14-letter words containing c, o, w, i, n
- mowing machine — a machine for mowing or cutting down grass, grain, etc.
- mulching mower — a lawn mower that shreds blades of grass into very small pieces that are left on the lawn to decay and return moisture and nutrients to the soil
- new caledonian — of, from, or relating to New Caledonia
- new providence — an island in the N Bahamas. 58 sq. mi. (150 sq. km).
- nice/good work — You can say to someone 'nice work' or 'good work' in order to thank or praise them for doing something well or quickly.
- one-way ticket — transport: single-journey fare
- owner-occupied — (of a home, apartment, etc.) used as a residence by the owner.
- owner-occupier — (of a home, apartment, etc.) used as a residence by the owner.
- panoramic view — wide vista or landscape
- pelican-flower — a woody vine, Aristolochia grandiflora, of the West Indies, having heart-shaped leaves and purple-spotted, purple-veined flowers from 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 cm) wide with a long, taillike structure at the tip of the corolla.
- pick one's way — to choose or select from among a group: to pick a contestant from the audience.
- picture window — a large window in a house, usually dominating the room or wall in which it is located, and often designed or placed to present an attractive view.
- policy wording — Policy wording is the terms and conditions and definitions of insurance coverage as they are written down in the insurance policy.
- porcelain ware — articles made of porcelain, such as plates and cups
- prawn cocktail — A prawn cocktail is a dish that consists of prawns, salad, and a sauce. It is usually eaten at the beginning of a meal.
- rainbow cactus — an erect stiff cactus, Echinocereus pectinatus rigidissimus, of Arizona and Mexico, having a cylindrical body, numerous interlocking spines, and pink flowers.
- rainbow-collar — being or of an employee who combines work or experience on the assembly line with more technical or administrative duties; having both blue-collar and white-collar duties or experience.
- reckon without — If you say that you had reckoned without something, you mean that you had not expected it and so were not prepared for it.
- rowing machine — an exercise machine having a mechanism with two oarlike handles, foot braces, and a sliding seat, allowing the user to go through the motions of rowing in a racing shell.
- sandwich board — two connected posters or signboards that hang in front of and behind a person and usually bear some advertisement, notice, exhortation, or the like.
- shadow cabinet — (in the British Parliament) a group of prominent members of the opposition who are expected to hold positions in the cabinet when their party assumes power.
- showbiz column — a column about the entertainment industry
- shower curtain — waterproof sheet around a shower
- social network — a network of friends, colleagues, and other personal contacts: Strong social networks can encourage healthy behaviors.
- sowing machine — a machine that scatters seeds on land so that they may grow
- stock watering — the creation of more new shares in a company than is justified by its assets
- sweeping score — a line at each end of the rink parallel to the foot score and extending through the center of the tee.
- throwing stick — a short, straight or curved stick, flat or cylindrical in form, often having a hand grip, and used generally in preliterate societies as a hunting weapon to throw at birds and small game.
- to think twice — If you think twice about doing something, you consider it again and decide not to do it, or decide to do it differently.
- twopenny piece — a two pence coin
- uncrowned king — a man or woman of high status among a certain group
- wainscot chair — an armchair of the 17th century, made of oak and having a solid paneled back.
- walk-in closet — a closet that is large enough to walk around in.
- warning notice — official notification of a danger or threat
- water moccasin — the cottonmouth.
- water scorpion — 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.
- wearing course — the top layer of a road that carries the traffic; road surface
- well-conceived — to form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.): He conceived the project while he was on vacation.
- well-confirmed — made certain as to truth, accuracy, validity, availability, etc.: confirmed reports of new fighting at the front; confirmed reservations on the three o'clock flight to Denver.
- whooping cough — an infectious disease of the respiratory mucous membrane, caused by Bordetella pertussis, characterized by a series of short, convulsive coughs followed by a deep inspiration accompanied by a whooping sound.
- whooping crane — a white North American crane, Grus americana, having a loud, whooping call: an endangered species.
- wind deflector — an accessory that can be fitted to parts of a vehicle that are often open when driving, such as windows and sunroofs, to prevent the driver and passengers being buffeted by wind as well as reducing noise and keeping out flying debris
- wind indicator — a large weather vane used at airports to indicate wind direction.
- window cleaner — someone that cleans windows for a living
- windsor castle — a castle in the town of Windsor in Berkshire, residence of English monarchs since its founding by William the Conqueror
- windsor rocker — a Windsor chair on rockers
- wine-producing — of or relating to a place where wine is produced
- wing commander — British. an officer in the Royal Air Force equivalent in rank to a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force.
- winnipeg couch — a couch with no arms or back, opening out into a double bed
- winter aconite — a small Old World plant, Eranthis hyemalis, of the buttercup family, often cultivated for its bright-yellow flowers, which appear very early in the spring.