5 letter words starting with SPOO

spoof

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film.
   • to imitate something in a humorous way.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /spuf/
   • UK: /spuːf/
4. Origin and Usage:

   The word "spoof" originated in the late 19th century as a verb meaning "to deceive or swindle." It likely comes from the Dutch word "spoof," which means "to mock." By the early 20th century, the word had taken on its modern sense of a humorous imitation. It is commonly used in the context of films, TV shows, and other media.

5. Synonyms: parody, satire, lampoon, burlesque, imitation
6. Related Words: mimic, mock, joke, prank, satire
7. Example Sentences:
   • The movie was a spoof of the classic western genre.
   • The comedian spoofed the presidents speech in a hilarious sketch.

Spook 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

a. (noun) a ghost or spirit
b. (noun) a spy or undercover agent
c. (verb) to scare or startle someone

3. Pronunciations

US: /spuːk/
UK: /spʊk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "spook" originated in the early 1800s as a noun meaning "ghost" or "specter." It is believed to have come from the Dutch word "spook," which means "ghost" or "specter." In the mid-1900s, "spook" also became a slang term for a spy or undercover agent, likely due to the secretive and elusive nature of both spies and ghosts. As a verb, "spook" means to scare or startle someone.

5. Synonyms

a. (noun) ghost, specter, phantom
b. (noun) spy, undercover agent, intelligence agent
c. (verb) scare, startle, frighten

6. Related Words

ghost, scare, haunt, eerie, spooky

7. Example Sentences

a. The old mansion was said to be haunted by a spook that roamed the halls at night.
b. The CIA agent was known as a master spook, able to blend in seamlessly with his surroundings.
c. The sudden noise spooked the horse, causing it to rear up and throw its rider.

Heres the information you requested: Spool 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a cylindrical device on which film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound; Verb: wind (film, tape, thread, etc.) on to a spool or reels

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /spuːl/; UK: /spuːl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "spool" originated in the mid-17th century from the Dutch word "spoele". It was first used to describe a cylindrical device on which thread was wound. Since then, it has been used to describe any cylindrical device on which flexible materials can be wound, such as film, magnetic tape, and wire. The verb form of "spool" means to wind thread, film, or other materials onto a spool or reel.

5. Synonyms:

Reel, Bobbin, Drum, Coil, Cylinder

6. Related Words:

Wheel, Spout, Spade, Spine, Spicy

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: She placed the film reel carefully on the spool.
Verb: He spooled the magnetic tape onto the reel.

Sure, here is the result in HTML text formatting: Spoon Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: an implement consisting of a small shallow bowl, oval or round, at the end of a handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food.

Verb: to scoop up or transfer (food) with or as if with a spoon.

Pronunciations:

US: /spun/

UK: /spuːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spoon" originated from Old English "spon" which means a chip of wood or a splinter. The first recorded use of the word "spoon" to refer to a utensil for eating was in the 14th century. Spoons have been used for centuries, and they are still widely used today for eating, stirring, and serving food.

Synonyms:

Ladle, scoop, spoonful, utensil

Related Words:

Knife, fork, plate, dish, bowl

Example Sentences:

1. She stirred her tea with a silver spoon.
2. He spooned some soup into his mouth.
3. She scooped up the ice cream with a spoon.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "spoor": spoor

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• noun: the track or scent of an animal, especially a wild one.
• verb: to track or trace by means of spoor.

Pronunciations:

• US: /spʊr/
• UK: /spʊər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spoor" originated in the Dutch language, where it means "track" or "trail." It was first used in English in the mid-19th century. The term is often used in hunting and wildlife tracking contexts.

Synonyms:

• track
• scent
• trail
• footprint

Related Words:

• track
• trace
• smell
• spice
• spicy

Example Sentences:

• The hunter followed the spoor of the deer through the forest.
• The tracker was able to spoor the lion to its den.
• The hiker noticed spoor on the trail and knew there were animals nearby.