English to English Dictionary

stiletto

A short dagger with a tapering blade.

stocky

Broad and solidly built; sturdy and relatively short in stature.

stratum-corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier for the skin.

strike

A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to obtain concessions from their employer.

strolling

The action of walking in a leisurely, relaxed way.

stub

The truncated remnant of a pencil, cigarette, or other object after most of it has been used or removed.

stunned

Very surprised or shocked, so that one is temporarily unable to react.

stutter

A tendency to stutter, or an instance of stuttering speech.

subordination

The state of being under the authority, control, or broader significance of another person or thing.

subterfuge

Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

subvention

An amount of money granted, especially by a government, to assist an organization or undertaking.

summary

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.