| spinal |
having to do with the spine or spinal cord. |
| spinal column |
the row of bones that runs along the center of the back; spine; backbone. The bones of the spinal column are called vertebrae. The spinal column protects the nerves in the spinal cord. |
| spinal cord |
the thick cord of nerve tissue inside the spine that runs from the base of the brain to the end of the spine. |
| spindle |
a thin rod on which thread is twisted and wound as it is spun. |
| spine |
the backbone; spinal column. [3 definitions] |
| spiral |
a curve that starts at a fixed point and continues to go around and around. [6 definitions] |
| spire1 |
a tall, narrow, upward structure shaped like a cone on the outside of a building; steeple. |
| spirit |
a force that is thought to be a part of human beings; soul. [5 definitions] |
| spirit away |
to remove secretly or mysteriously. |
| spiritual |
of or pertaining to that which is not of physical matter or substance; supernatural. [5 definitions] |
| spit1 |
to force saliva or something else from the mouth. [5 definitions] |
| spit2 |
a thin, pointed rod on which meat is placed and turned while roasting. [2 definitions] |
| spite |
the wish to hurt, bother, or embarrass a person. [2 definitions] |
| splash |
to dash or spray. [6 definitions] |
| spleen |
an organ near the stomach that stores blood. The spleen gets rid of old red blood cells, and makes certain kinds of white blood cells. |
| splendid |
beautiful or grand; making a strong impression. [2 definitions] |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. [2 definitions] |
| splint |
a thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic used to support and keep steady a broken bone. |
| splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. [2 definitions] |
| split |
to divide along the length or in layers. [11 definitions] |
| spoil |
to damage or ruin; make unable to be used or enjoyed. [4 definitions] |