8-letter words containing a, l, t, m
- maliseet — Malecite.
- malistic — Of, or pertaining to, malism.
- mall rat — See example at rat (def 5).
- malleate — to beat or shape with a hammer, as in metalworking.
- malonate — (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of malonic acid.
- malthene — petrolene.
- maltings — Plural form of malting.
- maltreat — to treat or handle badly, cruelly, or roughly; abuse: to maltreat a prisoner.
- maltster — a maker of or dealer in malt.
- maltworm — a heavy drinker
- manliest — having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
- mannitol — Chemistry. a white, crystalline, sweetish, water-soluble, carbohydrate alcohol, C 6 H 8 (OH) 6 , occurring in three optically different forms, the common one being found in the manna of the ash Fraxinus ornus and in other plants: used chiefly in the manufacture of resins, electrolytic condensers for radios, plasticizers, and mannitol hexanitrate, and as a pill excipient.
- manolete — (Manuel Laureano Rodríguez y Sánchez) 1917–47, Spanish matador.
- mansholt — Sicco Leendert (ˈsɪko ˈleːndərt). 1908–95, Dutch economist and politician; vice president (1958–72) and president (1972–73) of the European Economic Community Commission. He was the author of the Mansholt Plan for the agricultural organization of the European Economic Community
- mantelet — a short mantle.
- mantilla — a silk or lace head scarf arranged over a high comb and falling over the back and shoulders, worn in Spain, Mexico, etc.
- mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
- marlitic — having the nature of marlite
- martello — Alternative form of Martello.
- martiall — Obsolete spelling of martial.
- martlets — Plural form of martlet.
- martyrly — Like a martyr; martyrish.
- masscult — the forms of culture, as music, drama, and literature, as selected, interpreted, and popularized by the mass media for dissemination to the widest possible audience.
- masterly — like or befitting a master, as in skill or art; worthy of a master; very skillful: a masterly presentation of the budget.
- matabele — Ndebele (def 1).
- mateless — Without a mate.
- matelote — a highly seasoned fish stew made with white or red wine.
- material — the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed: Stone is a durable material.
- materiel — the aggregate of things used or needed in any business, undertaking, or operation (distinguished from personnel).
- maternal — of, pertaining to, having the qualities of, or befitting a mother: maternal instincts.
- matfelon — knapweed
- mathilde — a female given name, French or German form of Matilda.
- matralia — an annual festival of ancient Rome celebrated by women in honor of the goddess Matuta.
- matronly — of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a matron; maturely dignified; stately.
- mattedly — in a matted manner
- maturely — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- mazatlan — a seaport in S Sinaloa, in W Mexico.
- mazeltov — Alternative spelling of mazel tov.
- mealtime — the usual time for a meal.
- meatball — a small ball of ground meat, especially beef, often mixed with bread crumbs, seasonings, etc., before cooking.
- meatless — the flesh of animals as used for food.
- meatloaf — A dish of ground meat formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.
- medalist — a person to whom a medal has been awarded.
- megalith — a stone of great size, especially in ancient construction work, as the Cyclopean masonry, or in prehistoric Neolithic remains, as dolmens or menhirs.
- megavolt — a unit of electromotive force, equal to one million volts. Abbreviation: MV.
- melanist — a melanistic person
- melanite — a deep black variety of andradite garnet.
- meltable — to become liquefied by warmth or heat, as ice, snow, butter, or metal.
- meltages — (very, rare) Plural form of meltage.
- mentalis — (muscle) A paired central muscle of the lower lip, situated at the tip of the chin.