nounπShareA reusable software component written in Java."Our software project uses many beans to handle different parts of the user interface, making development faster and more organized. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods."My mom grows green beans in her garden every summer, and we eat them with dinner. "plantvegetablefoodagricultureseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe large edible seed of such a plant (for example, a broad bean, navy bean or garbanzo bean)."My mom made chili with lots of beans. "foodvegetableplantseedagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe edible seedpod of such a plant."My daughter loves to eat fresh beans from the garden in the summer. "foodvegetableplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) The bean-like seed of certain other plants, such a a vanilla bean or (especially) a coffee bean."My dad grinds fresh beans every morning to make strong coffee. "seedplantfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) An object resembling a pea or bean in shape, often made from plastic or styrofoam and used in large numbers as packing material or as stuffing for beanbags and similar items."The package was filled with beans to protect the fragile vase during shipping. "materialitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe head or brain."Use your beans and think before you answer the question. "bodymindorgananatomyphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person.""My dad always calls the friendly cashier at the grocery store 'a good beans' because she's always so helpful." "personChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA guinea coin."My grandfather used to tell stories about a time when a good horse could be bought for twenty beans. "valuefinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the negative) Money."I'm broke; I don't have any beans to buy lunch today. "economyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit deliberately with a projectile, especially in the head."The pitcher beaned the batter, rather than letting him hit another home run."actionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(urban) pills; drugs in pill form"He was caught trying to sell beans behind the school gym. "medicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTestes"Ouch! He got hit in the beans during the soccer game. "anatomyorganbodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading