--- title: S — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 86 description: The 2316 words of the English dictionary under S, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/86/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / S # S — The English dictionary · page 86 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) … [85](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/85/) **86** [87](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/87/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) **squared** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Squared means multiplied by itself: five squared is 25, written 5².[↗](../../squared/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Squared is used with units of area: meters squared, m².[↗](../../squared/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Squared paper is paper ruled into small squares.[↗](../../squared/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Squared is the past form of square: he squared his shoulders.[↗](../../squared/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What is 7 squared?[↗](../../squared/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · 4 squared is 16.[↗](../../squared/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The area is 30 meters squared.[↗](../../squared/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · 3 squared plus 2 is 11.[↗](../../squared/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We drew the graph on squared paper.[↗](../../squared/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Ten squared is one hundred.[↗](../../squared/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Written small and high, the 2 in 5² means squared.[↗](../../squared/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · As for the temple, the jambs were squared; and the face of the sanctuary had an appearance such as is the appearance.[↗](../../squared/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.41.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../squared/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **squash** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To press or crush something so it becomes flat or out of shape: squash a can, a squashed sandwich.[↗](../../squash/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To squeeze into a small space: we squashed into the car.[↗](../../squash/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A squash is a vegetable that grows on a vine, like butternut squash, courgette (zucchini) or pumpkin.[↗](../../squash/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Squash is a sport played with rackets and a small rubber ball in a room with four walls.[↗](../../squash/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, squash is a sweet fruit drink made by adding water to concentrate (cordial).[↗](../../squash/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Squash the cans before you put them in the recycling.[↗](../../squash/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My sandwich got squashed at the bottom of my bag.[↗](../../squash/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Five of us squashed into the back of the car.[↗](../../squash/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We grew a big butternut squash in the garden.[↗](../../squash/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Would you like some orange squash?[↗](../../squash/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad plays squash on Fridays.[↗](../../squash/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't squash the bugs; put them outside.[↗](../../squash/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a real squash on the bus this morning.[↗](../../squash/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The Carl put his coat on the ground, opened it carefully, and revealed a store of blackberries, squashed, crushed, mangled, democratic, ill-looking.[↗](../../squash/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **squashy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Squashy means soft and easy to press or squeeze out of shape.[↗](../../squashy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Fruit that is squashy is too soft and a bit squashed or overripe.[↗](../../squashy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She sank into the big squashy sofa.[↗](../../squashy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The banana at the bottom of my bag was squashy.[↗](../../squashy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Marshmallows are soft and squashy.[↗](../../squashy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A squashy ball is good for squeezing when you're stressed.[↗](../../squashy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Sort the materials into hard and squashy.[↗](../../squashy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · These tomatoes are too squashy to slice.[↗](../../squashy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy loves its squashy toy.[↗](../../squashy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **squat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To squat is to bend your knees and lower your body so you sit on your heels or just above the ground.[↗](../../squat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A squat is an exercise where you bend your knees and stand up again, keeping your back straight.[↗](../../squat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To squat is to live in an empty building or on land without permission or paying rent; the building is then called a squat.[↗](../../squat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Squat (adjective) means short and wide: a squat little teapot.[↗](../../squat/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (US slang) Squat or «diddly-squat» means nothing at all: «you know squat».[↗](../../squat/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We did twenty squats in PE.[↗](../../squat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She squatted down to look at the snail.[↗](../../squat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The toad was squat and brown.[↗](../../squat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · People were squatting in the empty building.[↗](../../squat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your back straight when you squat.[↗](../../squat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He knows squat about football.[↗](../../squat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (US slang)[↗](../../squat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The old lighthouse looked squat next to the hotel.[↗](../../squat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Matting was spread for him to squat on, and the best provisions set before him.[↗](../../squat/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **squawk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To squawk is to make a loud, harsh cry like a parrot or a scared chicken.[↗](../../squawk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A squawk is that loud, harsh cry.[↗](../../squawk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) To squawk is to complain loudly.[↗](../../squawk/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The parrot squawked «Hello!»[↗](../../squawk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A cockatoo squawked from the gum tree.[↗](../../squawk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hens squawked when the fox came near.[↗](../../squawk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · With a squawk, the seagull grabbed my chip.[↗](../../squawk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My sister squawked when I took her chair.[↗](../../squawk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The radio gave a squawk and went quiet.[↗](../../squawk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop squawking about bedtime\![↗](../../squawk/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **squeak** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A squeak is a short, high, thin sound, like a mouse makes or a door that needs oil.[↗](../../squeak/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To squeak is to make that sound.[↗](../../squeak/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Squeak through» or «squeak by» means to only just pass or win.[↗](../../squeak/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The mouse gave a little squeak.[↗](../../squeak/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My new shoes squeak on the floor.[↗](../../squeak/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The door squeaked as it opened.[↗](../../squeak/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog loves its squeaky toy.