Synonyms of the word sill


SILLROCK - STONE

sill

  • n. (architecture) (also window sill) A horizontal slat which forms the base of a window.
  • n. (construction) A horizontal, structural member of a building near ground level on a foundation or pilings…
  • n. (geology) A horizontal layer of igneous rock between older rock beds.
  • n. A piece of timber across the bottom of a canal lock for the gates to shut against.
  • n. (anatomy) A raised area at the base of the nasal aperture in the skull.
  • n. (Britain) A young herring.
  • n. The shaft or thill of a carriage.

rock

  • n. Some formations of minerals.
  • n. A large hill or island having no vegetation.
  • n. (figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support…
  • n. A lump or cube of ice.
  • n. (Britain, uncountable) A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally…
  • n. (US, slang) A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.
  • n. Some people.
  • n. Some fish.
  • n. (basketball, slang) A basketball.
  • n. (rock paper scissors) A closed hand (a handshape resembling a rock), that beats scissors and loses to…
  • v. (transitive and intransitive) To move gently back and forth.
  • v. (transitive) To cause to shake or sway violently.
  • v. (intransitive) To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
  • v. (transitive and intransitive, of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
  • v. (transitive) To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
  • v. (intransitive) To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
  • v. (euphemistic) to make love to or have sex with someone.
  • n. An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
  • n. A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar,…
  • v. (intransitive) To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
  • v. (intransitive, slang) To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
  • v. (transitive) to thrill or excite, especially with rock music.
  • v. (transitive) to do something with excitement yet skillfully.
  • v. (transitive) To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular…
  • n. (countable) distaff.
  • n. (uncountable) The flax or wool on a distaff.
  • n. Archaic form of roc (mythical bird).

stone

  • n. (uncountable) A hard earthen substance that can form large rocks.
  • n. A small piece of stone, a pebble.
  • n. A gemstone, a jewel, especially a diamond.
  • n. (Britain, plural: stone) A unit of mass equal to 14 pounds. Used to measure the weights of people, animals,…
  • n. (botany) The central part of some fruits, particularly drupes; consisting of the seed and a hard endocarp…
  • n. (medicine) A hard, stone-like deposit.
  • n. (board games) A playing piece made of any hard material, used in various board games such as backgammon,…
  • n. A dull light grey or beige, like that of some stones.
  • n. (curling) A 42-pound, precisely shaped piece of granite with a handle attached, which is bowled down the…
  • n. A monument to the dead; a gravestone or tombstone.
  • n. (obsolete) A mirror, or its glass.
  • n. (obsolete) A testicle.
  • n. (dated, printing) A stand or table with a smooth, flat top of stone, commonly marble, on which to arrange…
  • v. (transitive) To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
  • v. (transitive) To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).
  • v. (intransitive) To form a stone during growth, with reference to fruit etc.
  • v. (transitive, slang) To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive).
  • v. (intransitive, Singapore, slang) To do nothing, to stare blankly into space and not pay attention when…
  • adj. Constructed of stone.
  • adj. Having the appearance of stone.
  • adj. Of a dull light grey or beige, like that of some stones.
  • adj. (African American Vernacular) Used as an intensifier.
  • adj. (LGBT) Willing to give sexual pleasure but not to receive it.
  • adv. As a stone (used with following adjective).
  • adv. (slang) Absolutely, completely (used with following adjectives).

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