12-letter words containing a, m, t, u
- thaumaturgic — pertaining to a thaumaturge or to thaumaturgy.
- the mountain — an extremist faction during the French Revolution led by Danton and Robespierre
- thermal unit — a unit of heat energy or of the equivalent of heat energy in work.
- throw mud at — to slander; vilify
- thymus gland — a ductless, butterfly-shaped gland lying at the base of the neck, formed mostly of lymphatic tissue and aiding in the production of T cells of the immune system: after puberty, the lymphatic tissue gradually degenerates.
- tidal volume — the volume of water associated with a rising tide
- time capsule — a receptacle containing documents or objects typical of the current period, placed in the earth or in a cornerstone for discovery in the future.
- times square — a wide intersection extending from 43rd to 47th Streets in central Manhattan, New York City, where Broadway and Seventh Avenue intersect.
- to jump bail — If a prisoner jumps bail, he or she does not come back for his or her trial after being released on bail.
- tomato juice — liquid from a tomato
- tomato puree — liquidized tomatoes
- tomato sauce — ketchup
- tour manager — the person in charge of an organized trip that people such as musicians, or actors go on to several different places, stopping to meet people or perform
- trachomatous — a chronic, contagious infection of the conjunctiva and cornea, characterized by the formation of granulations and scarring and caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
- traducianism — the doctrine that the human soul is propagated along with the body. Compare creationism (def 3).
- tramping hut — a hut in the bush for the use of trampers
- transfermium — having an atomic number greater than 100, the atomic number of fermium.
- transhumance — the seasonal migration of livestock, and the people who tend them, between lowlands and adjacent mountains.
- translumenal — (of a surgical procedure) performed within a blood vessel, duct, or cavity
- transmundane — reaching beyond or existing outside the physical or visible world.
- transumption — an act of metaphorical transference
- transumptive — of or relating to transumption
- transuranium — any element having an atomic number greater than 92, the atomic number of uranium. All such elements are radioactive and can be synthesized by bombarding a heavy element with a light particle or element. See also transactinide element.
- traumatising — Pathology. to injure (tissues) by force or by thermal, chemical, etc., agents.
- traumatizing — Pathology. to injure (tissues) by force or by thermal, chemical, etc., agents.
- traumatology — a branch of surgery dealing with major wounds caused by accidents or violence.
- trimolecular — pertaining to or having three molecules.
- triumphalism — triumphant spirit or character.
- triumphalist — Triumphalist behaviour is behaviour in which politicians or organizations celebrate a victory or a great success, especially when this is intended to upset the people they have defeated.
- triumphantly — having achieved victory or success; victorious; successful.
- troublemaker — a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
- trout stream — a stream in which trout live and which is a good source for catching trout
- trucial oman — a former name of United Arab Emirates.
- truck camper — a type of camper designed to be mounted on a pickup truck.
- trudeaumania — obsessional enthusiasm for Pierre Trudeau
- true anomaly — the anomaly of a planet; its angular distance from perihelion or aphelion.
- trumpet call — a blast made by a trumpet that serves as a summons or call
- trumpet-leaf — trumpets.
- tsunamigenic — producing a tsunami or tsunamis
- tumbler gear — a transmission having gears actuated by a tumbler.
- tumultuation — a tumultuous state or the act of creating a tumult
- turkmenistan — a republic in central in Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, Iran, and Afghanistan. 188,417 sq. mi. (488,000 sq. km). Capital: Ashkhabad.
- turkoman rug — any of a number of handwoven rugs produced by the Turkomans and characterized by coarse warp and filling yarn, a short, even pile made with the Sehna knot, and a variety of geometric, marine, and serpentine designs.
- turned comma — quotation mark.
- ultima thule — (italics) Latin. the highest degree attainable.
- ultracompact — extremely compact, esp of technology that is much smaller than a standard model
- ultramontane — beyond the mountains.
- ultramundane — outside or beyond the earth or the orbits of the planets.
- ultrarealism — extreme or intense realism
- umbilication — a central navellike depression.