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sachemshipThe office or position of a sachem.saddletrampAlternative form of saddle tramp.safekeep(transitive, chiefly finance) To keep safe; to preserve from harm or loss.sagamoreshipThe role or status of a sagamore.sageshipThe status of being a sage.saintshipThe characteristics and position of a saint.salepA starch or jelly made out of plants in the Orchidaceae family, such as early-purple orchids (Orchis mascula).salesmanshipThe art or skill of selling products, services or ideas through persuasion and effective communication.salespersonship(rare) Synonym of salesmanship.saleswomanshipsalesmanship by a saleswomansaloopThe berry saltbush or red berry saltbush (Chenopodium hastatum, syn. Einadia hastata and Rhagodia hastata), a small plant found in coastal and inland areas of eastern Australia.salopAlternative form of saloop.saloupAlternative spelling of saloop.salpAny of the free-swimming tunicates of the order Salpida and its single family Salpidae.samp(chiefly US) An article of food consisting of coarse ground maize, or a porridge made from it.sandpeepA small sandpiper.sandpumpAlternative form of sand pump.sandsoapA kind of soap with embedded grains of sand, giving it a coarse, gritty texture, and used for exfoliation or for scrubbing residue from smooth surfaces such as pots and pans.sandtrapAlternative spelling of sand trap.sannopArchaic form of sannup.sannup(US) A male Native American, especially a married one; a brave.sap(uncountable) The juice of plants of any kind, especially the ascending and descending juices or circulating fluid essential to nutrition.sapindashipThe role or status of a sapinda.saranwrapAlternative spelling of Saran Wrap.sarcocarp(botany) The mesocarp (fleshy middle layer of the pericarp of a fruit).sarkiship(Nigeria) The role or status of a sarki (emir).satrap(figurative, derogatory) A subordinate ruler.saviorship(American spelling) Alternative form of saviourship.saviourshipThe dignity or office of a saviour.scaldshipAlternative form of skaldship.scaleupThe act or result of scaling up.scallopAny of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily Pectinoidea.scalp(now dialectal) The top of the head; the skull.scampA rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.scap(bodybuilding, exercise, colloquial) The scapula.scarpThe steep artificial slope below a fort's parapet.scaupAny of three species of small diving duck in the genus Aythya.scavengershipThe role or activity of a scavenger.scelpAlternative form of skelp (“narrow strip of rolled or forged metal”).schizocarp(botany) A dry fruit that develops from multiple carpels and splits into multiple, one-seeded mericarps at maturityschlep(transitive) To carry, drag, or lug.schleppAlternative form of schlep.schloompAlternative spelling of schlump.schloop(informal) A usually wet sucking or slurping sound.schlump(slang, originally US) Someone who is lazy, slovenly, or dull-looking.schlupA slurping sound, as of walking through sticky mud.schlurpA slurping sound.schmoop(fandom slang, dated) Fan fiction, or part of a fan fiction, which is sweetly romantic or cute, usually to a degree considered maudlin.scholarshipA grant-in-aid to a student.schoolfellowshipThe condition of being schoolfellows.schoolmastershipThe role or status of schoolmaster.schoolship(nautical) A vessel used for the education and training of sailors.schtupAlternative spelling of shtup (“to push; to have sex (with)”).scollopAlternative spelling of scallop.scoopAny cup-shaped or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.scop(historical) A poet or minstrel in Anglo-Saxon England.scorpClipping of scorpion.scoundrelshipThe condition of being a scoundrel.scoutmastershipThe role or position of scoutmaster.scoutship(science fiction) A spaceship that carries out reconnaissance.scramp(UK, dialect, transitive) To catch at; to snatch.scrapA (small) piece; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.scrapheapA pile in which junk is discarded.screencap(informal) A screenshot.screendumpAlternative form of screen dump.screwcapAlternative form of screw cap.screwpumpAlternative form of screw pump.screwtopOf a container: having a threaded lid (rather than a cork or push-on top).screwup(colloquial) A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.scribeshipThe state or business of a scribe.scrimpA pinching miser; a niggard.scripA small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc.scrivenershipThe role or trade of a scrivener.scroopTo produce the a harsh scraping, grating sound, as of friction.scrumpTo steal fruit, especially apples, from a garden or orchard.scullcapArchaic form of skullcap.scullionshipThe condition of being a scullion.sculp(transitive) To flay.scupA common sparoid food fish, Stenotomus chrysops, of temperate regions of the Atlantic coast of North America; the porgy.scyphopolyp(zoology) A scyphozoan polyp.sealshipa ship used for hunting