noun Download 🔗Share An English fish, allied to the cod; the coalfish. Examples : "The fishmonger had a fresh catch of cod, haddock, and a few billets available today. " fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short informal letter. Examples : "She tucked several billets inside the birthday card, each containing a short, heartfelt message from a different family member. " writing communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A written order to quarter soldiers. Examples : "During the war, the mayor received billets demanding that several families in town house soldiers. " military government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place where a soldier is assigned to lodge. Examples : "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. " military place building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An allocated space or berth in a boat or ship. Examples : ""During the week-long sailing trip, each crew member had assigned billets below deck to store their belongings and sleep." " nautical military space Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Berth; position. Examples : "After years of hard work, she finally earned one of the coveted billets in the company's management team. " position job military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of a householder etc.) To lodge soldiers, or guests, usually by order. Examples : "During the war, the government could billet soldiers in private homes if needed. " military property service history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of a soldier) To lodge, or be quartered, in a private house. Examples : "During wartime, soldiers might billet in civilian homes, sharing their space and resources with the local population. " military war history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To direct, by a ticket or note, where to lodge. Examples : "The hotel manager billeted the visiting teachers to a nearby guesthouse. " military service organization government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A semi-finished length of metal. Examples : "The factory received a shipment of steel billets, ready to be shaped into car parts. " material industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short piece of wood, especially one used as firewood. Examples : "He stacked the billets of firewood neatly beside the fireplace, ready for the cold evening. " material fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short cutting of sugar cane produced by a harvester or used for planting. Examples : "The farmer carefully planted the sugar cane billets in neat rows, hoping for a good harvest. " agriculture plant food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rectangle used as a charge on an escutcheon. Examples : "The coat of arms displayed three gold billets on a field of blue, representing strength and loyalty. " heraldry art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An ornament in Norman work, resembling a billet of wood, either square or round. Examples : "The Norman church's facade featured a row of billets above the archway, giving it a distinctive, blocky decoration. " architecture art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (saddlery) A strap that enters a buckle. Examples : "The leather billets on the horse's saddle, used to fasten the girth, needed to be replaced because they were worn and cracked. " material part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A loop that receives the end of a buckled strap. Examples : "The leather belt was old, and one of the billets that held the buckle had torn. " wear item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading