nounπShareA short informal letter."She sent a quick billet to her friend, updating her on the party plans. "communicationwritingliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA written order to quarter soldiers."During the war, the farmer received a billet ordering him to provide lodging for two soldiers in his home. "militarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where a soldier is assigned to lodge."During the war, the soldier's billet was a small room in the farmer's house. "militarywarplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn allocated space or berth in a boat or ship.""Each sailor received a billet in the cramped quarters below deck." "nauticalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBerth; position."After years of dedicated service, she finally earned a coveted billet on the company's executive board. "positionmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a householder etc.) To lodge soldiers, or guests, usually by order."During the war, the government could billet soldiers in private homes if needed. "militarygovernmentpropertyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a soldier) To lodge, or be quartered, in a private house."During the war, soldiers would often billet in civilian homes, sharing space with families. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct, by a ticket or note, where to lodge."During the emergency response drill, the team leader had to billet each volunteer with a family in the nearby town. "militarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA semi-finished length of metal."The factory worker inspected the rectangular billet of aluminum for any surface flaws before it was sent to the next stage of manufacturing. "materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short piece of wood, especially one used as firewood."My grandfather stacked a pile of billet near the fireplace, ready for the cold winter nights. "materialfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short cutting of sugar cane produced by a harvester or used for planting."The farmer carefully inspected each billet of sugarcane before planting it in the field. "agricultureplantfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rectangle used as a charge on an escutcheon."The coat of arms featured a silver field with a blue bar and three gold billets arranged horizontally across it. "heraldryartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ornament in Norman work, resembling a billet of wood, either square or round."The Norman church's facade featured a row of billets, small rectangular blocks, decorating the archway above the entrance. "architectureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(saddlery) A strap that enters a buckle."The rider tightened the girth by pulling the billet through the buckle on the saddle. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loop that receives the end of a buckled strap."She tightened her belt, inserting the end of the strap into the billet to hold it securely. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn English fish, allied to the cod; the coalfish."The fisherman caught a billet, a type of small codfish, during his trip. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading