s
Abbreviation of scruple, a unit of mass in the apothecaries' system.
Entries starting with S
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S/S
nounManufacturing
Initialism of short sleeve.
sabbath of the land
The period, occurring every seventh year, when fields were traditionally left fallow.
sable iron
nounManufacturing
A superior quality of Russia iron.
sacrificial anode
nounManufacturing
A piece of corrodible metal, attached to a metallic surface to be protected, that is preferentially consumed by electrolytic action
saddle
verbWoodworking
To cut a saddle-shaped notch in (a log or other piece of wood) so it can fit together with other such logs or pieces; also, to fit (logs or other pieces of wood) together with this method.
safety
A safety lock or safety catch: a mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing or operation.
safety pin
A pin in the form of a clasp, which has a guard to cover the sharp point; used to join two pieces of fabric, etc., together temporarily.
sailor collar
A broad, flat collar with a square flap across the back that tapers to a V-shape in the front.
salamander
nounMetallurgy
Solidified material in a furnace hearth.
salient pole
A magnetic pole that projects toward the armature of an electric machine.
saloon
nounRail equipment
the part of a rail carriage or multiple unit containing seating for passengers.
salt of tin
stannous chloride, especially when used as a mordant
sand battery
An unspillable electrochemical battery whose cells use electrolyte soaked sand, typically used to test telegraph cables at sea.
sand jack
nounConstruction
A type of jack from which sand can be released gradually in small quantities when lowering something into position.
sanding gear
Equipment for applying sand onto rails, to aid adhesion in slippery conditions.
sandwich beam
nounConstruction
A composite system that consists of two thin skin layers separated by a thick inner core.
sandwich shell
nounConstruction
A structure consisting of a core (which can be foam or solid, honeycomb, web, corrugated or truss) sandwiched between two thinner outer layers, often made of metal or composite.
sandwich theory
nounConstruction
A theory describing the behaviour of a beam, plate, or shell consisting of three layers: two facesheets and one core.
SAPS
Initialism of stand-alone power system/supply.
SAPVS
Initialism of standalone photovoltaic system/supply.
SARMO
nounRobotics
Abbreviation of sense and react to military objects; A technology methodology for automated weapons response.
sash
A piece of cloth designed to be worn around the waist.
satin jean
A smooth, glossy, hard-twilled form of cotton goods.
saucisse
A long and slender pipe or bag, made of cloth well pitched, or of leather, filled with powder, and used to communicate fire to mines, caissons, bomb chests, etc.
SBH
Abbreviation of Schottky barrier height.
SBPS
Initialism of standby power system/supply.
SCADA
Acronym of supervisory control and data acquisition, an electrical network typically containing at least IED's, RTU's, and a master station equipped with an HMI; used to monitor and control process automation systems, such as those used by electrical and water utilities.
scaff tag
nounConstruction
A label affixed to scaffolding to certify that it has been erected correctly and is safe to use.
scaffold
nounMetalworking
An accumulation of adherent, partly fused material forming a shelf or dome-shaped obstruction above the tuyeres in a blast furnace.
scalable
adjectiveManufacturing
Suitable to provide accurate dimensions to manufacturing staff by being measured and having the measurements multiplied by the scale factor.
scale
verbManufacturing
To take measurements from (an engineering drawing), treating them as (or as if) reliable dimensional instructions.
scan line
One of the horizontal lines that compose a raster scanning pattern, as on a television or computer display.
scant
nounConstruction
A block of stone sawn on two sides down to the bed level.
scary sharp
adjectiveWoodworking
Of tools: sharpened with sandpaper instead of the conventional oilstone or waterstone, etc.
schlich
The finer portion of crushed ore, as of gold, lead, or tin, separated by the water in certain wet processes.
Schmitt trigger
A comparator circuit with hysteresis implemented by applying positive feedback to the non-inverting input of a comparator or differential amplifier. It converts an analog signal to a digital one.
school bus
An informal approximate unit of measure, from the length of a typical public school bus, approximately 30 feet or 9 metres.
SCNR
Initialism of signal to effective clipping noise ratio.
scob
nounManufacturing
A flaw in which the weft misses a few warp threads.
scoop bonnet
A bonnet with a long narrow front in the shape of a scoop, formerly worn by women.
scoop driver
One who operates an automated mining scoop.
scooper
A type of air tanker waterbomber airplane, which is capable of landing on water, and directly scooping up water to fill its tanks, by skimming the water's surface with scoops delopyed.
scoria
nounMetallurgy
The slag or dross that remains after the smelting of metal from an ore.
SCR
Initialism of silicon controlled rectifier.
screed
nounConstruction
Senses relating to building construction and masonry.
screeding
nounConstruction
The process of producing a smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material.
screen
A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.
screen mask
A component used for precise printing on devices such as circuit boards.
screen print
A print produced by screen printing.
screen wall
nounConstruction
a nonstructural wall erected around units or curbs on a roof. Typically the framing consists of girts with a wood or metal covering attached to the frame.
screen-print
To apply ink or another material onto a surface through a prepared screen, in order to create a picture, design, or pattern.
screen-printed
adjectiveIndustrial printing
That has been designed or produced using a screen printing process.
screw box
A device, resembling a die, made of a type of spindle, for cutting the thread on a wooden screw.
screw theory
The algebraic calculation of pairs of vectors, such as linear and angular velocity, that arise in the kinematics of rigid bodies.
scribe
verbCarpentry
To cut (something) in order to fit it closely to an irregular surface, as a baseboard to a floor which is out of level, a board to the curves of a moulding, etc.
scribing block
nounMetalworking
A device for scribing (marking) lines at a specific height from the base of an object, prior to machining.
scrivet
nounAutomotive
A type of fastener made of plastic, comprising a screw and a captive nut, made for one-sided access in fastening body panels, fairings, splash shields, and so on; an instance thereof.
scroll
nounHydraulics
A spiral waterway placed round a turbine to regulate the flow.
scuttle
nounConstruction
A hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building.