shaver: a razor powered by an electric motor


electric shaver: a razor powered by an electric motor


electric razor: a razor powered by an electric motor


shaving brush: a brush used to apply lather prior to shaving


shaving cream: toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving


shaving soap: toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving


shaving foam: toiletry consisting of a liquid preparation containing many small bubbles that soften the beard before shaving


shawl: cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders


shawm: a medieval oboe


shear: a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it


shears: large scissors with strong blades


sheath: a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)


sheathing: protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior


overlay: protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior


overlayer: protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior


shed: an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage


sheep bell: a bell hung round the neck of a sheep so that the sheep can be easily located


sheepshank: a knot for shortening a line


sheepskin coat: a coat made of sheepskin


afghan: a coat made of sheepskin


sheepwalk: farm devoted to raising sheep


sheeprun: farm devoted to raising sheep


sheet: bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs


bed sheet: bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs


sheet: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind


tack: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind


mainsheet: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind


weather sheet: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind


shroud: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind


sheet: a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width


flat solid: a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width


sheet anchor: spare anchor for use in emergency


waist anchor: spare anchor for use in emergency


sheet bend: a hitch used for temporarily tying a rope to the middle of another rope (or to an eye)


becket bend: a hitch used for temporarily tying a rope to the middle of another rope (or to an eye)


weaver's knot: a hitch used for temporarily tying a rope to the middle of another rope (or to an eye)


weaver's hitch: a hitch used for temporarily tying a rope to the middle of another rope (or to an eye)


sheeting: fabric from which bed sheets are made


sheet iron: plate iron thinner than tank iron


sheet metal: sheet of metal formed into a thin plate


sheet pile: a pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage


sheath pile: a pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage


sheet piling: a pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage


Sheetrock: a kind of plasterboard


sheet web: an irregular spider web woven in a single plane and looking like flattened hammocks


shelf: a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects


shelf bracket: a bracket to support a shelf


shell: ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun


shell: the housing or outer covering of something


case: the housing or outer covering of something


casing: the housing or outer covering of something


shell: a very light narrow racing boat


racing shell: a very light narrow racing boat


shellac: a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood


shellac varnish: a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood


shell plating: the plates covering the frame of a steel ship and corresponding to the planking of a wooden ship


shell stitch: a crochet stitch


shelter: a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger


shelter: protective covering that provides protection from the weather


shelter: temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons


sheltered workshop: a workshop that offers jobs to members of the physically or developmentally disabled population


Sheraton: a furniture style that originated in England around 1800; simple in design with straight lines and classical ornamentation


shield: armor carried on the arm to intercept blows


buckler: armor carried on the arm to intercept blows


shield: a protective covering or structure


shielding: a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay


shielding: shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference


shift key: the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters


shift: the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters


shift register: (computer science) register in which all bits can be shifted one or more positions to the left or to the right


shillelagh: a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn)


shillalah: a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn)


shim: a thin wedge of material (wood or metal or stone) for driving into crevices


shingle: a small signboard outside the office of a lawyer or doctor, e.g.


shin guard: a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins


shinpad: a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins


ship: a vessel that carries passengers or freight


shipboard system: a system designed to work as a coherent entity on board a naval ship


ship canal: a canal large enough for seagoing vessels


shipway: a canal large enough for seagoing vessels


shipping: conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry


cargo ships: conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry


merchant marine: conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry


merchant vessels: conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry


shipping office: the office of a shipping agent; an office where seamen are hired


shipping room: a room where goods are packaged and shipped


ship-towed long-range acoustic detection system: a shipboard system consisting of an acoustic detection system that is towed behind the ship


shipwreck: a wrecked ship (or a part of one)


shipyard: a workplace where ships are built or repaired


shirt: a garment worn on the upper half of the body


shirt button: a button on a shirt


shirtdress: a dress that is tailored like a shirt and has buttons all the way down the front


shirtfront: the front of a shirt (usually the part not covered by a jacket)


shirting: any of various fabrics used to make men's shirts


shirtsleeve: the sleeve of a shirt


shirttail: fabric forming the tail of a shirt


shirtwaist: a blouse with buttons down the front


shirtwaister: a blouse with buttons down the front


shiv: a knife used as a weapon


shock absorber: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses


shock: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses


cushion: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses


shoe: footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material


shoe: (card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time


shoe bomb: an explosive device concealed inside the heel and sole of a shoe


shoebox: an oblong rectangular (usually cardboard) box designed to hold a pair of shoes


shoebox: a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment)


shoehorn: a device used for easing the foot into a shoe


shoelace: a lace used for fastening shoes


shoe lace: a lace used for fastening shoes


shoestring: a lace used for fastening shoes


shoe string: a lace used for fastening shoes


shoe shop: a shop where shoes are sold


shoe-shop: a shop where shoes are sold


shoe store: a shop where shoes are sold


shoetree: a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn


shofar: an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions


shophar: an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions


shoji: a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper


shoofly: a child's rocking chair with the seat built between two flat sides that are shaped to resemble an animal (such as a swan or duck)


shook: a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment


shooting brake: another name for a station wagon


shooting gallery: an enclosed firing range with targets for rifle or handgun practice


shooting range: an enclosed firing range with targets for rifle or handgun practice


shooting gallery: a building (usually abandoned) where drug addicts buy and use heroin


shooting lodge: a small country house used by hunters during the shooting season


shooting box: a small country house used by hunters during the shooting season


shooting stick: device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens into a seat


shop: a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services


store: a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services


shop bell: a bell attached to the door of a small shop; warns the proprietor that a customer has entered the shop


shop floor: workplace consisting of the part of a factory housing the machines


shopfront: the front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows


storefront: the front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows


shopping: the commodities purchased from stores; women carrying home shopping didn't give me a second glance"


shopping bag: a bag made of plastic or strong paper (often with handles); used to transport goods after shopping


shopping basket: a handbasket used to carry goods while shopping


shopping cart: a handcart that holds groceries or other goods while shopping


shore: a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support


shoring: a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support


short: the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed


short circuit: accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference


short: accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference


shortcut: a route shorter than the usual one


cutoff: a route shorter than the usual one


crosscut: a route shorter than the usual one


short iron: an iron with a short shaft and pitched face; for hitting short high shots


short line: a transportation system that operates over relatively short distances


