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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesseismology
The branch of science concerned with earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth.
semiotics
The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
serpentine
Of or like a serpent or snake; winding or turning repeatedly.
server
A computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
sesquipedalian
Having many syllables; long (used of words).
sestet
The last six lines of a sonnet, especially an Italian sonnet.
sexagesimal
Relating to or based on the number sixty, or counting by sixties.
shackle
A metal link or ring used for fastening something or as a fetter for the wrist or ankle.
shackles
A pair of metal rings connected by a chain, used for fastening a prisoner's wrists or ankles.
shank
The part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle, or the corresponding part of an animal's leg.
shift-work
A system of work in which different groups of workers rotate through a schedule of alternating time periods to cover a 24-hour day.
shirt
A garment for the upper body, typically made of cotton or a similar fabric, with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front.