spruce1 |
an evergreen tree with hanging cones and short, thin leaves shaped like needles. [2 definitions] |
spruce2 |
to make or become neat, or give a new look to (usually followed by "up"). |
sprung |
a past tense and past participle of "spring." |
spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
spun |
the past tense and past participle of "spin." |
spur |
a metal piece with a spike that is attached to the heel of a rider's boot. Spurs are used to make a horse go forward. [4 definitions] |
spurt |
to rush or shoot out in a forced or sudden way; spout. [5 definitions] |
sputter |
to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way. [4 definitions] |
spy |
a person who works for a government in secret to watch and get information about another nation's activities and plans. [4 definitions] |
sq. |
abbreviation of "square." |
sq. ft. |
abbreviation of "square foot" or "square feet." |
squad |
a small number of persons trained to work together. |
squall1 |
a sudden, powerful wind that moves in suddenly. Squalls usually bring rain, snow, or sleet. |
square |
a flat, closed figure with four straight sides of equal length and four angles of equal measure. [22 definitions] |
square root |
a number that, when multiplied by itself, produces another number. |
squash1 |
to press, beat, or crush into a flat mass. [4 definitions] |
squash2 |
a fruit that grows on a vine and is eaten as a vegetable. Squash grows in many sizes, colors, and shapes. [2 definitions] |
squat |
to sit on one's heels, or to crouch low to the ground with the knees bent. [2 definitions] |
squawk |
to give a harsh scream. [2 definitions] |
squeak |
a short, high, shrill sound or cry. [2 definitions] |
squeak by |
barely succeed; almost fail. |