| shears |
(sometimes used with a sing. verb) a large scissorlike tool, or an electric shaver, esp. for shearing sheep. |
| shearwater |
any of various long-winged black or black-and-white sea birds that, when flying low, appear to skim the water with their wings. |
| sheath |
a tightfitting case for the blade of a sword, knife, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| sheathe |
to put (a sword, knife, or the like) into a sheath. [2 definitions] |
| sheathing |
an outer layer or covering of boards, plywood, or other material applied to the frame of a house, underneath the outermost, weatherproof siding. [4 definitions] |
| sheath knife |
a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath. |
| sheave1 |
to collect and tie (grain, paper, or the like) into a sheaf or sheaves. |
| sheave2 |
a wheel with a grooved rim for holding a rope or wire, esp. such a wheel used as a pulley. |
| sheaves1 |
pl. of sheaf. |
| sheaves2 |
pl. of sheave2. |
| shebang |
(informal) an occasion, situation, organization, contrivance, or the like, considered as a whole. |
| shed1 |
a simple, usu. one-story structure used for storage or shelter, or as a workshop, and either free-standing or attached to another building. |
| shed2 |
to cast off, take off, or let fall (a covering or growth). [7 definitions] |
| she'd |
contracted form of "she had," or contracted form of "she would." |
| shed blood |
to kill, or to wound someone by violence so as to cause bleeding. |
| sheen |
a quality or condition of shininess or lustrousness; brightness. |
| sheeny |
(derogatory slang) a Jew. |
| sheep |
any of various grazing mammals, related to goats but of stockier build, that are commonly kept in flocks for their wool, meat, or skin. [2 definitions] |
| sheep-dip |
any liquid disinfectant used to kill vermin in the fleece of sheep before shearing. |
| sheepdog |
any dog trained or bred to herd and guard sheep. |
| sheepherder |
one who tends or herds a flock of sheep, esp. in open country; shepherd. |