning: Bent or curved, often referring to the body or an object.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The bowed tree branches swayed in the wind.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms:

• curved
• bent

Antonyms: straight

Meaning: A pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They sat in the bower, enjoying the cool shade.

Category: Nature › Landforms

Synonyms:

• arbor
• grove

Meaning: A type of bird known for building elaborate nests to attract mates.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bower bird decorated its nest with colorful objects.

Category: Nature › Birds

Meaning: A type of freshwater fish found in North America.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bowfin is known for its long, slender body.

Category: Nature › Fish

Meaning: An informal term for a dog.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bow-wow barked loudly at the mailman.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: dog

Meaning: A type of shrub or tree used for hedges and ornamental purposes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garden was lined with boxwood plants.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms: buxus

Meaning: a type of large fern

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bracken covered the forest floor.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms: fern

Meaning: water that is a mix of fresh and saltwater

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The brackish water of the estuary supports diverse wildlife.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms:

• salty
• mixed

Antonyms: fresh

Meaning: a slope or hill

Part of speech: noun

Example: They walked up the brae to see the view.

Category: Nature › Landforms

Synonyms:

• hill
• slope

Meaning: a small stream or brook

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Brae-burn flowed gently through the valley.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms:

• stream
• brook

Meaning: a thorny bush or plant

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bramble grew wild in the garden.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms: thornbush

Meaning: a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bird sat on a branch.

Synonyms:

• limb
• division

Meaning: To make a loud, harsh sound, like a donkey.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The donkey began to bray loudly.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

• neigh
• bleat

Meaning: A tropical tree that produces breadfruit.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bread tree is native to the Pacific Islands.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms:

• tree
• tropical tree

Meaning: A type of fish found in freshwater and saltwater.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We caught a bream while fishing.

Category: Nature › Fish

Synonyms:

• fish
• catch

Meaning: To produce or raise animals or plants.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They bred horses for racing.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• raised
• produced

Meaning: To produce offspring or cultivate plants.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They breed dogs for companionship.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• raise
• produce

Meaning: A person or organization that breeds animals or plants.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The breeder specializes in exotic birds.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• raiser
• producer

Meaning: The process of producing offspring or cultivating plants.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Breeding dogs requires knowledge and care.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• reproduction
• propagation

Meaning: A place where animals or plants reproduce.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wetlands serve as a breeding ground for many species.

Category: Nature › Ecology

Synonyms:

• habitat
• nesting area