(sports) A sport in which people try to walk as fast as possible, subject to the constraint that at least one foot must be on the ground at all time (or else they would be running).
verb
present participle of racewalk
railwayless
railwayless
adj
Without a railway.
rainbowlike
rainbowlike
adj
Resembling a rainbow; displaying a range of colours.
rainbowweed
rainwashing
rainwashing
verb
present participle of rainwash
rawinsondes
rawinsondes
noun
plural of rawinsonde
reawakening
reawakening
noun
A second or subsequent awakening.
verb
present participle of reawaken
reinwardtia
rewardingly
rewardingly
adv
In a way or to an extent that is rewarding
rightwardly
rightwardly
adv
In a rightward direction.
saltierwise
saltierwise
adv
Alternative form of saltirewise
saltireways
saltirewise
saltirewise
adv
(heraldry) In the form of a saltire; crossing diagonally.
sardinewise
sardinewise
adv
Packed tightly into a small space.
satinflower
satinflower
noun
(Australia) The flannel flower, Actinotus helianthi
(South Africa) Plants in the genus Geissorhiza.
A species of blue-eyed grass, Olsynium douglasii (syn. Sisyrhinchium douglasii)
A wildflower native to the western US and British Columbia, Clarkia amoena (syn. Godetia grandiflora).
Chickweed, Stellaria media
Honesty Lunaria annua subsp. annua
Stitchwort, Stellaria holostea
The related Sisyrinchium striatum.
sawyerville
schwarmerei
scrawliness
scrawliness
noun
The quality of being scrawly.
scrawniness
scrawniness
noun
The property of being scrawny.
screwmatics
screwmatics
noun
(Britain, colloquial, dated) Rheumatism.
scrimshawed
scrimshawed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of scrimshaw
seaworthier
seaworthier
adj
comparative form of seaworthy: more seaworthy
semidwarves
semirawness
semiwarfare
shirtwaists
shirtwaists
noun
plural of shirtwaist
shortwaving
silverwares
silverwares
noun
plural of silverware
snailflower
snailflower
noun
Cochliasanthus caracalla, a leguminous vine of South and Central America, whose fragrant flowers have a distinctive curled shape.
sordawalite
sparrowbill
sparrowbill
noun
Alternative form of sparable (“kind of nail”)
sparrowcide
sparrowcide
noun
(countable) One who kills sparrows.
The killing of sparrows.
sparrowlike
sparrowlike
adj
Resembling a sparrow in some way; vivacious, chirpy, frail, etc.
Similar to that of a sparrow.
sparrowtail
sprawlingly
sprawlingly
adv
In a sprawling manner; widely and haphazardly.
springwater
springwater
noun
Water originating from a spring.
Water that is purportedly, and marketed as, originating from a spring, but is mostly or entirely filtered or tap water.
stagewright
stagewright
noun
A playwright.
stalwartism
stalwartism
noun
A stalwart approach or attitude.
stalwartize
stalwartize
verb
To make stalwart.
stewardship
stewardship
noun
Foresters believe in stewardship of the land.
The act of caring for or improving with time.
The rank or office of a steward.
straightway
straightway
adv
(dated) Synonym of straightaway or straight away (at once, immediately).
(nonstandard) Directly.
swanmarking
swarthiness
swarthiness
noun
The property of being swarthy.
sweatshirts
sweatshirts
noun
plural of sweatshirt
sweetbriars
sweetbriars
noun
plural of sweetbriar
swinburnian
swinburnian
Adjective
Of or relating to (1837–1909), English writer who dealt with controversial topics.
Of or relating to (born 1934), British philosopher and influential proponent of arguments for the existence of God.
swingaround
switchboard
switchboard
noun
(electrical engineering) A large piece of power-distribution equipment that directs electricity to multiple loads.
(telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.
switchgrass
switchgrass
noun
A tall North American perennial grass, Panicum virgatum, used as forage and to make hay.
switchyards
switchyards
noun
plural of switchyard
switzerland
switzerland
Proper noun
sovereign country in south central Europe. Official name: Swiss Confederation.
swordmaking
swordmaking
noun
The manufacture of swords.
terracewise
theaterwise
therewithal
therewithal
adv
in addition; besides; with all this/that
thistlewarp
thistlewarp
noun
(obsolete) The goldfinch.
thitherward
thitherward
adv
(archaic) Toward that place.
thwartingly
thwartingly
adv
So as to thwart.
