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11-letter words containing c, a, n, t, h, r

  • centrarchid — (zoology) Any member of the Centrarchidae.
  • centre half — a defender who plays in the middle of the defence
  • chain grate — a type of mechanical stoker for a furnace, in which the grate consists of an endless chain that draws the solid fuel into the furnace as it rotates
  • chain store — A chain store is one of several similar shops that are owned by the same person or company, especially one that sells a variety of things.
  • chain-react — to undergo a chain reaction
  • chanterelle — any saprotrophic basidiomycetous fungus of the genus Cantharellus, esp C. cibarius, having an edible yellow funnel-shaped mushroom: family Cantharellaceae
  • chanticleer — a name for a cock, used esp in fables
  • charactonym — a name given to a literary character that is descriptive of a quality or trait of the character.
  • charientism — (rhetoric) A figure of speech wherein a taunting expression is softened by a jest; an insult veiled in grace.
  • charlatanic — of or relating to a charlatan
  • charlatanry — charlatanism.
  • charlestown — oldest part of Boston, at the mouth of the Charles River: site of the battle of Bunker Hill
  • charpentier — Gustave (ɡystav). 1860–1956, French composer, whose best-known work is the opera Louise (1900)
  • chevrotains — Plural form of chevrotain.
  • chieftainry — the area governed by a chieftain
  • china aster — a related Chinese plant, Callistephus chinensis, widely cultivated for its showy brightly coloured flowers
  • chiromantic — relating to chiromancy
  • chiropteran — of, relating to, or belonging to the Chiroptera, an order of placental mammals comprising the bats
  • chlorinated — Chlorinated water, for example drinking water or water in a swimming pool, has been cleaned by adding chlorine to it.
  • chlorinates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chlorinate.
  • chlorinator — That which chlorinates.
  • chordotonal — (of an insect) responsive to sound vibrations, as certain organs or parts.
  • chrismation — a rite of initiation involving anointing with chrism and taking place at the same time as baptism
  • christian x — 1890–1947, king of Denmark (1912–47) and Iceland (1918–44)
  • christiania — Christie1
  • christianly — like a Christian; Christianlike.
  • chromatinic — Of or pertaining to chromatin.
  • coat hanger — A coat hanger is a curved piece of wood, metal, or plastic that you hang a piece of clothing on.
  • coauthoring — Present participle of coauthor.
  • corinthians — either of two books of the New Testament (in full The First and Second Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians)
  • corn starch — Corn starch is a fine white powder made from corn, used as a thickener or binder in the manufacture of drugs.
  • crankshafts — Plural form of crankshaft.
  • crithomancy — a form of divination in which grain or meal used in a sacrifice is analysed
  • ctenophoran — of a ctenophore
  • cytopharynx — the gullet of a protozoan.
  • dante chair — a chair of the Renaissance having two transverse pairs of curved legs crossing beneath the seat and rising to support the arms and back.
  • dendrachate — a variety of agate with black or brown tree-like markings, caused by impurities
  • enchantress — A woman who uses magic or sorcery, esp. to put someone or something under a spell.
  • enheritance — Obsolete form of inheritance.
  • euchromatin — the part of a chromosome that constitutes the major genes and does not stain strongly with basic dyes when the cell is not dividing
  • french fact — (in Canada) the presence of French Canada as a distinct cultural force within the Confederation
  • french flat — a flat that can be raised to or hung from the flies, and that contains practicable doors, windows, etc.
  • fruit ranch — a farm where fruit is the main produce.
  • furtherance — the act of furthering; promotion; advancement.
  • gantt chart — a chart depicting progress in relation to time of projects, tasks, schedules, etc.
  • gnatcatcher — any tiny insect-eating, New World warbler of the genus Polioptila, having a long, mobile tail and a slender bill.
  • granolithic — (of concrete) containing fine granite chippings or crushed granite, used to render floors and surfaces.
  • haircutting — an act or instance of cutting the hair.
  • handcrafted — handicraft.
  • handcrafter — One who handcrafts or engages in handcraft or handicraft.
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