13-letter words containing c, l, i, n, o, g
- core handling — Core handling is the way that a core is dealt with to make sure it maintains its properties for testing.
- coreligionist — an adherent of the same religion as another
- corn marigold — an annual plant, Chrysanthemum segetum, with yellow daisy-like flower heads: a common weed of cultivated land: family Asteraceae (composites)
- cove lighting — indirect lighting directed upward from an interior cornice or the like toward a cove at the edge of the ceiling.
- criminologist — the study of crime and criminals: a branch of sociology.
- cross-selling — to sell or try to sell (similar or related products or services) to an existing customer.
- crown molding — decorative ceiling trim
- cryogenically — in a cryogenic manner
- cucking stool — stool in which suspected witches were tested
- curling irons — a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls
- curling stone — a large, heavy, ellipsoidal stone or a similar object made of iron, usually having one rough side and one smooth side with a hole in the center of each for screwing in a handle by which the stone is released, for use in the game of curling.
- curling tongs — a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls
- cytogenetical — of or related to cytogenetics
- deconflicting — Present participle of deconflict.
- demonological — the study of demons or of beliefs about demons.
- dendrological — Of, pertaining to dendrology.
- dentosurgical — relating to or used in both dentistry and surgery
- deontological — (of an ethical theory) regarding obligation as deriving from reason or as residing primarily in certain specific rules of conduct rather than in the maximization of some good
- dialling code — A dialling code for a particular city or region is the series of numbers that you have to dial before a particular telephone number if you are making a call to that place from a different area.
- domiciliating — Present participle of domiciliate.
- double-acting — (of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.) having pistons accomplishing work in both directions, fluid being admitted alternately to opposite ends of the cylinders. Compare single-acting.
- ducking stool — a former instrument of punishment consisting of a chair in which an offender was tied to be plunged into water.
- early closing — shop closure at earlier hour
- eco-labelling — the practice or system of using eco-labels
- egomaniacally — In an egomaniacal manner.
- electrocuting — Present participle of electrocute.
- electrolyzing — Present participle of electrolyze.
- electrotyping — The act or process of making electrotypes.
- encouragingly — In an encouraging manner.
- endocrinology — The branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones.
- entomological — Of or pertaining to entomology.
- epileptogenic — causing an epileptic attack
- ergonomically — In an ergonomic manner.
- eugeosyncline — a geosyncline characterized by lithology typical of deep ocean environments
- excoriatingly — So as to excoriate.
- floating dock — a submersible, floating structure used as a dry dock, having a floor that is submerged, slipped under a floating vessel, and then raised so as to raise the vessel entirely out of the water.
- floorcovering — A covering for a floor.
- floutingstock — a laughing-stock; the object of mockery or flouting
- fluoroscoping — Present participle of fluoroscope.
- flying boxcar — a large airplane designed to carry cargo.
- flying colors — with flying colors, with an overwhelming victory, triumph, or success: He passed the test with flying colors.
- flying column — (formerly) a force of troops equipped and organized to move swiftly and independently of a principal unit to which it is attached.
- flying doctor — a doctor listed with local authorities as willing to be flown to remote areas to give emergency medical care.
- folding chair — a chair that can be collapsed flat for easy storage or transport.
- fore clipping — a word formed by omitting the first part of the form from which it is derived.
- fowling piece — a shotgun for shooting wildfowl.
- gala occasion — a festive, social occasion
- galactosamine — an amino sugar that is a major component of glycolipids and chondroitin.
- galvanometric — Of or pertaining to galvanometry.
- gastronomical — the art or science of good eating.