(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
baroswitch
baroswitch
noun
Any form of switch that is activated barometrically (by a change in pressure)
brownistic
buckwasher
caddisworm
caddisworm
noun
The larva of the caddis fly.
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
catchwords
catchwords
noun
plural of catchword
caterwauls
caterwauls
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of caterwaul
centerwise
chatsworth
chatsworth
Proper noun
a civil parish in and around district, Derbyshire, England.
a town near Queensland, Australia.
a township and village in Ontario, Canada.
a township in South Africa.
a settlement in province, South Africa.
a small settlement in provice, Zimbabwe.
a neighbourhood in the San Fernando Valley, California, USA.
a city in Georgia, USA
an incorporated town in Illinois, USA.
a small city in Iowa, USA.
an unincorporated community in New Jersey, USA.
christward
churchwise
circlewise
circlewise
adj
In a circular pattern or motion.
clockworks
clockworks
noun
plural of clockwork
cloudwards
cloudwards
adv
Towards the clouds; upwards
clowneries
clowneries
noun
plural of clownery
coastwards
coastwards
adv
Towards the coast.
coatsworth
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.
cornwallis
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
crackdowns
crackdowns
noun
plural of crackdown
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
crosswalks
crosswalks
noun
plural of crosswalk
crosswicks
crosswords
crosswords
noun
plural of crossword
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
flowcharts
flowcharts
noun
plural of flowchart
frenchwise
grocerwise
jackscrews
jackscrews
noun
plural of jackscrew
jackstraws
jackstraws
noun
plural of jackstraw
jawcrusher
knackwurst
knackwurst
noun
A highly seasoned scalded sausage made from beef, pork, and fatty tissue similar to a frankfurter, but shorter and thicker.
knockwurst
knockwurst
noun
Alternative spelling of knackwurst
microwaves
microwaves
noun
plural of microwave
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of microwave
microwords
narrowcast
narrowcast
noun
A programme transmitted in this manner.
verb
To send out a message or disseminate information to a specific narrow audience rather than the general public.
To transmit a medical intervention to a specific organ or type of tissue.
To transmit a programme to selected individuals or groups, especially via cable.
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.
patchworks
patchworks
noun
plural of patchwork
rusticwork
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
schoolward
schoolward
adv
Toward school.
schoolwork
schoolwork
noun
Work done for school, including both in class and homework.
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
schwertner
schwitters
scowbanker
scowdering
scowdering
adj
(archaic) Burning.
scowlproof
scrapworks
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
scrimshaws
scrimshaws
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scrimshaw
scrollwise
scrollwise
adv
In the manner of a scroll.
scrollwork
scrollwork
noun
Ornamentation in a scroll pattern, especially in woodwork.
scrubwoman
scrubwoman
noun
(US) A woman employed to do general housework, such as cleaning a house or office.
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
starchwort
starchwort
noun
The plant cuckoopint, the tubers of which were once used to make starch
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.
stockowner
strawstack
stuccowork
stuccowork
noun
work done in stucco
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.
swordcraft
swordcraft
noun
Knowledge of or skill in the use of the sword or swordplay.
Management by the sword, military skill, or military power; military compulsion.
swordstick
swordstick
noun
A cane incorporating a concealed blade.
throwbacks
throwbacks
noun
plural of throwback
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
tuscarawas
tuscarawas
Proper noun
the in Ohio, USA, which is a tributary of the
a village in Ohio.
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
watchstrap
watchstrap
noun
A strap of leather, metal etc that holds a wristwatch in place; a watchband.
watchwords
watchwords
noun
plural of watchword
watchworks
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
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)
woodcrafts
woodcrafts
noun
plural of woodcraft
woodscross
wraprascal
wraprascal
noun
(obsolete) A kind of coarse overcoat.
wretchless
wretchless
adj
(obsolete) disregarded
(obsolete) reckless
wristwatch
wristwatch
noun
A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist