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13-letter words containing c, a, r, p

  • tropic-cancer — Geography. either of two corresponding parallels of latitude on the terrestrial globe, one (tropic of Cancer) about 23½° N, and the other (tropic of Capricorn) about 23½° S of the equator, being the boundaries of the Torrid Zone. the tropics, the regions lying between and near these parallels of latitude; the Torrid Zone and neighboring regions.
  • tropical fish — any of numerous small, usually brightly colored fishes, indigenous to the tropics, and often kept and bred in home aquariums.
  • tropical year — year (def 4b).
  • tropical zone — Torrid Zone
  • tropocollagen — the molecular unit which forms collagen, consisting of three polypeptide chains
  • truchas peaks — group of mountains in N New Mexico, NE of Santa Fe in the S Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
  • truman capote — Truman, 1924–84, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, and playwright.
  • trust company — a company or corporation organized to exercise the functions of a trustee, but usually engaging also in other banking and financial activities.
  • turkey carpet — a wool carpet made in one piece and having a deep velvety pile and rich glowing colours
  • tuva republic — a constituent republic of S Russia: mountainous. Capital: Kizyl. Pop: 305 500 (2002). Area: 170 500 sq km (65 800 sq miles)
  • typographical — of or relating to typography.
  • ultraphysical — extremely physical
  • ultratropical — outside the tropics.
  • unappreciable — sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable: There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism.
  • unappreciated — to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness.
  • uncooperating — to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
  • uncooperative — working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.
  • undepreciated — to reduce the purchasing value of (money).
  • under-packing — the act or work of a person or thing that packs.
  • unicorn plant — a North American plant, Proboscidea (Martynia) louisianica, having creamy-white to red flowers blotched with purple, and a woody capsule with a long, curved beak.
  • unperceivable — imperceptible
  • unperceivably — imperceptibly
  • unpracticable — impracticable.
  • unpredictable — not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold: an unpredictable occurrence.
  • unpredictably — not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold: an unpredictable occurrence.
  • unproblematic — not problematic, not causing difficulties or confusion; uncomplicated
  • unprotectable — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
  • unprovocative — tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
  • unreplaceable — to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing): Electricity has replaced gas in lighting.
  • unreproachful — not deserving reproach or blame
  • unreproaching — not reproaching or blaming
  • unrespectable — not able to be respected
  • unspectacular — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
  • unsuperficial — external or outward: a superficial resemblance.
  • up to scratch — to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail.
  • upper chamber — upper house.
  • upperclassman — a junior or senior in a secondary school or college.
  • vacation trip — a trip undertaken during a vacation
  • valproic acid — a carboxylic acid, C 8 H 16 O 2 , used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal.
  • velvet carpet — a carpet or rug of pile weave resembling Wilton.
  • wall cupboard — a cupboard that is fixed to a wall
  • war and peace — a novel (1862–69) by Leo Tolstoy.
  • waste product — material discarded as useless in the process of producing something.
  • waterscorpion — 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.
  • waygoing crop — away-going crop.
  • whipped cream — dairy cream that has been whisked
  • white crappie — See under crappie.
  • xerophthalmic — Of or pertaining to xerophthalmia.
  • xylographical — Xylographic.
  • yachting trip — a pleasure trip on a yacht
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