5 letter words starting with sh

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  • SHACK
  • SHADE
  • SHADS
  • SHADY
  • SHAFT
  • SHAGS
  • SHAHS
  • SHAKA
  • SHAKE
  • SHAKO
  • SHAKT
  • SHAKY
  • SHALE
  • SHALL
  • SHALM
  • SHALT
  • SHALY
  • SHAMA
  • SHAME
  • SHAMS
  • SHAND
  • SHANK
  • SHANS
  • SHAPE
  • SHAPS
  • SHARD
  • SHARE
  • SHARK
  • SHARN
  • SHARP
  • SHART
  • SHASH
  • SHAUL
  • SHAVE
  • SHAWL
  • SHAWM
  • SHAWN
  • SHAWS
  • SHAYA
  • SHAYS
  • SHCHI
  • SHEAF
  • SHEAL
  • SHEAR
  • SHEAS
  • SHEDS
  • SHEEL
  • SHEEN
  • SHEEP
  • SHEER
  • SHEET
  • SHEIK
  • SHELF
  • SHELL
  • SHEND
  • SHENG
  • SHENT
  • SHEOL
  • SHERD
  • SHERE
  • SHERO
  • SHETS
  • SHEVA
  • SHEWN
  • SHEWS
  • SHIAI
  • SHIED
  • SHIEL
  • SHIER
  • SHIES
  • SHIFT
  • SHILL
  • SHILY
  • SHIMS
  • SHINE
  • SHINS
  • SHINY
  • SHIOK
  • SHIPS
  • SHIRE
  • SHIRK
  • SHIRR
  • SHIRS
  • SHIRT
  • SHISH
  • SHISO
  • SHIST
  • SHITE
  • SHITS
  • SHIUR
  • SHIVA
  • SHIVE
  • SHIVS
  • SHLEP
  • SHLUB
  • SHMEK
  • SHMOE
  • SHOAL
  • SHOAT
  • SHOCK
  • SHOED
  • SHOER
  • SHOES
  • SHOGI
  • SHOGS
  • SHOJI
  • SHOJO
  • SHOLA
  • SHONE
  • SHONK
  • SHOOK
  • SHOOL
  • SHOON
  • SHOOS
  • SHOOT
  • SHOPE
  • SHOPS
  • SHORE
  • SHORL
  • SHORN
  • SHORT
  • SHOTE
  • SHOTS
  • SHOTT
  • SHOUD
  • SHOUT
  • SHOVE
  • SHOWD
  • SHOWN
  • SHOWS
  • SHOWY
  • SHOYU
  • SHRED
  • SHREW
  • SHRIS
  • SHROW
  • SHRUB
  • SHRUG
  • SHTAR
  • SHTIK
  • SHTUM
  • SHTUP
  • SHUBA
  • SHUCK
  • SHULE
  • SHULN
  • SHULS
  • SHUNS
  • SHUNT
  • SHURA
  • SHUSH
  • SHUTE
  • SHUTS
  • SHWAS
  • SHYER
  • SHYLY

Sometimes the solution is an uncommon word, then It’s time to learn something new. Here’s the definition of a few of these words:

Definition of shade

shade (noun)

  1. Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
  2. Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
  3. A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
  4. A subtle variation in a concept.
  5. An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
  6. A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
  7. A ghost or specter; a spirit.
  8. A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
  9. (originally gay slang) Subtle insults.

shade (verb)

  1. To shield from light.
  2. To alter slightly.
  3. To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
  4. (of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
  5. To darken, particularly in drawing.
  6. To surpass by a narrow margin.
  7. To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
  8. To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
  9. To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.


Definition of sheds

sheds (verb)

  1. To part, separate or divide.
  2. To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
  3. To pour; to make flow.
  4. To allow to flow or fall.
  5. To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.
  6. To pour forth, give off, impart.
  7. To fall in drops; to pour.
  8. To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.
  9. To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.

sheds (noun)

  1. An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
  2. A distinction or dividing-line.
  3. A parting in the hair.
  4. The top of the head.
  5. An area of land as distinguished from those around it.

sheds (noun)

  1. A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.
  2. A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.
  3. An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.
  4. (rail transportation) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.

sheds (verb)

  1. To place or allocate a vehicle, such as a locomotive, in or to a depot or shed.

Definition of sheik

sheik (noun)

  1. The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
  2. An Islamic religious cleric; the leader of an Islamic religious order.
  3. (some Arab Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families.
  4. (1920s) A romantic lover. (from the 1921 film The Sheik)
  5. An Arab, especially one dressed in traditional clothing.
  6. An honorific for specialists in spirituality.

Definition of shots

shots (noun)

  1. The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
  2. The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
  3. The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
  4. Small metal balls used as ammunition.
  5. Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
  6. (referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly
  7. An opportunity or attempt.
  8. A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
  9. A punch or other physical blow.
  10. A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)
  11. A single serving of espresso.
  12. A reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc.
  13. A single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.
  14. A vaccination or injection.
  15. A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam).
  16. (US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction.
  17. (fisheries) A cast of one or more nets.
  18. (fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets.
  19. (fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made.

shots (verb)

  1. To load (a gun) with shot.

shots (noun)

  1. A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.