thwartships
traitorwise
traitorwise
adv
In the manner of a traitor; traitorously.
tribeswoman
tribeswoman
noun
A female member of a tribe.
unanswering
unanswering
adj
Giving no answer; unresponsive.
underwaists
underwaving
uninwrapped
unrailwayed
unrailwayed
adj
Not supplied with a railway.
unrewarding
unrewarding
adj
Not providing reward or satisfaction
unscrawling
unthwarting
unwandering
unwandering
adj
Not wandering.
unwarnished
unwaterlike
unwaterlike
adj
Not waterlike.
unweariable
unweariable
adj
Tireless.
unweariably
unweariably
Adverb
tirelessly
unweariedly
unweariedly
adv
In an unwearied manner; not weariedly; without being weary.
unweariness
unweariness
noun
The state or quality of being unweary.
unwearisome
unwearisome
adj
Not wearisome.
unwithdrawn
unwithdrawn
adj
Not withdrawn.
unwrangling
unwrangling
adj
That does not wrangle; not argumentative.
unwreathing
unwreathing
verb
present participle of unwreath
present participle of unwreathe
unwriteable
unwriteable
adj
Alternative form of unwritable
villageward
villageward
Adverb
Toward a village.
vinegarweed
vinegarweed
noun
Trichostema lanceolatum, an annual flowering herb of the mint family with an intensely pungent scent, native to western North America.
wafermaking
wageworking
wageworking
adj
Working in order to earn a wage.
wagonwright
wagonwright
noun
A builder of wagons.
wainwrights
wainwrights
noun
plural of wainwright
waitpersons
waitressing
waitressing
verb
present participle of waitress
waldgravine
waldmeister
waldmeister
noun
A herb used (particularly in Germany and central Europe) for flavouring wines and liqueurs, Galium odoratum.
walkerville
wallingford
walterville
wanderingly
wanderingly
adv
In a wandering manner; without any particular direction.
So as to wander; while wandering.
warblerlike
warblerlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a warbler.
wardenships
wardenships
noun
plural of wardenship
wardholding
wardholding
noun
(now historical) A form of land tenure in Scotland, equivalent to knight service in England.
warehousing
warehousing
noun
The act of storing goods in a warehouse.
verb
present participle of warehouse
warlikeness
warlikeness
noun
The quality of being warlike; bellicosity.
warlordisms
warlordisms
noun
plural of warlordism
warnerville
warrantying
warrantying
verb
present participle of warranty
warrenville
warriorhood
warriorhood
noun
The state of being a warrior.
warriorlike
warriorlike
adj
like a warrior
warriorship
warriorwise
washaterias
washaterias
noun
plural of washateria
washeterias
washeterias
noun
plural of washeteria
wastethrift
wastethrift
noun
(obsolete) A spendthrift.
waterfinder
wateringman
waterlilies
waterlilies
noun
plural of waterlily
waterskiing
wattlebirds
wattlebirds
noun
plural of wattlebird
wayfaringly
weakbrained
weakbrained
adj
Alternative spelling of weak-brained
wearability
wearability
noun
The state or condition of being (comfortably) wearable.
weariedness
weariedness
noun
tiredness; fatigue
wearilessly
wearilessly
adv
tirelessly
wearinesses
wearinesses
noun
plural of weariness
wearishness
wearishness
noun
Insipidity.
wearisomely
wearisomely
adv
In a wearisome manner; tediously.
weatherfish
weatherfish
noun
A loach of the genus Misgurnus
especially, Misgurnus fossilis
weatherings
weatherings
noun
plural of weathering
weatherized
weatherized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of weatherize
weatherizes
weatherizes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of weatherize
weathersick
weatherwise
weatherwise
adv
Alternative form of weather-wise
weaverbirds
weaverbirds
noun
plural of weaverbird
weaverville
weaverville
Proper noun
A ghost town in Arizona, USA. Also known as
A in California, USA
A town in North Carolina, USA.
weierstrass
weighmaster
weighmaster
noun
Somebody who professionally weighs goods, a weigher.
weimaraners
weingartner
welfaristic
welfaristic
adj
Supporting or relating to welfarism.
wharfingers
wharfingers
noun
plural of wharfinger
wharncliffe
wharncliffe
noun
Alternative letter-case form of Wharncliffe
wheelchairs
wheelchairs
noun
plural of wheelchair
wherewithal
wherewithal
adv
(archaic) By means of which.
(archaic) In what way; how.
noun
The ability and means required to accomplish some task.