Words that start with S

Six slippery snakes sailed southward on a silver ship to Sydney.

You synchronize two or more actions when you do them at exactly the same time. The two men in the photo are practicing synchronized diving. People will also synchronize their watches to make sure they will all get to the same event at the same time.

Sis forSyringe

A syringe is a device that is used for putting a measured quantity of fluid into something else. Syringes are often, but not always, fitted with a sharp, hollow point at one end for injecting liquids into things. Syringes can be used for things as diverse as feeding baby animals, or for injecting medicine into you.

Sis forSyrup

Syrup is a thick, sweet liquid. Syrup can be made from dissolving sugar in water or it might be made from a naturally sweet liquid, like maple syrup.