| street |
a public thoroughfare in a town or city, usu. bordered by sidewalks, along which vehicles travel. [5 definitions] |
| streetcar |
an electrically powered passenger vehicle that runs on rails along regular routes. |
| streetwise |
informed about what goes on and highly adapted for survival in a city, esp. the more sordid sections; street-smart. |
| strength |
the state, quality, or condition of being strong. [9 definitions] |
| strengthen |
to make stronger. [2 definitions] |
| strep throat |
an infection of the throat accompanied by fever and pain, caused by streptococcal bacteria. |
| stress |
the importance or significance given to something; emphasis. [8 definitions] |
| stressed |
affected by emotional stress; feeling strain and anxiety caused by fear or pressure. [3 definitions] |
| stressful |
characterized by or causing stress. |
| stretch |
to lengthen or extend (the body or limbs) to the full length. [19 definitions] |
| strict |
imposing severe discipline or requiring rigorous effort; unyielding; demanding. [4 definitions] |
| strictly |
strongly; absolutely. |
| stride |
to walk with long, even steps, as in an energetic, hurried, or showy manner. [7 definitions] |
| strike |
to hit (someone or something) with the hand or something used as a weapon. [31 definitions] |
| strike up |
to begin or cause to begin (the playing of a piece of music, or an acquaintanceship or conversation, or the like). |
| strike while the iron is hot |
to take advantage of an opportunity without delay. |
| striking |
causing a strong impression; very noticeable or remarkable. [2 definitions] |
| string |
a cord or slender rope used for binding or lacing. [12 definitions] |
| string bean |
any of the long green pods, eaten when unripe, that are produced by various bean plants; snap bean. |
| stringed |
equipped or furnished with strings. |
| stringed instrument |
any musical instrument, such as the violin, guitar, or zither, in which the tones are produced by strings played with the fingers or with a plectrum or bow. |