14-letter words containing a, n, t, w, c
- stock watering — the creation of more new shares in a company than is justified by its assets
- throw a wrench — If someone throws a wrench or throws a monkey wrench into a process, they prevent something happening smoothly by deliberately causing a problem.
- traffic warden — officer who monitors parking, etc.
- trench warfare — combat in which each side occupies a system of protective trenches.
- unknown factor — a factor that is not known or understood
- unwatchfulness — the quality or state of being unwatchful
- wage incentive — additional wage payments intended to stimulate improved work performance
- wainscot chair — an armchair of the 17th century, made of oak and having a solid paneled back.
- walk-in closet — a closet that is large enough to walk around in.
- walking ticket — walking papers.
- walpurgisnacht — (especially in medieval German folklore) the evening preceding the feast day of St. Walpurgis, when witches congregated, especially on the Brocken.
- warm the bench — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- warning notice — official notification of a danger or threat
- watch and ward — a continuous watch or vigil, by or as by night and by day, especially for the purpose of guarding.
- water chestnut — any aquatic plant of the genus Trapa, bearing an edible, nutlike fruit, especially T. natans, of the Old World.
- water hyacinth — a floating aquatic plant, Eichornia crassipes, of tropical lakes and rivers, that grows so prolifically it often hinders the passage of boats.
- water moccasin — the cottonmouth.
- water scorpion — any of several predaceous aquatic bugs of the family Nepidae, having clasping front legs and a long respiratory tube at the rear of the abdomen: capable of biting if handled.
- watering place — British. a seaside or lakeside vacation resort featuring bathing, boating, etc.
- welfare centre — a place where people or animals receive assistance
- weltanschauung — a comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity's relation to it.
- western thrace — an ancient region of varying extent in the E part of the Balkan Peninsula: later a Roman province; now in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece.
- whale watching — the activity of observing whales in their natural surroundings
- wind indicator — a large weather vane used at airports to indicate wind direction.
- windsor castle — a castle in the town of Windsor in Berkshire, residence of English monarchs since its founding by William the Conqueror
- winter aconite — a small Old World plant, Eranthis hyemalis, of the buttercup family, often cultivated for its bright-yellow flowers, which appear very early in the spring.
- wollstonecraft — Mary (Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin) 1759–97, English author and feminist (mother of Mary Shelley).
- work placement — temporary job, internship
- wyandotte cave — a cave in S Indiana: one of the most extensive in the U.S., with 23 miles (37 km) of passages.