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- spiralizer/ˈspaɪərəlaɪzə/A kitchen tool designed to cut vegetables and fruits into long, curly, spiral-shaped strands.nounLow
- spirant/ˈspaɪərənt/A consonant produced with a continuous, friction-producing airflow through a narrow constriction in the vocal tract.adjectivenounC2
- spirantize/ˈspaɪə.rən.taɪz/To change (a consonant) from a stop to a fricative sound, as in phonetic evolution.verb-transitiveC2 / Very Rare
- spire/ˈspaɪə(r)/A tall, pointed structure, especially a tapering, conical, or pyramidal structure on top of a building, tower, or roof.nounverbverb-intransitiveB2
- spirea/spaɪˈriːə/A deciduous shrub of the rose family, bearing clusters of small white or pink flowers.nounC2
- spirelet/ˈspaɪəlɪt/A small, slender spire or pointed structure, often on a building or mountain.nounVery Low
- spireme/ˈspaɪəriːm/In cytology: a thread-like structure in the nucleus of a cell during the early stages of meiosis or mitosis, representing the chromosome thread in a tangled state.nounVery Low
- spires/ˈspaɪəz/The plural form of 'spire', referring to the tall, pointed structures on top of buildings, especially churches.nounB2-C1
- spirillum/spʌɪˈrɪləm/A genus of bacteria characterized by a rigid, spiral shape.nounC2/Technical
- spirit/ˈspɪrɪt/The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the essence or animating principle of something.adjectivenounverb+1B1
- spirit cave/ˈspɪr.ɪt keɪv/A cave that is believed to be inhabited or frequented by spirits, ghosts, or supernatural entities; a place associated with spiritual or supernatural activity.nounLow
- spirit compass/ˈspɪr.ɪt ˌkʌm.pəs/A compass that uses a floating magnetic needle (spirit-filled capsule) to point to magnetic north.nounC1
- spirit gum/ˈspɪrɪt ɡʌm/A type of adhesive used in theatrical makeup, particularly for attaching false hair, beards, or prosthetics to the skin.nounLow Frequency (Domain-specific)
- spirit lake/ˈspɪr.ɪt ˌleɪk/A lake named after the concept of spirit, often referring to supernatural qualities, the memory of people, or a specific Indigenous tribe.nounLow
- spirit lamp/ˈspɪrɪt ˌlæmp/A small lamp designed to burn methylated spirits or other denatured alcohol as fuel, often used for heating, cooking, or as a portable light source.nounLow (specialized/historical term)
- spirit level/ˈspɪr.ɪt ˌlev.əl/A tool used to determine if a surface is perfectly horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb), consisting of a sealed tube containing liquid and an air bubble.nounB2
- spirit leveling/ˈspɪr.ɪt ˈlɛv.əl.ɪŋ/The surveying technique of determining relative elevations (heights) using a spirit level, also known as differential leveling.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- spirit of enterprise/ˈspɪrɪt əv ˈentəpraɪz/A phrase describing the collective attitudes, energy, and motivation that drive innovation, business creation, and willingness to take calculated risks, typically within an economy, society, or organization.nounB2-C1
- spirit of hartshorn/ˌspɪrɪt əv ˈhɑːts.hɔːn/A historical term for a concentrated aqueous solution of ammonia, originally obtained from the horns of deer.nounVery Low
- spirit of nitrous ether/ˈspɪrɪt əv ˌnaɪtrəs ˈiːθə/A specific chemical preparation consisting of ethyl nitrite dissolved in alcohol, used historically as a vasodilator and antispasmodic agent.nounExtremely low / Archaic
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