switch off |
to stop the flow of electricity to something. |
switch on |
to start the flow of electricity to something. |
switchyard |
a railroad yard where railroad cars are moved from one track to another by means of a series of switches. |
Switzer |
a native or inhabitant of Switzerland; Swiss. |
Switzerland |
a country in central Europe in the Alps, between France, Germany, Austria, and Italy. |
swivel |
a fastener or mount that allows the object fastened or mounted to turn freely or pivot. [5 definitions] |
swivel chair |
a chair whose seat turns horizontally on its base. |
swizzle stick |
a small rod used to stir mixed drinks. |
swob |
variant of swab. |
swollen |
a past participle of swell. [2 definitions] |
swoon |
to lose consciousness; faint. [3 definitions] |
swoop |
to sweep down suddenly from or as if from above in attack (often fol. by "down"). [3 definitions] |
swoosh |
to make, pour, or move with a rushing, rustling, or swirling sound. [3 definitions] |
swop |
variant of swap. |
sword |
a weapon for cutting or thrusting, consisting of a long pointed blade fixed on a handle or hilt. [2 definitions] |
sword cane |
a walking cane that holds a concealed sword or dagger. |
swordfish |
a large marine game and food fish that has a sharp, elongated upper jaw resembling a sword. |
sword grass |
any of various grasses or plants having sharp swordlike leaves. |
sword knot |
a loop or strap made of ribbon, leather, or the like, attached as decoration to the hilt of a sword and worn around the wrist. |
sword of Damocles |
any impending or threatening danger. |
swordplay |
the skill or action of using a sword; fencing. |