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semigloss |
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a paint that dries with a finish between glossy and flat |
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sewing kit |
Noun
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a kit of articles used in sewing |
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secateurs |
Noun
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small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface |
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semitrailer |
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a trailer having wheels only in the rear |
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sewing machine |
Noun
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a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing |
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secobarbital sodium |
Noun
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barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions |
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semi |
Noun
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a trailer having wheels only in the rear |
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semi |
Noun
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a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together |
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semi |
Noun
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one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament |
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sewing room |
Noun
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a room set aside for sewing |
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screwtop |
Noun
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the top of a container that must be screwed off and on |
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secobarbital |
Noun
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barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions |
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sewing stitch |
Noun
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a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather |
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sennit |
Noun
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flat braided cordage that is used on ships |
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screw wrench |
Noun
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adjustable wrench that has one jaw that can be adjusted by turning a screw |
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sensitometer |
Noun
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a measuring instrument for measuring the light sensitivity of film over a range of exposures |
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scribble |
Noun
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an aimless drawing |
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scribble |
Noun
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poor handwriting |
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scribble |
Verb
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write down quickly without much attention to detail |
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scribble |
Verb
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write carelessly |
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sextant |
Noun
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a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects |
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sextant |
Noun
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a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees |
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sentry box |
Noun
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a small shelter with an open front to protect a sentry from the weather |
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secondary coil |
Noun
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coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil |
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septic tank |
Noun
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large tank where solid matter or sewage is disintegrated by bacteria |
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sgraffito |
Noun
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a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground |
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secondary winding |
Noun
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coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil |
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scrabble |
Noun
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an aimless drawing |
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scrabble |
Verb
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write down quickly without much attention to detail |
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scrabble |
Verb
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feel searchingly |
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shackle |
Noun
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a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) |
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shackle |
Noun
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a U-shaped bar |
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shackle |
Verb
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restrain with fetters |
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shackle |
Verb
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bind the arms of |
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second balcony |
Noun
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rearmost or uppermost area in the balcony containing the least expensive seats |
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sequencer |
Noun
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computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequence |
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sequencer |
Noun
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(chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer |
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scriber |
Noun
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a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut |
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sequenator |
Noun
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(chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer |
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scribe |
Noun
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a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut |
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scribe |
Noun
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someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts |
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scribe |
Noun
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informal terms for journalists |
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scribe |
Verb
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score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking |
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sequin |
Noun
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adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing |
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spangle |
Noun
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adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing |
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spangle |
Verb
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decorate with spangles |
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spangle |
Verb
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glitter as if covered with spangles |
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shade |
Noun
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protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight |
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shade |
Noun
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a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing |
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shade |
Noun
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a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color |