13-letter words containing b, u, l, e, t, o
- object clause — the clause that acts as the object of a verb
- objurgatively — In an objurgative or reproving manner.
- oblique fault — a fault that runs obliquely to, rather than parallel to or perpendicular to, the strike of the affected rocks
- obstructively — In an obstructive manner.
- on the bubble — in a situation in which the outcome is uncertain but already in the process of being determined or decided
- on the double — twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.: a double portion; a new house double the size of the old one.
- owl butterfly — any of several South American nymphalid butterflies of the genus Caligo, especially C. eurylochus, having a spot like an owl's eye on each hind wing.
- perambulation — to walk through, about, or over; travel through; traverse.
- pleasure boat — recreational vessel
- plumbosolvent — able to dissolve lead
- polybutadiene — a rubberlike polymer of butadiene blended with other synthetics to replace natural rubber in tires.
- public sector — the area of the nation's affairs under governmental rather than private control.
- purpose-built — A purpose-built building has been specially designed and built for a particular use.
- quodlibetical — a subtle or elaborate argument or point of debate, usually on a theological or scholastic subject.
- redial button — a button on a telephone, allowing the user to dial a number again
- relubrication — to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something).
- republication — publication anew.
- resublimation — Psychology. the diversion of the energy of a sexual or other biological impulse from its immediate goal to one of a more acceptable social, moral, or aesthetic nature or use.
- robert fulton — Robert, 1765–1815, U.S. engineer and inventor: builder of the first profitable steamboat.
- rule of thumb — a general or approximate principle, procedure, or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a specific, scientific calculation or estimate.
- self-doubting — lacking in confidence
- solvent abuse — Solvent abuse is the dangerous practice of breathing in the gases from substances such as glue in order to feel as if you are drunk.
- sound blaster — (hardware) The best known family of sound cards for the IBM PC from Creative Labs.
- southern blot — a procedure for identifying and measuring the amount of a specific DNA sequence or gene in a mixed extract, as in testing for a mutation or a virus: DNA strands from the person or organism under study are cut with restriction enzymes, separated by gel electrophoresis, transferred to special filter paper, and hybridized with a labeled DNA probe.
- strobilaceous — resembling a strobilus; conelike.
- subadolescent — younger than or not quite adolescent
- subcollection — the act of collecting.
- subcollegiate — of, relating to, or characteristic of subcollege students or a subcollege
- subdelegation — a group or body of delegates: Our club sent a delegation to the rally.
- subemployment — insufficient employment in the labor force of a country, area, or industry, including unemployment and underemployment.
- subequatorial — of, relating to, or being a region near the equatorial region.
- sublanceolate — (of leaves, etc) almost spear-shaped
- sublime porte — official name of Porte.
- subperiosteal — the normal investment of bone, consisting of a dense, fibrous outer layer, to which muscles attach, and a more delicate, inner layer capable of forming bone.
- superlobbyist — someone who lobbies on behalf of another
- tablespoonful — the amount a tablespoon can hold.
- the dust bowl — the area of the south central US that became denuded of topsoil by wind erosion during the droughts of the mid-1930s
- toque blanche — the tall white hat traditionally worn by a chef
- touchline ban — an official prohibition of a manager or coach from being present on or near the field during a match
- tout ensemble — all together.
- triple double — a score in a basketball game of at least ten points, ten rebounds, and ten assists by a single player.
- triple-double — a score in a basketball game of at least ten points, ten rebounds, and ten assists by a single player.
- troublemaking — a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
- truck bolster — the upper transverse member of a car truck that holds the truck center plate and receives the car's weight.
- tuberculation — Also, tuberculated, tuberculose. having tubercles.
- un-actionable — furnishing ground for a lawsuit.
- unaccountable — impossible to account for; unexplained; inexplicable: The boat has an unaccountable tendency to yaw.
- uncollectable — that cannot be collected: an uncollectible debt.
- uncollectible — that cannot be collected: an uncollectible debt.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.