IPA: /ˈstɜrnwərdz/
KK: /ˈstɜrnwərdz/
Definition: In the direction of the back part of a ship or boat.
Example: The crew moved sternwards to prepare for docking.
IPA: /ˈstjuːərdɛs/
KK: /ˈstjuːərdəs/
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.
IPA: /ˈstoʊpɪŋ/
KK: /ˈstōpɪŋ/
Definition: The process in mining where ore is extracted from an underground mine, creating an empty space called a stope.
Example: The stoping method used in the mine allowed for efficient extraction of the valuable minerals.
IPA: /ˈstɒpəʊvə/
KK: /ˈstɑːpoʊvər/
Definition: A brief visit to a place during a journey, often at an intermediate point.
Example: We had a stopover in Paris before continuing to Rome.
IPA: /ˈstɒpɪŋ/
KK: /ˈstɑpɪŋ/
Definition: A material used to fill a cavity in a tooth to restore its shape and function.
Example: The dentist used a special stopping to fill the cavity in my tooth.
Definition: To bring to a halt or to cease movement or action.
Example: The car is stopping at the red light.
IPA: /stoʊ/
KK: /stoʊ/
Definition: To pack or store something neatly and securely in a particular place for future use.
Example: She decided to stow her luggage in the overhead compartment before the flight.
IPA: /ˈstoʊɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈstoʊɪdʒ/
Definition: The act of putting things away in a safe place or the space used for storing items.
Example: The stowage of the cargo was carefully planned to maximize space on the ship.
IPA: /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/
KK: /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/
Definition: A person who secretly gets on a ship, plane, or other vehicle without paying to travel.
Example: The stowaway was discovered hiding in the cargo hold of the ship.
IPA: /ˈstræɡl/
KK: /ˈstræɡəl/
Definition: To move or spread out in a disorganized or uneven way, often falling behind others.
Example: During the hike, some of the group began to straggle behind the rest.
Definition: A scattered or disorganized group of people or things.
Example: The straggle of hikers made it difficult to see who was leading the group.
IPA: /ˈstrændɪd/
KK: /ˈstrændɪd/
Definition: Left in a place where one cannot leave, often due to being stuck or unable to move.
Example: After the storm, we were stranded on the island for three days.
Definition: To be left in a place without the means to leave, often due to an unexpected situation.
Example: After the storm, many travelers were stranded at the airport for days.
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