English to English Dictionary

Spool

A cylinder or cylindrical device on which yarn, thread, wire, or film can be wound.

Spotty

Occurring irregularly; uneven or unpredictable in quality, performance, or availability.

Sprain

An injury to a joint caused by the twisting of the ligaments, usually resulting in pain and swelling.

Spreadsheet

An electronic document in which data is arranged in rows and columns of a grid and can be manipulated and used in calculations.

Spring-thaw

The melting of snow and ice during the spring season, typically causing rivers to rise and ground to soften.

Sprinting

The action or practice of running at full speed over a short distance.

Spur

A device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward.

Spurt

A sudden, short burst of increased activity, effort, or speed.

Squeezable

Capable of being squeezed or compressed without breaking, especially designed to yield easily to pressure.

Squint

To look at something with eyes partly closed in order to see better or prevent bright light from hurting the eyes.

Stability

The state of being stable and not likely to change, fall, or fail.

Stabilize

To make or become stable, steadfast, or free from rapid changes, fluctuations, or decline.