Words beginning with SK

257 words and phrases start with the letters SK.

SK-Ampicillin(noun) semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)
skag(noun) street names for heroin
Skagens Odde(noun) a cape on the northernmost tip of Jutland between the Skagerrak and the Kattegatt
Skagerak(noun) a broad strait of the North Sea between Jutland and Norway
Skagerrak(noun) a broad strait of the North Sea between Jutland and Norway
Skagit(noun) a member of the Salish people in northwestern Washington
Skagway(noun) a town in southeastern Alaska at the northern end of the Inside Passage; a gateway to the Klondike during the…
Skanda(noun) Hindu god of war
skank(noun) any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
skanky(adjective) highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
skate(noun) sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the…
skate over(verb) treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
skateboard(noun) a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot
skateboarder(noun) someone who skates on a skateboard
skateboarding(noun) the sport of skating on a skateboard
skater(noun) someone who skates
skating(noun) the sport of gliding on skates
skating rink(noun) building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
Skaw(noun) a cape on the northernmost tip of Jutland between the Skagerrak and the Kattegatt
Skeat(noun) English philologist (1835-1912)
skedaddle(verb) run away, as if in a panic
skeen arch(noun) an arch whose height is less than half its width
skeet(noun) the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird
skeet shooting(noun) the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird
skeeter hawk(noun) slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed…
skeg(noun) a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost
skein(noun) coils of worsted yarn
skeletal(adjective) of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton
skeletal frame(noun) the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
skeletal muscle(noun) a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that…
skeletal structure(noun) any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
skeletal system(noun) the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
skeleton(noun) the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
skeleton fork fern(noun) pantropical epiphytic or terrestrial whisk fern with usually dull yellow branches and minute leaves; America;…
skeleton in the closet(noun) a scandal that is kept secret
skeleton in the cupboard(noun) a scandal that is kept secret
skeleton key(noun) a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks
skeleton shrimp(noun) small amphipod crustacean having a grotesque form suggestive of the praying mantis; found chiefly on seaweed
skene arch(noun) an arch whose height is less than half its width
skep(noun) a large round wicker basket (used on farms)
skepful(noun) the quantity a skep can hold
skeptic(noun) someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
skeptical(adjective) denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
skeptically(adverb) with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
skepticism(noun) doubt about the truth of something
sketch(noun) preliminary drawing for later elaboration
sketch block(noun) a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn
sketch map(noun) a map drawn from observation (rather than from exact measurements) and representing the main features of an…
sketch pad(noun) a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn
sketchbook(noun) a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn
sketcher(noun) someone who draws sketches
sketchily(adverb) in a sketchy incomplete manner
sketchiness(noun) incompleteness of details
sketchy(adjective) giving only major points; lacking completeness
skew(adjective) having an oblique or slanting direction or position
skew-eyed(adjective) having eyes that look in different directions
skew-whiff(adjective) turned or twisted toward one side
skew arch(noun) an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face
skew correlation(noun) any correlation in which the rates of change of the variables is not constant
skewed(adjective) having an oblique or slanting direction or position
skewer(noun) a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted
skewness(noun) an oblique or slanting asymmetry
ski(noun) narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
ski-plane(noun) an airplane equipped with skis so it can land on a snowfield
ski binding(noun) one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings…
ski boot(noun) a stiff boot that is fastened to a ski with a ski binding
ski cap(noun) a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel
ski conditions(noun) the amount and state of snow for skiing
ski jacket(noun) a parka to be worn while skiing
ski jump(noun) a steep downward ramp from which skiers jump
ski jumper(noun) a skier who leaps through the air (especially on a ski jump)
ski jumping(noun) the act of performing a jump on skis from a high ramp overhanging a snow covered slope
ski lift(noun) a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill
ski lodge(noun) a hotel at a ski resort
ski mask(noun) a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow
ski parka(noun) a parka to be worn while skiing
ski pole(noun) a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing
ski race(noun) a race between people wearing skis
ski rack(noun) a carrier for holding skis on top of a vehicle
ski resort(noun) a resort with lodging and facilities for skiing
ski run(noun) trail or slope prepared for skiing
ski slope(noun) a snow-covered slope for skiing
ski tow(noun) a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill
ski trail(noun) trail or slope prepared for skiing
ski wax(noun) wax used on the bottom of skis
skiagram(noun) a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially…
skiagraph(noun) a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially…
skiagraphy(noun) the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than…
skibob(noun) a vehicle resembling a bicycle but having skis instead of wheels; the rider wears short skis for balancing
skid(verb) slide without control
skid lid(noun) a crash helmet
skid road(noun) the district of a town frequented by loggers
skid row(noun) a city district frequented by vagrants and alcoholics and addicts
skidder(noun) a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
skidpan(noun) a paved surface on which cars can be made to skid so that drivers can practice controlling them
skier(noun) someone who skis
skiff(noun) any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
skiffle(noun) a style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised…
skiffle group(noun) a band of musicians who play skiffle
skiing(noun) a sport in which participants must travel on skis

