sgraffito |
a technique of decorating ceramics or the like by cutting through a glaze or other surface later to reveal a ground of a different color. [3 definitions] |
Sgt. |
abbreviation of "Sergeant." |
sh |
be quiet; hush (used to request or demand silence). |
shabby |
showing signs of wear; threadbare; run-down. [4 definitions] |
Shabuoth |
variant of Shavuoth. |
shack |
a small, cheaply constructed building used as a house or for storage. |
shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. [5 definitions] |
shack up |
(slang) to live with a lover without being wed. |
shad |
any of several edible fishes of the herring family that swim up streams to spawn. [2 definitions] |
shadberry |
the fruit of the shadbush or serviceberry. [2 definitions] |
shadbush |
the juneberry. |
shade |
relative darkness resulting from the interception of light rays. [16 definitions] |
shadeless |
combined form of shade. |
shadfly |
a mayfly. |
shading |
protection from light or heat. [3 definitions] |
shadow |
the image cast on some surface by a person or thing blocking the light of the sun or another source of illumination. [12 definitions] |
shadow box |
a rectangular case with a glass front for displaying small objects, esp. merchandise. |
shadowbox |
to practice the motions of boxing with an imaginary adversary. |
shadow cabinet |
parliamentary members of a party not in power who expect to hold positions in the official cabinet when their party comes into power. |
shadowless |
combined form of shadow. |
shadow play |
a theatrical performance produced by casting the shadows of actors or puppets on a lighted screen or curtain. |