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blus|ter /blʌ stə ^r / (blusters , blustering , blustered ) VERB If you say that someone is blustering , you mean that they are speaking aggressively but without authority, often because they are angry or offended. □ [V with quote] 'That's lunacy,' he blustered. □ [V ] He was still blustering, but there was panic in his eyes. ● N‑UNCOUNT Bluster is also a noun. □  …the bluster of the Conservatives' campaign.

blus|tery /blʌ stəri/ ADJ Blustery weather is rough, windy, and often rainy, with the wind often changing in strength or direction. □  It's a cold night here, with intermittent rain showers and a blustery wind. □  …a cool, blustery day.

Blvd in AM, use Blvd. Blvd is a written abbreviation for boulevard . It is used especially in addresses and on maps or signs. □  …1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209.

BMI /biː em a I / (BMIs ) N‑COUNT BMI is an abbreviation for body mass index . [MEDICAL ] □  The average BMI in women is around 23.

B -movie (B-movies ) N‑COUNT A B-movie is a film which is produced quickly and cheaply and is often considered to have little artistic value. □  …some old Hollywood B-movie.

bn.bn. is a written abbreviation for billion . □  …total value, dollars bn 15.6.

B.O. /biː oʊ / N‑UNCOUNT B.O. is an unpleasant smell caused by sweat on a person's body. B.O. is an abbreviation for body odour . [BRIT ]

boa /boʊ ə/ (boas )

1 N‑COUNT A boa or a feather boa is a long soft scarf made of feathers or of short pieces of very light fabric. □  She wore a large pink boa around her neck.

2 N‑COUNT A boa is the same as a boa constrictor .

bo a con|stri c|tor (boa constrictors ) N‑COUNT A boa constrictor is a large snake that kills animals by wrapping itself round their bodies and squeezing them to death. Boa constrictors are found mainly in South and Central America and the West Indies.

boar /bɔː ^r / (boars ) The plural boar can also be used for meaning 1 . 1 N‑COUNT A boar or a wild boar is a wild pig. □  Wild boar are numerous in the valleys.

2 N‑COUNT A boar is a male pig.

board ◆◆◇ /bɔː ^r d/ (boards , boarding , boarded )

1 N‑COUNT [usu n N ] A board is a flat, thin, rectangular piece of wood or plastic which is used for a particular purpose. □  …a chopping board.

2 N‑COUNT A board is a square piece of wood or stiff cardboard that you use for playing games such as chess. □  …a draughts board.

3 N‑COUNT You can refer to a blackboard or a noticeboard as a board . □  He wrote a few more notes on the board.

4 N‑COUNT Boards are long flat pieces of wood which are used, for example, to make floors or walls. □  The floor was draughty bare boards.

5 N‑COUNT The board of a company or organization is the group of people who control it and direct it. [BUSINESS ] □  Arthur wants to put his recommendation before the board at a meeting tomorrow. □  …the agenda for the September 12 board meeting.

6 → see also board of directors

7 N‑COUNT Board is used in the names of various organizations which are involved in dealing with a particular kind of activity. □  A booklet listing all types of accommodation is published each year by the Spanish Tourist Board. □  …the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.

8 VERB When you board a train, ship, or aircraft, you get on it in order to travel somewhere. [FORMAL ] □ [V n] I boarded the plane bound for England. [Also V ]

9 N‑UNCOUNT Board is the food which is provided when you stay somewhere, for example in a hotel. □  Free room and board are provided for all hotel staff.

10 → see also bulletin board

11 PHRASE An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly. □  All I knew about were Antony's own financial dealings, which were always above board.