English words starting with S

A tool for cutting paper, cloth, or hair, consisting of two sharp blades fastened together in the middle so that the sharp edges slide against each other.

A tool for cutting paper, cloth, hair, etc., consisting of two sharp blades fastened together in the middle so that they open and close.

a chronic hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues, often affecting internal organs.

A medical condition in which a part of the body becomes hard, especially because of abnormal growth of connective tissue.

of or having sclerosis; hardened.

to speak about someone or something in a way that shows you have no respect for them

a person who mocks or expresses scorn and derision.

a person who habitually flouts or disregards the law, especially one who fails to pay debts or fines.

to speak angrily to someone, especially a child, because they have done something wrong

The action of speaking angrily to someone, especially a child, because they have done something wrong.

a condition in which a person's spine has a sideways curve.

a bracket attached to a wall for holding a candle or other light.

a small, lightly sweetened cake, often containing dried fruit, that is typically baked and eaten with butter.

a tool like a spoon with a deep bowl and a short handle, used for picking up and moving loose or soft substances

Past tense and past participle of scoop. To pick something up or remove it with a quick, curved movement of the hand or a tool like a spoon.

having a hollow or concave shape, as if material has been removed by scooping

A utensil or device with a deep bowl and a handle, used for scooping loose or soft substances.

to go or leave somewhere quickly

a light two-wheeled vehicle with a small motor, that you stand on and ride

the range of things that a subject, activity, book etc deals with

Having a defined or limited range, extent, or focus.

Relating to seeing, viewing, or observing.

to burn the surface of something with flame or intense heat so as to discolour or damage it.

burned on the surface or edges, causing discoloration or damage.

describing a military strategy of destroying anything that might be useful to an enemy, especially crops and resources, while retreating or advancing.

a very hot day

extremely hot

The number of points, goals, etc. achieved in a game or test.

A large board for displaying the score in a game or match.

a card used for recording scores, especially in golf.

a person who officially records the points, runs, etc., in a game or contest

(of a game or contest) in which no player or team has scored any points

A player who scores a goal, point, or run in a game or sport.

The act of making a point or points in a game or contest.

a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or worthless.

treated with a strong feeling that someone or something is worthless or despicable; disdained.

feeling or expressing contempt or disdain

in a way that shows you think someone or something is stupid, worthless, or wrong

a small creature similar to an insect that lives in hot, dry areas of the world and has a long body and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

A payment or contribution.

To put an end to something, especially a rumor or idea; to decisively stop something.

Relating to or characteristic of the descendants of Scottish settlers in northern Ireland, especially those who migrated to North America.

a partial loss of vision or a blind spot in an otherwise normal visual field.

Relating to Scotland, its people, or one of its languages

Relating to or characteristic of the people of Scottish origin who settled in Ulster, Northern Ireland, and their descendants, especially those who emigrated to North America.

Relating to Scotland, its people, or its language.

A person, especially a man, who is dishonest, selfish, and treats other people very badly.

to clean or polish something by rubbing it hard with a rough material

Past tense and past participle of 'scour'. To clean or polish something by rubbing it hard with a rough material.

A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

The act of cleaning or polishing a surface by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.

A person, especially a soldier, sent out to get information about the enemy's position, strength, etc.

The activity of being a Scout, a member of the Scout Association, an organization for young people that teaches practical skills and good citizenship.

the adult leader in charge of a troop of Scouts (such as the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts).

a wide, flat-bottomed boat with square ends, used chiefly for transporting bulk material.

To look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression.

Having a facial expression of displeasure, anger, or deep thought, with the eyebrows drawn together and the forehead wrinkled.

To scratch or grope around with one's fingers to find or collect something.

The action or sound of scratching or clawing frantically at something.

having a thin, uneven, or untidy appearance

To leave a place quickly, especially to avoid trouble or because one is not wanted.

to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands

(of eggs) cooked by beating the white and yolk together and then heating them in a pan with butter

A person or thing that scrambles, especially one who climbs over rocks or rough terrain.

The act of moving or climbing quickly and with difficulty, often using your hands.

a type of jet engine in which the airflow through the combustion chamber is supersonic.

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

a book with empty pages in which you can stick pictures, newspaper articles, or other things you want to keep

To rub a surface with something sharp or rough, often making a harsh noise or causing slight damage.

Past tense and past participle of 'scrape'. To remove something from a surface by moving a sharp edge or tool across it.

a tool or device used for scraping a surface, such as removing paint, ice, or dirt.

A fatal, degenerative disease affecting the nervous systems of sheep and goats, characterized by itching, loss of coordination, and eventually death.

the act or process of removing something from a surface by moving a sharp or hard object across it.

Past tense and past participle of 'scrap'; discarded or got rid of as useless or unwanted.

A person who fights or argues in a determined way for what they want.

The act of discarding or getting rid of something as useless or unwanted.

a dish of cornmeal and pork scraps cooked together and cooled in a mold, then typically sliced and fried.

Full of fighting spirit; determined and unwilling to give up.

A place where old cars, machines, and other metal objects are collected so that parts or materials can be reused or sold.

to rub your skin with your nails, especially because it itches

A type of lottery ticket that has a thin coating which can be scratched off to reveal whether a prize has been won.

A board coated with a layer of white clay or chalk and a top layer of black ink, which is scratched away with a sharp tool to create a drawing.

to rub your skin with your nails, often because it itches

a person or thing that scratches.

the act or sound of rubbing something with a sharp or pointed object, often causing a mark or a high-pitched noise.

having a rough, uncomfortable texture that makes you want to scratch

to write something quickly and carelessly, making it difficult to read.

Written or drawn in a hurried, careless, or untidy way.

(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony.

to make a loud, high cry because you are hurt, frightened, or excited

a person or animal that screams, especially in a loud or piercing way.

Very loud, intense, or obvious

used to emphasize how obvious or extreme something is

A mass of small loose stones that form or cover a slope on a mountain.

to make a loud, high, and unpleasant sound

Making a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

Making a long, loud, high-pitched, and unpleasant sound like a screech.

a long, formal speech or piece of writing, often seen as boring or complaining

A flat surface on a television, computer, or other electronic device that shows images or information.

Describing something on which a design has been produced by forcing ink through a fine mesh screen onto a surface.

Provided with or concealed by a screen.

(of a porch, balcony, etc.) enclosed by a mesh screen to keep out insects.

a person or thing that screens, especially someone who evaluates or filters applicants, candidates, or information.

The act of showing a film, television program, etc. to an audience.

The script for a film, including acting instructions and scene directions.

A computer program that replaces a static screen display with a moving image or pattern after a set period of inactivity, originally intended to prevent screen burn-in on older monitors.

A person who writes the scripts for films or television programs.

The activity or profession of writing scripts for films or television.

a thin, pointed piece of metal with a raised spiral thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being turned.

(of a bottle, jar, etc.) having a top that is removed or fastened by twisting it

a serious mistake or failure

A pitch in baseball thrown with a reverse spin, making it curve in an unexpected direction.

a tool with a shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.

(informal) Badly damaged, ruined, or malfunctioning.

a hole drilled or formed in a material to receive the thread of a screw.

The act of fastening or tightening something with a screw or screws.

the larva of a blowfly, which burrows into the flesh of living mammals, causing lesions or disease.

(informal) crazy, absurd, or eccentric.

Relating to or characteristic of a scribe or copyist; of or concerning writing or written documents.

To write or draw something quickly or carelessly.