| shockproof |
capable of withstanding shocks. [2 definitions] |
| shock therapy |
a method of treating certain mental disorders by electric shock or drugs; electroconvulsive therapy; shock treatment. |
| shock troops |
soldiers specially trained and equipped to lead assaults. |
| shock wave |
a compression wave, such as that produced by an explosion; blast. [2 definitions] |
| shod |
a past tense and past participle of shoe. |
| shodden |
a past participle of shoe. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. [6 definitions] |
| shoe |
a protective outer covering for the human foot, usu. durable and made of leather, canvas, rubber, or a combination of these. [5 definitions] |
| shoebox |
a box designed for holding a pair of shoes, often used in one's home, subsequent to a shoe purchase, for storing other items. |
| shoehorn |
a curved implement shaped to be inserted into the heel of a shoe so it will slip onto the foot more easily. [2 definitions] |
| shoelace |
a string or cord for fastening a shoe. |
| shoeless |
combined form of shoe. |
| shoemaker |
one employed in making and repairing shoes; cobbler. |
| shoepac |
a high, insulated, waterproof boot. |
| shoer |
one who shoes horses or other animals. |
| shoeshine |
the appearance of shoes after having been cleaned and polished. [2 definitions] |
| shoestring |
a thin cord passed through eyelets on a shoe to tighten it or fasten it on; shoelace. [4 definitions] |
| shoestring potatoes |
potatoes cut into long narrow strips and fried in deep fat. |
| shoetree |
a foot-shaped device inserted into a shoe in order to preserve its shape when not being worn. |
| shogun |
one of the chief military commanders of Japan from the eighth to the twelfth century, who governed in the name of the emperor. |
| shoji |
in Japan, a translucent, rice paper screen used as a sliding door or as a room divider. |