12-letter words containing a, n, g, s, t
- stenographer — a person who specializes in taking dictation in shorthand.
- stenographic — the art of writing in shorthand.
- stenophagous — (of an animal) feeding on a limited variety of foods (opposed to euryphagous).
- stigmatizing — to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon: The crime of the father stigmatized the whole family.
- stinking ash — hoptree.
- stocking cap — a long, conical, knitted cap, usually with a tassel or pompon at the tip.
- stonewalling — the act of stalling, evading, or filibustering, especially to avoid revealing politically embarrassing information.
- storage ring — a device for storing charged particles fed from an accelerator, consisting of a set of magnets placed in a ring and adjusted to keep the particles circulating until they are used.
- storage tank — A storage tank is a large vessel for storing oil, gas, and other petrochemical products.
- storage unit — rented space to store items
- storm signal — a visual signal, as a flag, giving advance notice of a heavy storm, used especially along coastal areas.
- straight man — an entertainer who plays the part of a foil for a comic partner.
- straight pin — pin (sense 2)
- straightneck — a variety of summer squash related to the crookneck but not having a recurved neck.
- straightness — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
- strain gauge — Geology. a type of extensometer designed for geophysical use.
- strange star — a hypothetical celestial object that is intermediate in density between a neutron star and a black hole, possibly the remnant of a massive neutron star with all particles reduced to strange quarks.
- stranglehold — Wrestling. an illegal hold by which an opponent's breath is choked off.
- strategising — to make up or determine strategy; plan.
- strategizing — to make up or determine strategy; plan.
- streamlining — a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.
- string along — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- stringhalted — afflicted with stringhalt
- stringy-bark — any of several eucalyptus trees having a fibrous bark
- studdingsail — a light sail, sometimes set outboard of either of the leeches of a square sail and extended by booms.
- stun grenade — a nonlethal grenade which is used to disturb the senses of enemies by its loud noise and its bright light
- sugarcoating — the act or process of covering something with sugar.
- superheating — Superheating of steam is raising its temperature to well above boiling point.
- surf casting — the act, technique, or sport of fishing by casting from the shoreline into the sea, usually using heavy-duty tackle.
- svga monitor — (hardware, graphics) A monitor capable of displaying the output of an SVGA card.
- swap trading — a contract in which the parties to it exchange liabilities on outstanding debts in trading
- sweat glands — one of the minute, coiled, tubular glands of the skin that secrete sweat.
- sweet orange — a globose, reddish-yellow, bitter or sweet, edible citrus fruit.
- sympathizing — to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often followed by with).
- syntagmatite — a dark crystalline form of hornblende
- tag question — Also called tag. a short interrogative structure appended to a statement or command, as isn't it in It's raining, isn't it?, are you in You're not going, are you?, or German nicht wahr.
- take against — If you take against someone or something, you develop a dislike for them, often for no good reason.
- talking shop — If you say that a conference or a committee is just a talking shop, you disapprove of it because nothing is achieved as a result of what is discussed.
- tasting menu — a fixed-price restaurant meal or menu consisting of small portions of numerous dishes: We ordered the 6-course tasting menu for $125.
- tell against — If a feature or characteristic tells against someone, it spoils their chance of success when they are being considered for something, for example a job.
- texas ranger — a member of the Texas state police force or, especially formerly, of the mounted state police.
- thanksgiving — the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
- the dingbats — delirium tremens
- the-stranger — French L'Étranger. a novel (1942) by Albert Camus.
- thereagainst — in opposition to; in a contrary manner
- 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.
- time sharing — to use or occupy by time-sharing.
- time-sharing — time-sharing (def 2).
- time-wasting — causing someone to spend time doing something that is unnecessary or does not produce any benefit
- top sergeant — a first sergeant.