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2 PHRASE If someone produces or gets something by the bucketful , they produce or get something in large quantities. [INFORMAL ] □ [+ of ] Over the years they have sold radios by the bucketful.

bu ck|et list (bucket lists ) N‑COUNT Your bucket list consists of all the things you would really like to do or see in your life. [INFORMAL ] □  He made a quick visit to the Taj Mahal just to cross it off his bucket list. □  The singer said that performing a James Bond theme tune was definitely on her bucket list.

bu ck|et seat (bucket seats ) N‑COUNT A bucket seat is a seat for one person in a car or an aeroplane which has rounded sides that partly enclose and support the body.

buck|le /bʌ k ^ə l/ (buckles , buckling , buckled )

1 N‑COUNT A buckle is a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap, which is used to fasten it. □  He wore a belt with a large brass buckle.

2 VERB When you buckle a belt or strap, you fasten it. □ [V n] A door slammed in the house and a man came out buckling his belt.

3 VERB If an object buckles or if something buckles it, it becomes bent as a result of very great heat or force. □ [V ] The door was beginning to buckle from the intense heat. □ [V n] A freak wave had buckled the deck.

4 VERB If your legs or knees buckle , they bend because they have become very weak or tired. □ [V ] Mcanally's knees buckled and he crumpled down onto the floor.

buck|led /bʌ k ^ə ld/ ADJ [ADJ n] Buckled shoes have buckles on them, either to fasten them or as decoration.

Bu ck's Fi zz also Bucks Fizz N‑UNCOUNT Buck's Fizz is a drink made by mixing champagne or another fizzy white wine with orange juice. [BRIT ]

buck|shot /bʌ kʃɒt/ N‑UNCOUNT Buckshot consists of pieces of lead fired from a gun when hunting animals.

buck|skin /bʌ ksk I n/ N‑UNCOUNT Buckskin is soft, strong leather made from the skin of a deer or a goat.

buck|wheat /bʌ k ^h wiːt/ N‑UNCOUNT Buckwheat is a type of small black grain used for feeding animals and making flour. Buckwheat also refers to the flour itself.

bu|col|ic /bjuːkɒ l I k/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] Bucolic means relating to the countryside. [LITERARY ] □  …the bucolic surroundings of Chantilly.

bud /bʌ d/ (buds , budding , budded )

1 N‑COUNT A bud is a small pointed lump that appears on a tree or plant and develops into a leaf or flower. □  Rosanna's favourite time is early summer, just before the buds open.

2 VERB [usu cont] When a tree or plant is budding , buds are appearing on it or are beginning to open. □ [V ] The leaves were budding on the trees below.

3 → see also budding , cotton bud , taste bud

4 PHRASE When a tree or plant is in bud or has come into bud , it has buds on it. □  The flowers are bronzy in bud and bright yellow when open. □  …almond trees that should come into bud soon.

5 PHRASE If you nip something such as bad behaviour in the bud , you stop it before it can develop very far. [INFORMAL ] □  It is important to recognize jealousy and to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand.

Buddha /bʊ də/ (Buddhas )

1 N‑PROPER Buddha is the title given to Gautama Siddhartha, the religious teacher and founder of Buddhism.

2 N‑COUNT A Buddha is a statue or picture of the Buddha.

Bud|dhism /bʊ d I zəm/ N‑UNCOUNT Buddhism is a religion which teaches that the way to end suffering is by overcoming your desires.

Bud|dhist /bʊ d I st/ (Buddhists )

1 N‑COUNT A Buddhist is a person whose religion is Buddhism.

2 ADJ [usu ADJ n] Buddhist means relating or referring to Buddhism. □  …Buddhist monks. □  …Buddhist philosophy.

bud|ding /bʌ d I ŋ/