| scratch |
to scrape or damage with something sharp. [7 definitions] |
| scratchy |
causing or likely to cause scratching; itchy. |
| scrawl |
to write or draw in a quick or careless way. [2 definitions] |
| scrawny |
very thin; skinny. |
| scream |
to make a shrill, loud cry or sound. [4 definitions] |
| screech |
to make a harsh, shrill cry or sound. [2 definitions] |
| screen |
a closely woven wire mesh. Screens can be used to filter liquid or grains, or to keep insects from entering through windows or doors. [8 definitions] |
| screen saver |
a small program that takes over a computer's screen if it has not been used for a set length of time. Screen savers were first used to prevent computer screens from being damaged, but now they are mainly used for decoration. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. [5 definitions] |
| screwdriver |
a tool for turning a screw. A screwdriver has a handle for turning and a long metal piece that fits the head of the screw. |
| scribble |
to write quickly or carelessly; scrawl. [2 definitions] |
| scribe1 |
a person whose job is to copy letters, books, or other written materials by hand. |
| scrimp |
to save in every way possible; to spend very little. |
| script |
the written text of a play, movie, or television show. [2 definitions] |
| Scripture |
(often plural) the Bible; Holy Scriptures. [3 definitions] |
| scroll |
a roll of paper or parchment, used to write or draw on. [2 definitions] |
| scrub1 |
to clean by rubbing hard. [2 definitions] |
| scruff |
the back of the neck. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| scrupulous |
always doing what is right; moral. [2 definitions] |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |