English to English Dictionary

Straitjacket

A strong garment resembling a long-sleeved jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body in order to restrain a violent or uncontrollable person.

Strategist

An expert in strategy, especially in warfare, business, or politics, who skillfully plans long-term actions to achieve specific goals.

Stratification

The arrangement or classification of something into different groups, classes, or layers.

Stratum granulosum

A thin layer of cells in the epidermis lying between the stratum spinosum and stratum corneum, characterized by cells containing keratohyalin granules.

Stream

A small, narrow river.

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Stretch

To draw or pull out something to a greater length or breadth, especially without breaking or tearing.

Striking

Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or very noticeable.

Strive

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Stroke

An act of hitting someone or something; a blow.

Struggle

A energetic and hard-fought effort to overcome a difficulty or achieve a goal under adverse conditions.

Stuff

A miscellaneous collection of items, objects, or matter without specifying them individually.