scalˈpel (skălˈpĕl), a small knife with a thin blade, used by surgeons.

scan (skăn), examine with care.

scepˈter (sĕpˈtẽr), a staff borne by a sovereign as an emblem of authority.

schoonˈer (sko̅o̅nˈẽr), a two-masted vessel.

schoonˈer-rigged smack (sko̅o̅nˈẽr rĭgd smăk), a two-masted fishing vessel.

sciˈence (sīˈĕns), knowledge.

sciˈen-tist (sīˈĕn-tĭst), one who has wide knowledge of principles and facts.

scoff (skŏf), scorn.

score (skōr), twenty.

scot-free (skŏt-frē), entirely free, without punishment.