short pants: trousers that end at or above the knee


shorts: trousers that end at or above the knee


trunks: trousers that end at or above the knee


short sleeve: a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow


shortwave diathermy machine: a diathermy machine that uses short wave radiation as the source of heat


shot: a solid missile discharged from a firearm


pellet: a solid missile discharged from a firearm


shot: an explosive charge used in blasting


shot: sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put


shot glass: a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey


jigger: a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey


pony: a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey


shotgun: firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges


scattergun: firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges


shotgun shell: a shell containing lead shot; used in shotguns


shot hole: drill hole for a charge of an explosive


shot tower: tower of a kind once used to make shot; molten lead was poured through a sieve and dropped into water


shoulder: a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road


berm: a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road


shoulder: the part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder


shoulder bag: a large handbag that can be carried by a strap looped over the shoulder


shoulder board: epaulets that indicate rank


shoulder mark: epaulets that indicate rank


shouldered arch: an arch consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture


shoulder holster: a holster worn over your shoulder so a gun can be concealed under your jacket


shoulder pad: protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders


shoulder patch: patch worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to indicate rank


shovel: a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle


shovel: a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace


shovel hat: a stiff broad-brimmed hat with the brim turned up at the sides and projecting in front; worn by some clergymen in Britain


showboat: a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River)


shower: a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you


shower cap: a tight cap worn to keep hair dry while showering


shower curtain: a curtain that keeps water from splashing out of the shower area


showerhead: a perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather


shower room: a room with several showers


shower stall: booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom


shower bath: booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom


showroom: an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed


salesroom: an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed


saleroom: an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed


shrapnel: shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight


shredder: a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them)


shrimper: a vessel engaged in shrimping


shrine: a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person


shrink-wrap: the clinging transparent plastic film that is used to shrinkwrap something


shroud: a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute


shunt: implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body


shunt: a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current


electrical shunt: a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current


bypass: a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current


shunter: a small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips


shutter: a hinged blind for a window


shutter: a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure


shutting post: the gatepost against which the gate closes


shuttle: bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads


shuttle: public transport that consists of a bus or train or airplane that plies back and forth between two points


shuttle bus: shuttle consisting of a bus that travels between two points


shuttlecock: badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers


bird: badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers


birdie: badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers


shuttle: badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers


shuttle helicopter: a helicopter that shuttles back and forth


siamese: an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building


siamese connection: an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building


Sibley tent: a light conical canvas tent erected on a tripod with ventilation at the top


sick bag: a bag provided on an airplane for passengers who are suffering from airsickness and need to vomit


sickbag: a bag provided on an airplane for passengers who are suffering from airsickness and need to vomit


sickbay: (nautical) a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship)


sick berth: (nautical) a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship)


sickbed: the bed on which a sick person lies


sickle: an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle


reaping hook: an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle


reap hook: an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle


sickroom: a room to which a sick person is confined


side: an extended outer surface of an object


sideboard: a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib


sideboard: a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity


sidecar: conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle


side chapel: a small chapel off the side aisle of a church


side door: an exterior door at one side of a building


side entrance: an exterior door at one side of a building


sidelight: light carried by a boat that indicates the boat's direction; vessels at night carry a red light on the port bow and a green light on the starboard bow


running light: light carried by a boat that indicates the boat's direction; vessels at night carry a red light on the port bow and a green light on the starboard bow


sideline: an auxiliary line of merchandise


side pocket: a pocket on the side of a billiard table


side road: a minor road branching off of a main road


sidesaddle: a saddle for a woman; rider sits with both feet on the same side of the horse


side street: a street intersecting a main street and terminating there


sidewalk: walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway


pavement: walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway


sidewall: a wall that forms the side of a structure


sidewall: the side of an automobile tire


side-wheeler: a paddle steamer having a paddle wheel on each side


sidewinder: air-to-air missile with infrared homing device


side yard: the grounds at either side of a house


siding: a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass


railroad siding: a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass


turnout: a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass


sidetrack: a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass


Siege Perilous: the legendary seat at King Arthur's Round Table reserved for the knight who would find the Holy Grail; it was fatal for anyone else to sit in it


Siegfried line: German fortifications facing the Maginot Line


sieve: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles


screen: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles


sifter: a household sieve (as for flour)


sights: an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument


sight setting: the adjustment of a gunsight for elevation and windage on a particular range under favorable light conditions


sigmoidoscope: an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon


flexible sigmoidoscope: an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon


signal box: a building from which signals are sent to control the movements of railway trains


signal tower: a building from which signals are sent to control the movements of railway trains


signaling device: a device used to send signals


signboard: structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted


sign: structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted


signet: a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)


signet ring: a ring bearing a signet


seal ring: a ring bearing a signet


sildenafil: virility drug (trade name Viagra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men


sildenafil citrate: virility drug (trade name Viagra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men


Viagra: virility drug (trade name Viagra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men


silencer: a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise


muffler: a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise


silencer: short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing


silent butler: a small receptacle with a handle and a hinged lid; used for collecting crumbs or ashes


silesia: a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings


Silex: a vacuum coffee maker


silhouette: a drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color


silk: a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae


silks: the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable


silkscreen: a print made using a stencil process in which an image or design is superimposed on a very fine mesh screen and printing ink is squeegeed onto the printing surface through the area of the screen that is not covered by the stencil


silk screen print: a print made using a stencil process in which an image or design is superimposed on a very fine mesh screen and printing ink is squeegeed onto the printing surface through the area of the screen that is not covered by the stencil


serigraph: a print made using a stencil process in which an image or design is superimposed on a very fine mesh screen and printing ink is squeegeed onto the printing surface through the area of the screen that is not covered by the stencil


sill: structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure


silo: a cylindrical tower used for storing silage


silo: military installation consisting of an underground structure where ballistic missiles can be stored and fired


silver medal: a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition


silver: a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition


silver mine: a mine where silver ore is dug


silver plate: a thin layer of silver deposited on something


silver plate: tableware that is plated with silver


silverpoint: a drawing made on specially prepared paper with an instrument having a silver tip (15th and 16th centuries)


silver protein: a colloid preparation of protein (albumin or gelatin) and silver oxide; used in aqueous solution as an antibacterial agent


silverware: tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel


silverwork: decorative work made of silver


simple pendulum: a hypothetical pendulum suspended by a weightless frictionless thread of constant length


