English to English Dictionary

Sprinter

An athlete who competes in sprinting events, typically running distances of 100 to 400 meters.

Sprinting

The action or practice of running at full speed over a short distance.

Sprite

A small, elusive supernatural being or fairy.

Sprout

A young shoot or plant.

Spruce

A type of coniferous tree belonging to the genus Picea, known for its needle-like leaves and cones.

Sprue

A channel through which molten metal is poured into a mold, or the piece of solidified metal that forms in this channel.

Spume

A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically as a result of agitation or fermentation.

Spur

A device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward.

Spurious

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake, especially regarding origins, intentions, or claims.

Spurt

A sudden, short burst of increased activity, effort, or speed.

Sputter

To make a series of soft explosive or popping sounds.

Spy

A person secretly employed by a government or organization to obtain intelligence, secrets, or confidential information.