5 letter words starting with SHA

Shako

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: A military hat with a visor and plume, typically worn by officers.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈʃeɪkoʊ/, UK: /ˈʃækoʊ/

4. Origin and Usage: The term "shako" originated from the Hungarian name for a type of peaked military cap. It was adopted by the British Army in the early 19th century and became a popular headgear for military officers in many countries. The shako was eventually phased out in most armies by the end of the 19th century, but it is still used by some ceremonial units today.

5. Synonyms: Busby, Tarleton helmet, Shakotis, Chako, Kolpik, Klobuk, Kepi, Forage cap.

6. Related Words: Beret, Capot, Tammy, Tam-o, Bonny, Fez, Turban, Tamis, Tamal, Kufiy.

7. Example Sentences:

• The officer wore a shako with a red plume at the parade.
• The shako was an important part of the military uniform in the 19th century.
• The soldiers looked impressive in their shakos and red coats.
• The shako was replaced by the more practical peaked cap in the late 19th century.
• The shako is still worn by the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

Shank

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: As a noun, shank refers to the lower part of the leg between the knee and ankle. As a verb, it means to hit or kick someone in the leg, often with the shank of a shoe or boot.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃæŋk/, UK: /ʃaŋk/

Origin and Usage: The word shank originated from Middle English and Old Norse. As a noun, it has been used since the 14th century to refer to the lower part of the leg. As a verb, it has been used since the 16th century to refer to hitting or kicking someone in the leg. It is commonly used in sports such as football and rugby.

Synonyms: As a noun, synonyms for shank include leg, calf, and shin. As a verb, synonyms include kick, strike, and hit.

Related Words: shake, thank, flank, stank, crank

Example Sentences:

• He broke his shank in the accident and had to wear a cast for six weeks.
• The football player was shanked by an opposing player during the game.
• She shanked the ball and it went out of bounds.

Shale

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from mud or clay
• any of a group of laminated sedimentary rocks resembling shale

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃeɪl/
• UK: /ʃeɪl/

4. Origin and Usage:

Shale is derived from the Old English word "scealu" meaning "shell, husk, pod". It has been used since the 14th century to describe a type of sedimentary rock that is formed from mud or clay. It is commonly found in areas with a history of sedimentary deposition, such as river deltas and lake beds. Shale is an important resource for the production of oil and natural gas, as it often contains high amounts of organic matter.

5. Synonyms:

• mudstone
• argillite
• siltstone
• claystone

6. Related Words:

• clays
• mudra
• slate
• stone
• sedum

7. Example Sentences:

• The geologist identified the rock as shale, formed millions of years ago from sediment deposited in a prehistoric lake.
• Shale deposits in the region have been found to contain significant amounts of natural gas.
• The shale formations in the area are known for their high organic content, making them ideal for oil and gas production.

Shady

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Dishonest or suspicious in nature or appearance.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈʃeɪdi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈʃeɪdi/

Origin and Usage: The word "shady" originated in the late 16th century and is derived from the noun "shade," which refers to an area of darkness caused by something blocking the light. "Shady" describes something that is in the shade, and by extension, something that is hidden or obscured from view. It is commonly used to describe people or situations that are dishonest or suspicious.

Synonyms: Suspicious, dubious, untrustworthy, questionable, unreliable.

Related Words: Shadow, shame, shake, shape, share.

Example Sentences:

• She had a shady reputation and nobody trusted her.
• The deal seemed a bit shady to him, so he decided not to go through with it.
• He always wore a shady expression that made people uneasy.
• The alley was dark and shady, and he didn feel safe walking through it.