bees

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.

“geography 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.