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- shabu-shabu/ˌʃæbuː ˈʃæbuː/A Japanese hot pot dish where thinly sliced meat and vegetables are swished in boiling broth.nounLow
- shabuoth/ʃəˈbuːɒθ/A Jewish holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, occurring in late spring.nounLow
- shacharis/ʃəˈxɑːrɪs/The Jewish morning prayer service.nounlow
- shacharith/ʃəˈxɑːrɪθ/The morning prayer service in Jewish liturgy.nounRare / Specialised
- shache/ˈʃætʃeɪ/There is no standard English word 'shache' in major dictionaries. It appears to be a place name.nounRare / Proper Noun
- shack/ʃæk/A small, crudely built hut or cabin, often constructed from poor materials.nounverbB2
- shack up/ˈʃæk ʌp/To begin living with someone, typically a romantic partner, without being married; to cohabit temporarily or casually.verbC1
- shack-tapping/ˈʃæk ˌtæp.ɪŋ/The act of connecting to a neighbour's or nearby building's electricity supply without permission, typically by physically tapping into a cable or meter.nounVery Low / Obscure
- shacket/ˈʃakɪt/A tailored garment that combines the structure and heavier fabric of a shirt-jacket with the length and cut of a jacket.nounLow-to-Moderate (Specialized)
- shackle/ˈʃæk.əl/A metal ring or chain used to fasten a person's wrists or ankles together to restrain them physically.nounverbverb-transitiveC1
- shackleton/ˈʃæk.əl.tən/The surname of Sir Ernest Shackleton, a renowned British Antarctic explorer.nounLow
- shacko/ˈʃæk.əʊ/A variant spelling of 'shako', referring to a tall, cylindrical military hat with a peak and a plume or pompom.nounVery Low
- shackup/ˌʃæk ˈʌp/To live together, especially in a temporary or makeshift arrangement, typically involving a romantic or sexual relationship but not marriage.nounC1-C2
- shad/ʃæd/A type of fish belonging to the herring family (genus Alosa), known for seasonal migrations and valued for its flesh and roe.nounlow
- shadberry/ˈʃadb(ə)ri/The small, edible, purple-black berry of certain North American serviceberry trees or shrubs (genus Amelanchier).nounRare
- shadbolt/ˈʃadbəʊlt/A surname of English origin, occasionally used to denote a historical metal fitting, specifically a pin or bolt used to secure or lock a mechanism, particularly in gates or doors.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- shadbush/ˈʃadbʊʃ/A North American deciduous shrub or small tree of the genus Amelanchier, known for its clusters of white flowers in early spring and edible purplish berries.nounLow
- shadchan/ˈʃadkən/A professional Jewish matchmaker who arranges introductions and marriages, traditionally within Orthodox Jewish communities.nounLow (specialized, cultural/religious term)
- shaddai/ʃəˈdaɪ/A name for God in the Hebrew Bible, often translated as 'Almighty'.noun1
- shaddock/ˈʃadək/The large, thick-rinded, pear-shaped or round citrus fruit; the pomelo.nounRare/Very Low
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