seals.seamanship(nautical) Skill in, and knowledge of, the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel at sea.searchershipThe state or business of a searcher.seawhipAlternative form of sea whip coral.secretaryshipA person's term in office with a title including the term secretary, such as secretary of state.seedlep(obsolete) A basket or other device used for carrying seed while sowing.seedlipAlternative form of seedlep.seedship(science fiction) A spaceship designed to convey colonists to another planet etc.seep(intransitive) To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.seershipThe office or quality of a seer.seigniorshipThe role or status of seignior.selfshipThe state, essence, or quality of self; identity; individuality.sellupAlternative form of sell-up.semicensorshipThe state of being semicensored.semicitizenshipThe condition of having only some of the rights or status of a citizen.semicrispSomewhat or partly crisp.semideepSomewhat deep.semigroup(mathematics) Any set for which there is a binary operation that is closed and associative.semiheap(mathematics) A variety of heap that is required to satisfy only the para-associative law and need not obey the identity law.semihypergroup(mathematics) Any hypergroup for which the reproduction axiom is valid.semiloopA hiking route involving a loop and partial retracing of one's earlier steps.semordnilapA word, phrase, or sentence that has the property of forming another word, phrase, or sentence when its letters are reversed. A semordnilap differs from a palindrome in that the word or phrase resulting from the reversal is different from the original word or phrase.senatorshipThe characteristics, role, or position of a senator.sendupAlternative form of send-up (“parody”).seneschalshipThe office of a seneschal.seniorshipThe rank or position of senior; seniority.sensorchipAny of several semiconductor devices used to detect or image forms of radiationsensorshipMisspelling of censorship.sentinelshipThe rank or position of sentinel.sepAbbreviation of sepal.septshipThe state or position of a sept (clan etc.).serfshipThe role or status of a serf.sergeantshipThe qualities, role, or position of a sergeant.serjeantshipObsolete form of sergeantship.serogroupA group of microorganisms only differing from others by their composition in terms of antigensservantshipThe role or status of servant.servitorshipThe office, rank, or condition of a servitor.sesquisharp(music) A note that is played three microtones higher than usualsetupEquipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.sexp(computing) Abbreviation of symbolic expression.sexship(slang, neologism) A relationship based purely on sex.sextonshipThe office or position of a sexton.shaddupPronunciation spelling of shut up.shakemap(geology) A map showing ground movement and shaking intensity following major earthquakes.shakeupA vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.shallop(archaic) A kind of light boat.shaloupObsolete form of shallop.shapeup(by extension) A regular meeting by a criminal organization in which jobs are assigned.sharecropTo participate in the financial arrangement of sharecropping.shareholdershipThe state or business of a shareholder.sharpTerminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.shebop(US, slang, of a woman) To masturbate.sheep(countable) A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis.sheepdipAlternative form of sheep-dip.shellheapA prehistoric accumulation of shells, indicating the former presence of a community of people who ate shellfish.shepPronunciation spelling of ship.shepherdshipThe dignity or office of a shepherd.sheriffshipThe office or jurisdiction of a sheriff.ship(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.shiplapA type of wooden board that has rabbets to allow them to be overlapped, commonly used for the exterior siding of buildings.shippObsolete spelling of ship.shitheap(slang, vulgar, derogatory) A worthless place, thing, or person.shlepAlternative form of schlep.shleppAlternative form of schlep.shlumpAlternative form of schlump.shmup(video games, slang) A shoot-'em-up, particularly a two-dimensional shooter themed around spaceship battles.shocktroopAlternative form of shock troop.shoeshopAlternative form of shoe shop.shoetopThe upper surface of a shoe.shoop(Northern England) The fruit of the rose; rosehip.shopAn establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.shopkeep(informal) A shopkeeper.shortstop(baseball) The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.showjump(intransitive) To take part in showjumping.showmanshipThe quality or skill of giving an engaging or compelling performance; a stage presence.showpersonshipThe characteristic or quality of being a showperson.showupAlternative form of show-up.shralpTo shred, rip, or tear.shrap(obsolete) A place baited with chaff to entice birds.shrimp(uncountable) The flesh of such crustaceans.shrinkwrapAlternative form of shrink-wrap.shrump(mycology