10-letter words containing a, d, p, t
- prostrated — to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
- protracted — to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong.
- prudential — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
- pseudosalt — a compound whose formula is that of a salt, but that does not ionize in solution
- pteranodon — a flying reptile of the extinct order Pterosauria, from the Cretaceous Period, having a wingspread of about 25 feet (8 meters).
- pyramidist — an expert in the structure and history of the Egyptian pyramids
- quadcopter — A rotorcraft propelled by four rotors.
- quadruplet — any group or combination of four.
- radiophoto — an image created by radio waves rather than light
- rapid city — a city in SW South Dakota.
- rapidwrite — (language, tool) A method for translating set of abbreviations into the much more verbose COBOL code.
- readoption — the adoption of something or someone again
- recarpeted — a heavy fabric, commonly of wool or nylon, for covering floors.
- red carpet — a red strip of carpet placed on the ground for high-ranking dignitaries to walk on when entering or leaving a building, vehicle, or the like.
- red packet — a sum of money folded inside red paper and given at the Chinese New Year to unmarried younger relatives
- redispatch — to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
- repeatedly — done, made, or said again and again: repeated attempts.
- rhapsodist — a person who rhapsodizes.
- rhodoplast — a plastid found in red algae, containing red pigment as well as chlorophyll
- round tape — (storage, jargon) Industry-standard 1/2-inch magnetic tape (7- or 9-track) on traditional circular reels. See macrotape, opposite: square tape.
- scapulated — (of a raven) with white feathers across the scapular region
- scratchpad — pad of paper for rough notes
- seed plant — a seed-bearing plant; spermatophyte.
- septicidal — (of a capsule) dehiscing lengthwise along a septum.
- side plate — a small plate used for bread or other accompaniments to a meal
- soft-pedal — to use the soft pedal.
- spaced out — dazed or stupefied because of the influence of narcotic drugs.
- spaced-out — dazed or stupefied because of the influence of narcotic drugs.
- spade foot — a square foot, tapering toward its bottom.
- spasmodist — a person who is spasmodic, especially in style, as a writer, painter, etc.
- spatangoid — a type of sea urchin
- spectacled — wearing spectacles.
- speculated — to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
- speed trap — a section of a road where hidden police, radar, etc., carefully check the speed of motorists and strictly enforce traffic regulations: sometimes characterized by hard-to-see signals, hidden traffic signs, etc.
- spermaduct — a spermatic passage found in male animals
- spermatoid — resembling sperm.
- spiculated — covered with spicules or needle-like
- sports day — In British schools, sports day is a day or an afternoon when pupils compete in athletics contests such as races and the high jump. Parents are often invited to come and watch the events.
- spread out — extend, splay
- stamp duty — land tax
- stampeders — a sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, especially cattle or horses.
- standpoint — the point or place at which a person stands to view something.
- steamed up — obscured by vapour
- steganopod — a bird belonging to the Steganopodes, a group of swimming birds such as pelicans and cormorants
- step aside — move to one side
- step dance — a dance in which the steps are the most important characteristic, specifically a solo dance with intricate, vigorous steps, often performed with the hands kept in the pockets.
- stepdancer — a person who engages in stepdancing
- stepladder — a ladder having flat steps or treads in place of rungs.
- stipulated — to make an express demand or arrangement as a condition of agreement (often followed by for).
- stomatopod — any crustacean of the order Stomatopoda, having a carapace that does not cover the posterior thorax and a broad abdomen bearing gills on the appendages.