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Topic: Culture

shellack

IPA: /ʃəˈlæk/

KK: /ʃəˈlæk/

noun

Definition: A type of protective coating made from a natural resin, often used to finish wood or other surfaces.

Example: The furniture was beautifully finished with a layer of shellack.

verb

Definition: To defeat someone decisively or to apply a protective coating to something.

Example: The team was shellacked in the final game of the season.

shellacked

IPA: /ʃəˈlækt/

KK: /ʃəˈlækt/

adjective

Definition: Covered with a glossy finish made from a natural resin, often used in woodworking and crafts.

Example: The table was beautifully shellacked, giving it a shiny and smooth appearance.

sherd

IPA: /ʃɜrd/

KK: /ʃɜrd/

noun

Definition: A piece of broken ceramic, glass, or other material, often found in archaeological sites.

Example: The archaeologist discovered a sherd while digging at the ancient site.

shereef

IPA: /ʃəˈriːf/

KK: /ʃəˈrif/

noun

Definition: A historical title for a person from an Arab royal family, specifically one who is a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad through his family.

Example: The Grand Shereef of Mecca held significant power in the region during the early Islamic period.

sherlock

IPA: /ˈʃɜːrlɒk/

KK: /ˈʃɜrlɒk/

noun

Definition: A person who investigates and solves crimes, often using clever reasoning and observation skills.

Example: The famous detective Sherlock Holmes solved many complex cases.

shero

IPA: /ˈʃɪəroʊ/

KK: /ˈʃɪəroʊ/

noun

Definition: A woman who is admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities, similar to a hero.

Example: She is a shero for her work in advocating for women's rights.

sherwani

IPA: /ʃərˈwɑːni/

KK: /ʃərˈwɑːni/

noun

Definition: A long coat that fastens at the neck, typically worn by men over traditional clothing in South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan.

Example: He wore a beautiful sherwani to the wedding ceremony.

shibboleth

IPA: /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

KK: /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/

noun

Definition: A word, phrase, or custom that is used to identify members of a particular group, often revealing outsiders or distinguishing between different groups.

Example: The term 'y'all' is a shibboleth that indicates someone is from the southern United States.

shillalah

IPA: /ʃɪˈleɪlə/

KK: /ʃɪˈleɪlə/

noun

Definition: A type of stick or club made from oak or blackthorn, often used as a weapon or for walking.

Example: He carried a shillalah as he walked through the forest.

shillelagh

IPA: /ʃɪˈleɪlə/

KK: /ʃɪˈleɪli/

noun

Definition: A heavy stick made of wood, often used as a weapon or for walking.

Example: He carried a shillelagh as he walked through the forest.

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