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stotin
nounVery Low
/ˈstɒtɪn/A monetary subunit of the Slovenian tolar (historical currency) and the current euro, equal to one hundredth of the main unit.
stotinka
nounExtremely low (C2 / Specialist)
/stɒˈtɪŋkə/A minor unit of currency in Bulgaria, equal to one hundredth of a Bulgarian lev.
stotter
nounverbExtremely low / Obsolete / Dialectal
/ˈstɒtə/An archaic or regional variant of 'stutter,' meaning to speak with involuntary repetition or prolongation of sounds.
stottie
nounVery Low
/ˈstɒti/A round, flat loaf of bread, typically leavened, with a characteristic dense and chewy texture, originating from Northeast England.
stoughton
nounLow
/ˈstɔːtən/A proper noun referring to a surname or various place names, notably towns in England and the United States.
stound
nounverb-ambitransitiveArchaic
/staʊnd/A short period of time; a moment.
stoup
nounLow (C2/Archaisch)
/stuːp/A drinking vessel, often for ceremonial use; a basin for holy water in a church.
stour
nounRare/Obsolete/Regional
/stʊə/A strong current of air; a blast of wind; dust or fine particles stirred up by the wind.
stourbridge
nounVery Low
/ˈstaʊəbrɪdʒ/A movable bridge for crossing a defensive ditch or moat, especially in front of a fortified gate.
stourhead
nounC2
/ˈstaʊəhɛd/The name of a famous landscape garden and estate in Wiltshire, England.
stoush
nounverbverb-transitiveLow
/staʊʃ/A fight, brawl, or violent argument.
stout
adjectivenounB2
/staʊt/strong, thick, and sturdy in form or construction; resolute and brave in character.
stouten
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveRare/Obsolete
/ˈstaʊtən/To make or become stout, bold, or courageous; to strengthen physically or morally.
stove
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/stəʊv/An enclosed apparatus for cooking or heating, typically using gas, electricity, oil, or solid fuel.
stove bolt
nounLow
/stəʊv bəʊlt/A type of bolt with a flat or oval head and a square neck, used primarily in metalworking and construction to fasten parts together.
stove coal
nounLow to Medium (specialised)
/stəʊv kəʊl/A grade of coal specifically sized, processed, and intended for use in domestic stoves, ranges, or heaters.
stove enamel
nounC1
/ˈstəʊv ɪˌnæm.əl/A durable, heat-resistant, glass-like coating that is baked onto metal surfaces, originally in a stove (oven), to provide a hard, glossy, protective finish.
stovepipe
nounC1
/ˈstəʊvpaɪp/A metal pipe that carries smoke and gases from a stove or fireplace to the outside.
stovepipe hat
nounC2/Extremely Rare
/ˈstəʊvpaɪp ˌhæt/A very tall, straight-sided, cylindrical hat made of silk or other material, typically worn by men in the 19th century and famously associated with Abraham Lincoln.
stovepipes
plural-nounLow
/ˈstəʊv.paɪps/Vertical pipes or cylindrical conduits, traditionally from a stove, but often used metaphorically to describe rigid, isolated systems or channels of communication/information.

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