a closed-circuit television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group
stupa
Noun
a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists
sundress
Noun
a light loose sleeveless summer dress with a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps that expose the arms and shoulders
surveying instrument
Noun
an instrument used by surveyors
sundries
Noun
miscellaneous objects too numerous or too small to be specified
surveyor's instrument
Noun
an instrument used by surveyors
sun gear
Noun
the central gear in an epicyclic train
surveyor's level
Noun
surveying instrument consisting basically of a small telescope with an attached spirit level rotating around a vertical axis
sty
Noun
a pen for swine
sty
Noun
an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
sunglass
Noun
a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun
sushi bar
Noun
a bar where sushi is served
sunglasses
Noun
spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
sword cane
Noun
a cane concealing a sword or dagger
suspension system
Noun
a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
sword stick
Noun
a cane concealing a sword or dagger
suspension bridge
Noun
a bridge that has a roadway supported by cables that are anchored at both ends
stylus
Noun
a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
stylus
Noun
a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
shades
Noun
spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
sword knot
Noun
an ornamental tassel on the hilt of a sword
suspensory
Noun
a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)
S wrench
Noun
a wrench with an S-shaped handle
sunken garden
Noun
a garden set below the level of the ground surrounding it
suspensory bandage
Noun
a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)
sub-assembly
Noun
a unit assembled separately but designed to fit with other units in a manufactured product
sunk fence
Noun
a ditch with one side being a retaining wall
sustaining pedal
Noun
a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating
subbase
Noun
the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard
synagogue
Noun
the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
subcompact
Noun
a car smaller than a compact car
suture
Noun
thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together
suture
Noun
a seam used in surgery
suture
Noun
an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)
suture
Verb
join with a suture
subcompact car
Noun
a car smaller than a compact car
sunhat
Noun
a hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun
submachine gun
Noun
machine gun that is a portable automatic firearm
sun hat
Noun
a hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun
surgical seam
Noun
a seam used in surgery
synchrocyclotron
Noun
cyclotron that achieves relativistic velocities by modulating the frequency of the accelerating electric field
sunlamp
Noun
a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments
swab
Noun
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle
swab
Noun
implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
swab
Verb
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
swab
Verb
wash with a swab or a mop
synchroflash
Noun
a device used in photography to synchronize the peak of a flash with the opening of the camera shutter
sub
Noun
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
sub
Noun
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled often filled with a combination of meats, cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, and condiments