The scoters seldom quit the sea, upon which they are very nimble, and are indefatigable expert divers; but they fly heavily, near the surface of the water, and to no great distance, and are said to walk awkwardly erect on the land.—Bewick.
Scray, s. A bird called the sea-swallow.
Screech, v. To cry out as in terror or anguish; to cry as a night owl.
Screechowl, s. An owl that hoots in the night.
Screen, s. Anything that affords shelter or concealment; a riddle to sift sand. An artificial erection to cover the shooter’s approach when stealing upon wildfowl.
Screw, s. One of the mechanical powers; a kind of twisted pin or nail which enters by turning; bolts which secure a gun-lock.
Screw, v. To turn by a screw; to fasten with a screw; to deform by contortions.
Screwdriver, s. An implement to turn screws.
Scruple, s. Doubt; perplexity; twenty grains, the third part of a drachm.
Sculk, v. To lurk in hiding-places, to lie close.