light consisting of long tubes (instead of bulbs) that provide the illumination
starting gate
Noun
a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course
stepping motor
Noun
a motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps
stop watch
Noun
a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing, as of a race
strip mall
Noun
a mercantile establishment consisting of a row of various stores and business and restaurants along a road or busy street
starting stall
Noun
a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course
step ladder
Noun
a folding portable ladder hinged at the top
storage battery
Noun
a voltaic battery that stores electric charge
strip mine
Noun
an open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface
strip mine
Verb
extract (ore) from a strip-mine
stash house
Noun
a house where weapons and supplies are hidden
stepladder
Noun
a folding portable ladder hinged at the top
storage cell
Noun
a cell that can be recharged
stripper well
Noun
an oil well whose production has declined to less than ten barrels a day
step stool
Noun
a stool that has one or two steps that fold under the seat
secondary cell
Noun
a cell that can be recharged
stripper
Noun
a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
stripper
Noun
a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish
stripper
Noun
a tool used to strip tubing
step-up transformer
Noun
a transformer that increases voltage
storage ring
Noun
container consisting of a set of magnets set in a doughnut-shaped ring around which charged particles from an accelerator can be kept circulating until they are used
stereophony
Noun
reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound
storage space
Noun
the area in any structure that provides space for storage
stroboscope
Noun
scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object
stereo system
Noun
reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound
storehouse
Noun
a depository for goods
stately home
Noun
a mansion that is (or formerly was) occupied by an aristocratic family
strobe
Noun
scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object
stereophonic system
Noun
reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound
state prison
Noun
a prison maintained by a state of the U.S.
strobe light
Noun
scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object
stereoscopic picture
Noun
two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together
stateroom
Noun
a guest cabin
strongbox
Noun
a strongly made box for holding money or valuables
stereoscopic photograph
Noun
two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together
static line
Noun
a cord used instead of a ripcord to open a parachute
stereoscope
Noun
an optical device for viewing stereoscopic photographs
static tube
Noun
a measuring instrument used to measure static pressure in a stream of fluid
storeroom
Noun
a room in which things are stored
stronghold
Noun
a strongly fortified defensive structure
station
Noun
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
station
Noun
the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station
station
Noun
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
station
Noun
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
station
Noun
proper or designated social situation
station
Verb
assign to a station
storage room
Noun
a room in which things are stored
storm cellar
Noun
an underground shelter where you can go until a storm passes
strongroom
Noun
a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept
stern chaser
Noun
a naval gun able to fire astern at a ship in chase