Any form of switch that is activated barometrically (by a change in pressure)
brownistic
caddisworm
caddisworm
noun
The larva of the caddis fly.
centerwise
christward
churchwise
circlewise
circlewise
adj
In a circular pattern or motion.
clowneries
clowneries
noun
plural of clownery
contrawise
contrawise
adv
Alternative form of contrariwise
cornerwise
cornerwise
adv
Diagonally.
cornwallis
cowardices
cowardices
noun
plural of cowardice
cowberries
cowberries
noun
plural of cowberry
cowperitis
cowperitis
noun
(pathology) inflammation of Cowper's gland
crawfished
crawfished
verb
simple past tense and past participle of crawfish
crawfishes
crawfishes
noun
plural of crawfish
crosswicks
cushewbird
discrowned
discrowned
verb
simple past tense and past participle of discrown
dowitchers
dowitchers
noun
plural of dowitcher
drawcansir
drawcansir
noun
(now rare) A blustering, bullying person; a braggart.
drivescrew
frenchwise
grocerwise
microwaves
microwaves
noun
plural of microwave
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of microwave
microwords
parcelwise
parcelwise
adj
In parcels or allotments; piecemeal, fragmented.
adv
In a parcelwise fashion.
rusticwork
scalarwise
scalarwise
adv
(mathematics) In scalar terms.
schwarzian
schwarzian
Noun
A particular operator that, when applied to a function yields a function <math>x\mapsto\frac{f'(x)}{f'(x)}-\frac32\left(\frac{f(x)}{f'(x)}\right)^2</math>
Any image of that operator.
schweitzer
schwitters
scowdering
scowdering
adj
(archaic) Burning.
scrawliest
scrawliest
adj
superlative form of scrawly: most scrawly
scrawniest
scrawniest
adj
superlative form of scrawny: most scrawny
screenwise
screenwise
adv
In terms of, or by means of, a screen or screens.
screwdrive
screwiness
screwiness
noun
The property of being screwy. Insanity, craziness, eccentricity.
scrimshaws
scrimshaws
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scrimshaw
scrollwise
scrollwise
adv
In the manner of a scroll.
shipwrecks
shipwrecks
noun
plural of shipwreck
shipwrecky
shipwrecky
adj
(figurative) Weak, feeble; shaky.
Characteristic of a shipwreck.
shrewmmice
sicklewort
sicklewort
noun
A plant of the genus Coronilla (especially, Coronilla scorpioides), with curved pods.
The heal-all (Prunella vulgaris).
stickwater
stickwater
noun
A solution of proteins and other bio-nutrients obtained as a coproduct in the processing of animal by-products; typically produced at a slaughterhouse, or at rendering facilities which processes fishmeal or meat and bone meal. Stickwater is furthermore processed and added to animal feeds as a source of nutrients.
stitchwork
stitchwork
noun
Work produced by stitching.
stitchwort
stitchwort
noun
A kind of chickweed, Rabelera holostea.
switcheroo
switcheroo
noun
(informal, Canada, US) A sneaky, unexpected, or clever swap or exchange.
verb
(transitive, uncommon) To swap or exchange surreptitiously.
switchgear
switchgear
noun
(electrical engineering) A device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
switchgirl
switchgirl
noun
The female equivalent of a switchman.
switchover
switchover
noun
A complete change or switch from one state, system or course of action to another.
switchyard
switchyard
noun
Part of a railway with an arrangement of switches (or points) allowing trains to be diverted and reassembled.
swordstick
swordstick
noun
A cane incorporating a concealed blade.
trenchwise
unscrewing
unscrewing
noun
The act by which something is unscrewed.
verb
present participle of unscrew
watchcries
winchester
windscreen
windscreen
noun
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front of a vehicle in order to protect its occupants from the wind and weather.
verb
(transitive) To install a windscreen on.
windsucker
windsucker
noun
(derogatory) A term of abuse.
A horse with the habit of windsucking.
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
wisecracks
wisecracks
noun
plural of wisecrack
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wisecrack
witcheries
witcheries
noun
plural of witchery
witchgrass
witchgrass
noun
Any of several grasses, of the genus Panicum, often found as a weed.
couch grass (a European grass that spreads rapidly, Elymus repens)
wristwatch
wristwatch
noun
A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist