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steersman

IPA: //ˈstɪrz.mən//

KK: /ˈstɪrzˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for steering a ship or boat, guiding its direction while navigating through water.

Example: The steersman skillfully guided the boat through the narrow channel.

stenographer

IPA: /stəˈnɒɡrəfə/

KK: /stəˈnɒɡrəfə/

noun

Definition: A person who writes in shorthand, often to take notes or transcribe spoken words quickly.

Example: The stenographer quickly typed the proceedings of the meeting.

stenographic

IPA: /ˌstɛnəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /stɛnəˈɡræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a method of writing that uses symbols to represent sounds, words, or phrases, allowing for fast transcription of speech.

Example: The stenographic report captured every word spoken during the meeting.

stenography

IPA: /stəˈnɒɡrəfi/

KK: /stɪˈnɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The skill or method of writing quickly using special symbols to represent words, often used for transcribing speech.

Example: She took notes in class using stenography to keep up with the lecture.

stenotype

IPA: /ˈstɛnəˌtaɪp/

KK: /ˈstɛnəˌtaɪp/

noun

Definition: A special type of keyboard machine that records spoken words in shorthand using phonetic symbols.

Example: The court reporter used a stenotype to quickly transcribe the proceedings.

transitive verb

Definition: To write down spoken words quickly using a special machine that allows for shorthand writing.

Example: The court reporter used a stenotype to capture every word of the trial.

stenotypist

IPA: //ˈstɛnəˌtaɪpɪst//

KK: /stɛnəˈtaɪpɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who uses a special machine to type spoken words quickly, often in courtrooms or during meetings.

Example: The stenotypist captured every word spoken during the trial with incredible speed.

stenotypy

IPA: /ˈstɛnəˌtaɪpi/

KK: /stɛnəˈtaɪpi/

noun

Definition: The skill or method of writing quickly using a special machine that records speech as text.

Example: She learned stenotypy to become a court reporter.

stevedore

IPA: /ˈstiː.və.dɔːr/

KK: /ˈstiːvəˌdɔːr/

noun

Definition: A person who loads and unloads cargo from ships at a port.

Example: The stevedore worked tirelessly to unload the containers from the cargo ship.

transitive verb

Definition: To load or unload cargo from a ship.

Example: The workers stevedore the cargo at the busy port.

steward

IPA: /ˈstjuːərd/

KK: /ˈstjuːərd/

noun

Definition: A person who manages or looks after something, such as a household, event, or transportation service.

Example: The steward on the airplane ensured that all passengers were comfortable during the flight.

transitive verb

Definition: To manage or take care of something, especially in a responsible way.

Example: He was chosen to steward the community project and ensure its success.

stewardess

IPA: /ˈstjuːərdɛs/

KK: /ˈstjuːərdəs/

noun

Definition: A woman who works on an airplane and helps passengers by serving food, drinks, and ensuring their comfort and safety during the flight.

Example: The stewardess greeted the passengers as they boarded the plane.

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