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Byte
– definition :
- (noun)
- a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information (context:quantity)
Bystander
– definition :
- (noun)
- a nonparticipant spectator (context:person)
Byssus
– definition :
- (noun)
- tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface (context:animal)
Byron
– definition :
- (noun)
- English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824) (context:person)
Byroad
– definition :
- (noun)
- a side road little traveled (as in the countryside) (context:artifact)
Byrnie
– definition :
- (noun)
- a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor (context:artifact)
Byre
– definition :
- (noun)
- a barn for cows (context:artifact)
Byrd
– definition :
- (noun)
- explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957) (context:person)
- English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623) (context:person)
Byproduct
– definition :
- (noun)
- a product made during the manufacture of something else (context:artifact)
- a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence (context:phenomenon)
Byplay
– definition :
- (noun)
- incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect (context:act)
– Sample : “byplay”
- his business with the cane was hilarious
