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- splitting adze/ˈsplɪtɪŋ ædz/A specialized adze designed for splitting wood along its grain.nounLow
- splitting field/ˈsplɪtɪŋ fiːld/In mathematics, specifically field theory, the smallest field extension over which a given polynomial splits into linear factors.nounTechnical
- splitting headache/ˌsplɪt.ɪŋ ˈhedeɪk/An extremely severe and painful headache.nounHigh
- splodge/splɒdʒ/An irregular, messy, and often accidental blob or smear of a substance, typically liquid or semi-liquid.nounverbLow/Intermediate (B1-B2). Common in UK English, less frequent in US English.
- sploosh/spluːʃ/The sound of a liquid hitting a surface with force, creating a wet, slapping noise.nounverbLow/Very Rare
- splore/splɔː/A frolic, a spree, or a merry adventure; a noisy or boisterous escapade.nounVery Low / Archaic / Regional
- splosh/splɒʃ/A verb describing the sound and action of liquid moving heavily, wetly, or unsteadily, often when being poured, walked through, or falling.nounverbverb-ambitransitiveLow
- splotch/splɒtʃ/an irregularly shaped, often blurred, spot or stain, usually of a liquid or colour, on a surface.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2-C1 / Mid-Frequency
- splurge/splɜːdʒ/To spend money freely, lavishly, and often extravagantly.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- splutter/ˈsplʌt.ər/To speak quickly and unclearly with short, explosive sounds, especially when surprised, angry, or choking.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- spock/spɒk/In modern usage, primarily a proper noun referring to the iconic half-human, half-Vulcan science officer from the Star Trek franchise, known for his logical, emotionless demeanor and signature Vulcan salute.nounLow-to-Medium (common in pop-culture/sci-fi contexts, rare in formal or general discourse)
- spode/spəʊd/A type of fine bone china or porcelain, originally produced by Josiah Spode in the late 18th century.nounC2
- spodosol/ˈspɒd.ə.sɒl/A type of soil characterised by an accumulation of organic matter, aluminium, and iron in a subsurface layer, typically found in coniferous forest regions.nounVery Low / C2
- spodumene/ˈspɒdʒʊmiːn/A crystalline pyroxene mineral that is a source of lithium.nounVery Low Frequency (Academic/Technical)
- spohr/ʃpɔː(r)/Proper noun, a German surname historically associated with Ludwig Spohr, a 19th-century composer and violinist.nounVery Low Frequency
- spoil/spɔɪl/to damage or reduce the quality, value, or enjoyment of something; to make something less good or pleasantnounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- spoil bank/spɔɪl/To impair the quality, value, or condition of something; to make something less good or less enjoyable.nounB2
- spoil ground/spɔɪl ɡraʊnd/To ruin or damage an area of land, making it unfit for its original use or less attractive.nounC1
- spoilage/ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/The process or result of something decaying, deteriorating, or becoming unfit for use, especially food.nounC1
- spoiled/spɔɪld/Having been allowed to have or do whatever one wants, leading to selfish, impatient, or badly behaved character; or having been damaged in quality, freshness, or fitness for use.adjectiveverbB2
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