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shire highlands
plural-nounVery Low (specialist/geographical)
/ˌʃaɪə ˈhaɪləndz/A region of elevated plateau land in southern Malawi.
shire horse
nounLow
/ˈʃaɪə hɔːs/A large, powerful draft horse breed originating in England, characterized by its great size, strength, and feathered feet.
shirer
nounRare / Very Low Frequency
/ˈʃaɪərə/A person who makes something shiny or glossy, especially one who applies a glaze or polish; more commonly, the comparative form of the adjective 'shire', meaning more characteristic of or belonging to a shire (a British county).
shirk
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/ʃɜːk/To avoid or neglect (a duty, responsibility, or work).
shirker
nounC1
/ˈʃɜː.kər/A person who avoids work, effort, or duty, especially out of laziness.
shirleen
nounVery Low
/ˈʃɜːliːn/Shirleen is a female given name of English origin, typically used as a proper noun.
shirley
nounLow for general vocabulary; medium for personal names in English-speaking countries.
/ˈʃɜː.li/A female given name of English origin.
shirley poppy
nounlow
/ˈʃɜːli ˈpɒpi/A cultivated variety of the corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) known for its delicate, crinkled petals in shades of red, pink, orange, and white, often without the characteristic black blotch at the petal base.
shirley temple
nounIntermediate
/ˈʃɜːli ˈtɛmpəl/A non-alcoholic cocktail for children, made with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda and a splash of grenadine, garnished with a maraschino cherry.
shirr
nounverbverb-transitiveC2
/ʃɜː/To gather (fabric) by drawing parallel threads through it, creating a series of decorative, elasticized rows.
shirt
nounA1
/ʃɜːt/A garment for the upper body, typically with a collar, sleeves, and a front opening fastened with buttons.
shirt front
nounlow
/ˈʃɜːt frʌnt/The front part of a shirt, especially a formal shirt worn with a suit.
shirt jacket
nounC1
/ˈʃɜːt ˌdʒæk.ɪt/A button-up garment made from shirt-like fabrics (e.g., flannel, denim, chambray) but designed with jacket-like features such as a collar, front button placket, often pockets, and a slightly heavier weight or more structured cut than a typical shirt, intended to be worn as a lightweight outer layer.
shirt-dress
nounMedium
/ˈʃɜːt dres/A dress with a collar, buttons down the front, and sometimes a belt, styled to resemble a shirt.
shirt-lifter
nounVery low
/ˈʃɜːt ˌlɪftə/A derogatory and offensive slang term for a gay man, specifically one who is considered effeminate.
shirt-tail
nounLow
/ˈʃɜːt teɪl/The lower, loose part of a shirt, especially at the back, that is designed to be tucked into trousers or a skirt.
shirtband
nounRare / Technical
/ˈʃəːtbænd/A narrow strip of fabric, often fused or sewn, around the inside of a shirt's neck opening.
shirtdress
nounB2
/ˈʃɜːtˌdrɛs/A woman's dress tailored like a shirt, typically with a collar, buttons down the front, and a straight or slightly fitted cut.
shirting
nounC1
/ˈʃɜː.tɪŋ/A fabric, typically a cotton or cotton-blend cloth, designed specifically for making shirts.
shirtmaker
nounLow
/ˈʃɜːtˌmeɪkə/A person or company that makes shirts, especially custom or high-quality shirts.

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