| staple crop |
one of a region's most important crops, typically constituting a major portion of the region's diet. |
| staple gun |
a tool that shoots a staple into something hard like a wall or wood. |
| stapler |
a tool in a home or office that uses staples to attach papers together. |
| star |
any of a vast number of celestial bodies that emit tremendous heat and light, and which can be visible from earth as points of light in the night sky. [11 definitions] |
| starboard |
the right-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward. (Cf. port2.) [3 definitions] |
| starch |
an edible carbohydrate found in grains, potatoes, and many other foods. [3 definitions] |
| Star Chamber |
a former English tribunal, composed of royal councillors, that became notorious for its secret sessions, arbitrary judgments, and severe punishments. [2 definitions] |
| starchy |
of, like, or containing starch. [3 definitions] |
| star-crossed |
destined to suffer an unhappy end; ill-fated; unlucky. |
| stardom |
the status of a star or celebrity. [2 definitions] |
| stare |
to look at in a fixed and intense way, usu. with one's eyes open wide. [3 definitions] |
| stare down |
to intimidate by staring at. |
| stare one in the face |
to be clearly obvious or impending. |
| starfish |
any of various sea animals that have spiny calcified bodies usu. composed of five or more arms protruding radially from the center. |
| stargaze |
to look at or study the stars. [2 definitions] |
| stargazer |
an astronomer or astrologer, or anyone who studies the stars. [3 definitions] |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. [4 definitions] |
| stark-naked |
completely nude. |
| starless |
combined form of star. |
| starlet |
a young and beautiful actress, esp. of films. |
| starlight |
the light of the stars. |