bees
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/biːz/noun
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A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
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A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
Example: geography bee
A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
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A ring or torque; a bracelet.
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The name of the Latin-script letter B.
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(usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.