English Words: S

54,294 words · Page 519 of 1086

smockingnoun

An embroidery technique in which the fabric is gathered and then embroidered with decorative stitches to hold the gathers in place; the product of the use of this embroidery technique.

smocklessadj

Without a smock.

smocklikeadj

Resembling a smock.

SMOFnoun

One influential in science fiction fandom; one who organises a convention, publishes a fanzine or performs a similar activity.

smognoun

A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.

smoggilyadv

In a smoggy way.

smogginessnoun

The state or condition of being smoggy.

Smoggynoun

A person from Middlesbrough.

smoglessadj

Free from smog.

smoglessnessnoun

Absence of smog.

smokabilitynoun

The quality of being smokable.

smokableadj

Capable of or fit for being smoked (as tobacco, etc.).

smokenoun

The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.

smoke and mirrorsnoun

A deceptive, fraudulent, or unconvincing explanation or description.

smoke aroundverb

To give off smoke or steam; to be smoking.

smoke blowernoun

Any of various devices that use a powerful fan to clear an area of smoke.

smoke bombnoun

A firework designed to produce smoke upon ignition.

smoke deflectornoun

a device fitted to either side or on top of the smokebox of some steam locomotives, the purpose of which was to lift smoke clear of the locomotive at speed, so it wouldn't obscure the driver's vision.

smoke divernoun

A firefighter with breathing apparatus who enters smoke-filled rooms and buildings (to search, rescue, and extinguish).

smoke divingnoun

Fire-fighting work that requires the use of protective equipment resembling that used by marine divers.

smoke dopeverb

To engage in fanciful reverie or wishful thinking.

smoke jacknoun

A roasting jack powered by hot gas rising from a fire.

smoke machinenoun

A device that emits a dense vapour that appears similar to fog or smoke, used in theatre, film and other applications.

smoke outverb

To drive out (something or somebody) using smoke.

smoke pointnoun

The temperature at which an oil or shortening begins to produce smoke.

smoke polenoun

The central, vertical pole of a teepee.

smoke proofnoun

A temporary print made from a thin coating of carbon deposited on the punch surface by a candle flame, used in evaluating the progress of the design of the punch.

smoke ringnoun

A vortex ring of smoke; typically one exhaled by a smoker.

smoke signalnoun

A method of long-distance communication sometimes used in ancient and undeveloped societies, consisting of messages conveyed by means of columns or intermittent puffs of smoke.

smoke someone's poleverb

To perform fellatio on someone.

smoke standnoun

A piece of furniture consisting of a free-standing ashtray, often with other smoking paraphernalia and a drawer or compartment for tobacco etc.

smoke the whole packverb

To be made to go all in on something one only wanted a lesser amount of.

smoke upverb

To fill with smoke.

smoke wagonnoun

A vehicle that generates smoke; specifically, an automobile or a train.

smoke wrenchnoun

A blowtorch, usually an acetylene torch.

smoke-detectornoun

Alternative form of smoke detector.

smoke-driedadj

That has been cured or dried in smoke.

smoke-eaternoun

Alternative form of smoke eater.

smoke-filled roomnoun

A place where powerful people meet to decide a matter in secret, often of a political nature.

smoke-freeadj

In which smoking is not allowed.

smoke-holenoun

Alternative form of smokehole.

smoke-innoun

A peaceful form of protest in support of cannabis rights or the legalization of cannabis.

smokeabilitynoun

Alternative form of smokability.

smokeasynoun

An establishment where patrons are permitted to smoke despite a general ban.

smokeballnoun

A puffball fungus.

smokeblowernoun

Alternative form of smoke blower (any sense)

smokeboxnoun

A chamber in which smoke passes from a boiler before being vented through a chimney.

smokebushnoun

Any of several Australian shrubs and trees, of the genus Conospermum, that have flowers in dense spikes.

smokechasernoun

A person employed to locate and extinguish a wildfire.

smokecloudnoun

A cloud of smoke.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter S contains 54,294 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 1,086 pages, and you are currently viewing page 519. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

On this page 50 of 50 entries carry a part-of-speech tag and 50 carry at least one stored definition. Coverage varies across letters because Wiktionary volunteers build entries at different speeds for different parts of the alphabet, letters with common starting sounds (S, C, T, P) usually have the densest coverage, while less frequent starters (X, Q, Z) tend to have shorter but more specialised lists. PlainSpell surfaces whatever data is present and links back to the source when a definition is not yet recorded.

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