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beans

/biːnz/

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noun

A reusable software component written in Java.

Examples :

"Our software project uses many beans to handle different parts of the user interface, making development faster and more organized. "

computing technology

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Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.

Examples :

"My mom grows green beans in her garden every summer, and we eat them with dinner. "

plant vegetable food agriculture seed

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noun

The large edible seed of such a plant (for example, a broad bean, navy bean or garbanzo bean).

Examples :

"My mom made chili with lots of beans. "

food vegetable plant seed agriculture

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The edible seedpod of such a plant.

Examples :

"My daughter loves to eat fresh beans from the garden in the summer. "

food vegetable plant

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(by extension) The bean-like seed of certain other plants, such a a vanilla bean or (especially) a coffee bean.

Examples :

"My dad grinds fresh beans every morning to make strong coffee. "

seed plant food

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(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.

Examples :

"The package was filled with beans to protect the fragile vase during shipping. "

material item thing

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noun

The head or brain.

Examples :

"Use your beans and think before you answer the question. "

body mind organ anatomy physiology human

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noun

sex anatomy body organ

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noun

Examples :

""My dad always calls the friendly cashier at the grocery store 'a good beans' because she's always so helpful." "

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noun

Examples :

"My grandfather used to tell stories about a time when a good horse could be bought for twenty beans. "

value finance economy asset

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(usually in the negative) Money.

Examples :

"I'm broke; I don't have any beans to buy lunch today. "

economy finance

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verb

To hit deliberately with a projectile, especially in the head.

Examples :

"The pitcher beaned the batter, rather than letting him hit another home run."

action sport weapon

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noun

(urban) pills; drugs in pill form

Examples :

"He was caught trying to sell beans behind the school gym. "

medicine substance

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noun

Examples :

"Ouch! He got hit in the beans during the soccer game. "

anatomy organ body sex