13-letter words containing g, a, l, c
- arcticologist — a person who specializes in arcticology.
- aryepiglottic — pertaining to or connecting the arytenoid cartilage and the epiglottis.
- astacological — relating to astacology
- autographical — Relating to, or used in, the process of autography.
- automagically — automatically; in a way that is hidden from or not understood by the user, and in that sense, apparently “magical”: I downloaded an app that automagically adds a travel itinerary to my calendar whenever I buy a plane ticket.
- bachelor girl — a young unmarried woman, esp one who is self-supporting
- back clipping — a word formed by omitting the last part of the form from which it is derived.
- back-slapping — Back-slapping is noisy, cheerful behaviour which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other.
- back-up light — a light on the rear of a motor vehicle to warn others that the vehicle is being reversed
- backing light — Also called backing striplight, backing strip. Theater. a striplight providing diffused illumination for the background of a stage set.
- backpedalling — to retard the forward motion by pressing backward on the pedal, especially of a bicycle with coaster brakes.
- bacteriologic — a branch of microbiology dealing with the identification, study, and cultivation of bacteria and with their applications in medicine, agriculture, industry, and biotechnology.
- baggage claim — At an airport, the baggage claim is the area where you collect your baggage at the end of your trip.
- balancing act — If you perform a balancing act, you try to deal successfully with two or more people, groups, or situations that are in opposition to each other.
- balch springs — a town in NE Texas.
- basic english — a simplified form of English, proposed by C. K. Ogden and I. A. Richards, containing a vocabulary of approximately 850 of the commonest English words, intended as an international language
- basic plumage — the plumage assumed by an adult bird at its complete, usually annual, molt.
- beggar's-lice — any of several plants, esp the stickseed, having small prickly fruits that adhere to clothing, fur, etc
- belgian congo — former Belgian colony (1908-60) in central Africa: now the country of Democratic Republic of the Congo
- bengal quince — bael.
- benthopelagic — relating to species living at the bottom of the sea
- beta-blocking — acting to inhibit the activity of the nerves that are stimulated by adrenaline
- bibliographic — a complete or selective list of works compiled upon some common principle, as authorship, subject, place of publication, or printer.
- bibliological — relating to bibliology
- big enchilada — enchilada (def 2).
- bioecological — the study of the interrelations among living organisms in their natural environment; ecology.
- birectangular — having two right angles.
- black english — the group of related dialects of American English spoken variously by many black people in the U.S.
- black margate — a grayish grunt, Anisotremus surinamensis, of the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Brazil.
- black pudding — Black pudding is a thick sausage which has a black skin and is made from pork fat and pig's blood.
- black-bag job — surreptitious or illegal entry or activity by government agents seeking incriminating evidence.
- blacksmithing — the work of a blacksmith.
- block diagram — a diagram showing the interconnections between the parts of an industrial process
- boolean logic — (logic) A logic based on Boolean algebra.
- bowling match — a game of bowls
- brace molding — keel1 (def 6).
- breechloading — loaded at the breech.
- bullace grape — the thick-skinned musk-scented purple grape produced by this plant: used to make wine
- cable molding — a molding in the form of a rope.
- cacodyl group — the univalent group (CH 3) 2 As−, derived from arsine.
- cacographical — Synonym of cacographic.
- calcium light — limelight (sense 1)
- calculatingly — In a calculating manner.
- calf's tongue — a molding having pendent, tonguelike members in relief against a flat or molded surface.
- calligraphist — fancy penmanship, especially highly decorative handwriting, as with a great many flourishes: She appreciated the calligraphy of the 18th century.
- campanologist — the principles or art of making bells, bell ringing, etc.
- camping stool — a stool which is suitable for use in temporary quarters, on holiday, etc, esp by being portable and easy to set up
- candle grease — the wax which is used in the manufacture of candles
- candlelighter — a person whose task it is to light candles
- candlewicking — a kind of embroidery used for a bedspread, tablecloth, or pillow cover, patterned with French knots of candlewick embroidery thread or yarn