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A large board or electronic display that shows the score and other related statistics of a game or competitive event.
“The home team's winning run was proudly displayed on the scoreboard.”
A card or document used for recording the score or progress of a game, match, or the performance of an individual or organization against specific criteria.
“The referee marked the final points on his scorecard after the boxing match concluded.”
Resembling or characteristic of an online version of the board game Scrabble; informally used to describe something remarkably clever or enjoyable in a way reminiscent of word games.
“The brothers created a wildly popular scrabulous application on Facebook before facing legal challenges.”
To rub or scrape the skin with one's fingernails or claws, usually to relieve itching.
“The dog stopped to scratch its ear behind the fence.”
A hand tool with a shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.
“I needed a Phillips-head screwdriver to assemble the flat-pack bookshelf.”
In a difficult, unfortunate, or inescapable predicament; ruined or doomed.
“If we miss the last train home, we are completely screwed.”
Small, stunted, or inferior in size or quality; often used to describe vegetation or animals.
“The hikers struggled to walk through the dense, scrubby bushes covering the hillside.”
The loose skin at the back of a person's or animal's neck, often used in the context of grabbing or lifting someone forcibly.
“The bouncer grabbed the troublemaker by the scruff of the neck and threw him out of the club.”
To examine or inspect someone or something closely and thoroughly.
“The committee will scrutinize the proposed budget before approving it.”
A person who swims underwater using a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) to breathe.
“The scuba diver explored the vibrant coral reef, marveling at the schools of tropical fish.”
To move hurriedly with short, quick steps.
“The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when I turned on the light.”
Any animal, vertebrate or invertebrate, that lives in the ocean or other saltwater environments.
“The aquarium featured a wide variety of colorful sea creatures, including starfish and tropical fish.”
A sailor, mariner, or a person who works as a member of the crew of a ship or boat.
“The brave sea man weathered the fierce Atlantic storm.”
A marine mammal that typically has a streamlined body, flippers, and lives partly on land and partly in the water.
“A colony of seals rested on the rocky shore, basking in the afternoon sun.”
The process of combining two or more systems, components, or processes into a unified whole so that they function together without interruption, visible gaps, or technical friction.
“The new software update allows for the seamless integration of our cloud storage with the existing desktop application.”