street |
a public road in a town or city along which vehicles travel. Streets often have sidewalks and buildings along their sides. [2 definitions] |
streetcar |
an electrically powered vehicle that runs along rails over city streets and is capable of carrying many passengers. |
streetwise |
having knowledge about what goes on and the ability to survive in a city. |
strength |
the state, quality, or condition of being strong. [3 definitions] |
strengthen |
to make or grow strong or stronger. |
strep throat |
an infection of the throat caused by a certain type of bacteria called "streptococcal bacteria." A person with strep throat will usually have a sore throat, painful swallowing, and a fever. Strep throat can be serious. |
stress |
the importance or special attention given to something; emphasis. [6 definitions] |
stressed |
feeling very anxious or worried because of a frightening thing or because of pressure from things like school or work or the demands of other people. |
stressful |
causing mental or emotional strain. |
stretch |
to spread out or reach out to the full length in order to make loose and flexible. [13 definitions] |
strict |
stern; not yielding; demanding. [3 definitions] |
strictly |
strongly; absolutely. |
stride |
to walk with long, even steps. [3 definitions] |
strike |
to hit with the hand or a weapon. [15 definitions] |
strike up |
to begin or cause to begin. |
strike while the iron is hot |
to take advantage of an opportunity without waiting. |
striking |
causing a strong impression; very noticeable or remarkable. [2 definitions] |
string |
a cord or thin rope. [9 definitions] |
string bean |
a long, green pod that is produced by a bean plant and eaten as a vegetable; snap bean. |
stringed |
equipped or furnished with strings. |
stringed instrument |
any musical instrument that is sounded by bowing, plucking, or strumming the strings. Violins, guitars, and zithers are some stringed instruments. |