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showman

IPA: /ˈʃoʊmən/

KK: /ˈʃoʊmən/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a man, who is skilled at entertaining or presenting shows, often in a dramatic or flashy way.

Example: The showman captivated the audience with his incredible performance and charm.

shrimper

IPA: /ˈʃrɪm.pər/

KK: /ˈʃrɪmpər/

noun

Definition: A person who catches shrimp, often for a living or as a profession.

Example: The shrimper returned home with a large catch of shrimp.

shroff

IPA: /ʃrɒf/

KK: /ʃrɔf/

noun

Definition: A person who handles money, often working as a cashier or money changer, especially in South Asia or the Far East.

Example: The shroff at the car park helped me pay for my parking ticket.

sideline

IPA: /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

KK: /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A line that marks the side of a sports field or court, or the area outside the playing area where coaches and spectators are located.

Example: The players waited on the sideline for their turn to enter the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove someone or something from active involvement or participation in an activity or event.

Example: The coach decided to sideline the injured player for the rest of the season.

sideman

IPA: /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/

KK: /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who plays an instrument in a band or orchestra but is not the main performer or leader.

Example: The sideman played the saxophone beautifully during the concert.

sidesman

IPA: /ˈsaɪdz.mən/

KK: /ˈsaɪdzmən/

noun

Definition: A person who helps a churchwarden, often responsible for collecting donations during church services.

Example: The sidesman greeted the congregation as they entered the church.

sidetrack

IPA: /ˈsaɪdtræk/

KK: /ˈsaɪdtræk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move away from the main topic or direction, often leading to a distraction or change in focus.

Example: During the meeting, we tended to sidetrack the discussion with unrelated stories.

noun

Definition: A track that runs alongside a main track, often used for trains to stop or pass each other, or a situation that is less important than the main issue.

Example: The train was moved to the sidetrack to allow the express train to pass.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to move away from the main focus or direction, often delaying or distracting them from their original purpose.

Example: The unexpected phone call sidetracked me from finishing my report.

signaller

IPA: /ˈsɪɡnələr/

KK: /ˈsɪɡnələr/

noun

Definition: A person who gives signals to communicate information or instructions, often used in contexts like transportation or events.

Example: The signaller waved a flag to indicate that the train was ready to depart.

signalman

IPA: /ˈsɪɡnəlˌmæn/

KK: /ˈsɪɡnəlˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for sending signals, especially in the military or on a railway.

Example: The signalman waved his flag to indicate that the train could proceed.

signer

IPA: /ˈsaɪnər/

KK: /ˈsaɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person who writes their name on a document or uses sign language to communicate.

Example: The signer carefully wrote their name at the bottom of the contract.

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