14-letter words containing e, n, l, o, c, k
- neo-lamarckism — Lamarckism as expounded by later biologists who hold especially that some acquired characters of organisms may be inherited by descendants, but that natural selection also is a factor in evolution.
- network closet — (networking) The place where network hardware (other than cabling) is installed. The space should be used primarily for storage, be dry, and have electricity available. Since network equipment rarely needs attention once installed and tested, the network closet can have limited accessibility.
- norfolk jacket — a loosely belted single-breasted jacket, with box pleats in front and back.
- pickled onions — onions which have been preserved in vinegar or brine
- poison hemlock — hemlock (defs 1, 3).
- potluck dinner — a meal consisting of whatever food happens to be available without special preparation
- self-mockingly — in a self-mocking manner
- self-reckoning — count; computation; calculation.
- social drinker — a person who drinks alcoholic beverages usually in the company of others and is in control of his or her drinking.
- social network — a network of friends, colleagues, and other personal contacts: Strong social networks can encourage healthy behaviors.
- sockeye salmon — an important food fish, Oncorhynchus nerka, inhabiting the North Pacific.
- speaking clock — a telephone service that gives a precise verbal statement of the correct time
- ten-acre block — a block of subdivided farming land, usually within commuting distance of a city, that provides a semirural way of life
- to close ranks — If you say that the members of a group close ranks, you mean that they are supporting each other only because their group is being criticized.
- try one's luck — to attempt something that is uncertain
- unacknowledged — widely recognized; generally accepted: an acknowledged authority on Chinese art.
- vandyke collar — a wide collar of lace and linen with the edge formed into scallops or deep points.
- walk-in closet — a closet that is large enough to walk around in.
- work placement — temporary job, internship