| sky |
the air or space above the earth which appears to arch over it. [2 definitions] |
| skydiving |
the sport of jumping from an airplane and performing body maneuvers before opening the parachute. |
| skylight |
a window in a roof or ceiling. Skylights let in light. |
| skyline |
the line formed by the apparent boundary between the earth and the sky; horizon. [2 definitions] |
| skyrocket |
an explosive that shoots high in the air before exploding in a shower of bright, colored sparks. [2 definitions] |
| skyscraper |
a very tall building. |
| slab |
a flat, wide, and thick piece of some solid. Rocks and foods can be slabs. |
| slack1 |
not tight; hanging loose; drooping. [5 definitions] |
| slacks |
casual pants for men or women. |
| slam1 |
to shut with force and loud noise. [4 definitions] |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. [2 definitions] |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| slant |
to be at a leaning or tilting angle. [2 definitions] |
| slap |
a sharp blow with an open hand that makes a cracking sound. [5 definitions] |
| slapdash |
done or made in a hurry and without attention. |
| slash |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion. [5 definitions] |
| slat |
a long, narrow strip of wood or metal. Slats can be used to make flat surfaces, such as mattress supports, window covers, and bench or chair backs. |
| slate |
a rock that tends to split in smooth layers. [3 definitions] |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. [4 definitions] |
| slave |
a person who is owned by and forced to work for another with no pay or rights. [4 definitions] |
| slavery |
the owning of people by other people; bondage. [3 definitions] |