stipple |
to render part or the whole of (a painting, drawing, or engraving) in dots, points, or dabs. [3 definitions] |
stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. [3 definitions] |
stipulation |
the act of stipulating. [2 definitions] |
stipule |
either of a pair of small, leaflike parts at the base of a leaf in plants such as the bean, pea, or rose. |
stir1 |
to agitate or mix (a liquid) by making circular motions with a hand or object. [10 definitions] |
stir2 |
(slang) prison. |
stir-fry |
to cook (thinly sliced or diced vegetables, meat, or fish) in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring constantly. |
Stirling engine |
an external-combustion engine in which the fuel ignited outside the cylinder releases heat that is transferred into the cylinder to a pressurized gas, which moves the pistons. |
stirring |
rousing; moving. [2 definitions] |
stirrup |
a flat-bottomed loop or ring of metal, wood, or leather hung from each side of a saddle and used to support the rider's foot in mounting and riding. [2 definitions] |
stirrup bone |
one of the three bones of the middle ear; stapes. |
stirrup cup |
a farewell drink, esp. for a mounted rider about to depart. |
stir up |
to cause excitement or agitation in (a person or group); ignite. [2 definitions] |
stitch |
one movement of a threaded needle through cloth or other material being sewn. [7 definitions] |
stitchery |
any sort of needlework, or the art of producing it. |
St. John's |
the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. |
stoat |
the European ermine, esp. when in its brown summer coat. |
stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. [2 definitions] |
stock |
a supply available for use; store. [16 definitions] |
stockade |
a barrier for defense that is made of upright stakes or timbers. [3 definitions] |
stockbroker |
an agent who buys and sells stocks and shares on behalf of others. |