noun๐ShareAn English fish, allied to the cod; the coalfish."The fishmonger had a fresh catch of cod, haddock, and a few billets available today. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA short informal letter."She tucked several billets inside the birthday card, each containing a short, heartfelt message from a different family member. "writingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA written order to quarter soldiers."During the war, the mayor received billets demanding that several families in town house soldiers. "militarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA place where a soldier is assigned to lodge."During the war, the small town's residents were required to provide billets for the soldiers passing through, meaning they had to offer them a place to sleep. "militaryplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn allocated space or berth in a boat or ship.""During the week-long sailing trip, each crew member had assigned billets below deck to store their belongings and sleep." "nauticalmilitaryspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareBerth; position."After years of hard work, she finally earned one of the coveted billets in the company's management team. "positionjobmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(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. "militarypropertyservicehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(of a soldier) To lodge, or be quartered, in a private house."During wartime, soldiers might billet in civilian homes, sharing their space and resources with the local population. "militarywarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo direct, by a ticket or note, where to lodge."The hotel manager billeted the visiting teachers to a nearby guesthouse. "militaryserviceorganizationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA semi-finished length of metal."The factory received a shipment of steel billets, ready to be shaped into car parts. "materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA short piece of wood, especially one used as firewood."He stacked the billets of firewood neatly beside the fireplace, ready for the cold evening. "materialfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA short cutting of sugar cane produced by a harvester or used for planting."The farmer carefully planted the sugar cane billets in neat rows, hoping for a good harvest. "agricultureplantfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA rectangle used as a charge on an escutcheon."The coat of arms displayed three gold billets on a field of blue, representing strength and loyalty. "heraldryartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn ornament in Norman work, resembling a billet of wood, either square or round."The Norman church's facade featured a row of billets above the archway, giving it a distinctive, blocky decoration. "architectureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(saddlery) A strap that enters a buckle."The leather billets on the horse's saddle, used to fasten the girth, needed to be replaced because they were worn and cracked. "materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA loop that receives the end of a buckled strap."The leather belt was old, and one of the billets that held the buckle had torn. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading