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13-letter words containing c, o, s, t, u

  • contextualism — (in motion-picture criticism) the theory that all incidents in a film must be viewed in the social, political, and cultural context with which the film concerns itself and in which it was made.
  • contextualist — (in motion-picture criticism) the theory that all incidents in a film must be viewed in the social, political, and cultural context with which the film concerns itself and in which it was made.
  • continuations — continuation passing style
  • continuatives — Plural form of continuative.
  • continuedness — the state of being continued
  • contour sheet — a bed sheet designed to fit snugly over a mattress or the like, often having elastic material to hold down the corners.
  • contrapuntist — a composer skilled in counterpoint
  • contributions — Plural form of contribution.
  • convulsionist — a person who believes that major geological changes were caused by intense convulsions
  • core subjects — three foundation subjects (English, mathematics, and science) that are compulsory throughout each key stage in the National Curriculum
  • corpus luteum — a yellow glandular mass of tissue that forms in a Graafian follicle following release of an ovum. It secretes progesterone, a hormone necessary to maintain pregnancy
  • corruptionist — a person who engages in or upholds corrupt practices, esp. in public life
  • cosmeceutical — a cosmetic that has, or is claimed to have, pharmaceutical properties
  • cost a bundle — If you say that something costs a bundle, or costs someone a bundle, you are emphasizing that it is expensive.
  • costimulation — Alternative spelling of co-stimulation.
  • costimulatory — Of or pertaining to co-stimulation.
  • costume drama — any theatrical production, film, television presentation, etc, in which the performers wear the costumes of a former age
  • costume party — A costume party or costume ball is a party at which the guests try to look like famous people or people from history, from stories, or from particular professions.
  • costume piece — any theatrical production, film, television presentation, etc, in which the performers wear the costumes of a former age
  • coterminously — having the same border or covering the same area.
  • cotes-du-nord — a department in NW France. 2787 sq. mi. (7220 sq. km). Capital: Saint-Brieuc.
  • count against — If something counts against you, it may cause you to be rejected or punished, or cause people to have a lower opinion of you.
  • count towards — If something counts towards or counts toward an achievement or right, it is included as one of the things that give you the right to it.
  • counter shaft — A counter shaft is a shaft that runs parallel to the main shaft in a gearbox, and carries the pinion wheels.
  • counter staff — people who work behind the counter of a bank, post office, etc
  • counterblasts — Plural form of counterblast.
  • counterchecks — Plural form of countercheck.
  • counterclaims — Plural form of counterclaim.
  • counteroffers — Plural form of counteroffer.
  • counterorders — Plural form of counterorder.
  • counterperson — a person who waits on customers from behind a counter, as in a cafeteria.
  • counterpoints — Plural form of counterpoint.
  • counterpoised — a counterbalancing weight.
  • counterpoises — Plural form of counterpoise.
  • counterpoison — A poison used against another poison, serving as an antidote.
  • counterproofs — Plural form of counterproof.
  • counterscarps — Plural form of counterscarp.
  • countershafts — Plural form of countershaft.
  • countersigned — a sign used in reply to another sign.
  • countersniper — designed to act against or eliminate snipers
  • counterspying — the activities of a counterspy
  • counterstains — Plural form of counterstain.
  • counterstream — a stream (of matter) which travels in the opposite direction
  • counterstrike — a retaliatory strike
  • counterstroke — a counterattack
  • countertenors — Plural form of countertenor.
  • counterthesis — A thesis that rebuts another.
  • counterthrust — an opposing or retaliatory thrust, esp in warfare or combat sports
  • counterweighs — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of counterweigh.
  • countinghouse — a building, room, or office used for keeping books and transacting business
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