[↗](../../squeak/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We squeaked through to the final by one point.[↗](../../squeak/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I didn't hear a squeak from the baby all night.[↗](../../squeak/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘The weathercock is squeaking now,’ said he.[↗](../../squeak/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **squeaky** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Squeaky means making a short, high sound, like a squeaky door or a squeaky toy.[↗](../../squeaky/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A squeaky voice is high and thin.[↗](../../squeaky/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Squeaky clean» means very clean, or never doing anything wrong.[↗](../../squeaky/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The squeaky door woke the baby.[↗](../../squeaky/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My dog loves his squeaky toy.[↗](../../squeaky/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her voice went squeaky when she was nervous.[↗](../../squeaky/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad oiled the squeaky gate.[↗](../../squeaky/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I stepped on a squeaky floorboard and everyone heard.[↗](../../squeaky/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The plates were squeaky clean after washing.[↗](../../squeaky/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My new shoes are squeaky on the gym floor.[↗](../../squeaky/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Among them was the Queen herself, who asked, in her squeaky little voice:[↗](../../squeaky/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **squeal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make a long, high, loud sound, like a pig or an excited child.[↗](../../squeal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A long, high sound like that, from a person, animal, or brakes or tyres.[↗](../../squeal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (slang) To tell secrets to the police or to someone in charge about what others did; to tell on someone.[↗](../../squeal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppies.[↗](../../squeal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The pig gave a loud squeal.[↗](../../squeal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The tyres squealed as the car stopped suddenly.[↗](../../squeal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She let out a squeal when the cold water hit her.[↗](../../squeal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My little sister squeals every time she goes on the swing.[↗](../../squeal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (slang) He promised he wouldn't squeal on his friends.[↗](../../squeal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard the squeal of the brakes on the bus.[↗](../../squeal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The guinea pigs squeal when they hear the fridge open.[↗](../../squeal/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "Oh! let him go," squealed all the company.[↗](../../squeal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **squeeze** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To squeeze means to press something hard, often from the sides: squeeze a lemon.[↗](../../squeeze/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To squeeze means to push yourself or something into a small space: squeeze into the car.[↗](../../squeeze/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To squeeze someone's hand means to press it gently to show love or comfort.[↗](../../squeeze/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A squeeze is the act of pressing, or a small amount got by pressing: a squeeze of lemon.[↗](../../squeeze/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A tight squeeze is a space that is almost too small.[↗](../../squeeze/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Squeeze the lemon to get the juice out.[↗](../../squeeze/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't squeeze the toothpaste in the middle\![↗](../../squeeze/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Five of us squeezed into the back of the car.[↗](../../squeeze/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum squeezed my hand to make me feel brave.[↗](../../squeeze/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat squeezed through the gap in the fence.[↗](../../squeeze/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Add a squeeze of lemon to the fish.[↗](../../squeeze/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a tight squeeze to fit everyone at the table.[↗](../../squeeze/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Hold the hamster gently; don't squeeze it.[↗](../../squeeze/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I really cannot squeeze myself through!”[↗](../../squeeze/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **squelch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To squelch is to walk through soft, wet mud so that it makes a loud sucking sound.[↗](../../squelch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A squelch is that sound.[↗](../../squelch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My boots squelched in the mud after the rain.[↗](../../squelch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cow squelched across the field.[↗](../../squelch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard a loud squelch as Dad stepped in the puddle.[↗](../../squelch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The muddy path squelched under our feet.[↗](../../squelch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **squib** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small firework that burns with a hissing sound and then bangs.[↗](../../squib/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «A damp squib» (UK): something expected to be exciting that turns out to be a disappointment.[↗](../../squib/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A short funny or sharp piece of writing that mocks someone (old use).[↗](../../squib/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (Australia, informal) A coward or weakling.[↗](../../squib/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The party was a damp squib — nobody came.[↗](../../squib/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The squib fizzed and popped.[↗](../../squib/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never pick up a firework or a squib that hasn't gone off.[↗](../../squib/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The big final turned out to be a damp squib.[↗](../../squib/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (Australia) Come on, don't be a squib, jump in the pool\![↗](../../squib/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · "No you don't," said the dragon in a spluttering voice, like a damp squib.[↗](../../squib/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **squid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A sea animal with a long soft body, eight arms and two longer tentacles, which can squirt ink to escape from danger.[↗](../../squid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The flesh of this animal eaten as food, often fried in rings called calamari.[↗](../../squid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A squid has eight arms and two long tentacles.[↗](../../squid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The squid squirted ink and swam away from the shark.[↗](../../squid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The giant squid lives deep in the ocean.[↗](../../squid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We ate fried squid rings at the beach café.[↗](../../squid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Squid have no bones in their bodies.[↗](../../squid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Three squid have thirty limbs altogether.[↗](../../squid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The diver saw a small squid glowing in the dark water.[↗](../../squid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They were like no walrus, sea lion, seal, bear, whale, shark, fish, squid, or scallop that Kotick had ever seen before.[↗](../../squid/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **squiffy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, informal) Slightly drunk; tipsy.[↗](../../squiffy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK, informal) Crooked, not straight.[↗](../../squiffy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* The picture's a bit squiffy.