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stillson wrench
nounC2
/ˈstɪls(ə)n ˌrɛn(t)ʃ/An adjustable pipe wrench with serrated jaws that tighten when pressure is applied, primarily used for gripping and turning pipes or cylindrical fittings.
stillwater
nounLow frequency / Specialized
/ˈstɪlˌwɔːtə/A stretch of water with little or no visible current, such as a pond, lake, or slow-moving section of a river.
stilt
nounverbverb-transitiveLow
/stɪlt/Either of a pair of long, slender poles with footrests used to walk above the ground
stilt bug
nounC2
/ˈstɪlt ˌbʌɡ/A true bug (insect) belonging to the family Berytidae, characterised by extremely long, slender legs and a thin, elongated body.
stilt root
nounLow
/ˈstɪlt ˌruːt/An aerial root that grows from the trunk of certain trees (especially mangroves) down to the ground, providing structural support in soft soil.
stilton
nounLow
/ˈstɪlt(ə)n/A type of strong, crumbly English blue cheese, typically white with blue veins, named after the village of Stilton.
stilwell
nounLow
/ˈstɪlwɛl/A surname of English origin, often used as a proper noun for place names and historical figures.
stilyaga
nounVery Low
/ˌstɪlɪˈɑːɡə/A Russian term for a youth subculture of the mid-20th century, analogous to the Western 'teddy boy', 'zoot-suiter' or 'hipster', characterized by adopting foreign (especially American) fashions, music, and slang.
stim
nounverb-intransitiveLow (informal/niche)
/stɪm/To excite, rouse, or increase activity; a stimulus.
stime
nounObsolete/Archdial
/stʌɪm/The smallest detectable amount or particle; a glimpse; a glimmer of light.
stimming
nounLow to medium; common in psychology, education, and neurodiversity communities.
/ˈstɪmɪŋ/The act of engaging in self-stimulatory behavior, typically involving repetitive movements or sounds, often associated with autism or sensory processing.
stimson
nounVery Low
/ˈstɪms(ə)n/A surname, most notably associated with Henry L. Stimson, a U.S. statesman who served as Secretary of War and Secretary of State, and to doctrines/initiatives bearing his name.
stimulant
adjectivenounC1
/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/A substance that increases physiological or nervous activity in the body, temporarily making you feel more alert and energetic.
stimulate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/to encourage something to happen, develop, or become more active; to make someone excited or interested in something.
stimulation
nounC1
/ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/The action or process of arousing activity, interest, or a physical/mental response.
stimulative
adjectivenounC1
/ˈstɪmjʊlətɪv/Serving to stimulate; producing stimulation.
stimuli
nounC1-C2
/ˈstɪmjʊlaɪ/Things or events that evoke a functional reaction in an organism or system; plural of stimulus.
stimulus
nounB2
/ˈstɪmjʊləs/Something that causes a reaction or activity, especially in a biological, psychological, or economic context.
stimy
verb-transitiveLow
/ˈstʌɪmi/A variant spelling of 'stymie', meaning to prevent or hinder someone from achieving their goal, often in a frustrating way.
stine
nounVery Low
/staɪn/A variant spelling or proper noun form, sometimes a surname or given name, not a standard common English word with a single established lexical meaning.

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