All English words - page 3501

Meanings of Spigots:

noun

A small peg or plug, especially for insertion into the vent of a cask.

Usage examples:

The spigot stem had an annular cutting edge to cut a cylindrical plug out of the bung or stopper by…

Meanings of Spike:

noun

A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.

Usage examples:

The spikes dug into the thin material of the bags, and dirt began to leak out.

verb

Impale on or pierce with a sharp point.

Usage examples:

She spiked another oyster

Meanings of Spiked:

verb

Impale on or pierce with a sharp point.

Usage examples:

She spiked another oyster

noun

A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.

Usage examples:

The spikes dug into the thin material of the bags, and dirt began to leak out.

adjective

With a sharp point or points

Usage examples:

Spiked helmets, spiked railings are being installed around the building., the plant has many spiked…

Meanings of Spikelet:

noun

The basic unit of a grass flower, consisting of two glumes or outer bracts at the base and one or more florets above.

Usage examples:

The female flowers can be distinguished by long, silky hairs at the bases of the flower spikelets.

Meanings of Spikelets:

noun

The basic unit of a grass flower, consisting of two glumes or outer bracts at the base and one or more florets above.

Usage examples:

The female flowers can be distinguished by long, silky hairs at the bases of the flower spikelets.

Meanings of Spikes:

noun

A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.

Usage examples:

The spikes dug into the thin material of the bags, and dirt began to leak out.

verb

Impale on or pierce with a sharp point.

Usage examples:

She spiked another oyster

phrase

A set of short, pointed pieces of metal or plastic, attached to the bottom of shoes worn for particular sports, that stop the person wearing the shoes from sliding on the ground, or shoes with these pointed pieces

Usage examples:

You will need to wear spikes when we are training., wearing spikes helps runners push forward on un…

Meanings of Spikier:

adjective

Having many spikes or sharp projecting points.

Usage examples:

A spiky cactus

Meanings of Spiking:

verb

Impale on or pierce with a sharp point.

Usage examples:

She spiked another oyster

noun

A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.

Usage examples:

The spikes dug into the thin material of the bags, and dirt began to leak out.

Meanings of Spiky:

adjective

Having many spikes or sharp projecting points.

Usage examples:

A spiky cactus

Meanings of Spilikin:

noun

A game played with a heap of small rods of wood, bone, or plastic, in which players try to remove one at a time without disturbing the others.

Usage examples:

Playing spillikins is a suitable occupation for the very young, indoors.

Meanings of Spilite:

noun

An altered form of basalt, rich in albite and commonly amygdaloidal in texture, typical of basaltic lava solidified under water.

Usage examples:

Spilite occurs in pillow lavas

Meanings of Spill:

verb

Cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.

Usage examples:

You'll spill that tea if you're not careful

noun

A quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilt.

Usage examples:

Wipe up spills immediately

Meanings of Spill the beans:

idiom

Divulge confidential information or secrets

phrase

Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.

Usage examples:

In addition to telling us the good, the not-so-good and the surprising news about your relationship…

Meanings of Spillages:

noun

The action of spilling a liquid, or the fact of a liquid being spilled.

Usage examples:

Packages are sealed to prevent spillage

Meanings of Spilled:

verb

Cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.

Usage examples:

You'll spill that tea if you're not careful

noun

A quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilt.

Usage examples:

Wipe up spills immediately

Meanings of Spillikins:

noun

A game played with a heap of small rods of wood, bone, or plastic, in which players try to remove one at a time without disturbing the others.

Usage examples:

Playing spillikins is a suitable occupation for the very young, indoors.

Meanings of Spilling-over:

phrasal verb

To reach or influence a larger area; spread

Usage examples:

The conflict threatens to spill over into neighboring regions.

Meanings of Spillover:

noun

An instance of overflowing or spreading into another area.

Usage examples:

There has been a spillover into state schools of the ethos of independent schools

Meanings of Spills:

verb

Cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.

Usage examples:

You'll spill that tea if you're not careful

noun

A quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilt.

Usage examples:

Wipe up spills immediately

Meanings of Spillway:

noun

A passage for surplus water from a dam.

Usage examples:

The jet device can measure the erosion potential of a soil in vegetated channels, road embankments,…

Meanings of Spillways:

noun

A passage for surplus water from a dam.

Usage examples:

The jet device can measure the erosion potential of a soil in vegetated channels, road embankments,…

Meanings of Spilt:

verb

Cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.

Usage examples:

You'll spill that tea if you're not careful

noun

A quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilt.

Usage examples:

Wipe up spills immediately

Meanings of Spilth:

noun

The action of spilling; material that is spilt.

Usage examples:

Unceremoniously, he hoisted her onto his shoulder, causing her to drop the eggs - she watched them,…

Meanings of Spin:

verb

Turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly.

Usage examples:

The girl spun round in alarm

noun

A rapid turning or whirling motion.

Usage examples:

He concluded the dance with a double spin

Meanings of Spin a yarn:

phrase

Tell a long, far-fetched story.

Usage examples:

I feel so let down i have been spun a yarn from start to finish.

verb

To turn around and around, or to cause something or someone to turn

Usage examples:

[ i ] the earth spins on its axis., [ i ] she heard footsteps behind her, and spun around to see wh…