| shorthand |
a system of writing in simple symbols or combinations of symbols representing sounds, words, or phrases, used to record dictation or speech rapidly. [3 definitions] |
| short-handed |
lacking a full crew of workers or helpers. |
| shortly |
in a brief while; soon. [2 definitions] |
| shorts |
short trousers that stop above or close to the knees. [2 definitions] |
| shortsighted |
unable to evaluate future consequences of present actions; lacking foresight. [2 definitions] |
| shortstop |
in baseball, the position in the infield between second and third base, or the player who occupies this position. |
| shot1 |
an instance of shooting with a weapon. [10 definitions] |
| shot2 |
of cloth such as silk, woven so as to be changeable in color. [2 definitions] |
| shot put |
an athletic event in which a heavy metal ball is thrown as far as possible. [2 definitions] |
| should |
used to indicate that some action is advisable, advantageous, or important for one to do. [5 definitions] |
| shoulder |
the part of the human body extending from the base of the neck to either upper arm. [8 definitions] |
| shoulder blade |
either of two large flat triangular bones forming the back parts of the shoulders; scapula. |
| shouldn't |
contracted form of "should not." |
| shout |
to call out loudly; yell. [3 definitions] |
| shove |
to push roughly or carelessly. [4 definitions] |
| shovel |
a large, long-handled scoop for digging or lifting heavy material such as earth, snow, or coal. [8 definitions] |
| show |
to cause or allow to be seen. [16 definitions] |
| shower1 |
a brief fall of rain. [11 definitions] |
| shown |
a past participle of show. |
| show-off |
one who tries to impress others by a display of physical ability, wealth, knowledge, wit, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| show off |
to display one's skills or abilities for the enjoyment of impressing others or in order to attract attention to oneself. [2 definitions] |