scram2 |
to stop the operation of (a nuclear power plant) because of an emergency such as a radiation leak. [2 definitions] |
scramble |
to move hastily, esp. using both hands and feet to maintain one's balance or pull oneself along, as if on an incline or irregular ground. [10 definitions] |
scrap1 |
a small bit or fragment, esp. a leftover or discarded piece. [6 definitions] |
scrap2 |
(informal) a fight, esp. a physical fight; scuffle. [2 definitions] |
scrapbook |
an album for saving photographs, newspaper clippings, and the like. |
scrape |
to rub the surface of with something sharp or abrasive, as for cleaning or removing material. [13 definitions] |
scraper |
any of numerous tools that are used for scraping. |
scrapheap |
a pile of useless material, esp. rusted metal. |
scraping |
the act of one that scrapes. [3 definitions] |
scrap iron |
discarded objects or remnants of iron, to be remelted or reworked. |
scrapple |
cornmeal mush mixed with pork scraps, dried in a roll or loaf, then sliced, fried, and served as a breakfast sausage. |
scrappy1 |
consisting of bits and pieces; fragmentary, disconnected, or raggedy. |
scrappy2 |
(informal) easily incited to fight or argue; combative; quarrelsome. [2 definitions] |
scratch |
to mark or damage the surface of by scraping with or against something sharp. [22 definitions] |
scratchboard |
a piece of cardboard that is covered with hard white clay or chalk and coated with ink, upon which line drawings can be made by scratching the ink to reveal the glossy white surface. |
scratch line |
a line that marks the beginning point of a race. [2 definitions] |
scratch sheet |
a racing publication listing the horses removed from races that day, and other pertinent information such as betting odds; dope sheet. |
scratch test |
a test for allergy in which the skin is scratched and one or more suspected allergens are applied to the scratches, with eventual inflammation indicating an allergic reaction. |
scratchy |
causing or likely to cause scratching; itchy. [3 definitions] |
scrawl |
to write or draw hastily or awkwardly. [2 definitions] |
scrawny |
extremely thin; gaunt. |