[↗](../../squiffy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Aunt Jo was a bit squiffy after the party.[↗](../../squiffy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The picture on the wall is squiffy — can you straighten it?[↗](../../squiffy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad got squiffy on one glass of sherry.[↗](../../squiffy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My drawing of the house came out all squiffy.[↗](../../squiffy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His hat was on at a squiffy angle.[↗](../../squiffy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **squiggle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A squiggle is a short wavy or curly line, especially one drawn quickly or messily.[↗](../../squiggle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To squiggle means to draw such lines, or to wriggle or twist about.[↗](../../squiggle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The baby drew squiggles all over the paper.[↗](../../squiggle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you turn this squiggle into a picture?[↗](../../squiggle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher couldn't read my squiggles.[↗](../../squiggle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She put a squiggle of icing on each cupcake.[↗](../../squiggle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The worm squiggled across the path.[↗](../../squiggle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A red squiggly line under a word on the computer means it may be spelled wrongly.[↗](../../squiggle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · His signature is just a squiggle.[↗](../../squiggle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **squint** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To look with your eyes partly closed, for example in bright sun or to see something better.[↗](../../squint/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A squint is a condition where the eyes look in different directions; doctors call it strabismus.[↗](../../squint/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I squinted in the bright sunshine.[↗](../../squint/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If you squint to see the board, tell your teacher.[↗](../../squint/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa squinted at the small print.[↗](../../squint/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby has a squint, so she wears a patch.[↗](../../squint/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She squinted through the keyhole.[↗](../../squint/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear sunglasses so you do not have to squint.[↗](../../squint/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But the Power that protects all creatures had put a squint into this man’s eye, so that he always threw crooked.[↗](../../squint/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **squire** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (history) A young man training to be a knight, who served a knight and carried his shield and armour.[↗](../../squire/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK, old-fashioned) The main landowner in a village or country area.[↗](../../squire/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK, informal, old-fashioned) A friendly way a man may address another man: «All right, squire?».[↗](../../squire/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The squire polished his knight's armour.[↗](../../squire/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · At fourteen, a page could become a squire.[↗](../../squire/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The squire lived in the big house at the end of the village.[↗](../../squire/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «Cheers, squire!» said the man at the market stall.[↗](../../squire/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A squire helped the knight get on his horse.[↗](../../squire/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, the squire and his dog went hunting.[↗](../../squire/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Where are you going?’ said the squire.[↗](../../squire/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **squirm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To squirm means to twist and wriggle your body because you are uncomfortable, bored or trying to get free.[↗](../../squirm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The puppy squirmed out of my arms."[↗](../../squirm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To squirm also means to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.[↗](../../squirm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "His joke made me squirm."[↗](../../squirm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The little boy squirmed in his chair during the long assembly.[↗](../../squirm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fish squirmed in the net.[↗](../../squirm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I squirmed when Mum showed my baby photos.[↗](../../squirm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy squirmed out of my arms.[↗](../../squirm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He squirmed with embarrassment when he forgot his lines.[↗](../../squirm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Worms squirmed in the wet soil.[↗](../../squirm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The tricky question made the minister squirm.[↗](../../squirm/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Instead of a dead donkey, he saw a very much alive Marionette, wriggling and squirming like an eel.[↗](../../squirm/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **squirrel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small furry animal with a long bushy tail that lives in trees, eats nuts and seeds, and can climb and jump very well.[↗](../../squirrel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, squirrel away) To hide or save things to use later.[↗](../../squirrel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A squirrel ran up the tree with a nut.[↗](../../squirrel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Squirrels bury nuts in autumn to eat in winter.[↗](../../squirrel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Red squirrels are rare in Britain now.[↗](../../squirrel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The squirrel's bushy tail helps it balance.[↗](../../squirrel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Squirrels forget some nuts, and these grow into trees.[↗](../../squirrel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't try to touch a squirrel; it can bite.[↗](../../squirrel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She squirrelled away her pocket money in a jar.[↗](../../squirrel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A grey squirrel stole the bird food again.[↗](../../squirrel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · After them hopped in a number of squirrels.[↗](../../squirrel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **squirt** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To squirt is to make liquid shoot out in a thin, fast stream from a small hole.[↗](../../squirt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A squirt is a thin stream of liquid, or a small amount of it.[↗](../../squirt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «A little squirt» is an informal, slightly rude name for a small or annoying young person.[↗](../../squirt/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He squirted me with his water pistol.[↗](../../squirt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Add a squirt of washing-up liquid to the bowl.[↗](../../squirt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The ketchup squirted all over my shirt.[↗](../../squirt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An octopus squirts ink to escape.[↗](../../squirt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't squirt water near plug sockets.[↗](../../squirt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «Get lost, you little squirt!» said the big brother.[↗](../../squirt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) … [85](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/85/) **86** [87](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/87/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) - ← previous: [page 85](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/85/) - next →: [page 87](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/87/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)