English words starting with S

Being the sixth in a sequence of stages of development, especially in technology or design.

relating to the sixth year of school, especially in the us system, for children who are typically 11–12 years old

a student in the sixth grade at a school

used to describe something that is the sixth in order of size, extent, or importance in a particular ranking.

relating to or being in the position numbered six in a competition or ranking

being in the sixth position in a ranking or list

being the sixth in a sequence of rounds, especially in a competition or selection process

(in sports tournaments) having been given the sixth position in a ranking or seeding list, typically indicating the expected level of performance or difficulty of opponents faced.

constituting number sixty in a sequence; 60th.

the number 60

The number 68; the product of eight and six.

being number sixty-five in a sequence; 65th.

the number 65

Being 65 years of age

Measuring sixty feet in length, height, or dimension.

the number 64

A sexual position in which two partners perform oral sex on each other simultaneously.

Approximately sixty, but not exactly sixty; a number between sixty and seventy.

the number equivalent to the product of six and ten plus one; one more than sixty; 61.

Lasting for or occupying the position in a sequence after the sixty-first

The number equivalent to the product of six and ten plus seven; one more than sixty-six.

The number equivalent to the product of six and ten plus six; one more than sixty-five; 66.

Constituting number sixty-three in a sequence; 63rd.

The cardinal number that is equal to six tens plus three; 63.

The number equivalent to the product of six and ten; two more than sixty; 62.

Being sixty years of age.

approximately sixty years old

fairly large

The physical dimensions, magnitude, or extent of something.

Fairly large in amount or size.

having a specified size or size characteristic

The process or result of applying a size (a glutinous substance) to a surface, especially to paper, textiles, or walls, to glaze, stiffen, or prepare it.

to make a hissing sound like the sound water makes when it hits hot metal

A very hot day.

extremely hot

A style of fast popular music originating in Jamaica in the late 1950s, characterized by a strong offbeat rhythm and often brass instruments.

a composer and reciter of poems honoring heroes and their deeds, especially in ancient scandinavian courts.

Definition 1: A person, especially a woman, considered to be dirty, immoral, or sexually promiscuous (used as a term of abuse).

dirty, unpleasant, or of very low quality

to move on skates or a skateboard

a short, narrow board with two small wheels fixed to the bottom of either end, which a person stands on and rides by pushing one foot against the ground.

a person who rides a skateboard.

the sport or activity of riding on a skateboard and performing tricks.

a person who skates, especially on ice or on a skateboard

the activity or sport of moving on skates

to run away or leave a place quickly, especially to avoid something

a shooting sport where participants use shotguns to break clay targets launched from two fixed stations at high speed and varying angles.

a mosquito

a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted.

relating to or functioning as a skeleton; consisting only of a basic or minimal framework or structure.

The structure of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal.

a person who questions or doubts accepted opinions or claims.

having doubts or reservations; not easily convinced.

in a way that shows doubt about whether something is true, useful, or worthwhile

an attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement)

A simple, quickly-made drawing that does not show much detail.

a book of blank pages for drawing sketches in.

made a rough, quick, or unfinished drawing of something.

in a way that gives only a basic idea or outline, lacking detail or completeness

The activity or process of making a rough, quick, or unfinished drawing.

a pad of paper used for drawing preliminary designs or sketches.

not thorough or complete, lacking in detail

to cause something to be not straight or exact; to distort or bias.

not straight, level, or symmetrical; biased or distorted.

a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is pushed through pieces of food to hold them together while they are being cooked

(of food) cooked or served on a skewer

to cause something to be not straight, level, or symmetrical; to distort or bias.

a lack of symmetry or balance in a statistical distribution.

One of a pair of long, flat, narrow pieces of wood, plastic, or metal that curve up at the front and are fastened to boots for moving over snow.

A region or resort developed for skiing, typically including slopes, lifts, and other facilities.

A place that is developed for skiing, typically with ski slopes, lifts, and other tourist facilities.

A school or establishment that provides instruction in skiing.

A town or village located in or near a ski area, often economically dependent on skiing and winter tourism.

(of a vehicle) to slide sideways or forwards in an uncontrolled way

(present participle) To slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on a slippery surface, especially while moving.

a person who skis

A small, light boat for rowing or sailing, typically for one person.

the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis

Having or showing skill; expert.

the ability to do something well, usually because of training or experience

Having a foundation in or requiring a particular set of skills or abilities.

having the ability, knowledge, or experience to do something well

A frying pan.

Having or showing skill; expert.

In a way that shows skill or expertise.

Using or depending on a person's skills or abilities as the main factor for selection, assessment, or design.

to remove a substance that is floating on the surface of a liquid

(past tense and past participle of 'skim') To remove a substance, such as fat or solids, from the surface of a liquid.

A device or tool used for removing a substance from the surface of a liquid.

To use less of something than is necessary, or to use something cheap or of poor quality in order to save money.

(of clothes) very small and not covering much of the body

the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

A type of cancer that begins in the cells of the skin.

The practice of taking care of one's skin, especially the skin on the face, by cleaning and using products to keep it healthy and attractive.

Not deep or lasting; superficial.

(of a garment) fitting very closely to the body, like a second skin.

Relating to or involving direct physical contact between a newborn baby and a parent, typically the mother, especially immediately after birth.

a person who is very unwilling to spend money; a miser.

A person, especially a young man, with very short hair or a shaved head, often associated with a subculture that sometimes promotes white supremacist or anti-immigrant views.

A small lizard with smooth, shiny scales, short legs, and a long tapering tail, found in many parts of the world.

having no skin or having had the skin removed

having skin of a specified type

A person who prepares or deals in animal skins and hides.

The action or process of removing the skin from an animal, fruit, or vegetable.

(of a person or part of their body) very thin, often in a way that is unattractive or unhealthy

The activity of swimming naked.

to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step

A medium-sized tuna with a streamlined body and dark, wavy stripes on its back, important commercially.

the captain of a ship or boat, especially a small trading or fishing vessel.

(gerund or present participle) Moving along lightly, stepping from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce.

to make a high, shrill sound, especially as played on bagpipes.

A brief, unplanned fight or argument, especially between small groups of people or soldiers.

A soldier, fighter, or unit engaged in skirmishing; one who fights in small, irregular engagements, often as a preliminary to a larger battle.

Engaging in a brief, unplanned fight or argument, especially between small groups or as part of a larger conflict.

A piece of clothing for women and girls that hangs from the waist and does not have legs.

To go around or past the edge of something; to avoid dealing with a topic or problem directly.

A border or edging, especially a wooden board running along the base of an interior wall.

A short, funny play or performance, often making fun of something.

To move lightly and quickly with small steps or jumps.

(of an animal, especially a horse) nervous and easily frightened.