spade1 |
a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. [2 definitions] |
spade2 |
a black figure shaped like a pointed leaf with a short stem, used on playing cards. [3 definitions] |
spaghetti |
a form of pasta made in long, thin strings. Spaghetti is often served with a sauce that may contain meat or tomatoes. |
Spain |
a country in southern Europe. Madrid is the capital of Spain. |
Spam |
(Trademark) Spam is the brand name for a kind of canned meat made from pork pieces and seasoning. [3 definitions] |
span1 |
the stretch or reach between two points. [4 definitions] |
spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
Spaniard |
a person from the country of Spain. |
spaniel |
any of several breeds of dogs. Spaniels are small to medium in size with short legs, long ears, and long, silky hair. |
Spanish |
of or having to do with Spain, or its people or language. [3 definitions] |
spank1 |
to hit with the open hand or a hard object as punishment. |
spare |
to handle gently; to not hurt. [12 definitions] |
spark |
a very small bit of hot and glowing material thrown off by burning wood. [5 definitions] |
sparkle |
to throw off or reflect little flashes of light; glitter. [4 definitions] |
sparrow |
a small, common songbird with brown or gray feathers. There are several kinds of sparrows and they can be found in many different areas. |
sparse |
not thick or dense; scattered in thin amounts. |
spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
spat2 |
a past tense and past participle of "spit1." |
spatter |
to splash or scatter in small bits or drops. [4 definitions] |
spatula |
a cooking tool used for spreading or mixing soft substances, or for lifting and turning over foods that are cooking. Spatulas have a wide, flat blade on one end that can bend easily. |
spawn |
the large number of eggs produced by fish, frogs, and other water animals. [2 definitions] |