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View synonyms for C.B.

C.B.

1

abbreviation for

  1. Bachelor of Surgery.


C.B.

2

abbreviation for

  1. British. Companion of the Bath.

Cb

3
Symbol, Chemistry.
  1. columbium.

CB

4
  1. Military. construction battalion.

CB

1

abbreviation for

  1. Citizens' Band
  2. Companion of the (Order of the) Bath (an English title)
  3. County Borough
  4. (in Canada) Cape Breton Island


cb

2

abbreviation for

  1. centre of buoyancy (of a boat, etc)

Cb

3

the chemical symbol for

  1. columbium

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Word History and Origins

Origin of C.B.1

From Latin Chīrurgiae Baccalaureus

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Example Sentences

For his services during this campaign he received the distinction of C.B.

He took part in several engagements, was mentioned in despatches, and received the C.B.

What a phenomenon would a British private be with the riband of the C.B. on his breast!

In 1887 he was appointed a civil service commissioner, being first commissioner in 1892, and being made a C.B.

For these services he was mentioned in despatches, promoted to Captain, and made a C.B.

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