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] |
spoiled |
having been led to think that one can do or have whatever one wants, as a result of being allowed too much freedom or being given things in excess of what one needs. [3 definitions] |
spoke1 |
past tense of "speak." |
spoke2 |
a rod or bar that goes from the center of a wheel to the rim. |
spoken |
past participle of "speak." [2 definitions] |
spokesman |
a man who speaks for one or more other persons. |