BM

abbreviation

basal metabolism.
Surveying. bench mark (def. 4).

Black male.
Informal. bowel movement.

Other definitions for B.M. (2 of 2)

B.M.

abbreviation

Bachelor of Medicine.
Bachelor of Music.

British Museum.

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How to use BM in a sentence

Mrs. B. M. trying new play small towns; will open Edinburgh in five or six days.
The Heather-Moon | C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
This is equivalent to about 3000 feet B. M. of Douglas fir logs, the average load that is hauled.
Motor Truck Logging Methods | Frederick Malcolm Knapp
On our arrival we were assigned to the division of General B. M. Prentiss, and we at once marched out and went into camp.
The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 | Leander Stillwell
But when the evening train came in, it brought General B. M. Prentiss with orders to take command of the district.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete | Ulysses S. Grant
Since a board 12' long would have as many board feet in it as it is inches wide, the B. M. is omitted for 12' boards.
Handwork in Wood | William Noyes

British Dictionary definitions for bm (1 of 3)

bm¹

abbreviation for

board measure
bowel movement

British Dictionary definitions for bm (2 of 3)

bm²

the internet domain name for

Bermuda

British Dictionary definitions for BM (3 of 3)

abbreviation for

Bachelor of Medicine
surveying benchmark

British Museum

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