slang) A pile of leaves with a mushroom underneath.shuddapPronunciation spelling of shut up.shuddupPronunciation spelling of shut up.shurrupPronunciation spelling of shut up.shutupA steep canyon in the Solitario region of Texas in the United States.siblingshipThe role or position of sibling.sibshipAll the siblings of a family.sidecapAlternative form of side cap.sidegroup(organic chemistry) A functional group that acts as a sidechainsidejumpA jump to the sidesidelampA light mounted on the side of a motor vehicle.sideslip(aviation) A flight manoeuvre that uses opposing rudder and aileron inputs to move the aircraft sideways without turning it.sidestepA step to the side.sidetripA short trip that one takes interrupting or as a break from a larger tripsigniorshipState or position of a signore.signupAlternative spelling of sign-up.silvertipA grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis).simp(derogatory) A simple person lacking common sense; a fool or simpleton.sinnershipThe state, quality, or condition of being a sinner.sipA small mouthful of drink.sirdarshipThe role or status of a sirdar.siropA concentrated fruit drink; a cordial.sirrupObsolete spelling of syrup.sirupDated form of syrup.sistershipThe role or position of sister.sitemapAlternative spelling of site map.siteop(Internet) A warez site operator; the person in charge of a topsite.siterip(Internet slang) A complete archive of a website.siteswap(uncountable) A numerical notation used to describe juggling patterns, where each number represents the height and direction of a throw.sitrep(military) A situation report: a periodic report on the current military situation.situationship(neologism, informal) A romantic or sexual relationship in which the parties do not consider or are not clear that they are in such relationship; such that is informal, without the responsibilities of a formal relationship; a companionship.situpAlternative spelling of sit-up.sizarshipThe position or standing of a sizar.sizzurp(slang, African-American Vernacular) A mixed drink including a codeine-laced promethazine cough syrup as an ingredient.skaldship(historical) The skill of writing Nordic poetry of the Viking Age.skateshopA shop that sells skateboarding equipment.skelp(transitive, Scotland, Northern England) To beat or slap with the hand.skewcropTo straighten and crop an imageskimp(Scotland, Northern England) To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.skinnydipAlternative spelling of skinny dip.skinpop(slang) To inject drugs subcutaneously.skinshipSpending time together naked for social bonding.skip(intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet.skippershipThe role of a nautical skipper.skrimpAlternative form of scrimp.skullcapA small domed cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck.skycapA porter at an airport.skydipAny of a series of measurements of atmospheric opacity taken using a telescope that dips from a high to a low elevationskymap(astronomy) A map of the night sky used to identify and locate astronomical objects such as stars, constellations and galaxies.skyship(science fiction) A manned vehicle that flies through the sky.slagheapAlternative form of slag heap.slap(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.slaveownershipThe role or status of a slaveowner.slaveshipAlternative form of slave ship.sleeeepElongated form of sleep.sleep(intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.slicktop(US, Canada, law enforcement, informal) a police car with painted markings and decals but no external rooftop lights.slip(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.slipslopNonsense; gibberish; twaddle.slipupAlternative form of slip-up.slitlampAlternative form of slit lamp.sloop(nautical) A single-masted sailboat with only one headsail.slop(South Africa, chiefly in the plural) A flip-flop.slopshopAlternative form of slop shop.slump(intransitive) To collapse heavily or helplessly.slurp(transitive) To eat or drink noisily.smallcap(computing, typography) To set in small caps.smartshopAlternative form of smart shop.smashup(informal) An abrupt, damaging breakdown or failure.smokeshopA shop that sells tobacco and smoking supplies.smoothcapAny of various mosses of the genus Atrichum.smoothstepA family of sigmoid-like interpolation and clamping functions commonly used in computer graphics and game engines.snakewhipA kind of single-tailed whip with no handle, capable of being coiled up.snapA quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.sneapTo bite, nip, or pinch (someone or something).sneepThe common nase, Chondrostoma nasus.snep(fandom slang, Internet slang, furry fandom) a snow leopard.snipTo cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.snoopTo be devious and cunning so as not to be seen.snowcapA layer of snow covering a mountain top.snowdrop(Australia, slang, ambitransitive) To steal clothing (especially women's underwear) from a clothesline.snowmanshipSkill in