Index of English words, starting with "sh"

(1) - Shuttle (v. i.) To move backwards and forwards, like a shuttle.
(2) - Shuttle (n.) A shutter, as for a channel for molten metal.
(3) - Shuttle (n.) The sliding thread holder in a sewing machine, which carries the lower thread through a loop of the upper thread, to make a lock stitch.
(4) - Shuttle (n.) An instrument used in weaving for passing or shooting the thread of the woof from one side of the cloth to the other between the threads of the warp.

(1) - Shuttlecock (v. t.) To send or toss to and fro; to bandy; as, to shuttlecock words.
(2) - Shuttlecock (n.) A cork stuck with feathers, which is to be struck by a battledoor in play; also, the play itself.

(1) - Shy (n.) A side throw; a throw; a fling.
(2) - Shy (n.) A sudden start aside, as by a horse.
(3) - Shy (v. t.) To throw sidewise with a jerk; to fling; as, to shy a stone; to shy a slipper.
(4) - Shy (a.) To start suddenly aside through fright or suspicion; -- said especially of horses.
(5) - Shy (superl.) Cautious; wary; suspicious.
(6) - Shy (superl.) Reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach.
(7) - Shy (superl.) Easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird.