bean
Definition
- n. any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
- n. any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
- n. any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods
- v. hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball
Word forms
- Plural
- beans
Example sentences
n.
I like to add black beans to my salads for extra protein.
[化]
The mechanic used a special bean to make sure the oil flowed smoothly.