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searchlight a lamp, usu. with a reflector, that can direct a powerful beam of light in any direction.
search me (informal) used in speaking to say that one does not have the information that another person is seeking. It can also give the impression that one does not care about this matter.
search party a group of people organized to search for someone or something that is missing.
search warrant a legal document authorizing a police officer to search a specified person, premise, or dwelling.
seascape a view of the ocean or a representation of it, such as a painting.
seashell the shell of an ocean mollusk, esp. one that has washed up on the shore.
seashore land that borders on the ocean.
seasick suffering from seasickness.
seasickness stomach upset and other discomfort caused by the rolling motion of a boat or ship.
seaside land that borders on the ocean; seashore. [2 definitions]
sea snake any of several poisonous tropical marine snakes that have finlike tails.
season one of the four distinct periods of the year; spring, summer, fall, or winter. [8 definitions]
seasonable typical of or suitable to the time of year. [2 definitions]
seasonal of, characteristic of, or dependent on the seasons or a season of the year; periodical.
seasoned enhanced in flavor by the addition of salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorings. [3 definitions]
seasoning that which is added to food to improve the flavor, such as salt, an herb, or spice. [2 definitions]
seasonless combined form of season.
season ticket a ticket or set of tickets, paid for in advance, that can be used at any time during a specific period, as for highway tolls, museum visits, concerts, or athletic events.
sea squirt a sea animal that has a saclike body enclosed by a thick tunic and that squirts water when it is disturbed; ascidian.
seat an object for sitting on, such as a chair or bench. [9 definitions]
seat belt a safety strap or harness, attached to airplane and automobile seats, that fastens across the waist or over the shoulder as protection against sudden stops or collision; safety belt.