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stairway |
Noun
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a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps |
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space platform |
Noun
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a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research |
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spot-weld |
Noun
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each of the welds made by welding at a separate point |
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spot-weld |
Verb
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make circular welds |
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staircase |
Noun
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a way of access, upward and downward, consisting of a set of steps |
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space laboratory |
Noun
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a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research |
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stairwell |
Noun
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a vertical well around which there is a stairway |
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spacesuit |
Noun
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a pressure suit worn by astronauts while in outer space |
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spout |
Noun
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an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain |
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spout |
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talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
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spout |
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gush forth in a sudden stream or jet |
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stake |
Noun
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a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground |
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stake |
Noun
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instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning |
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stake |
Noun
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a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) |
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stake |
Noun
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(law) a right or legal share of something |
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stake |
Noun
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the money risked on a gamble |
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stake |
Verb
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place a bet on |
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stake |
Verb
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kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole |
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stake |
Verb
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mark with a stake |
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stake |
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tie or fasten to a stake |
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stake |
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put at risk |
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spade |
Noun
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a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot |
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spade |
Noun
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a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it |
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spade |
Noun
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(ethnic slur) extremely offensive name for a Black person |
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spade |
Verb
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dig (up) with a spade |
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spray gun |
Noun
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an applicator resembling a gun for applying liquid substances (as paint) in the form of a spray |
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spindle |
Noun
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any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object |
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spindle |
Noun
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a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning |
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spindle |
Noun
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any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts |
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spindle |
Noun
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a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe |
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spindle |
Noun
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(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division |
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spray paint |
Noun
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paint applied with a spray gun |
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spade bit |
Noun
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a thin bit with a center point and cutting edges on either side |
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sprig |
Noun
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an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers |
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sprig |
Noun
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a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division) |
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spaghetti junction |
Noun
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a complicated highway interchange with multiple overpasses |
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spike heel |
Noun
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a very high narrow heel on women's shoes |
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spring balance |
Noun
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a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring |
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stiletto heel |
Noun
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a very high narrow heel on women's shoes |
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spring scale |
Noun
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a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring |
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spandex |
Noun
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an elastic synthetic fabric |
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spike mike |
Noun
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a contact microphone for listening through walls |
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spandrel |
Noun
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an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them |
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spillway |
Noun
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a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction |
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spring mattress |
Noun
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a mattress containing springs in a rigid frame |
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spandril |
Noun
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an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them |
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sprinkler |
Noun
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mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden |
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spanker |
Noun
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a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel |
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spanker |
Noun
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a hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand |
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spinal anesthetic |
Noun
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an anesthetic that is injected into the spine |