simulator: a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research


simvastatin: an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks


Zocor: an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks


single bed: a bed for one occupant


single-breasted jacket: a jacket having fronts that overlap only enough for a single row of buttons


single-breasted suit: a suit having a single-breasted jacket


single crochet: a crochet stitch


single stitch: a crochet stitch


single prop: a propeller plane with a single propeller


single-propeller plane: a propeller plane with a single propeller


single-reed instrument: a beating-reed instrument with a single reed (as a clarinet or saxophone)


single-reed woodwind: a beating-reed instrument with a single reed (as a clarinet or saxophone)


single-rotor helicopter: a helicopter having a single rotor


singlestick: a stick used instead of a sword for fencing


fencing stick: a stick used instead of a sword for fencing


backsword: a stick used instead of a sword for fencing


singlet: a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body


vest: a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body


undershirt: a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body


singleton: the playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt


sink: plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe


sinker: a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water)


sinusoidal projection: an equal-area map projection showing parallels and the equator as straight lines and other meridians as curved; used to map tropical latitudes


Sanson-Flamsteed projection: an equal-area map projection showing parallels and the equator as straight lines and other meridians as curved; used to map tropical latitudes


siphon: a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube


syphon: a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube


siren: an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning


sister ship: a ship that is one of two or more similar ships built at the same time


Sistine Chapel: the private chapel of the popes in Rome; it was built by and named after Sixtus IV in 1473


sitar: a stringed instrument of India; has a long neck and movable frets; has 6 or 7 metal strings for playing and usually 13 resonating strings


sitz bath: a bathtub in which your buttocks and hips are immersed as if you were sitting in a chair and you bathe in a sitting position


hip bath: a bathtub in which your buttocks and hips are immersed as if you were sitting in a chair and you bathe in a sitting position


six-pack: a carton containing six bottles or cans


six pack: a carton containing six bottles or cans


sixpack: a carton containing six bottles or cans


sixpenny nail: a nail 2 inches long


six-spot: a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips


six: a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips


size stick: a mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot


skate: sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs


skateboard: a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot


skeen arch: an arch whose height is less than half its width


skene arch: an arch whose height is less than half its width


scheme arch: an arch whose height is less than half its width


diminished arch: an arch whose height is less than half its width


skeg: a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost


skein: coils of worsted yarn


skeleton: the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape


skeletal frame: the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape


frame: the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape


underframe: the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape


skeleton key: a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks


skep: a domed beehive made of twisted straw


skep: a large round wicker basket (used on farms)


sketch: preliminary drawing for later elaboration


study: preliminary drawing for later elaboration


sketchbook: a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn


sketch block: a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn


sketch pad: a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn


sketcher: an implement for sketching


sketch map: a map drawn from observation (rather than from exact measurements) and representing the main features of an area


skew arch: an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face


skewer: a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted


ski: narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow


ski binding: one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall


binding: one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall


skibob: a vehicle resembling a bicycle but having skis instead of wheels; the rider wears short skis for balancing


ski boot: a stiff boot that is fastened to a ski with a ski binding


ski cap: a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel


stocking cap: a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel


toboggan cap: a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel


skid: one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects


skidder: a tractor used to haul logs over rough terrain


skid lid: a crash helmet


skidpan: a paved surface on which cars can be made to skid so that drivers can practice controlling them


skid road: a road made of logs on which freshly cut timber can be hauled


skiff: any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor


ski jump: a steep downward ramp from which skiers jump


ski lodge: a hotel at a ski resort


ski mask: a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow


skimmer: a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids


skin: an outer surface (usually thin)


skin: a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal


ski parka: a parka to be worn while skiing


ski jacket: a parka to be worn while skiing


ski-plane: an airplane equipped with skis so it can land on a snowfield


ski pole: a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing


ski rack: a carrier for holding skis on top of a vehicle


skirt: a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women


skirt: cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist


skirt of tasses: armor plate that protects the body below the waist


ski run: trail or slope prepared for skiing


ski trail: trail or slope prepared for skiing


ski tow: a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill


ski lift: a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill


lift: a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill


Skivvies: men's underwear consisting of cotton T-shirt and shorts


skull and crossbones: emblem warning of danger or death


skullcap: rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head


skybox: an elevated box for viewing events at a sports stadium


skyhook: a hook that is imagined to be suspended from the sky


skyhook: helicopter carrying a reel of steel cable that can be used to lift and transport heavy objects


Skylab: United States space station; in orbit from 1973 to 1979


skylight: a window in a roof to admit daylight


fanlight: a window in a roof to admit daylight


skyrocket: sends a firework display high into the sky


rocket: sends a firework display high into the sky


skysail: the sail above the royal on a square-rigger


skyscraper: a very tall building with many stories


skywalk: an elevated walkway between buildings (usually enclosed)


slab: block consisting of a thick piece of something


slack: a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely


slacks: (usually in the plural) pants for casual wear


slack suit: casual dress consisting of slacks and matching jacket


slapstick: acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone


slasher: a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing


slash pocket: a pocket in a garment (usually below the waist) to which access is provided by a vertical or diagonal slit in the outside of the garment


slat: a thin strip (wood or metal)


spline: a thin strip (wood or metal)


slate: (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate


slate pencil: a pencil of soft slate (or soapstone) used for writing on a slate


slate roof: a roof covered with slate


slave market: a marketplace where slaves were auctioned off (especially in the southern United States before the American Civil War)


slave ship: a ship used to transport slaves from their homes to places of bondage


sled: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow


sledge: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow


sleigh: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow


sleeper: a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed


sleeper: pajamas with feet; worn by children


sleeping bag: large padded bag designed to be slept in outdoors; usually rolls up like a bedroll


sleeping car: a passenger car that has berths for sleeping


sleeper: a passenger car that has berths for sleeping


wagon-lit: a passenger car that has berths for sleeping


sleeping pill: a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)


sleeping tablet: a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)


sleeping capsule: a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)


sleeping draught: a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)


sleeve: the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm


arm: the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm


sleeve: small case into which an object fits


sleigh bed: a bed with solid headboard and footboard that roll outward at the top


sleigh bell: a bell attached to a sleigh, or to the harness of a horse that is pulling a sleigh


cascabel: a bell attached to a sleigh, or to the harness of a horse that is pulling a sleigh


