English Words Starting With S

• scrape together

  verbC1
  /skreɪp təˈɡeðə/To gather or collect something, especially money or resources, with difficulty and effort, often from various sources.
• scraper

  nounB2
  /ˈskreɪpə(r)/A tool or device with a hard, sharp edge used for removing a thin layer from a surface by pulling or pushing.
• scraperboard

  nounRare / Obscure
  /ˈskreɪpəbɔːd/A rigid board coated with a smooth layer of black ink or paint that is scraped away with a sharp tool to create white lines, used in drawing and illustration.
• scrapheap

  nounC1
  /ˈskræphiːp/A large pile of discarded waste materials, especially metal.
• scrapie

  nounLow
  /ˈskreɪpi/A fatal, degenerative prion disease affecting the central nervous system of sheep and goats.
• scraping

  nounB2
  /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/The action or process of removing something from a surface by applying pressure and moving a hard edge or tool across it.
• scrappage

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈskræpɪdʒ/A government or manufacturer program offering financial incentives for trading in an old vehicle (typically a car) to be scrapped, usually to encourage the purchase of a newer, more environmentally friendly model.
• scrapper

  nounC1
  /ˈskræp.ər/A person who fights, argues, or struggles persistently, especially against difficult odds.
• scrapple

  nounLow (regional)
  /ˈskræpəl/A traditional American food made from pork scraps and cornmeal, formed into a loaf, sliced, and typically fried.
• scrapyard

  nounB2
  /ˈskræp.jɑːd/A place where old or discarded vehicles, machines, and other large metal items are collected and dismantled, often for the purpose of selling the metal as scrap.
• scratch

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /skrætʃ/To make a shallow mark or cut on a surface by dragging something sharp or rough across it.
• scratch awl

  nounLow
  /ˈskrætʃ ɔːl/A pointed metal hand-tool used for marking or scribing lines on materials, typically wood or leather, before cutting or shaping.
• scratch card

  nounB1
  /ˈskrætʃ ˌkɑːd/A small card with a coated area that you scratch off to reveal whether you have won a prize.
• scratch coat

  nounC1/C2 (Specialized/Technical)
  /ˈskrætʃ ˌkəʊt/The first, rough coat of plaster or stucco applied to a wall or surface, which provides a key for subsequent layers.
• scratch file

  nounC1
  /ˈskrætʃ ˌfaɪl/A temporary computer file created for preliminary work, testing, or as a disposable workspace.
• scratch hardness

  nounLow
  /skrætʃ ˈhɑːdnɪs/A material's resistance to being scratched or marred by a pointed object under a defined load.
• scratch hit

  nounLow (Specialised within baseball contexts; rare in general use)
  /skrætʃ hɪt/In baseball, a weakly batted or lucky hit that results in the batter safely reaching base, often due to poor fielding rather than batting skill.
• scratch line

  nounLow
  /skrætʃ laɪn/A line drawn or marked on the ground to indicate the starting point for a race or other competitive activity.
• scratch pad

  nounC1
  /ˈskrætʃ ˌpæd/A small pad of paper for writing quick, temporary notes or doing preliminary calculations.
• scratch sheet

  nounC1
  /ˈskrætʃ ˌʃiːt/A piece of paper used for quick, informal notes or calculations, often to be discarded after use.

Showing 2481–2500 of 15552 words.