9-letter words containing c, u, p, l, a
- parbuckle — a kind of tackle for raising or lowering a cask or similar object along an inclined plane or a vertical surface, consisting of a rope looped over a post or the like, with its two ends passing around the object to be moved.
- patchouli — a plant, Pogostemon cablin, of tropical Asia, that yields a fragrant oil (patchouli oil) used in the manufacture of perfumes.
- patroclus — Classical Mythology. a friend of Achilles, who was slain by Hector at Troy.
- pedicular — of or relating to lice.
- petulance — moodiness, irritability
- plicature — the act or procedure of folding.
- plutocrat — a member of a plutocracy.
- portulaca — any of various fleshy-leaved plants of the genus Portulaca, especially P. grandiflora, widely cultivated for its showy, variously colored flowers.
- precaudal — in front of the tail or caudal vertebrae of an animal
- prelaunch — preparatory to launch, as of a spacecraft.
- preocular — a scale in front of the eye of a reptile or fish
- pub crawl — visit to a series of bars
- pub-crawl — to have drinks at one bar after another.
- pull back — the act of pulling back, especially a retreat or a strategic withdrawal of troops; pullout.
- punchball — a form of playground or street baseball in which a rubber ball is batted with the fist.
- scapulary — scapular1 .
- scopulate — broom-shaped; brushlike.
- skull cap — A skull cap is a small close-fitting cap.
- skull-cap — a small, brimless close-fitting cap, often made of silk or velvet, worn on the crown of the head, as for religious functions.
- speculate — to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
- sphacelus — the death of living tissue
- spiculate — having the form of a spicule.
- spleuchan — a small pouch, especially for carrying tobacco or money.
- subapical — located below the apex.
- sulphatic — sulphuric, of or pertaining to a sulphate
- sulpician — a member of a society of secular priests founded in France in 1642, engaged chiefly in training men to teach in seminaries.
- supplicat — a petition (to a university) for a degree
- teacupful — as much as a teacup will hold, equal to 4 fluid ounces (113 grams).
- uncapable — incapable.
- unclamped — to fasten with or fix in a clamp.
- untypical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- upscaling — located at, moving toward, or of or for the upper end of a social or economic scale: The boutique caters to upscale young career people.
- vulpecula — a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Cygnus and Aquila