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- shorthold tenancy/ˈʃɔːt.həʊld ˈtɛnənsi/A fixed-term assured tenancy of a dwelling in England and Wales, typically lasting a minimum of six months, which gives the landlord the right to repossess the property at the end of the term without needing a specific legal reason, provided correct procedures are followed.nounC1/C2
- shorthorn/ˈʃɔːt.hɔːn/A breed of cattle with short horns, originally developed in England.nounC1+
- shortie/ˈʃɔːti/A person who is shorter than average, typically used affectionately or informally.nounMedium-High (common in informal/colloquial contexts, rare in formal writing)
- shortleaf pine/ˈʃɔːt.liːf paɪn/A species of pine tree native to the southeastern United States, characterized by relatively short needles.nounLow
- shorts/ʃɔːts/Garments covering the body from the waist to mid-thigh or knee, worn especially in warm weather or for sports.plural-nounA2 (for clothing); B2/C1 (for extended meanings)
- shortstop/ˈʃɔːt.stɒp/A baseball defensive position between second and third base, or the player who occupies that position.nounC1
- shortwave/ˈʃɔːtweɪv/a radio wave with a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 metres (corresponding to a frequency of about 3 to 30 MHz), used for long-distance communication.adjectivenounverb-ambitransitiveB2
- shortwave radio/ˌʃɔːt.weɪv ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/A radio communication system that uses shortwave frequencies (approximately 1.6–30 MHz) capable of long-distance transmission via ionospheric reflection.nounC1
- shortweight/ˈʃɔːtweɪt/To give less than the stated or promised weight of goods; to cheat by giving underweight.nounverb-transitiveRare/Technical
- shorty/ˈʃɔːti/A person (especially a woman) who is short in stature.adjectivenounMedium
- shosholoza/ˌʃɒʃəˈləʊzə/A traditional Nguni folk song, originally sung by Zulu migrant workers traveling by train, now widely regarded as South Africa's unofficial second national anthem, symbolizing hope, solidarity, and journeying toward a better future.nounC1
- shoshone/ʃəʊˈʃəʊni/A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting parts of the western United States, particularly in the Great Basin region.nounLow
- shoshone cavern/ʃəˈʃəʊni ˈkæv.ən/A specific cavern or cave system associated with the Shoshone people or region, often referring to a geographical landmark.nounlow
- shoshone dam/ʃəʊˈʃəʊni dæm/A specific dam located on the Shoshone River in Wyoming, USA, originally built in 1910 and later replaced.nounVery Low
- shoshone falls/ʃəˈʃəʊni fɔːlz/A large waterfall on the Snake River in Idaho, USA, sometimes called the 'Niagara of the West'.plural-nounC1 (Very low frequency; proper noun known primarily in a specific geographic/regional context)
- shoshonean/ʃəʊˈʃəʊnɪən/Pertaining to a major linguistic and cultural division of the Uto-Aztecan language family, primarily comprising Native American peoples such as the Shoshone, Ute, Paiute, and Comanche.adjectivenounC2
- shoshoni/ʃəʊˈʃəʊni/A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting parts of the western United States.nounLow
- shostakovich/ˌʃɒstəˈkəʊvɪtʃ/A Russian surname, most famously that of Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975), a major 20th-century composer.nounLow
- shot/ʃɒt/The act or instance of firing a projectile from a weapon, or a single attempt at scoring in a game.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- shot clock/ˈʃɒt ˌklɒk/A countdown timer used in basketball that limits the amount of time an offensive team has to attempt a shot.nounC1
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