11-letter words containing a, n, g, k, o
- kongur shan — a mountain in China, in W Xinjiang: the highest peak in the Pamirs. Height: 7719 m (25 325 ft)
- kotahitanga — unity or solidarity
- kwangchowan — Older Spelling. Guangzhouwan.
- lampworking — the method or process of producing articles made of glass tubes or rods formed or shaped while softened by the flame of a lamp or blast lamp.
- leukaemogen — a substance or agent which promotes the development of leukaemia
- luckengowan — a daisy or other flower having petals drawn together similar to a bud
- mock orange — Also called syringa. any of various shrubs belonging to the genus Philadelphus, of the saxifrage family, especially P. coronarius, a widely cultivated species having fragrant white flowers.
- moneymaking — profitable: a moneymaking scheme.
- moviemaking — The production of movies.
- muskallonge — muskellunge.
- noisemaking — The production of noise.
- nonbreaking — Alternative spelling of non-breaking.
- nonspeaking — the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks.
- oath-taking — the action of making an oath
- orange book — (security, standard) A standard from the US Government National Computer Security Council (an arm of the U.S. National Security Agency), "Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria, DOD standard 5200.28-STD, December 1985" which defines criteria for trusted computer products. There are four levels, A, B, C, and D. Each level adds more features and requirements. D is a non-secure system. C1 requires user log-on, but allows group ID. C2 requires individual log-on with password and an audit mechanism. (Most Unix implementations are roughly C1, and can be upgraded to about C2 without excessive pain). Levels B and A provide mandatory control. Access is based on standard Department of Defense clearances. B1 requires DOD clearance levels. B2 guarantees the path between the user and the security system and provides assurances that the system can be tested and clearances cannot be downgraded. B3 requires that the system is characterised by a mathematical model that must be viable. A1 requires a system characterized by a mathematical model that can be proven. See also crayola books, book titles.
- outbreaking — The act of breaking out.
- outflanking — Present participle of outflank.
- oxygen mask — a masklike device placed or worn over the nose and mouth when inhaling supplementary oxygen from an attached tank.
- packing box — a box in which goods are packed for transport or storage.
- parking lot — an area, usually divided into individual spaces, intended for parking motor vehicles.
- pawnbroking — the business of a pawnbroker.
- pigeon hawk — merlin.
- poyang lake — a lake in E China, in N Jiangxi province, connected by canal with the Yangtze River: the second largest lake in China. Area (at its greatest): 2780 sq km (1073 sq miles)
- quaking bog — a bog formed of peat or woven rushes and shrubs that forms over water or soft mud and shakes when walked upon.
- raking bond — a brickwork bond in which concealed courses of diagonally laid bricks are used to bond exposed brickwork to the wall structure.
- rock garden — a garden on rocky ground or among rocks, for the growing of alpine or other plants.
- rock-garden — a garden on rocky ground or among rocks, for the growing of alpine or other plants.
- shingle oak — an oak, Quercus imbricaria, yielding a wood used for shingles, clapboards, etc.
- signal book — a book containing the signals to be used for sending messages to other boats
- smoking ban — the prohibition of smoking cigarettes, etc in public places
- smoking car — smoker (def 2a).
- sponge cake — a light, sweet cake made with a comparatively large proportion of eggs but no shortening.
- stocktaking — the examination or counting over of materials or goods on hand, as in a stockroom or store.
- top-ranking — A top-ranking person is someone who has a very high rank or status in a particular organization or field of activity.
- working day — daytime hours occupied by work
- working-day — workaday; everyday.
- zhangjiakou — a city in NW Hebei province, in NE China: capital of the former Qahar province.