11-letter words containing a, e, t, o
- counterbase — a double bass
- counterdraw — to copy (a painting, etc) by tracing it onto a transparent material, such as oiled paper
- counterfact — a conditional statement the first clause of which expresses something contrary to fact, as “If I had known.”.
- countermand — If you countermand an order, you cancel it, usually by giving a different order.
- countermark — a mark on an object that is additional to a mark already on that object, and that serves a purpose such as enhancing security, or noting a change in the value of that object, etc
- counterpace — a countermove
- counterpane — A counterpane is a decorative cover on a bed.
- counterpart — Someone's or something's counterpart is another person or thing that has a similar function or position in a different place.
- counterplan — an opposing plan
- counterplay — a positive or aggressive action by the defending side, esp in chess
- counterplea — a reply to a plea
- counterraid — a retaliatory raid on an enemy
- countersank — Simple past form of countersink.
- counterseal — a smaller seal on the reverse of the main seal
- countervail — to act or act against with equal power or force
- countervair — (heraldry) A heraldic fur resembling vair, except in the arrangement of the patches or figures.
- countrymade — (in India) Describing a weapon manufactured illegally in a cottage industry.
- countryseat — a house or estate in the country
- county seat — A county seat is the same as a county town.
- coup d'état — When there is a coup d'état, a group of people seize power in a country.
- coup d’état — When there is a coup d’état, a group of people seize power in a country.
- coupon rate — The coupon rate is the interest rate on a bond calculated on the number of coupons per year.
- coursemates — Plural form of coursemate.
- court dance — a dignified dance for performance at a court. Compare folk dance (def 1).
- covenanters — Plural form of covenanter.
- covenanting — Present participle of covenant.
- covenantors — Plural form of covenantor.
- covert coat — a short topcoat worn for hunting
- cowardliest — Superlative form of cowardly.
- cowcatchers — Plural form of cowcatcher.
- craftswomen — Plural form of craftswoman.
- craniectomy — the surgical removal of a part of the skull to facilitate brain surgery, the bone then being discarded rather than replaced
- craniometer — an instrument for measuring the cranium or skull
- craniometry — the study and measurement of skulls
- crapshooter — a person who plays the game of craps
- crateriform — shaped like a crater
- creationary — Of or relating to creation.
- creationism — Creationism is the belief that the account of the creation of the universe in the Bible is true, and that the theory of evolution is incorrect.
- creationist — A creationist is someone who believes that the story of the creation of the universe in the Bible is true, and who rejects the theory of evolution.
- creatorship — a person or thing that creates.
- crematories — Plural form of crematory.
- crematorium — A crematorium is a building in which the bodies of dead people are burned.
- crenelation — Alternative form of crenellation.
- crenulation — any of the teeth or notches of a crenulate structure
- crepitation — the act of crepitating
- cross-react — to participate in a cross-reaction.
- cross-trade — cross (def 26).
- crown agent — a member of a board appointed by the Minister for Overseas Development to provide financial, commercial, and professional services for a number of overseas governments and international bodies
- crustaceous — forming, resembling, or possessing a surrounding crust or shell
- cryocautery — Cautery by the application of extreme cold.