| stalk1 |
a plant's main stem. [3 definitions] |
| stalk2 |
to walk in a stiff, arrogant, or threatening manner. [6 definitions] |
| stalking-horse |
anything used to divert attention from secret plans, schemes, intentions, or the like; decoy. |
| stall1 |
a small enclosed division of a barn or stable designed for lodging a single animal. [13 definitions] |
| stall2 |
to employ evasion or other delaying maneuvers. [5 definitions] |
| stallion |
a sexually mature, uncastrated male horse. |
| stalwart |
resolute; loyal; reliable. [4 definitions] |
| stamen |
the stalklike part of a flower that produces and bears the pollen. |
| stamina1 |
the physical or moral capacity to endure long effort, hardship, or disappointment. |
| stamina2 |
a pl. of stamen. |
| staminate |
of a flower, possessing one or more stamens. [2 definitions] |
| stammer |
to speak haltingly and with unintended repetitions of sounds. [4 definitions] |
| stamp |
to move (the foot) forcefully and rapidly downward upon something. [15 definitions] |
| stampede |
the sudden, hurried, panicked mass movement of a large group of animals, esp. horses or cattle. [6 definitions] |
| stamping ground |
(informal) a regular gathering place. |
| stampless |
combined form of stamp. |
| stance |
the physical position of the body, esp. while standing. [2 definitions] |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, esp. blood) to stop flowing. [3 definitions] |
| stanch2 |
a variant of staunch2. |
| stanchion |
a vertical post or the like used for support. [4 definitions] |
| stand |
to assume or maintain an erect position on one's feet (often fol. by up). [25 definitions] |