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b.

Baseball. base; baseman.

blend of; blended.

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Definition for b. (2 of 2)

B.

Baseball. base; baseman.

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British Dictionary definitions for b. (1 of 2)

b.

abbreviation for

born

cricket bowled

British Dictionary definitions for b. (2 of 2)

B.

abbreviation for

(on maps, etc) bay

British

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