slice: a spatula for spreading paint or ink


slice bar: iron bar used to loosen and rake clinkers out of furnaces


slicer: knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese


slicer: a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade


slick: a trowel used to make a surface slick


slick: a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water


slide: a transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector


lantern slide: a transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector


slide: a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study


microscope slide: a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study


slide: plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide


playground slide: plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide


sliding board: plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide


slide fastener: a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab


zip: a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab


zipper: a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab


zip fastener: a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab


slide projector: projector that projects an enlarged image of a slide onto a screen


slide rule: analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators


slipstick: analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators


slide valve: valve that opens and closes a passageway by sliding over a port


sliding door: a door that opens by sliding instead of swinging


sliding seat: rower's seat that slides fore and aft


sliding window: a window that open by sliding horizontally


sling: bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck


scarf bandage: bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck


triangular bandage: bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck


sling: a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released


slingback: a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel


sling: a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel


slinger ring: dispenser consisting of a tubular ring around the propeller hub of an airplane through which antifreeze solution is spread over the blades


slingshot: a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones


sling: a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones


catapult: a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones


slip: a small sheet of paper


slip of paper: a small sheet of paper


slip clutch: a friction clutch that will slip when the torque is too great


slip friction clutch: a friction clutch that will slip when the torque is too great


slip coach: a railway car at the end of the train; it can be detached without stopping the train


slip carriage: a railway car at the end of the train; it can be detached without stopping the train


slipcover: a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture


slip-joint pliers: pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws


slipknot: a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made


slip-on: an article of clothing (garment or shoe) that is easily slipped on or off


slipper: low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors


carpet slipper: low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors


slip ring: connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts


slip stitch: a loose stitch catching only a thread or two of fabric; designed to be invisible from the right side


slit: a long narrow opening


slit lamp: (ophthalmology) a lamp that emits a narrow but intense beam of light that enables an ophthalmologist, using a microscope, to view the retina and optic nerve


slit trench: narrow trench for shelter in battle


sloop: a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow


sloop of war: a sailing or steam warship having cannons on only one deck


slop basin: a bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table


slop bowl: a bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table


slop chest: commissary maintained aboard merchant ships to sell merchandise to the crew


slop pail: a large pail used to receive waste water from a washbasin or chamber pot


slop jar: a large pail used to receive waste water from a washbasin or chamber pot


slops: cheap clothing (as formerly issued to sailors in Britain)


slopshop: a store that sells cheap ready-made clothing


slopseller's shop: a store that sells cheap ready-made clothing


slot: a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail)


slot: a slot machine that is used for gambling


one-armed bandit: a slot machine that is used for gambling


slot: (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board


expansion slot: (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board


slot machine: a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot


coin machine: a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot


slow lane: the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving slowly


slow match: match or fuse made to burn slowly and evenly


sluice: conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate


sluiceway: conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate


penstock: conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate


sluicegate: regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice


sluice valve: regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice


floodgate: regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice


penstock: regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice


head gate: regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice


water gate: regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice


smack: a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast


small boat: a boat that is small


small computer system interface: interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers


SCSI: interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers


small ship: a ship that is small


small stores: personal items conforming to regulations that are sold aboard ship or at a naval base and charged to the person's pay


small stuff: any light rope used on shipboard


smart bomb: a bomb that can be guided (by a laser beam or radio) to its target


smelling bottle: a bottle containing smelling salts


smelter: an industrial plant for smelting


smeltery: an industrial plant for smelting


smocking: embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches


smoke bomb: a bomb that gives off thick smoke when it explodes; used to make a smoke screen or to mark a position


smoke grenade: a bomb that gives off thick smoke when it explodes; used to make a smoke screen or to mark a position


smoke hole: a vent (as in a roof) for smoke to escape


smokehouse: a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish


meat house: a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish


smoker: a passenger car for passengers who wish to smoke


smoking car: a passenger car for passengers who wish to smoke


smoking carriage: a passenger car for passengers who wish to smoke


smoking compartment: a passenger car for passengers who wish to smoke


smoke screen: (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements


smokescreen: (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements


smokestack: a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated


stack: a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated


smoking mixture: a blend of tobaccos to be smoked in a pipe


smoking room: room in a hotel or club set apart for smokers


smoothbore: a firearm that has no rifling


smooth plane: a small plane for finish work


smoothing plane: a small plane for finish work


snack bar: usually inexpensive bar


snack counter: usually inexpensive bar


buffet: usually inexpensive bar


snaffle: a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb


snaffle bit: a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb


snake: something long, thin, and flexible that resembles a snake


snap: a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound


snap fastener: a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound


press stud: a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound


snap brim: a brim that can be turned up and down on opposite sides


snap-brim hat: a hat with a snap brim


snapshot: an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera


snap: an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera


shot: an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera


snare: a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose


gin: a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose


noose: a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose


snare: strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit


snare: a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities


snare drum: a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head


snare: a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head


side drum: a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head


snatch block: a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope


Snellen chart: display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity


snifter: a globular glass with a small top; used for serving brandy


brandy snifter: a globular glass with a small top; used for serving brandy


brandy glass: a globular glass with a small top; used for serving brandy


snip: a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)


snippet: a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)


snipping: a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)


sniper rifle: an extremely powerful rifle developed for the military; capable of destroying light armored vehicles and aircraft more than a mile away


precision rifle: an extremely powerful rifle developed for the military; capable of destroying light armored vehicles and aircraft more than a mile away


snips: (plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metal


tinsnips: (plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metal


Sno-cat: a kind of snowmobile


snood: an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head


snorkel: air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time


schnorkel: air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time


schnorchel: air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time


snorkel breather: air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time


breather: air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time


snorkel: breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water


snorter: something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent


snowball: snow pressed into a ball for throwing (playfully)


snowbank: a mound or heap of snow


snow bank: a mound or heap of snow


snowboard: a board that resembles a broad ski or a small surfboard; used in a standing position to slide down snow-covered slopes


