Index of English words, starting with "st"

(1) - Stalactitic (a.) Alt. of Stalactitical

(1) - Stalagmite (n.) A deposit more or less resembling an inverted stalactite, formed by calcareous water dropping on the floors of caverns; hence, a similar deposit of other material.

(1) - Stalagmitic (a.) Alt. of Stalagmitical

(1) - Stale (v. t.) A laughingstock; a dupe.
(2) - Stale (v. t.) A stalemate.
(3) - Stale (v. t.) A stalking-horse.
(4) - Stale (v. t.) Something set, or offered to view, as an allurement to draw others to any place or purpose; a decoy; a stool pigeon.
(5) - Stale (v. i.) Urine, esp. that of beasts.
(6) - Stale (v. i.) A prostitute.
(7) - Stale (v. i.) That which is stale or worn out by long keeping, or by use.
(8) - Stale (a.) To make water; to discharge urine; -- said especially of horses and cattle.
(9) - Stale (v. t.) To make vapid or tasteless; to destroy the life, beauty, or use of; to wear out.
(10) - Stale (v. i.) Worn out by use or familiarity; having lost its novelty and power of pleasing; trite; common.
(11) - Stale (v. i.) Having lost the life or graces of youth; worn out; decayed.
(12) - Stale (v. i.) Not new; not freshly made; as, stele bread.
(13) - Stale (v. i.) Vapid or tasteless from age; having lost its life, spirit, and flavor, from being long kept; as, stale beer.
(14) - Stale (n.) The stock or handle of anything; as, the stale of a rake.