English to English Dictionary

Spinning jenny

An early multi-spool spinning wheel invented in 1764 that dramatically reduced the amount of work needed to produce yarn, with a worker being able to work multiple spools at once.

Spirality

The quality or state of being spiral.

Spirit-Rapping

A form of communication believed to be conducted by spirits through audible knocks or taps.

Spiritedness

The quality of being lively, energetic, and full of spirit.

Spiritual Bias

A tendency to favor or lean towards a particular spiritual belief or practice.

Spiritual Opening

A moment or experience that allows an individual to connect with a deeper sense of self or the universe.

Spitting image

An exact likeness or counterpart of someone, especially in appearance.

Splendor

Magnificent and striking beauty, grand appearance, or impressive display.

Spoliation

The act of taking something from someone unlawfully or wrongfully.

Spondylitis

Inflammation of the vertebrae, typically a chronic form of spinal arthritis.

Spooler

A computer program or process that manages the transmission of data to a peripheral device, such as a printer, by temporarily storing it on a disk or in memory.

Spoonerism

A spoken slip in which the corresponding consonants, vowels, or morphemes of two words are switched.