sea wolf— 1. a voracious sea-fish, especially the bass (Labrax lupus) and the wolf-fish (Anarrhichas lupus): These fishes have large teeth and powerful jaws. Called also sea cat, sea wolf, and swinefish. 2. (also: sea dog ) a sea-robber; a pirate: If you would like to discover more about the piratical way of life, try […]
Category: Confusing Phrases
Difference between Sea plane and Sea-borne plane
sea plane—an airplane with floats instead of wheels for landing on water: The area is accessible only by boat or sea-plane, and there are no automobiles on the island. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the compound sailplane—a light glider: Sailplanes are capable of soaring flight, that is flying without loss of […]
Difference between Sea-fire and Water Fire
sea-fire—marine phosphorescence from decaying matter: The sea-fire shines in her wake…. Near the equator, you can read small print by it. Water Fire—(U.S.) a festival in Providence, RI celebrated with bonfires on the river: Our lounge is the perfect destination to come after attending one of many downtown Providence events such as Water Fire. Note: a) […]
Difference between Sea dog and Water dog
sea dog— 1. an experienced sailor: In his blue Guernsey sweater he looked every bit an old sea dog. 2. a seal or a small sea lion: Its skin was rough, scaly, and grating, like that of a sea-dog or seal. 3. any of various small sharks: The chief fisheries are those of the tunny, […]
Difference between Sea boy and Sea girl
see boy—a man or youth pursuing his career at sea as a sailor, etc.: He ventured to remark, that no other coat than a payjacket could become a sea-boy. sea girl —(also: sea-maid) a mythological being supposed to inhabit the sea: Suddenly they saw twelve sea girls come up out of the water and dance […]
See a pink elephant vs See the elephant
see a pink elephant—have visionary hallucinations caused by alcoholism (also: see pink elephants): One time when I got loaded on beer I heard water running when there was none and I did see a pink elephant. see the elephant—(U.S. coll.) gain worldly experience (having been to far-off places, visiting sights, etc.): He is quite well […]
Difference between Sea power and Water power
sea power— 1. (also: naval power) a nation or state with a large navy: Just over a century ago, the United States became a sea power, changing its basic strategic orientation in the course of a few years. 2. the capacity of a nation for naval warfare; the size and strength of a country’s navy: […]
Difference between Scrub something off and Scrub something out
scrub something off—(also: scrub something away) remove smth. by scrubbing: I got paint on my hands and I can’t scrub it off. scrub something out— 1. = scrub something off: When you spill ink on the carpet, remove it straight away—you won’t be able to scrub it out later. 2. clean smth. thoroughly by rubbing […]
Difference between Screen test and Screening test
screen test— 1. a trial filming to determine whether an actor is suitable: Then, when he [camera man] was through, she went back to her work and gave her screen test no more thought. 2. a medical check on a person to detect a possible disease: Large numbers of women could receive a screen test […]
Difference between Scratch something off and Scratch something out
scratch something off— 1. remove smth. by abrasion: If you place objects on the bumper while you are loading the rear you will scratch the paint off. 2. write smth. hurriedly or carelessly: The usual scene, Jenny singing and me scratching off letters for the second post. scratch something out—cancel an item on a list, […]
Difference between Scrap of paper and Scrap paper
scrap of paper—said contemptuously of a document which a party does not intend to honor: When constitutional restraints on the government are most desperately needed, the Constitution becomes nothing but a scrap of paper. scrap paper— 1. paper for repulping or reuse: Scrap paper is used to make some forms of paperboard for packaging. 2. […]
Difference between Science project and Scientific project
science project— 1. an investigation to discover the answer to a scientific problem: The question for my science project was if different solutions affected seed germination and growth. 2. said of a difficult, complex task: Some advertisers think it’s a science project. A lot of them have been slow to adopt online advertising… scientific project— […]