11-letter words containing c, r, e, b
- backscatter — the scattering of particles or radiation, such as sound waves, X-rays, or alpha-particles, by the atoms of the medium through which they pass, in the backward direction
- backseaters — Plural form of backseater.
- backslapper — a person who backslaps; a hearty jovial person
- backstabber — someone who attacks another deceitfully, behind his or her back
- backstopper — a wall, wire screen, or the like, serving to prevent a ball from going too far beyond the normal playing area.
- backstreets — Plural form of backstreet.
- backstretch — the part of a racetrack farthest from the grandstand and opposite and parallel to the homestretch
- backstroker — a person who swims the backstroke, especially a member of a competitive swimming team who specializes in the backstroke.
- backstrokes — Plural form of backstroke.
- backswimmer — an aquatic bug belonging to the family Notonectidae that swims on its back using its back legs as oars
- backtracked — Simple past tense and past participle of backtrack.
- backtracker — One who, or that which, backtracks.
- baconburger — a hamburger topped with strips of cooked bacon.
- bacteraemia — the presence of bacteria in the blood
- bacteraemic — containing, caused by, or pertaining to bacteraemia
- bacterially — In reference to bacteria.
- bactericide — a substance able to destroy bacteria
- bacteriemia — Bacteremia.
- bacteriocin — any protein-based toxin given off by bacteria to prevent the growth of related bacteria nearby
- bacteriosis — any bacterial disease
- bacteriuria — the presence of bacteria in the urine
- bacteroides — any of several rod-shaped, anaerobic bacteria of the genus Bacteroides, occurring in the alimentary and genitourinary tracts of humans and other mammals, certain species of which are pathogenic.
- badderlocks — a seaweed, Alaria esculenta, that has long brownish-green fronds and is eaten in parts of N Europe
- baggage car — A baggage car is a railway carriage, often without windows, which is used to carry luggage, goods, or mail.
- baldcypress — any of a genus (Taxodium, esp. T. distichum) of cone-bearing trees of the baldcypress family, that grows in the swamps of the SE U.S. and normally sheds its small, pointed needles in the fall
- ballcarrier — an attacking player in possession of the ball
- ballicatter — (in Newfoundland) ice that forms along a shore from waves and spray
- bancassurer — a bank that sells insurance products
- bar cocheba — Simon, died a.d. 135, Hebrew leader of insurrection against the Romans a.d. 132–135.
- barebacking — sexual intercourse performed without the use of a condom
- barefacedly — In a barefaced manner.
- bareknuckle — (of a prizefight, prizefighter, etc.) without boxing gloves; using the bare fists.
- barley coal — anthracite coal in sizes ranging from 3/32 to 3/16 inch (2.4 to 4.8 mm).
- barley sack — a burlap bag.
- baroceptors — Plural form of baroceptor.
- baron-cohen — Sacha. born 1970, British television and film comedian, best known for his creation of the characters Ali G and Borat
- baronetical — pertaining to baronets
- barrel cuff — a single cuff on a tailored sleeve, formed by a band of material and usually fastened by a button.
- barrel-race — to compete in a barrel race.
- barycentric — Of or relating to the center of gravity.
- basic dress — a simple, usually dark dress that may be worn with various accessories or in combination with other garments so that it is suitable for different occasions.
- bathymetric — Of, pertaining to, or derived from bathymetry.
- beach aster — a seaside plant, Erigeron glaucus, of the temperate western coast of North America, having solitary, violet- or lilac-colored flowers.
- beach chair — A beach chair is a simple chair with a folding frame, and a piece of canvas as the seat and back. Beach chairs are usually used on the beach, on a ship, or in the yard.
- beach drift — the drifting of sediments, especially marine sediments, in patterns parallel to the contours of a beach, due to the action of waves and currents.
- beach grass — any of a genus (Ammophila) of deeply rooted, tough, perennial grasses that grow on sandy beaches and are often planted to combat beach erosion
- beach party — a party held on a beach
- beach ridge — a ridge just inland from a beach, consisting of sand and gravel built up by storm waves
- beach scarp — a steep slope or miniature cliff, formed by wave action, fronting the berm on a beach.
- beachcomber — A beachcomber is someone who spends their time wandering along beaches looking for things they can use.