All English words - page 3541

Meanings of Stets:

verb

Let it stand (used as an instruction on a printed proof to indicate that a marked alteration should be ignored).

Usage examples:

I am discreetly edited out; and there is no one to write, stet!

noun

An instruction to ignore a marked alteration on a printed proof.

Meanings of Stetted:

verb

Let it stand (used as an instruction on a printed proof to indicate that a marked alteration should be ignored).

Usage examples:

I am discreetly edited out; and there is no one to write, stet!

noun

An instruction to ignore a marked alteration on a printed proof.

Meanings of Stevedore:

noun

A person employed at a dock to load and unload ships.

Usage examples:

The group represents importers, exporters, stevedores and ship owners throughout australia and over…

Meanings of Stevedored:

noun

A person employed at a dock to load and unload ships.

Usage examples:

The group represents importers, exporters, stevedores and ship owners throughout australia and over…

Meanings of Stevedoring:

noun

The work of moving goods onto and off ships

Usage examples:

Historically, the stevedoring industry has been male dominated.

Meanings of Stevia:

noun

A shrub native to tropical and subtropical america, whose leaves may be used as a calorie-free substitute for sugar.

Usage examples:

A small, green plant, native to paraguay, stevia's leaves have a nectar-like taste that can be 30 t…

Meanings of Stew-in:

idiom

If someone is in a stew, that person is in a difficult situation that causes them to feel worried or upset

Usage examples:

William is in a stew about/over his tax return.

Meanings of Steward:

noun

A person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.

Usage examples:

Arriving passengers greet their cabin stewards and table waiters like long-lost family friends with…

verb

Short for shop steward.

Meanings of Stewarded:

verb

(of an official) supervise arrangements or keep order at (a large public event).

Usage examples:

The event was organized and stewarded properly

noun

A person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.

Usage examples:

Arriving passengers greet their cabin stewards and table waiters like long-lost family friends with…

Meanings of Stewardess:

noun

A woman employed to look after the passengers on a ship or aircraft.

Usage examples:

They looked, for the most part, to be models, airline stewardesses, executive secretaries, fashion …

Meanings of Stewardesses:

noun

A woman employed to look after the passengers on a ship or aircraft.

Usage examples:

They looked, for the most part, to be models, airline stewardesses, executive secretaries, fashion …

Meanings of Stewardry:

noun

A former territorial division of scotland (abolished in 1747) under the jurisdiction of a steward.

Meanings of Stewards:

noun

A person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.

Usage examples:

Arriving passengers greet their cabin stewards and table waiters like long-lost family friends with…

verb

Short for shop steward.

Meanings of Stewardship:

noun

The job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.

Usage examples:

The funding and stewardship of the nhs

Meanings of Stewartry:

noun

A former territorial division of scotland (abolished in 1747) under the jurisdiction of a steward.

Meanings of Stewbum:

noun

An alcoholic, especially one who is homeless.

Usage examples:

We were performing one afternoon when a disheveled stewbum cowboy wobbled by the stage.

Meanings of Stewbums:

noun

An alcoholic, especially one who is homeless.

Usage examples:

We were performing one afternoon when a disheveled stewbum cowboy wobbled by the stage.

Meanings of Stewed:

adjective

(of food) cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan.

Usage examples:

Stewed apple

verb

(with reference to meat, fruit, or other food) cook or be cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan.

Usage examples:

Beef stewed in wine

Meanings of Stewpot:

noun

A large pot in which stews are cooked.

Usage examples:

It must have been used on stewpots and casseroles, whether they were imported or not.

Meanings of Stews:

noun

A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan.

Usage examples:

Lamb stew

verb

(with reference to meat, fruit, or other food) cook or be cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan.

Usage examples:

Beef stewed in wine

Meanings of Stg:

abbreviation

Sterling.

Meanings of Sti:

noun

Abbreviation for sexually transmitted infection: an infection (= a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body) that can be passed from one person to another by sexual activity

Usage examples:

The country's rate of sexually transmitted infections, or stis, are among the highest in the world.…

Meanings of Stibnite:

noun

A lead-grey mineral, typically occurring as striated prismatic crystals, which consists of antimony sulphide and is the chief ore of antimony.

Usage examples:

Commonly associated minerals include orpiment, stibnite, a variety of sulfides and sulfosalts, calc…

Meanings of Stibnites:

noun

A lead-grey mineral, typically occurring as striated prismatic crystals, which consists of antimony sulphide and is the chief ore of antimony.

Usage examples:

Commonly associated minerals include orpiment, stibnite, a variety of sulfides and sulfosalts, calc…

Meanings of Stich:

noun

A loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting.

Usage examples:

There's the strong likelihood of my stitches sliding off my needles with every movement.

verb

Make, mend, or join (something) with stitches.

Usage examples:

Stitch a plain seam with right sides together