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- spanish sahara/ˌspæn.ɪʃ səˈhɑː.rə/A former Spanish colony in northwest Africa, now known as Western Sahara.nounLow
- spanish topaz/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈtəʊ.pæz/A yellow or yellowish-brown variety of quartz (citrine), historically misidentified and traded as topaz.nounRare
- spanish trefoil/ˌspænɪʃ ˈtriːfɔɪl/A perennial herbaceous legume, Lotus corniculatus, commonly known as bird's-foot trefoil, with clusters of small, bright yellow or orange-yellow flowers.nounLow
- spanish west africa/ˈspæn.ɪʃ ˌwest ˈæf.rɪ.kə/A historical collective term for Spain's former colonial possessions in West Africa, primarily comprising the territories now known as Western Sahara and parts of Morocco, administered as a single entity from the mid-20th century until decolonization.nounLow
- spanish west african/ˌspænɪʃ ˌwest ˈæfrɪk(ə)n/Of, from, or relating to the geographical region of West Africa where Spanish is spoken as an official language, specifically Equatorial Guinea.adjectivenounLow / Very Rare
- spanish windlass/ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɪndləs/A simple mechanical device for applying tension, consisting of a rope loop twisted by a stick or rod inserted through it.nounRare / Technical
- spanish-american war/ˌspænɪʃ əˈmɛrɪkən wɔː/A war fought between the United States and Spain in 1898, primarily over the issue of Cuban independence and U.S. intervention in the Caribbean and Pacific.nounC1
- spank/spæŋk/To hit someone, especially a child, on the buttocks with an open hand as a punishment.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- spanker/ˈspæŋkə/A fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost mast of a square-rigged ship, or an excellent/splendid person or thing (archaic/informal).adjectivenounC2
- spanner/ˈspænə(r)/A hand tool with fixed or adjustable jaws for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or other fasteners.nounB2
- spanrail/ˈspæn.reɪl/A horizontal structural member or beam that spans between supports, typically in construction or engineering contexts.nounVery Low / Technical
- spanspek/ˈspænspɛk/A type of melon with a pale orange, sweet flesh and a rough, green-speckled or netted rind; specifically a cantaloupe.nounVery Low (Regional)
- spansule/ˈspæn.sjuːl/A trademarked brand name for a type of time-release capsule medication.nounRare
- spanworm/ˈspænwɜːm/The caterpillar of a geometrid moth; an inchworm or measuring worm.nounRare/Technical
- spar/spɑː/To engage in a practice boxing match or a playful, non-serious argument; also, a strong pole used on a sailing ship or as part of an aircraft's structure.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- spar buoy/ˈspɑː bɔɪ/A tall, slender buoy used as a navigation marker in water bodies.nounLow
- spar deck/ˈspɑː ˌdek/An open upper deck on a ship, typically located above the main deck and not covered by a permanent roof.nounC2
- spar varnish/spɑː ˈvɑːnɪʃ/A durable, weather-resistant varnish specifically designed for protecting exterior wood, especially on ships' spars or outdoor structures.nounlow
- sparable/ˈspærəb(ə)l/A small headless nail used in making or repairing shoes, especially for attaching soles to uppers.nounObsolete/Rare
- sparagmos/spəˈræɡmɒs/The ritualistic act of tearing apart or dismembering, particularly of a sacrificial victim, as part of ancient religious rites.nounVery Low (C2+)
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