snowman: a figure of a person made of packed snow


snowmobile: tracked vehicle for travel on snow having skis in front


snowplow: a vehicle used to push snow from roads


snowplough: a vehicle used to push snow from roads


snowshoe: a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot


snowsuit: a child's overgarment for cold weather


snow thrower: a machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute


snow blower: a machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute


snow tire: an automobile pneumatic tire with deep tread to give traction in snow


snuff: finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose


snuffbox: a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket


snuffer: a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles


snuffers: scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewick


soap: a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats


soap: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


scoop: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


max: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


liquid ecstasy: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


grievous bodily harm: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


goop: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


Georgia home boy: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


easy lay: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate


soapbox: a crate for packing soap


soap dish: a bathroom or kitchen fixture for holding a bar of soap


soap dispenser: dispenser of liquid soap


soap film: a film left on objects after they have been washed in soap


soap flakes: soap that has been cut into flakes to make suds faster


soap pad: a cleaning pad containing soap


soap powder: soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders


built-soap powder: soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders


washing powder: soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders


soccer ball: an inflated ball used in playing soccer


sock: hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee


socket: a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted


socket: receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted


socket wrench: a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted


socle: a plain plinth that supports a wall


soda can: a can for holding soft drinks


soda fountain: an apparatus for dispensing soda water


soda fountain: a counter where ice cream and sodas and sundaes are prepared and served


sod house: a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses


soddy: a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses


adobe house: a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses


sodium salicylate: a crystalline salt used as an analgesic and antipyretic


sodium thiopental: a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative


phenobarbital: a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative


phenobarbitone: a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative


Luminal: a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative


purple heart: a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative


sodium-vapor lamp: lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting


sodium-vapour lamp: lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting


sofa: an upholstered seat for more than one person


couch: an upholstered seat for more than one person


lounge: an upholstered seat for more than one person


soffit: the underside of a part of a building (such as an arch or overhang or beam etc.)


softball: ball used in playing softball


playground ball: ball used in playing softball


soft drug: a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction


soft pedal: a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound


soft soap: a soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases


green soap: a soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases


software package: merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale


software product: merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale


soil pipe: drain that conveys liquid waste from toilets, etc.


solar array: electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cells


solar battery: electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cells


solar panel: electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cells


solar cell: a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy


photovoltaic cell: a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy


solar dish: a concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures


solar collector: a concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures


solar furnace: a concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures


solar heater: a heater that makes direct use of solar energy


solar house: a house designed to use solar radiation for heating; usually has large areas of glass in front of heat-absorbing materials


solar telescope: a telescope designed to make observations of the sun


solar thermal system: a system that converts sunlight into heat


soldering iron: a hand tool with a heatable tip; used to melt and apply solder


sole: the underside of footwear or a golf club


solenoid: a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil


solitaire: a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself


solleret: armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel


sabaton: armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel


sombrero: a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico


sonar: a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return


echo sounder: a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return


asdic: a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return


sonic depth finder: depth finder for determining depth of water or a submerged object by means of ultrasound waves


fathometer: depth finder for determining depth of water or a submerged object by means of ultrasound waves


sonogram: an image of a structure that is produced by ultrasonography (reflections of high-frequency sound waves); used to observe fetal growth or to study bodily organs


echogram: an image of a structure that is produced by ultrasonography (reflections of high-frequency sound waves); used to observe fetal growth or to study bodily organs


sonograph: an instrument that uses the differential transmission and reflection of ultrasonic waves in order to provide an image of a bodily organ


soothing syrup: medicine in the form of a syrup that has a calming effect


soporific: a drug that induces sleep


hypnotic: a drug that induces sleep


sorter: a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes


souk: an open-air market in an Arabian city


sound bow: contact (the part of a bell) against which the clapper strikes


soundbox: a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)


body: a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)


sound camera: a movie camera that records sounds in synchrony with the visual images


sounder: a device for making soundings


sound film: motion-picture film with sound effects and dialogue recorded on it


sound hole: a hole in a soundboard (as of a violin) designed to resonate with the tones


sounding board: (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument


soundboard: (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument


sounding lead: a metal bob at the end of a sounding line


sounding rocket: a research rocket used to obtain information about the atmosphere at various altitudes


sound recording: a recording of acoustic signals


audio recording: a recording of acoustic signals


audio: a recording of acoustic signals


sound spectrograph: a spectrograph for acoustic spectra


soundtrack: sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film


sound truck: a truck equipped with a loudspeaker and used for advertising


soup bowl: a bowl for serving soup


soup ladle: a ladle for serving soup


soup plate: a deep plate with a wide rim


soupspoon: a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup


soup spoon: a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup


source: a facility where something is available


source of illumination: any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation


sourdine: an organ stop resulting in a soft muted sound


sourdine: a mute for a violin


sordino: a mute for a violin


soutache: a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming


soutane: a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests


sou'wester: waterproof hat with wide slanting brim longer in back than in front


soybean future: soybeans bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date


space bar: the bar-shaped typewriter key that introduces spaces when used


space capsule: a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space


capsule: a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space


spacecraft: a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun


ballistic capsule: a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun


space vehicle: a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun


space heater: heater consisting of a self-contained (usually portable) unit to warm a room


space helmet: a helmet worn by astronauts while in outer space


Space Needle: a tower 605 feet tall in Seattle; a tourist attraction


space probe: a rocket-propelled guided missile that can escape the earth's atmosphere; makes observations of the solar system that cannot be made by terrestrial observation


space rocket: a rocket powerful enough to travel into outer space


space shuttle: a reusable spacecraft with wings for a controlled descent through the Earth's atmosphere


space station: a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research


space platform: a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research


space laboratory: a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research


spacesuit: a pressure suit worn by astronauts while in outer space


spade: a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot


spade: a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it


spade bit: a thin bit with a center point and cutting edges on either side


spaghetti junction: a complicated highway interchange with multiple overpasses


Spandau: a German machine gun


spandex: an elastic synthetic fabric


spandrel: an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them


spandril: an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them


spanker: a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel


spar: a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging


spare part: an extra component of a machine or other apparatus


spare: an extra component of a machine or other apparatus


sparge pipe: a horizontal pipe having fine holes drilled throughout its length so as to deliver a spray of water


spark arrester: a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack


sparker: a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack


spark arrester: electrical device to reduce sparking when electrical contacts are opened or closed


spark chamber: an instrument that detects ionizing radiation from elementary particles


spark counter: an instrument that detects ionizing radiation from elementary particles


spark coil: an induction coil used to create sparks


spark gap: the gap between two high-potential terminals


spark gap: a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them


sparkler: a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks


spark lever: (on early automobiles) a lever mounted on the steering column and used to adjust the timing of the ignition


