13-letter words containing d, e, u, t, r, o
- redissolution — the act of redissolving
- reduplication — the act of reduplicating; the state of being reduplicated.
- return-cocked — (of a cock bead) situated at an angle or arris.
- reupholstered — to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc.
- rosebud mouth — a mouth that resembles the unopened flower of a rose in shape
- round-tripper — a home run.
- ruggedization — the act or process of making something rugged
- rutherfordium — a superheavy, synthetic, radioactive element with a very short half-life. Symbol: Rf; atomic number: 104.
- second nature — an acquired habit or tendency in one's character that is so deeply ingrained as to appear automatic: Neatness is second nature to him.
- semiconductor — a substance, as silicon or germanium, with electrical conductivity intermediate between that of an insulator and a conductor: a basic component of various kinds of electronic circuit element (semiconductor device) used in communications, control, and detection technology and in computers.
- serendipitous — come upon or found by accident; fortuitous: serendipitous scientific discoveries.
- sharp-tongued — characterized by or given to harshness, bitterness, or sarcasm in speech.
- shoulder knot — a knot of ribbon or lace worn on the shoulder, as by men of fashion in the 17th and 18th centuries, by servants in livery, or by women or children.
- shut the door — put up a barrier
- sodium borate — borax1 .
- soft shoulder — the unpaved edge of a road.
- sound blaster — (hardware) The best known family of sound cards for the IBM PC from Creative Labs.
- southeastward — Also, southeastwards. toward the southeast.
- southern toad — a common toad, Bufo terrestris, of the southeastern U.S., having prominent knoblike crests on its head.
- southwestward — Also, southwestwards. toward the southwest.
- spot reducing — the usually futile effort to exercise one part of the body, as the thighs, in hopes of reducing the amount of fat stored in that area.
- stout-hearted — brave and resolute; dauntless.
- subeditorship — the position or office of a subeditor
- subordinative — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- superdiplomat — a highly skilled or powerful diplomat, a high-ranking diplomat
- superdominant — submediant.
- superordinate — of higher degree in condition or rank.
- talcum powder — a powder made of purified, usually perfumed talc, for toilet purposes.
- teeing ground — tee2 (def 1a).
- terbium oxide — an amorphous white powder, Tb 2 O 3 .
- tetradynamous — having four long and two short stamens, as a cruciferous flower.
- tetrafluoride — a fluoride containing four fluorine atoms.
- thoroughpaced — trained to go through all the possible paces, as a horse.
- thundershower — a shower accompanied by thunder and lightning.
- thunderstroke — a stroke of lightning accompanied by thunder.
- time-honoured — revered or respected because of antiquity and long continuance: a time-honored custom.
- to the ground — completely; absolutely
- tour de force — an exceptional achievement by an artist, author, or the like, that is unlikely to be equaled by that person or anyone else; stroke of genius: Herman Melville's Moby Dick was a tour de force.
- trade council — a central council composed of local trade unions.
- trade journal — periodical of a profession
- treasury bond — any of various interest-bearing bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, usually maturing over a long period of time.
- trinucleotide — three linked nucleotides; triplet.
- triple double — a score in a basketball game of at least ten points, ten rebounds, and ten assists by a single player.
- triple-double — a score in a basketball game of at least ten points, ten rebounds, and ten assists by a single player.
- trous-de-loup — a conical or pyramidal pit with a pointed stake fixed vertically in the center, rows of which are dug in front of a fortification to hinder an enemy's approach, formerly used chiefly against cavalry.
- turbo-charged — A turbo-charged engine or vehicle is fitted with a turbo.
- turn of speed — If a person, animal, or vehicle has a good turn of speed, they have the ability to move fast.
- un-cloistered — secluded from the world; sheltered: a cloistered life.
- unadventurous — inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures.
- uncategorized — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.