English words starting with S

The amount of cargo or number of passengers that a ship can carry or that it is carrying.

The captain or master of a merchant ship.

a sailor who serves on the same ship as another; a fellow sailor.

the act of sending goods from one place to another

a person or company that owns a ship or ships.

a person or company that sends goods by sea, land, or air.

The act or business of sending or transporting goods by sea or other means

Neat, tidy, and in good order.

a marine bivalve mollusc which bores into wood, especially the timbers of ships and piers, causing damage.

the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up, for example in a storm or after hitting rocks.

Suffering a shipwreck; having been in a ship that was destroyed or sunk at sea.

A person whose job is to build and repair ships.

a place where ships are built or repaired.

A county in England, especially one with a name ending in '-shire'.

To avoid doing something difficult, unpleasant, or that you are responsible for.

A piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front.

a dress with a bodice styled like a shirt, typically having a collar and buttons down the front.

The front part of a shirt, especially the stiffened or decorative part covering the chest.

not wearing a shirt or other top.

the sleeve of a shirt.

the part of a shirt that extends below the waist, especially at the back.

a woman's tailored blouse or bodice, typically buttoning down the front, resembling a man's shirt.

An aromatic herb of the mint family, native to East Asia, with leaves used as a culinary herb and garnish.

Solid waste matter from the bowels

Having or showing a smug, self-satisfied, or maliciously knowing grin or expression.

A vulgar term for feces

A stupid, contemptible, or annoying person.

A rude or slang term for a toilet or outhouse.

Used as an intensifier, especially in the phrase "scared shitless" or "bored shitless," to mean extremely or utterly.

A very large amount or number of something (vulgar slang).

A coarse slang term for a toilet.

of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant

a knife or other sharp, pointed object used as a weapon, especially one that is homemade or improvised.

A period of seven days of formal mourning observed in Jewish custom following the death of a close relative.

To shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, or excited.

Shaking slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.

trembling or shaking slightly, especially because of cold or fear

a large number of fish swimming together as a group.

A large number of fish swimming together as a group.

a young pig that has been weaned.

a sudden, upsetting, or surprising event or experience

designed to reduce or dampen the force of an impact or vibration.

Very surprised and upset because something unexpected and unpleasant has happened.

A person or thing that causes a feeling of surprise, horror, or disgust.

Causing a sudden feeling of surprise, disgust, or anger; offensive or upsetting.

in a way that causes a strong feeling of surprise, outrage, or disgust

A powerful wave of pressure and energy caused by an explosion, earthquake, or other violent event.

in a careless, hasty, or inferior manner, using poor quality materials or workmanship.

The quality or state of being badly made or done; inferiority.

badly made or done

An outer covering for the human foot, typically made of leather or other durable material and having a sturdy sole.

a person or thing that is certain to win or succeed, especially in a competition or election.

a box designed for holding a pair of shoes, especially one made of cardboard.

A curved piece of plastic, metal, or horn used to help the heel slide easily into a shoe.

a long, thin piece of material like string or leather that is used to fasten a shoe by passing it through holes and tying it.

not wearing any shoes

a person whose job is making and repairing shoes and boots.

the act or process of polishing shoes

A long, thin piece of material used for fastening a shoe

a ram's-horn trumpet used in jewish religious ceremonies, especially on rosh hashanah and yom kippur.

a hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan, who held real power while the emperor was the nominal head of state.

A sliding door, window, or room divider made of a wooden frame covered with translucent paper, used in traditional Japanese architecture.

to tell an animal or a person to go away, especially by saying "shoo" or by waving your hands

a person or thing that is certain to win or succeed

to fire a bullet or an arrow, or to hit, wound, or kill someone or something with a bullet or arrow

a type of video game in which the player controls a character or vehicle that shoots large numbers of enemies.

to cause an aircraft or missile to fall to the ground by hitting it with a bullet, rocket, or other weapon

describing an official order or policy authorizing the use of lethal force, especially by police or military personnel, with the intent to cause death rather than merely to disable or warn.

a period of informal basketball practice, especially before a game, where players take shots and warm up.

A person or thing that shoots, especially a person who shoots a gun.

The act of firing a gun or other weapon

A decisive gunfight, especially one to settle a conflict.

A building or part of a building where goods are sold to the public

The area in a factory where goods are made or assembled by the workers.

a person who is addicted to shopping; a compulsive shopper.

A girl or young woman who works as a sales assistant in a shop.

a person who owns or manages a small shop.

To steal goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.

a person who steals goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.

The crime of stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.

An archaic or stylized spelling of 'shop', often used in business names to suggest quaintness, tradition, or old-fashioned charm.

A person who buys goods from shops.

The activity of going to shops and buying things.

A large building or series of connected buildings containing many different shops and often restaurants, and sometimes a cinema.

(of goods) faded or damaged from being displayed in a store.

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water

Located on or operating from the shore or land, as opposed to being at sea or in the air.

A bird that frequents the shore, especially a wading bird of the sandpiper, plover, or related families.

Land or property along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water.

the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river where the land meets the water

Directed or moving towards the shore.

having had the hair, wool, or fur cut off

Measuring a small distance from one end to the other

(of a drug or medicine) having an effect that begins quickly and lasts for only a short time.

Denoting a type of test or examination question that requires an answer of a few words or a short sentence, as opposed to a long essay or multiple choice.

Having a short barrel, especially referring to a firearm.

To give someone less money than they are owed in change.

(of an electrical device) having a fault in which electricity flows along the wrong path, often causing it to stop working

A race or competition held over a distance shorter than the standard or usual length for that event.

Cut or trimmed to a short length, especially of hair, grass, or a similar covering.

covering or involving a small length or space

Being an abbreviated or condensed version of something.

Grass that grows to a low height, especially types that are characteristic of arid plains or managed pastures.

Hair that is cut short or grows to a short length.

Having short hair, especially describing an animal or person.

People who own short-haired cats, especially as a group.

Having fewer than the usual or necessary number of people, especially workers or players

Having a short handle.

involving transport over a short distance

Having legs that are short in length.

Lasting only for a short time

relating to or being a restaurant or cook that prepares and serves food quickly after it is ordered

Lasting for or relating to a brief span of time.

designed for or limited to a short distance

lasting for or relating to a short period of time; immediate or temporary.

relating to or suitable for a period of time, especially a growing season, that is shorter than average

An investor who sells borrowed securities, anticipating a price decline so they can be bought back later at a lower price for a profit.

The practice of selling borrowed securities or assets in the hope of buying them back later at a lower price, thereby making a profit.

Very short; extremely brief in duration or length.

Unable to see things clearly unless they are close to the eyes; myopic.