snowsport.snowslipAn avalanche (large mass of snow which slips down a mountainside)soap(chemistry) A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products.sociomapA graphic representation of a social networksockhopAlternative spelling of sock hop.sodapopAlternative form of soda pop.softship(rare, often humorous) A situation marked by ease, comfort, or convenience.softsoapAlternative form of soft-soap.soldiershipThe state of being a soldier.soleship(obsolete) The state of being alone.solicitorshipThe role or office of solicitor.sonshipThe position or state of being a son.soopObsolete form of soup.sopSomething entirely soaked.sorocarpA fruiting body, characteristic of certain cellular slime molds, consisting of both a sorophore and a sorussoundclipAlternative form of sound clip.soup(figuratively) Any mixture or substance suggestive of soup consistency.soursopA small tropical evergreen tree, Annona muricata.sovereignshipThe role or status of sovereign.sovereigntyship(rare) Synonym of sovereignship.spAbbreviation of spelling, often used when correcting or questioning one's own spelling.spacegroupAlternative spelling of space group.spacemanshipThe ability to pilot a spacecraft.spaceship(astronautics) A manned vehicle that flies through space.spamtrap(computer security) A honeypot used to collect spam.spangletopA grass of the genus Leptochloa.sparadrap(medicine, obsolete) Any adhesive plaster.sparkgapAlternative spelling of spark gap.spatiomapSynonym of orthophotomap.speakership(politics) The position or tenure of the speaker of a legislative body.spearmanshipThe skill or art of using a spear.speartipThe tip, end, or point of a spear.spectatorshipThe state or quality of being a spectatorspeedbumpAlternative spelling of speed bump.speedhumpAlternative form of speed hump.speedlampSynonym of speedlight.speedupAn amount or rate of decrease in time taken to do a certain amount of work.spidership(nonce word) honorific used to address or refer to a spider.spiderwispAny of species Cleome gynandra (syn. Gynandropsis gynandra), of family Cleomaceae, native to Africa but widely cultivated as a vegetable.spinstershipThe state of being a spinster.spintrap(organic chemistry) Alternative form of spin trap.spinup(computing) The process of a disk drive spinning up.spiritlampAlternative form of spirit lampspiritshipThe state or condition of being a spirit.spitzkopA rocky, sharp-pointed hill.sploop(slang) The sound of something wet and gooey; splat.splop(informal) A splashing or plopping sound.spokesmanshipThe position of being a spokesman.spokespersonshipThe position of being a spokesperson.spokeswomanshipThe position of being a spokeswoman.sponsorship(uncountable) The state or practice of being a sponsor.spoolup(aviation) The process of increasing the rotational speed of a turbine engine, causing an increase in thrust.sporocarp(mycology) The structure on a fungus and some algae which houses the spore-producing organs.sportsmanshipThe behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.sportspersonshipSportsmanship.sportswomanship(used of a woman) sportsmanshipsprangletopA grass of the genus Leptochloa, or some crabgrasses (Digitaria).spycopAlternative form of spy cop.spyhop(of a cetacean or shark) The action of raising the front half of the body out of the sea in a controlled manner.spyshipA ship (water-borne vessel) used for espionage.squidpopA system of tethered sticks, loaded with squid flesh, that is used to assay the presence of predators in watersquireshipState or position of being a squire; squirehood.squop(tiddlywinks) To play a wink so that it comes to rest vertically above some or all parts of another wink.srimpPronunciation spelling of shrimp.stackup(engineering) A diagram used to calculate the effects of accumulated variation in dimensions and tolerances; the effects thus diagrammed.stadholdershipAlternative spelling of stadtholdership.stadtholdership(historical) The office or rank of a stadtholder.stagemanshipTechnique of performing well on the stage.stairstepAny of the steps in a staircasestakeholdershipThe state or office of a stakeholder.stallershipThe state or business of a staller.stampAn act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.standupAlternative form of stand-up.stap(obsolete) Pronunciation spelling of stop.starjumpAlternative spelling of star jump.starshipA type of spacecraft capable of traveling to the solar systems of other stars.startup(computing, engineering) The act or process of starting a process or machine.statecraftship(rare) statecraftstateshipA high position (or officiality) of statestatesmanshipThe skill of being a good statesman, the ability to perform well in political office.stauropolypA polyp of a stauromedusastealership(slang, derogatory) A car or motorcycle dealership, seen as charging exorbitant prices and trying to rip off customers.steamshipA ship or vessel propelled by steam power.steepOf a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.steermanshipAlternative