spark plug: electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark


sparking plug: electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark


plug: electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark


sparkplug wrench: a wrench for removing or tightening spark plugs into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine


spark transmitter: an early radio transmitter using a discharge across a spark gap as the source of its power


spat: a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles


gaiter: a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles


spatula: a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances


spatula: a turner with a narrow flexible blade


speakeasy: (during prohibition) an illegal barroom


speakerphone: a telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker; can be used without picking up a handset; several people can participate in a call at the same time


speaking trumpet: a trumpet-shaped acoustic device to intensify and direct the human voice; formerly held to the ear by a hard-of-hearing person


speaking tube: a tube for conveying the sound of a voice from one room to another


spear: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon


lance: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon


shaft: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon


spear: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish


gig: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish


fizgig: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish


fishgig: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish


lance: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish


spearhead: the head and sharpened point of a spear


spearpoint: the head and sharpened point of a spear


spear-point: the head and sharpened point of a spear


specialty store: a store that sells only one kind of merchandise


specific: a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease


specimen bottle: a bottle for holding urine specimens


spectacle: an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale


spectacles: optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision


specs: optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision


eyeglasses: optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision


glasses: optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision


spectator pump: a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel


spectator: a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel


spectinomycin: an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea


spectrogram: a photographic record of a spectrum


spectrograph: a photographic record of a spectrum


spectrograph: a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed


spectrophotometer: a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength


spectroscope: an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis


prism spectroscope: an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis


speculum: a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior


speculum: a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument


speedboat: a fast motorboat


speed bump: a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway


speedometer: a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed


speed indicator: a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed


speed skate: an ice skate with a long blade; worn for racing


racing skate: an ice skate with a long blade; worn for racing


speedway: a racetrack for racing automobiles or motorcycles


speedway: road where high speed driving is allowed


sperm bank: a depository for storing sperm


spermicide: a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa


spermatocide: a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa


sphere: any spherically shaped artifact


spherometer: a measuring instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface


sphinx: one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians


sphygmomanometer: a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure


spicemill: a mill for grinding spices


spice rack: a rack for displaying containers filled with spices


spider: a skillet made of cast iron


spider web: a web spun by spiders to trap insect prey


spider's web: a web spun by spiders to trap insect prey


spider web: a web resembling the webs spun by spiders


spider's web: a web resembling the webs spun by spiders


spike: sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes


spike: a large stout nail


spike: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object


spindle: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object


spike: a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)


spike: a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)


spike: each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)


spike heel: a very high narrow heel on women's shoes


spike: a very high narrow heel on women's shoes


stiletto heel: a very high narrow heel on women's shoes


spike mike: a contact microphone for listening through walls


spillway: a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction


spill: a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction


wasteweir: a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction


spinal anesthetic: an anesthetic that is injected into the spine


spinal anaesthetic: an anesthetic that is injected into the spine


spindle: a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning


spindle: any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts


mandrel: any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts


mandril: any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts


arbor: any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts


spindle: a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.


spin dryer: a clothes dryer that uses centrifugal motion to dry the clothes that are put into it


spin drier: a clothes dryer that uses centrifugal motion to dry the clothes that are put into it


spine: the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved


backbone: the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved


spinet: early model harpsichord with only one string per note


spinet: a small and compactly built upright piano


spinnaker: a large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind


spinner: fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water


spinner: board game equipment that consists of a dial and an arrow that is spun to determine the next move in the game


spinning frame: spinning machine that draws, twists, and winds yarn


spinning jenny: an early spinning machine with multiple spindles


spinning machine: a textile machine for spinning yarn and thread


spinning rod: a fishing rod designed for casting a spinning lure


spinning wheel: a small domestic spinning machine with a single spindle that is driven by hand or foot


spiral: ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center


volute: ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center


spiral bandage: an oblique bandage in which successive turns overlap preceding turns


spiral ratchet screwdriver: a screwdriver with a ratchet (so the blade turns in only one direction) and a spiral in the handle (so the blade rotates) with downward pressure on the handle


ratchet screwdriver: a screwdriver with a ratchet (so the blade turns in only one direction) and a spiral in the handle (so the blade rotates) with downward pressure on the handle


spiral spring: a spring that is wound like a spiral


spirit lamp: a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol


spirit stove: a stove that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol


spirogram: a recording of breathing made with a spirograph


spirograph: a measuring instrument for recording the depth and rapidity of breathing movements


spirometer: a measuring instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs


spit: a skewer for holding meat over a fire


spitball: a projectile made by chewing a piece of paper and shaping it into a sphere


spittoon: a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)


cuspidor: a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)


splashboard: protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.


splasher: protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.


dashboard: protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.


splasher: a protective covering over or beside a wheel to protect the upper part of a vehicle from splashes of mud


splat: a slat of wood in the middle of the back of a straight chair


splay: an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger


splice: a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together


splicing: a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together


splicer: a mechanical device for joining two pieces of paper or film or magnetic tape


spline: a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines


splint: an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)


split: (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl


split rail: a rail that is split from a log


fence rail: a rail that is split from a log


Spode: a brand of fine English porcelain


spoiler: a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag


spoiler: an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds


spoke: support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim


wheel spoke: support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim


radius: support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim


spokeshave: a small plane that has a handle on each side of its blade; used for shaping or smoothing cylindrical wooden surfaces (originally wheel spokes)


sponge cloth: any soft porous fabric (especially in a loose honeycomb weave)


sponge mop: a wet mop with a sponge as the absorbent


spoon: a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food


spoon: formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face


Spork: trademark for a plastic eating utensil that has both tines and a bowl like a spoon


sporran: a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders


sporting goods: sports equipment sold as a commodity


sport kite: a maneuverable kite controlled by two lines and flown with both hands


stunt kite: a maneuverable kite controlled by two lines and flown with both hands


sports car: a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons


sport car: a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons


sports equipment: equipment needed to participate in a particular sport


sports implement: an implement used in a sport


sportswear: attire worn for sport or for casual wear


athletic wear: attire worn for sport or for casual wear


activewear: attire worn for sport or for casual wear


sport utility: a high-performance four-wheel drive car built on a truck chassis


sport utility vehicle: a high-performance four-wheel drive car built on a truck chassis


