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1.nounA flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
2.nounA contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee."geography bee"
3.nounA community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
4.nounA ring or torque; a bracelet.
5.nounThe name of the Latin-script letter B.
6.noun(usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.