By meaning : A 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. A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee. A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee. A ring or torque; a bracelet. The name of the Latin-script letter B. (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. Out of the way, subsidiary. Along a path which runs past the speaker. In the vicinity, near. To or at a place, as a residence or place of business. Aside, away. Near or next to. From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past. Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval). Indicates the person or thing that does or causes something: Through the action or presence of. Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of. Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of. Indicates an authority according to which something is done. Indicates a means of classification or organisation. Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another. Indicates a referenced source: According to. Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something. (horse breeding) Designates a horse's male parent (sire); cf. out of. The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team. An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman. A dwelling. A thing not directly aimed at; something which is a secondary object of regard; an object by the way, etc. A pass. Goodbye.