skiing race(noun) a race between people wearing skis
skilful(adjective) having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
skilfully(adverb) with skill
skill(noun) an ability that has been acquired by training
skilled(adjective) having or showing or requiring special skill
skilled worker(noun) a worker who has acquired special skills
skilled workman(noun) a worker who has acquired special skills
skillet(noun) a pan used for frying foods
skillet bread(noun) usually cooked in a skillet over an open fire: especially cornbread with ham bits and sometimes Irish soda…
skillet cake(noun) batter baked atop a layer of sweetened fruit then turned upside down so fruit is on top
skillet corn bread(noun) cornbread usually containing ham or bacon bits and cooked in a skillet
skillet fish(noun) clingfish with typical skillet shape
skilletfish(noun) clingfish with typical skillet shape
skillful(adjective) having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
skillfully(adverb) with skill
skillfulness(noun) the state of being cognitively skillful
skilly(noun) a thin porridge or soup (usually oatmeal and water flavored with meat)
skim(verb) travel on the surface of water
skim milk(noun) milk from which the cream has been skimmed
skim off(verb) remove from the surface
skim over(verb) read superficially
skimcoat(verb) coat with a mixture of gypsum and spackle
skimmed(adjective) used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skimmed milk(noun) milk from which the cream has been skimmed
skimmer(noun) a rapid superficial reader
skimming(noun) the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
skimp(verb) work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
skimp over(verb) treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
skimpily(adverb) in a skimpy manner
skimpy(adjective) containing little excess
skin(noun) a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
skin-deep(adjective) penetrating no deeper than the skin:
skin-dive(noun) underwater swimming without any more breathing equipment than a snorkel
skin-diver(noun) an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder
skin-tight(adjective) so tight as to cling to the skin
skin and bones(noun) a person who is unusually thin and scrawny
skin cancer(noun) a malignant neoplasm of the skin
skin care(noun) care for the skin
skin cell(noun) any of the cells making up the skin
skin color(noun) the coloring of a person's face
skin colour(noun) the coloring of a person's face
skin disease(noun) a disease affecting the skin
skin disorder(noun) a disease affecting the skin
skin diving(noun) underwater swimming without any more breathing equipment than a snorkel
skin doctor(noun) a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin
skin effect(noun) the tendency of high-frequency alternating current to distribute near the surface of a conductor
skin eruption(noun) eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease
skin flick(noun) a pornographic movie
skin graft(noun) a piece of skin taken from a donor area and surgically grafted at the site of an injury or burn
skin over(verb) grow new skin over an injury
skin patch(noun) a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the…
skin perceptiveness(noun) the faculty of perceiving (via the skin) pressure or heat or pain
skin pop(verb) inject (drugs) into the skin
skin rash(noun) any red eruption of the skin
skin sensation(noun) a sensation localized on the skin
skin senses(noun) the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the…
skin test(noun) any test to determine immunity or sensitivity to a disease by introducing small amounts on or into the skin
skin tumor(noun) a neoplasm originating in the epidermis
skincare(noun) care for the skin
skinflint(noun) a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
skinful(noun) a quantity of alcoholic drink sufficient to make you drunk
skinhead(noun) a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave…
skinheads(noun) a youth subculture that appeared first in England in the late 1960s as a working-class reaction to the…
skink(noun) alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on…
skinless(adjective) having no skin
skinned(adjective) having skin of a specified kind
Skinner(noun) United States actor (1858-1942)
Skinnerian(adjective) of or relating to B. F. Skinner or his behaviorist psychology
skinniness(noun) the bodily property of lacking flesh
skinny(adjective) being very thin
skinny-dip(noun) a naked swim
skinny-dipper(noun) a naked swimmer
skint(adjective) lacking funds
skintight(adjective) so tight as to cling to the skin
skip(verb) bypass
skip-bomb(verb) attack with delayed release bombs
skip distance(noun) the shortest distance that permits radio signals (of a given frequency) to travel from the transmitter to the…
skip over(verb) bypass
skip rope(noun) a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it
skip town(verb) disappear without notifying anyone (idiom)
skipjack(noun) oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar…
skipjack tuna(noun) oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar…
skipper(noun) the naval officer in command of a military ship
skipping rope(noun) a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it
skirl(verb) make a shrill, wailing sound
skirmish(noun) a minor short-term fight
skirmisher(noun) someone who skirmishes (e.g., as a member of a scouting party)
skirret(noun) an Asiatic herb cultivated in Europe for its sweet edible tuberous root
skirt(noun) cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
skirt chaser(noun) a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women
skirt of tasses(noun) armor plate that protects the body below the waist
skirting(adjective) being all around the edges; enclosing
skirting board(noun) a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
skit(noun) a short theatrical episode
skitter(verb) to move about or proceed hurriedly
skittish(adjective) unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
skittishly(adverb) in a skittish manner
skittishness(noun) characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright
skittle(noun) a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
skittle alley(noun) a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins