(textiles) A machine used for washing wool after carding to remove the impurities.
backwaters
backwaters
noun
plural of backwater
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backwater
buckwasher
cartwheels
cartwheels
noun
plural of cartwheel
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cartwheel
caseworker
caseworker
noun
a social worker
cashdrawer
castleward
castleward
noun
Alternative form of castle-guard
caterwauls
caterwauls
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of caterwaul
centerwise
churchwise
circlewise
circlewise
adj
In a circular pattern or motion.
clowneries
clowneries
noun
plural of clownery
contrawise
contrawise
adv
Alternative form of contrariwise
corkscrews
corkscrews
noun
plural of corkscrew
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of corkscrew
corkscrewy
corkscrewy
adj
Resembling the worm of a corkscrew in shape
cornerways
cornerways
Adverb
Diagonally.
cornerwise
cornerwise
adv
Diagonally.
cowardices
cowardices
noun
plural of cowardice
cowardness
cowardness
noun
(obsolete) Synonym 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
crawlspace
crawlspace
noun
Alternative spelling of crawl space
cushewbird
discrowned
discrowned
verb
simple past tense and past participle of discrown
dowitchers
dowitchers
noun
plural of dowitcher
drivescrew
frenchwise
grocerwise
jackscrews
jackscrews
noun
plural of jackscrew
jawcrusher
microwaves
microwaves
noun
plural of microwave
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of microwave
newscaster
newscaster
noun
(broadcasting, journalism) One who delivers the news for broadcast on television, radio, etc; a newsreader.
oceanwards
oceanwards
adv
oceanward
overcrowds
overcrowds
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overcrowd
overscrawl
overscrawl
verb
(transitive) To scrawl over.
parcelwise
parcelwise
adj
In parcels or allotments; piecemeal, fragmented.
adv
In a parcelwise fashion.
scalarwise
scalarwise
adv
(mathematics) In scalar terms.
scarecrows
scarecrows
noun
plural of scarecrow
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scarecrow
scarecrowy
scharwenka
schweitzer
schwertner
schwitters
scowbanker
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.
screenwork
screenwork
noun
(architecture) Work in the form of a screen.
Work done for film or television, such as directing.
screwballs
screwballs
noun
plural of screwball
screwdrive
screwiness
screwiness
noun
The property of being screwy. Insanity, craziness, eccentricity.
screwplate
screwplate
noun
A metal plate having a graduated series of holes, with internal screws used in forming external screws.
screwstock
scrollwise
scrollwise
adv
In the manner of a scroll.
scrubwomen
scrubwomen
noun
plural of scrubwoman
scurvyweed
scythework
scythework
noun
The work of cutting with a scythe.
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).
sneckdrawn
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.
stockowner
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.
switchover
switchover
noun
A complete change or switch from one state, system or course of action to another.
thumbscrew
thumbscrew
noun
(figuratively) A weakness that can be taken advantage of.
A screw that can be turned with the thumb and fingers.
An instrument of torture used to crush the fingers.
trenchwise
unscrawled
unscrawled
adj
Not having been scrawled upon.
Not scrawled.
unscrewing
unscrewing
noun
The act by which something is unscrewed.
verb
present participle of unscrew
watchcries
waterbucks
waterbucks
noun
plural of waterbuck
watercress
watercress
noun
A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.
A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum.
waterscape
waterscape
noun
An aquatic landscape; a view or site prominently involving water.
verb
To create an aquatic landscape.
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