form of steersmanship.steersmanshipThe role or status of a steersman.stemloopAlternative form of stem-loop.stepAn advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace.steprelationshipA relationship between immediate family members not related by blood, such as stepparent and stepchild.steristripA thin adhesive bandage used to close a wound.stewardshipThe rank or office of a steward.stewpA thick, chunky soup that is thicker than most soups but thinner than a stew.sticksmanship(informal) The art or skill of a drummer in popular music.stickupA robbery at gunpoint.stilp(Scotland, obsolete, intransitive) To move on crutches.stinkdamphydrogen sulfide when it builds up in an enclosed space such as a minestip(informal) To stipulate.stirp(biology, anthropology) A line descended from a single ancestor.stirrup(equestrianism) A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.stockmanshipThe role or skills of a stockman.stockupAlternative form of stock-up.stockwhipAn Australian whip made of a long, tapered length of flexible, plaited leather with a stiff handle, used when mustering cattle.stoempA richer Brussels variant of stamppot.stoepA raised veranda in front of a house.stomp(ambitransitive) To trample heavily.stonecropAny of various succulent plants of the Crassulaceae family, native to temperate zones, especially in genus SedumstoopA stooping, bent position of the body.stop(intransitive) To cease moving.stopgapSomething spoken to fill up an uncomfortable pause in speech; a filled pause or filler.storekeep(informal) A storekeeper.storeship(nautical, military) A vessel used to carry naval stores.stormtroopSynonym of stormtrooper.stoupA receptacle for holy water, especially a basin set at the entrance of a church.stovetop(cooking, US, Canada) The top of a stove; usually specifically the burners.stowp(Scotland, England) Alternative form of stoup.straightupAlternative form of straight-up.strangershipThe condition or status of being a stranger.strapA long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.streetlampAlternative form of street lamp.streetmapAlternative form of street map.strep(informal, pathology) Ellipsis of strep throat.strip(countable) A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.strop(nautical) A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round a block for hanging it.studentshipThe position or role of a student.stulp(UK, dialect) A short stout post used for any purpose, such as the marking of a boundary.stumpThe remains of something that has been cut off; especially the remains of a tree, the remains of a limb.subadarshipThe position or office of subadar.subahshipThe office or jurisdiction of a subahdar.subalternshipThe role of a subaltern.subcampA camp (such as a labour camp or concentration camp) that makes up part of a larger camp or complex.subclerkshipThe state or business of a subclerk.subclipA video or audio clip making up part of a longer clip.subclump(astronomy) A clump of dark matter in a subhalo.subcrop(geology) A situation like an outcrop but where now-buried rock is exposed at ancient erosion surfaces.subcuratorshipThe state or business of a subcurator.subdeaconshipthe office of a subdeaconsubdrop(BDSM) A state of low spirits experienced by submissives after BDSM play.subedarshipThe position or office of subedar.subeditorshipThe rank or position of subeditor.subgapUnderneath a gapsubgenogroupA subset of a genogroupsubgroupA group within a larger group; a group whose members are some, but not all, of the members of a larger group.subgyrogroup(mathematics) A subset of a gyrogroup that satisfies the gyrogroup axioms.subhaplogroup(genetics) A subset of a haplogroup, especially one that has one or more distinguishing markerssubheap(computing theory) A heap (data structure) making up part of a larger heap.subhypergroup(mathematics) A specific type of subset of a hypergroupsubinspectorshipThe role of subinspector.subjectshipThe state of being subject.subleadershipThe role or position of subleader.subloopA loop making up part of another loop.submapA subset of a map.subpartnership(law) An arrangement whereby a partner of a partnership agrees to share profits and losses with a nonpartner without thereby forming a partnership.subpostmastershipThe state or business of a subpostmaster.subpropsubpropositionsubscribershipThe state or condition of being a subscriber.subsecretaryshipThe office or position of subsecretary.subsemigroup(mathematics) Any subset of a semigroup that is closed under the semigroup operation.subsizarshipThe state or position of a subsizar.subspAbbreviation of subspecies.substepAny smaller element of a step in a procedure.subsubgroupA subgroup of a subgroupsubtreasurershipThe state or business of a subtreasurer.successorshipThe state, condition, or status of being a successor.suckupAlternative form of suck-up.suffraganshipThe rank or office of a suffragan.suitorshipThe role or situation of a