8-letter words containing c, l, i, p
- republic — a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
- resplice — to join together or unite (two ropes or parts of a rope) by the interweaving of strands.
- rhopalic — (of poetry) in which each successive word has one more syllable than the word before
- salpicon — a mixture of chopped fish, meat, or vegetables in a sauce, used as fillings for croquettes, pastries, etc
- scalping — the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
- scalpins — small stones used to improve drainage
- scrimply — sparingly
- sculping — the act of cutting the skin and its adhering fat from the body of a seal.
- sculpsit — he engraved, carved, or sculptured (it); she engraved, carved, or sculptured (it). Abbreviation: sc.
- semplice — to be performed in a simple manner
- septical — septic
- slice up — cut into thin pieces
- slick up — to make sleek or smooth.
- slipcase — a box for a book or set of books, open on one side so that the spine is visible.
- spicular — relating to or characteristic of spicula
- spiculum — a small, needlelike body, part, process, or the like.
- spilitic — relating to spilite
- spiracle — a breathing hole; an opening by which a confined space has communication with the outer air; air hole.
- splicing — to join together or unite (two ropes or parts of a rope) by the interweaving of strands.
- surplice — a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers.
- tie clip — clasp for securing a necktie
- tieclasp — a clip, often ornamental, which holds a tie in place against a shirt
- toe clip — a device attached to a bicycle pedal that grips the front part of the rider's shoe to keep the foot from slipping off the pedal.
- tropical — pertaining to, characteristic of, occurring in, or inhabiting the tropics, especially the humid tropics: tropical flowers.
- zip-lock — designating or of a plastic storage bag of the Ziploc type