S.U.V.: a high-performance four-wheel drive car built on a truck chassis


SUV: a high-performance four-wheel drive car built on a truck chassis


spot: a business establishment for entertainment


spot: a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value


spotlight: a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer


spot: a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer


spot market: a market in which a commodity is bought or sold for immediate delivery or delivery in the very near future


spot weld: each of the welds made by welding at a separate point


spot-weld: each of the welds made by welding at a separate point


spout: an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain


spouter: an oil well that is spouting


sprag: a chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline


spray: flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage


spray gun: an applicator resembling a gun for applying liquid substances (as paint) in the form of a spray


spray paint: paint applied with a spray gun


spreader: a hand tool for spreading something


sprig: an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers


spring: a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed


spring balance: a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring


spring scale: a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring


springboard: a flexible board for jumping upward


springer: the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs


impost: the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs


spring mattress: a mattress containing springs in a rigid frame


sprinkler: mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden


sprinkler system: a system for extinguishing fires; water from a network of overhead pipes is released through nozzles that open automatically with the rise in temperature


sprit: a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally


spritsail: a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit


sprocket: thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain


sprocket wheel: thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain


sprocket: roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through


spud: a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds


stump spud: a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds


spun yarn: (nautical) small stuff consisting of a lightweight rope made of several rope yarns loosely wound together


spur: a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward


gad: a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward


spur gear: gear wheels that mesh in the same plane


spur wheel: gear wheels that mesh in the same plane


sputnik: a Russian artificial satellite


spy satellite: a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions


squab: a soft padded sofa


squad room: a room in a barracks where soldiers are billeted


squad room: a room in a police station where members of the force assemble for roll call and duty assignments


square: a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles


square: any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles


square knot: a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cords


square nut: nut with a square shape


square-rigger: a square-rigged sailing ship


square sail: a four-sided sail set beneath a horizontal yard suspended at the middle from a mast


squash ball: rubber ball used in playing squash


squash court: the indoor court in which squash is played


squash racket: a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash


squash racquet: a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash


bat: a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash


squawk box: the loudspeaker on an intercom or public address system


squawker: the loudspeaker on an intercom or public address system


intercom speaker: the loudspeaker on an intercom or public address system


squeaker: any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used


squeegee: T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top; drawn across a surface to remove water (as in washing windows)


squeezer: a kitchen utensil for squeezing juice from fruit


squelch circuit: an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise


squelch: an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise


squelcher: an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise


squib: firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise


saquinavir: a weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV


Invirase: a weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV


squinch: a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)


squirrel cage: cage with a cylindrical framework that rotates as a small animal runs inside it


stabile: a sculpture having fixed units (usually constructed of sheet metal) and attached to a fixed support


stabilizer: a device for making something stable


stabiliser: a device for making something stable


stabilizer: airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft


stabilizer bar: a rigid metal bar between the front suspensions and between the rear suspensions of cars and trucks; serves to stabilize the chassis


anti-sway bar: a rigid metal bar between the front suspensions and between the rear suspensions of cars and trucks; serves to stabilize the chassis


stable: a farm building for housing horses or other livestock


stalls: a farm building for housing horses or other livestock


horse barn: a farm building for housing horses or other livestock


stable gear: gear for a horse


saddlery: gear for a horse


tack: gear for a horse


stabling: accommodation for animals (especially for horses)


stacked heel: a heel made of many layers of leather


stacks: storage space in a library consisting of an extensive arrangement of bookshelves where most of the books are stored


staddle: a base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked


stadium: a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments


bowl: a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments


arena: a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments


sports stadium: a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments


staff: a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose


stage: a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience


stage: a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination


microscope stage: a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination


stagecoach: a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns


stage: a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns


stage door: an entrance to the backstage area of theater; used by performers and other theater personnel


stage set: representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production


set: representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production


stained-glass window: a window made of stained glass


stair-carpet: a strip of carpet for laying on stairs


stairhead: platform at the top of a staircase


stair-rod: a rod that holds a stair-carpet in the angle between two steps


stairs: a flight of stairs or a flight of steps


steps: a flight of stairs or a flight of steps


stairway: a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps


staircase: a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps


stairwell: a vertical well around which there is a stairway


stake: a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground


stake: instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning


stalking-horse: screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game


stall: a booth where articles are displayed for sale


stand: a booth where articles are displayed for sale


sales booth: a booth where articles are displayed for sale


stall: a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed


stall bar: a gymnastic apparatus used for strengthening exercises; uprights fastened to a wall and connected by horizontal rungs


stall: seating in the forward part of the main level of a theater


stammel: a coarse woolen cloth formerly used for undergarments and usually dyed bright red


stamp: a block or die used to imprint a mark or design


stamp: machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores


pestle: machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores


stamp album: an album for stamps


stamp mill: a mill in which ore is crushed with stamps


stamping mill: a mill in which ore is crushed with stamps


stamping machine: a power tool that stamps


stamper: a power tool that stamps


stanchion: any vertical post or rod used as a support


stand: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)


stand: a small table for holding articles of various kinds


standard: any distinctive flag


banner: any distinctive flag


standard: an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)


standard cell: a primary cell used as a standard of electromotive force


standard gauge: railroad track having the standard width of 56.5 inches


standard transmission: a transmission that is operated manually with a gear lever and a clutch pedal


stick shift: a transmission that is operated manually with a gear lever and a clutch pedal


standby: something that can be relied on when needed


standee: a lifesize cardboard cutout (usually of a celebrity)


standing press: a large printing press that exerts pressure vertically


standing room: room for passengers or spectators to stand


standpipe: a vertical pipe


St. Andrew's cross: a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length


saltire: a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length


Stanford University: a university in California


Stanford: a university in California


stanhope: a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat


Stanley Steamer: a steam-powered automobile


staple: paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together


staple: a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables


staple gun: a hand-held machine for driving staples home


staplegun: a hand-held machine for driving staples home


tacker: a hand-held machine for driving staples home


stapler: a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together


stapling machine: a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together


starboard: the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose


star drill: a steel rock drill with a star-shaped point that is used for making holes in stones or masonry; it is operated by hitting the end with a hammer while rotating it between blows


Stars and Bars: the first flag of the Confederate States of America


Confederate flag: the first flag of the Confederate States of America


starship: a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)


spaceship: a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)


starter: an electric motor for starting an engine


starter motor: an electric motor for starting an engine


starting motor: an electric motor for starting an engine


starting block: block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race


starting gate: a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course


starting stall: a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course


stash house: a house where weapons and supplies are hidden


Stassano furnace: an electric furnace in which an electric arc provides the source of heat for making steel


electric-arc furnace: an electric furnace in which an electric arc provides the source of heat for making steel


Statehouse: a government building in which a state legislature meets


stately home: a mansion that is (or formerly was) occupied by an aristocratic family


state prison: a prison maintained by a state of the U.S.


stateroom: a guest cabin


static line: a cord used instead of a ripcord to open a parachute; the cord is attached at one end to the aircraft and temporarily attached to the pack of a parachute at the other; it opens the parachute after the jumper is clear of the plane


static tube: a measuring instrument used to measure static pressure in a stream of fluid


station: a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose


Station of the Cross: a representation of any of the 14 stages in Christ's journey to Calvary


stator: mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves


stator coil: mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves


statue: a sculpture representing a human or animal


Statue of Liberty: a large monumental statue symbolizing liberty on Liberty Island in New York Bay


stave: one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket


lag: one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket


stay: (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar


stay: a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)


staysail: a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)


steakhouse: a restaurant that specializes in steaks


chophouse: a restaurant that specializes in steaks


steak knife: a sharp table knife used in eating steak


stealth aircraft: an aircraft designed in accordance with technology that makes detection by radar difficult


stealth bomber: a bomber that is difficult to detect by radar


stealth fighter: a fighter that is difficult to detect by radar; is built for precise targeting and uses laser-guided bombs


steam bath: a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; `vapour bath' is a British term


steam room: a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; `vapour bath' is a British term


vapor bath: a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; `vapour bath' is a British term


vapour bath: a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; `vapour bath' is a British term


steamboat: a boat propelled by a steam engine


steam chest: the chamber from which steam is distributed to a cylinder


steam engine: external-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder


steamer: a ship powered by one or more steam engines


steamship: a ship powered by one or more steam engines


steamer: a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it


steam heat: a heating system in which steam is generated in boilers and piped to radiators


steam heating: a heating system in which steam is generated in boilers and piped to radiators


steam iron: a pressing iron that can emit steam


steam line: a pipe conducting steam


steam pipe: a pipe conducting steam


steam locomotive: a locomotive powered by a steam engine


steamroller: vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements


road roller: vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements


steamship company: a line responsible for the operation of a fleet of steamships


steamship line: a line responsible for the operation of a fleet of steamships


steam shovel: a power shovel that is driven by steam


steam turbine: turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn


steam whistle: a whistle in which the sound is produced by steam; usually attached to a steam boiler


steel: knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod


steel arch bridge: a steel bridge constructed in the form of an arch


steel drum: a concave percussion instrument made from the metal top of an oil drum; has an array of flattened areas that produce different tones when struck (of Caribbean origin)


steel engraving: engraving on a steel plate


steel engraving: an impression taken from an engraved steel plate


steel mill: a factory where steel is made


steelworks: a factory where steel is made


steel plant: a factory where steel is made


steel factory: a factory where steel is made


steel plate: a plate of steel


steel trap: a trap made of steel with a strong spring and sharp toothlike projections to hold the prey


steel-wool pad: abrader consisting of a pad of steel wool used for polishing or smoothing


steelyard: a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length


lever scale: a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length


beam scale: a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length


steeper: a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping


steeple: a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top


spire: a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top


steerage: the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship


steering gear: a gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle


steering linkage: mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle; the steering gear pushes it left or right which swivels the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn


steering system: a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)


steering mechanism: a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)


steering wheel: a handwheel that is used for steering


wheel: a handwheel that is used for steering


stele: an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings


stela: an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings


stem: the tube of a tobacco pipe


stemmer: a device for removing stems from fruit (as from grapes or apples)


stemmer: a miner's tamping bar for ramming packing in over a blasting charge


stem-winder: a watch that is wound by turning a knob at the stem


stencil: a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below


Sten gun: a lightweight British submachine gun


stenograph: a machine for typewriting shorthand characters


stent: a slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis


step: support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway


stair: support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway


step: a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed


step-down transformer: a transformer that reduces voltage


stepper: a motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps


stepping motor: a motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps


step ladder: a folding portable ladder hinged at the top


stepladder: a folding portable ladder hinged at the top


step stool: a stool that has one or two steps that fold under the seat


step-up transformer: a transformer that increases voltage


stereo: reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound


stereophony: reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound


stereo system: reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound


stereophonic system: reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound


stereo: two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together


stereoscopic picture: two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together


stereoscopic photograph: two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together


stereoscope: an optical device for viewing stereoscopic photographs


stern: the rear part of a ship


after part: the rear part of a ship


quarter: the rear part of a ship


poop: the rear part of a ship


tail: the rear part of a ship


stern chaser: a naval gun able to fire astern at a ship in chase


sternpost: (nautical) the principal upright timber at the stern of a vessel


sternwheeler: a paddle steamer having the paddle wheel in the stern


stethoscope: a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body


stewing pan: a saucepan used for stewing


stewpan: a saucepan used for stewing


stick: an implement consisting of a length of wood


stick: a long thin implement resembling a length of wood


stick: a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane


control stick: a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane


joystick: a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane


stick: a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball


stick figure: drawing of a human or animal that represents the head by a circle and the rest of the body by straight lines


stick horse: a child's plaything consisting on an imitation horse's head on one end of a stick


stickpin: a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie


stile: an upright that is a member in a door or window frame


stiletto: a small dagger with a tapered blade


still: an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed


still: a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)


still life: a painting of inanimate objects such as fruit or flowers


stillroom: a pantry or storeroom connected with the kitchen (especially in a large house) for preparing tea and beverages and for storing liquors and preserves and tea etc


still room: a pantry or storeroom connected with the kitchen (especially in a large house) for preparing tea and beverages and for storing liquors and preserves and tea etc


Stillson wrench: a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased


stilt: one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground


stimulant: a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process


stimulant drug: a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process


excitant: a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process


Stinger: a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder


stink bomb: a small bomb designed to give off a foul odor when it explodes


stench bomb: a small bomb designed to give off a foul odor when it explodes


stinker: anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar)


stirrer: an implement used for stirring


stirrup: support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go


stirrup iron: support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go


stirrup pump: a hand-operated reciprocating pump; used in fighting fires