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A Binding machine relates to comb, wire, Coil, thermal, padding equipments , including supplies like binding elements, tape, and glue for use in binding.

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Ballast is a weight at the bottom of the boat to help keep it stable. Ballast can be place inside the hull of the boat or externally in a keel.

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Deutsch: Getränk / Español: Bebida / Português: Bebida / Français: Boisson / Italiano: Bevanda /

Beverage is a general term which means a drink specifically prepared for human consumption. Almost always it largely consists of water. It is a liquid for drinking; usually applied to drink artificially prepared and of an agreeable flavor; as, an intoxicating beverage. Below are specific kinds/types of beverages:

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A bayonet is a knife- or dagger-shaped weapon designed to fit on or over the muzzle of a rifle or similar weapon. It is a close combat weapon.

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Deutsch: Brauen / Español: Elaboración / Português: Fabricação / Français: Brasserie / Italiano: Birrificio /

Brewing involves the process of producing beer from barley grain.

Brewing and brewery evolved from a craft to an industry during the 19th century, Once the malt is prepared, it is ground and stirred at high temperatures for long periods.

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Beef is the general term describing the meat derived from cattle.

Beef is also an adjective to describe cattle raised primarily for meat production as opposed to milk production. (ie. beef cattle vs. dairy cattle

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A Balloon is characteriezed as an un-powered lighter-than-air vehicle. Balloons can derive their buoyancy from the confinement of hot air, hydrogen, helium, ammonia or other gas. Balloons can be free (un-tethered and free to drift with the wind) or tethered to the ground (sometimes called captive or kite balloons).

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Bovine refers to a general family grouping of cattle including domestic cattle, bison, African buffalo, the water buffalo, the yak, and the four-horned and spiral-horned antelopes.

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