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2 : a metal piece used on a fishing line as a lure

— spoon·ful noun

Synonyms

ladle, scoop; also skimmer

2spoon verb : to take up and usu. transfer in a spoon

Synonyms

dip, ladle, scoop—more at DIP

spoon·bill noun : any of several wading birds related to the ibises that have a bill with a broad flat tip

spoon–feed verb -fed ; -feed·ing : to feed by means of a spoon

spoor noun, plural spoor or spoors : a track, a trail, a scent, or droppings esp. of a wild animal

spo·rad·ic adjective : occurring now and then

— spo·rad·i·cal·ly adverb

Synonyms

casual, choppy, discontinuous, erratic, fitful, intermittent, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, spotty, unsteady—more at FITFUL

spore noun : a primitive usu. one-celled often environmentally resistant dormant or reproductive body produced by plants, fungi, and some microorganisms

1sport verb [ORIGIN: ME, to divert, amuse, short for disporten, fr. AF desporter, to carry away, comfort, entertain, fr. des- (fr. L dis- apart) + porter to carry, fr. L portare]

1 : to amuse oneself : FROLIC

2 : to display or wear usu. ostentatiously : SHOW OFF

Synonyms

[1] caper, cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, play, rollick, romp—more at FROLIC

[2] display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, parade, show, show off, strut, unveil—more at SHOW

2sport noun 1 : a source of diversion

2 : physical activity engaged in for pleasure

3 : a frivolous mood or manner : JEST

4 : MOCKERY

5 : BUTT, LAUGHINGSTOCK

6 : one who accepts results cheerfully whether favorable or not

7 : an individual exhibiting marked deviation from its normal type esp. as a result of mutation

— sporty adjective

Synonyms

dalliance, frolic, fun, play, relaxation—more at PLAY

3sport or sports adjective : of, relating to, or suitable for sport or casual wear <~ coats>

sport fish noun : a fish noted for the sport it affords anglers

sport·ive adjective : full of gaiety : full of play

Synonyms

antic, coltish, elfish, fay, frisky, frolicsome, playful—more at PLAYFUL

sports·cast noun : a broadcast dealing with sports events

— sports·cast·er noun

sports·man noun 1 : a person who engages in sports (as in hunting or fishing)

2 : one who plays fairly and wins or loses gracefully

— sports·man·ship noun

sports·man·like adjective : consistent with the ideals of good sportsmanship

Synonyms

clean, fair, legal

sports medicine noun : a field of medicine dealing with the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries

sports·wom·an noun : a woman who engages in sports

sports·writ·er noun : one who writes about sports esp. for a newspaper

— sports·writ·ing noun

sport–util·ity vehicle noun : SUV

1spot noun 1 : a taint on character or reputation : STAIN

2 : a small part different (as in color) from the main part

3 : a particular place, area, or part : LOCATION

4 : a position usu. of difficulty or embarrassment

5 : a small quantity or amount

— on the spot

1 : at the place of action

2 : in difficulty or danger

Synonyms

[2] blotch, dapple, dot, fleck, mottle, patch, point, speck; also birthmark, freckle, mole; blot, mark, smear, smudge, stain; spatter, splash

[3] locale, location, place, point, position, site—more at PLACE

[4] corner, fix, hole, jam, pickle, predicament—more at PREDICAMENT

2spot verb spot·ted; spot·ting 1 : to mark or disfigure with spots

2 : to pick out : RECOGNIZE, IDENTIFY

Synonyms

blotch, dapple, dot, fleck, freckle, mottle, pepper, speck, sprinkle, stipple; also marble; dye, stain; streak, stripe; intersperse, stud; bespatter, spatter

3spot adjective 1 : being, done, or originating on the spot

2 : paid upon delivery

3 : made at random or at a few key points

spot–check verb : to make a spot check of

spot·less adjective : having no spot : free from impurity, fault, or stain

— spot·less·ly adverb

Synonyms

clean, immaculate, spick-and-span, stainless,