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Spinate
- - Bearing a spine; spiniform.
Spindle
- noun - (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle; "chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis"
- a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.
- a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
- any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"
- any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
Spinose
- adjective - having spines
Spireme
- unknown - The tangle of filaments that appears at the beginning of the prophase portion of meiosis or mitosis.
Spirtle
- - To spirt in a scattering manner.
Spittle
- noun - a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
Stibine
- - Antimony hydride, or hydrogen antimonide, a colorless gas produced by the action of nascent hydrogen on antimony. It has a characteristic odor and burns with a characteristic greenish flame. Formerly called also antimoniureted hydrogen.
Stickle
- verb - dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
Stipple
- verb - apply (paint) in small dots or strokes
- engrave by means of dots and flicks
- make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink
- produce a mottled effect; "The sunlight stippled the trees"