aqualunging
present participle and gerund of aqualung

aqualungs
plural of aqualung

aquarobics
Alternative form of aquaerobics.

aquascape
An underwater environment designed for an aquarium.

aquascaped
simple past and past participle of aquascape

aquascapes
plural of aquascape

aquascaping
present participle and gerund of aquascape

autoroute
An expressway, freeway, motorway or highway.
An expressway in any Francophone country.

autoroutes
plural of autoroute

autowaves
plural of autowave

babelize
To confuse by mixing or mingling divergent or distinct languages or cultures.

babelized
simple past and past participle of babelize

babelizes
third-person singular simple present indicative of babelize

babelizing
present participle and gerund of babelize

backcrawl
backstroke

backpaddle
To paddle backwards.

backpaddled
simple past and past participle of backpaddle

backpaddles
third-person singular simple present indicative of backpaddle

backpaddling
present participle and gerund of backpaddle

backspatter
Blood that is directed backward toward the source of an impact.
Any spatter that splashes or sprays back in such a manner, such as in the course of manure management in farming.

backspattered
simple past and past participle of backspatter

backspattering
present participle and gerund of backspatter

backspatters
third-person singular simple present indicative of backspatter

backsplash
A vertical covering on a wall rising above a countertop or other work surface to protect the wall from spills and to decorate the wall.
The small splash of water that occurs when an oar enters the water to begin a stroke, just before the rower reaches the catch.

backsplashed
simple past and past participle of backsplash

backsplashes
plural of backsplash

backsplashing
present participle and gerund of backsplash

backsplatter
Alternative form of backspatter.

backstretch
Synonym of back straight (“straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line”).
An area next to a racetrack used to stable the racehorses and house employees.
The middle part of an event.
An exercise that stretches the muscles of the back.
The laying of a supply line from the region of the fire backwards toward the water source.

backstretched
simple past and past participle of backstretch

backstretches
plural of backstretch.

backstretching
present participle and gerund of backstretch

backstroke
A backhanded stroke or blow.
A stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)

backstroked
simple past and past participle of backstroke

backstrokes
plural of backstroke

backstroking
present participle and gerund of backstroke

backwash
A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.
washback

backwashed
simple past and past participle of backwash

backwashes
plural of backwash

backwashing
A form of water treatment in which water is pumped backwards through the filter media, sometimes with intermittent use of compressed air.

backwashings
plural of backwashing

backwater
The water held back by a dam or other obstruction.
A remote place: somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc; any field of endeavor that figuratively resembles such a place.
A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
Water used in the papermaking process. Recycled to reduce usage of fresh water, and usually containing residual amounts of chemicals and fibres.

backwatered
simple past and past participle of backwater

backwatering
present participle and gerund of backwater

backwaters
plural of backwater

badland
Alternative form of badlands.

badlands
An arid terrain characterized by severe erosion of sedimentary rocks.

bail
Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
The person providing such payment.
A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc.
A person who bails water out of a boat.
Custody; keeping.

bailage
Synonym of water bailage.

bailbond
Alternative form of bail bond.

bailbonds
plural of bailbond

bailbondsman
Alternative form of bail bondsman.

bailbondsmen
plural of bailbondsman

bailed
simple past and past participle of bail

bailing
present participle and gerund of bail

bailings
plural of bailing

bails
plural of bail

bait
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something.
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something.
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something.
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
A post intended to elicit a, usually strong or negative, reaction from others.

baited
simple past and past participle of bait

baitfishing
The fishing of baitfish

baiting
present participle and gerund of bait

baitings
plural of baiting

baits
plural of bait

bale
Evil, especially considered as an active force for destruction or death.
Suffering, woe, torment.

baled
simple past and past participle of bale

bales
plural of bale

baling
present participle and gerund of bale

balings
plural of baling

baptise
Non-Oxford British English standard form of baptize.

baptize
To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
To Christianize.
To dedicate or christen.
Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.
To extinguish the life of.

baptized
Of a person, who has been subjected to the rite of baptism.

baptizes
third-person singular simple present indicative of baptize

baptizing
present participle and gerund of baptize

baptizings
plural of baptizing

bariliin
Any member of an informal group of fishes including Barilius, Aspidoparia, Macrochirichthys, Oxygaster, Parachela, Raiamas, Salmostoma, Securicula.

bariliins
plural of bariliin

basilectalize
To diverge from the standard form of a language and become a basilect.

basilectalized
simple past and past participle of basilectalize

basilectalizes
third-person singular simple present indicative of basilectalize

basilectalizing
present participle and gerund of basilectalize

bathe
To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
To immerse oneself, or part of the body, in water for pleasure or refreshment; to swim.
To clean a person by immersion in water or using water; to give someone a bath.
To apply water or other liquid to; to suffuse or cover with liquid.
To cover or surround.
To sunbathe.

bathed
simple past and past participle of bathe