Index of English words, starting with "st"

(1) - Star (v. i.) To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.
(2) - Star (v. t.) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.
(3) - Star (n.) A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.
(4) - Star (n.) A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
(5) - Star (n.) Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc.
(6) - Star (n.) That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.
(7) - Star (n.) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.
(8) - Star (n.) The polestar; the north star.
(9) - Star (n.) One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae.

(1) - Star-crossed (a.) Not favored by the stars; ill-fated.

(1) - Star-spangled (a.) Spangled or studded with stars.

(1) - Starboard (v. t.) To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.
(2) - Starboard (a.) Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.
(3) - Starboard (v. t.) That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or port.