Luis A. Waller Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words saltbush noun An Australian plant (Atriplex nummularia) of the Goosefoot family. saltfoot noun A large saltcellar formerly placed near the center of the table. The superior guests were seated above the saltfoot. saltless adjective Destitute of salt; insipid. saltness noun The quality or state of being salt, or state … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sabaeism noun Alt. of Sabaism sabbatic adjective Alt. of Sabbatical sabbaton noun A round-toed, armed covering for the feet, worn during a part of the sixteenth century in both military and civil dress. sabering present participle & vb. noun of Sabre sabulose adjective Growing in sandy places. sabulous adjective … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words scabbing present participle & vb. noun of Scab scabbard noun The case in which the blade of a sword, dagger, etc., is kept; a sheath., To put in a scabbard. scabbily adverb In a scabby manner. scabious adjective Consisting of scabs; rough; itchy; leprous; as, scabious eruptions., Any plant … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sea bank The seashore., A bank or mole to defend against the sea. sea bass A large marine food fish (Serranus, / Centropristis, atrarius) which abounds on the Atlantic coast of the United States. It is dark bluish, with black bands, and more or less varied with small white … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words rosebush noun The bush or shrub which bears roses. rose-cut adjective Cut flat on the reverse, and with a convex face formed of triangular facets in rows; — said of diamonds and other precious stones. See Rose diamond, under Rose. Cf. Brilliant, n. rosedrop noun A lozenge having a … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words scrabble verb t. To scrape, paw, or scratch with the hands; to proceed by clawing with the hands and feet; to scramble; as, to scrabble up a cliff or a tree., To make irregular, crooked, or unmeaning marks; to scribble; to scrawl., To mark with irregular lines or letters; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sandaled adjective Wearing sandals., Made like a sandal. sandarac noun Realgar; red sulphide of arsenic., A white or yellow resin obtained from a Barbary tree (Callitris quadrivalvis or Thuya articulata), and pulverized for pounce; — probably so called from a resemblance to the mineral. sandever noun See Sandiver. sandfish … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words seedcake noun A sweet cake or cooky containing aromatic seeds, as caraway. seed-lac noun A species of lac. See the Note under Lac. seedless adjective Without seed or seeds. seedling noun A plant reared from the seed, as distinguished from one propagated by layers, buds, or the like. seedness … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sabaeism noun Alt. of Sabaism sabbatic adjective Alt. of Sabbatical sabbaton noun A round-toed, armed covering for the feet, worn during a part of the sixteenth century in both military and civil dress. sabering present participle & vb. noun of Sabre sabulose adjective Growing in sandy places. sabulous adjective … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words shabbing present participle & vb. noun of Shab shabbily adverb In a shabby manner. shabrack noun The saddlecloth or housing of a cavalry horse. shackled imp. & past participle of Shackle shadbird noun The American, or Wilson’s, snipe. See under Snipe. So called because it appears at the same … Read more