| spar varnish |
a hard waterproof varnish. |
| spasm |
a sudden uncontrolled contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. [2 definitions] |
| spasmodic |
concerning, resembling, or marked by a spasm or spasms; convulsive. [2 definitions] |
| spastic |
of, relating to, or afflicted by spasms. |
| spasticity |
a condition of sudden and uncontrolled contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. |
| spastic paralysis |
a condition in which certain muscles remain in a state of continuous contraction, causing rigidity of moving parts and exaggerated tendon reflexes. |
| spat1 |
a short, insignificant quarrel. [4 definitions] |
| spat2 |
a past tense and past participle of spit1. |
| spat3 |
(often pl.) a short cloth or leather covering worn over the top of the shoe and around the ankle, and usu. fastened with a strap under the shoe; gaiter. |
| spat4 |
a young oyster or other shellfish. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. [2 definitions] |
| spathe |
a leaflike structure, often large and colorful, that surrounds or spreads out from the spadix or flower spike of certain plants. |
| spatial |
of, relating to, or occurring in space. |
| spatter |
to scatter (a liquid) in small bits, drops, or splashes. [7 definitions] |
| spatterdash |
a long legging or gaiter, formerly worn by men in wet weather to protect their trouser legs and stockings. |
| spatula |
a cooking utensil or tool that has a wide, flat, usu. flexible blade, used esp. for spreading, mixing, or lifting. |
| spatulate |
flattened and rounded at or near the extreme end. |
| spavin |
a disease affecting the hock joint of horses, characterized by swelling caused by excess fluid or bony growth. [2 definitions] |
| spavined |
afflicted by spavin. [2 definitions] |
| spawn |
the mass of eggs deposited by fish, frogs, or other aquatic animals. [8 definitions] |
| spay |
to remove the ovaries from (a female animal). |