suitor.sultanshipThe office or status of a sultan.sumpA hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.suncupThe evening primrose.sunlampA lamp that produces ultraviolet radiation; used for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.suntrapA warm place that captures the heat of the sun.sunup(US) The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.supTo sip; to take a small amount of food or drink into the mouth, especially with a spoon.supercargoshipThe role or status of supercargo.supercop(informal) A highly skilled and dedicated member of the police.supercripA disabled person, particularly an athlete, who achieves exceptional success or accomplishments, whom others view as inspirational.supercupAlternative form of super cup.superdeepExtremely deepsuperflip(Rubik's Cube) The position on a Rubik's cube that has every corner cubie positioned and oriented correctly and every edge cubie positioned correctly but oriented wrong. That is to say, all the edges are flipped around.supergroupAny group composed of other groups.superhaplogroup(genetics) A grouping of haplotypes larger than a haplogroupsuperhip(informal) Very hip; trendy and fashionable.superhump(astronomy) A visible brightening observed during a superoutburstsuperintendentshipThe office or position of a superintendent.superiorshipThe monastic role or position of superior.superjump(mathematics) The jump operator for type two functionals.supermanshipThe quality of being a superman.supermastergroup(telecommunications) A group of mastergroups.supernumeraryshipThe state or business of a supernumerary.superpimp(slang) An extremely successful pimp.supersalesmanshipThe ability to sell large quantities; the quality of being a supersalesman.supersharpExtremely sharp (in various senses).supership(informal) An especially large ship.supersnoop(informal) Someone who or something which can obtain large amounts of private or classified information, especially undetected.supersoapA significant or popular soap opera.superstepThe step that contains a substep.supertramp(ecology) A creature of organism that disperses widely and is not adapted to any specific environment.supervisorshipThe post or office of supervisor.supp(video games, slang) A support (in a competitive video game, a player or character who supports or heals their team's players rather than directly engaging enemies).supratip(anatomy) immediately above the tip of the nosesuretishipAlternative form of suretyship.suretyship(law) An accessory agreement through which one binds oneself for another already bound, either in whole or in part, as for one's debt, default or miscarriage; the assumption of liability for the obligations of another.surgeonshipSynonym of surgeoncy.surpPronunciation spelling of syrup.surrogateshipThe position or office of a surrogate.surtop(transitive, uncommon) To overtop, to be on top of.surveyorshipThe rank or office of a surveyor.survivorshipThe state of being a survivor.suspAbbreviation of suspended.sutlershipThe condition or occupation of a sutler.sverdrup(metrology, oceanography) A unit of measure of volume transport, used in oceanography, equal to 1 million cubic metres per second.swainshipThe condition of being a swain.swaip(UK, dialect, obsolete) To walk proudly; to sweep along.swamp(figurative) A place or situation that is foul or where progress is difficult.swanship(uncommon, chiefly in fiction) A ship shaped like a swan.swap(transitive) To exchange or give (something) in an non-normal exchange (for something else).sweatdropA drop of sweat.sweatshopA factory or other place of work where pay is low and conditions are poor or even illegal.sweep(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.sweetheartshipThe state of being a sweetheart or lover.sweetshopA shop selling confectionery, especially one that sells predominantly confectionery.sweetsopThe sugar apple, Annona squamosa.swelpPronunciation spelling of so help.swimcap(clothing) A waterproof cap worn on the head while swimming.swindlership(rare) The state of being a swindler.swineherdshipThe role or status of swineherd.swompObsolete form of swamp.swoop(intransitive) To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.swopA fusion of swing and hip-hop dance styles.swordmanshipAlternative form of swordsmanship.swordsmanshipthe skill of using a swordswordswomanshipA woman's skill with a sword.syncarp(botany) A kind of aggregate fruit in which the ovaries cohere in a solid mass, with a slender receptacle, as in the magnolia.syndicshipThe role or status of syndic.synthpop(music) A style of pop music in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument.syropArchaic form of syrup.syrp(Biblical studies) An abbreviation for an early Syriac translation of the Bible also known as Peshitta.syrupAny thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring.sysop(computing, Internet) A system operator, especially someone who administers an online communications system or bulletin board.