English words starting with S

designed to resist shattering or breaking into sharp pieces.

To cut hair off the face, body, or head, especially using a razor or shaver.

having had hair or beard cut off very close to the skin with a razor

Having had the hair or beard cut off very close to the skin with a razor.

An electric tool with a set of sharp blades used for cutting hair from the skin, especially from the face or legs.

the act of removing hair from the skin with a razor

very thin, small pieces of wood, metal, or other material that have been removed from a surface with a sharp tool like a plane or a knife.

a large piece of cloth worn by a woman around the shoulders or head, or wrapped around a baby.

Used to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

a cruel, wicked, or spiteful woman

A female wolf.

Used as the subject of a verb to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

a number of things, especially pieces of paper or stalks of grain, tied or held together in a bundle.

to cut the wool off a sheep

Past tense and past participle of 'shear'. To cut the wool off a sheep.

A person who cuts the wool off sheep

the act of cutting the wool off a sheep

the skin of a recently sheared sheep or lamb that has been tanned and dressed with the wool left on.

a medium to large seabird with long, slender wings, known for flying close to the water surface.

a close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword

To put a knife or sword into its protective cover.

enclosed in or covered by a protective case or covering

A protective outer covering or layer.

the whole situation, matter, or setup; everything involved in a particular affair.

To allow something to fall off or be removed.

The process of losing a covering, such as hair, skin, or leaves

a soft, smooth, shiny appearance on the surface of something.

a farm animal that is kept for its wool and its meat

resembling or characteristic of a sheep, especially in being meek, timid, or easily led.

a dog that is trained to control and herd sheep

A pen or enclosure for sheep.

a person whose job is to take care of and move sheep from one place to another, especially in open country.

feeling or showing embarrassment, especially because you have done something silly or wrong

in a manner showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence

A marine fish of the porgy family, especially Archosargus probatocephalus of the Atlantic coast of North America, having a blunt snout and teeth resembling those of a sheep.

the skin of a sheep, especially with the wool still attached.

very steep; almost straight up and down

Completely; absolutely; used for emphasis.

A large piece of thin cloth used on a bed to lie on or under.

metal formed into thin, flat pieces, typically by rolling or hammering.

Material in the form of sheets, especially metal or plastic.

a type of plasterboard with a paper surface, used for making interior walls and ceilings.

An Arab leader, in particular the chief or head of an Arab tribe, family, or village.

the territory, rank, or office of a sheik.

a leader in an arab community or organization.

the basic unit of money of modern Israel

A flat board, fixed horizontally to a wall or in a frame, used for storing or displaying things.

(of a food or product) able to be stored at room temperature for a long time without spoiling.

the hard protective outer case of a creature such as a snail, shellfish, or turtle

Having a form or outline that resembles the curved, often spiral, form of a seashell.

Suffering from or affected by a condition of extreme nervous confusion, anxiety, or depression caused by prolonged exposure to active warfare, or by a highly traumatic event.

a type of varnish made from a resin secreted by the lac insect, dissolved in alcohol.

To defeat decisively

Having a shell or a hard outer covering.

The firing of explosive artillery shells.

An aquatic animal, such as a mollusc or crustacean, that has a shell.

The act of bombarding a place with explosive shells fired from large guns.

a structure that provides protection from danger or bad weather

protected from danger, bad weather, or unpleasant experiences

Providing temporary protection or refuge from danger, bad weather, or an unpleasant situation.

To decide not to continue with a plan or idea, often for a period of time.

to decide not to use or act on a plan, idea, etc. now, although you may do so later

a set of shelves; shelves collectively

Secret or dishonest activities or trickery.

A person whose job is to take care of sheep

a female shepherd; a woman or girl who tends sheep.

a frozen dessert made from fruit juice, sugar, water, and milk or cream.

a broken piece of a brittle substance, especially pottery.

The chief executive officer of a county in England and Wales, responsible for legal and ceremonial duties.

to investigate something thoroughly and cleverly, like a detective

a member of a tibetan people living on the southern side of the himalayas, known for their skill in mountaineering.

a type of strong, pale or dark brown wine from southern spain

An archaic or dialectal form of the verb 'show'.

Used to tell someone to be quiet.

A member of one of the two main branches of Islam, who believe that Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, was his rightful successor.

A member of the branch of Islam that regards Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammad, and his descendants as the legitimate successors to Muhammad.

A form of Japanese therapy in which pressure is applied with the hands, thumbs, or elbows to specific points on the body to relieve tension and treat illness.

A custom, phrase, or use of language that distinguishes a particular group of people.

A broad piece of armor, carried on the arm or in the hand, for protection against blows or projectiles.

Protected or defended from something, especially harm, danger, or unwanted influence.

The action of protecting someone or something from danger, difficulty, or unwanted contact.

to move or change from one position, direction, or focus to another

(past tense and past participle of shift) To move or change from one position, direction, or focus to another.

A person or thing that shifts something.

The quality of appearing deceitful, evasive, or untrustworthy.

Changing or moving, especially frequently or unpredictably.

Lacking in ambition, energy, or determination; lazy and idle.

Appearing deceitful or untrustworthy

having an appearance that seems dishonest or untrustworthy, especially because of quick, sideways, or evasive glances.

A genus of rod-shaped bacteria that cause dysentery in humans and other primates.

An infectious disease of the intestines, especially the colon, caused by bacteria of the genus *Shigella*, characterized by severe diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain.

An edible mushroom native to East Asia, with a brown cap and a rich, savory flavor, often used in cooking.

A member of one of the two main branches of Islam, who believe that Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, was his rightful successor.

Controlled or governed by Shiites, the branch of Islam that believes Ali and his descendants are the rightful successors to Muhammad.

Governed or controlled by Shiites (adherents of Shia Islam)

A non-Jewish girl or woman, often used in a mildly derogatory or teasing manner.

A person who pretends to give an impartial endorsement of something but is actually working for the seller.

a thick stick of blackthorn or oak used in ireland, traditionally as a weapon.

a former british coin and unit of money worth one twentieth of a pound or twelve old pence, replaced by the five pence coin in 1971.

to be unable to make a decision or to act in a hesitant and indecisive way

A thin, often tapered piece of material (such as wood, metal, or plastic) used to fill a small gap or space between parts, or to align them.

To shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.

Shining with a soft, slightly wavering light.

Shining with a soft, wavering light; having a glistening or sparkling appearance.

a kind of dance that involves shaking the body, especially the shoulders

The front part of the leg below the knee.

The large bone at the front of the lower leg; the tibia.

A large, lively party or celebration.

To give out or reflect bright light.

(past tense and past participle of 'shine') gave out a bright light; reflected light

A black eye; a bruise or swelling around the eye.

A mass of small, smooth, rounded stones, especially on a beach.

covered with thin, rectangular pieces of wood, slate, or other material, laid in overlapping rows.

giving out or reflecting bright light

to climb something by gripping it with the hands and legs and pulling oneself up.

reflecting light because of a smooth surface; bright and glossy

A large boat for travelling on water, especially across the sea

Relating to or involving communication or movement from a ship to the land.

a person or company that designs and constructs ships.

The business or process of designing and constructing ships.