8-letter words containing a, s, p, l
- psaltery — an ancient musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings which are plucked with the fingers or with a plectrum.
- psoralea — any plant of the tropical and subtropical leguminous genus Psoralea, having curly leaves, white or purple flowers, and short one-seeded pods
- psoralen — a toxic substance, C 1 1 H 6 O 3 , found in certain plants, including parsnips, used to increase the response to ultraviolet light in the treatment of severe cases of acne and psoriasis.
- ptyalism — excessive secretion of saliva.
- pucellas — a tool resembling tongs or shears for handling and shaping molten glass.
- pulsator — something that pulsates, beats, or throbs.
- purslane — a low, trailing plant, Portulaca oleracea, having yellow flowers, used as a salad plant and potherb. Compare purslane family.
- pushball — a game played with a large, heavy ball, usually about 6 feet (1.8 meters) in diameter, which two sides attempt to push to opposite goals.
- pustular — of, relating to, or of the nature of pustules.
- reprisal — (in warfare) retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries.
- resample — a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
- salopian — a county in W England. 1348 sq. mi. (3490 sq. km).
- salpicon — a mixture of chopped fish, meat, or vegetables in a sauce, used as fillings for croquettes, pastries, etc
- salt pan — an undrained natural depression, as a crater or tectonic basin, in which the evaporation of water leaves a deposit of salt.
- salt pit — a pit where salt is obtained.
- samplery — the making of samplers
- sampling — a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
- sandpile — a pile of sand, esp one for children to play on
- sapropel — mud consisting chiefly of decomposed organic matter formed at the bottom of a stagnant sea or lake.
- satrapal — relating to a satrap or satrapy
- scale up — increase in size
- scalepan — scale2 (def 2).
- scalping — the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
- scalpins — small stones used to improve drainage
- scalprum — a large scalpel
- scapular — of or relating to the shoulders or the scapula or scapulae.
- sceptral — of, resembling, or relating to a sceptre
- scrapple — cornmeal mush mixed with pork scraps, seasoned with onions, spices, herbs, etc., and shaped into loaves and sliced for frying.
- sea palm — a kelp, Postelsia palmaeformis, of the Pacific coast of North America, that resembles a miniature palm tree.
- seaplane — an airplane provided with floats for taking off from or landing on water.
- sepalody — the changing of other flower parts, such as petals, into sepals
- sepaloid — resembling a sepal.
- septical — septic
- septimal — of or based on the number seven.
- septleva — (in the card game of basset) an amount seven times as high as the player's original stake
- sex play — erotic caressing, especially as a prelude to sexual intercourse; foreplay.
- shagpile — (of a carpet or rug) having long, rough fibres
- shipload — a full load for a ship.
- sholapur — a city in S Maharashtra state, in SW India.
- shoptalk — the specialized vocabulary having to do with work or a field of work: I don't understand electronics shoptalk.
- shrapnel — Military. a hollow projectile containing bullets or the like and a bursting charge, designed to explode before reaching the target, and to set free a shower of missiles. such projectiles collectively.
- skiplane — an airplane equipped with skis to enable it to land on and take off from snow.
- skullcap — a small, brimless close-fitting cap, often made of silk or velvet, worn on the crown of the head, as for religious functions.
- slab top — a top, as to a table, formed from a slab of marble or the like.
- slack up — to go more slowly
- slapdash — in a hasty, haphazard manner: He assembled the motor slapdash.
- slaphead — a bald person
- slapjack — a simple card game.
- slapshot — a very powerful, fast-moving shot of the puck on goal made with a full backswing of the stick and an extended follow-through.
- slipcase — a box for a book or set of books, open on one side so that the spine is visible.