8-letter words containing n, s, p
- set upon — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- setpoint — the desired value in a closed-loop feedback system, as in regulation of temperature or pressure.
- seven-up — all fours (def 2).
- sharping — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- sheepman — a person engaged in the tending or breeding of sheep, especially the owner of a sheep ranch.
- shelepin — Alexandr Nikolayevich [al-ig-zan-der nik-uh-lahy-uh-vich;; Russian uh-lyi-ksahndr nyi-kuh-lah-yi-vyich] /ˌæl ɪgˈzæn dər ˌnɪk əˈlaɪ ə vɪtʃ;; Russian ʌ lyɪˈksɑndr nyɪ kʌˈlɑ yɪ vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1918–1994, Soviet government official.
- shin pad — A shin pad is a thick piece of material that you wear inside your socks to protect the lower part of your leg when you are playing a game such as football or rugby.
- shipment — an act or instance of shipping freight or cargo.
- shipping — a romantic relationship between fictional characters, especially one that people discuss, write about, or take an interest in, whether or not the romance actually exists in the original book, show, etc.: popular ships in fan fiction.
- shopping — a retail store, especially a small one.
- shopworn — worn or marred, as goods exposed and handled in a store.
- shrapnel — Military. a hollow projectile containing bullets or the like and a bursting charge, designed to explode before reaching the target, and to set free a shower of missiles. such projectiles collectively.
- shunpike — a side road taken instead of a turnpike or expressway to avoid tolls or to travel at a leisurely pace.
- sidespin — a spinning motion imparted to a ball that causes it to rotate in course about its vertical axis.
- signpost — a post bearing a sign that gives information or guidance.
- sinapine — an alkaloid, C 1 6 H 2 5 NO 5 , found in the seeds of the black mustard.
- sinapism — mustard plaster.
- sinciput — the forepart of the skull.
- sinopite — a clay-like mineral containing iron oxides
- siphoned — a tube or conduit bent into legs of unequal length, for use in drawing a liquid from one container into another on a lower level by placing the shorter leg into the container above and the longer leg into the one below, the liquid being forced up the shorter leg and into the longer one by the pressure of the atmosphere.
- siphonet — (of aphids) a small siphon on the abdomen by which an aphid emits sticky liquid
- sit spin — a spin performed on one skate, in which the skater slowly squats down into a sitting position, with the other leg extended out in front.
- sit-upon — a piece of waterproof fabric or other material carried by campers, hikers, etc., and used for sitting on wet surfaces.
- sixpence — (used with a singular or plural verb) British. a sum of six pennies.
- sixpenny — of the amount or value of sixpence; costing sixpence.
- skin pop — to inject (a drug) under the skin rather than into a vein.
- skin-pop — to inject (a drug) under the skin rather than into a vein.
- skipdent — an open-weave effect in fabric, produced by purposely omitting specific warp ends in the drawing-in process.
- skiplane — an airplane equipped with skis to enable it to land on and take off from snow.
- skipping — to move in a light, springy manner by bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot.
- sleep in — live-in (def 1).
- sleep-in — live-in (def 1).
- sleeping — the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
- sleipnir — the eight-legged horse of Odin.
- slipknot — a knot that slips easily along the cord or line around which it is made.
- slopping — to spill or splash (liquid).
- slumping — to drop or fall heavily; collapse: Suddenly she slumped to the floor.
- snakepit — a pit filled with snakes
- snap pea — a variety of the common pea having rounded, crisp, edible pods eaten raw or cooked.
- snap-off — fastening or closing with a click or snap, as a device fitted with a spring catch: a snap lock.
- snapback — a sudden rebound or recovery.
- snapping — to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
- snappish — apt to snap or bite, as a dog.
- snapshot — an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly by a handheld camera.
- snarf up — to eat quickly and voraciously; scarf (often followed by down or up).
- snarl up — To snarl something up means to cause problems which prevent it continuing or making progress.
- sneakeup — a cowardly, underhanded, or sneaky person
- snippety — sharp or curt, especially in a supercilious or haughty way; impertinent.
- snoopily — in a prying or snooping manner
- snooping — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.