bean

A1
Pronunciation
/biːn/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A reusable software component written in Java.

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

The edible seedpod of such a plant.

5 Definition

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

6 Definition

(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.

7 Definition

The head or brain.

8 Definition

The clitoris.

9 Definition

A person.

10 Definition

A guinea coin.

11 Definition

(usually in the negative) Money.

Example Sentences
  • I haven't got a bean.
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The pitcher beaned the batter, rather than letting him hit another home run.