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- stead/sted/The place or position normally occupied by someone or something else; used chiefly in the phrase "in someone's/something's stead" to mean "instead of" or "as a substitute for."nounverbverb-transitiveC2
- steadfastness/ˈstɛdfɑːstnəs/The quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.nounC1
- steadicam/ˈstɛdiˌkæm/A camera stabilization system that isolates the camera operator's movements, allowing for smooth handheld shots without the use of a dolly or track.nounC1
- steading/ˈstɛdɪŋ/A farmhouse and its surrounding buildings; a farmstead.nounC2
- steady/ˈstɛdi/Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving; regular and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.adjectiveadverbinterjection+4B1
- steady state/ˈstɛdi steɪt/A condition in which all variables remain constant over time, often used in systems theory, physics, and engineering.nounModerate
- steady state theory/ˈstedi steɪt ˈθɪəri/A cosmological theory proposing that the universe has always existed, is expanding, and remains essentially unchanged in average density as new matter is continuously created.nounC2
- steady state universe/ˌsted.i steɪt ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːs/A cosmological model proposing that the universe is eternal, has no beginning or end, and maintains a constant average density through the continuous creation of matter as it expands.nounLow
- steak/steɪk/A thick slice of meat (especially beef) or fish, typically cooked by grilling, frying, or broiling.nounB1
- steak au poivre/ˌsteɪk əʊ ˈpwɑːvrə/A dish consisting of a steak (usually beef) coated in cracked peppercorns before cooking, often served with a pan sauce made from the cooking juices, brandy, and cream.nounLow-Frequency Specialized Culinary Term
- steak knife/ˈsteɪk ˌnaɪf/A sharp-bladed knife with a serrated edge, specifically designed for cutting cooked steak.nounB1
- steak set/steɪk sɛt/A collection of specialized knives, and often accompanying utensils, designed specifically for cutting and eating steak.nounLow
- steak tartare/ˈsteɪk tɑːˈtɑː/A dish consisting of finely chopped raw beef steak, typically mixed with ingredients like onion, capers, parsley, and raw egg yolk, and seasoned.nounLow
- steakhouse/ˈsteɪkhaʊs/A restaurant that specializes in serving steak, typically beef steaks.nounMedium
- steal/stiːl/To take something that belongs to someone else without permission and with no intention of returning it.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- stealage/ˈstiːlɪdʒ/The action, fact, or amount of goods being stolen, typically referring to losses due to theft, especially during handling or transport.nounLow. Primarily a technical/commercial term.
- stealing/ˈstiːlɪŋ/The act of taking something that belongs to someone else without permission or legal right.adjectivenounHigh
- stealth/stelθ/The act of moving or behaving in a secretive way to avoid being seen or heard.adjectivenounC1
- stealth bomber/ˈstelθ ˌbɒm.ər/A military aircraft designed to evade detection by radar and other sensors.nounC1/C2
- stealth tax/ˈstelθ ˌtæks/A tax, levy, or government charge that is introduced or raised in a way that is not immediately obvious or transparent to the public.nounLow-Medium
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