12-letter words containing g, e, t, a, n
- tangentially — pertaining to or of the nature of a tangent; being or moving in the direction of a tangent.
- tangier zone — a former internationalized zone on the Strait of Gibraltar: became a part of Morocco 1956. Compare Morocco (def 1).
- tank fighter — a boxer known for false shows of being knocked down or out in bouts the results of which have been prearranged.
- tao te ching — the philosophical book in verse supposedly written by Lao-tzu.
- tape editing — the process of putting the various segments of a master video or audio tape into a predetermined sequence: usually done electronically.
- tasting menu — a fixed-price restaurant meal or menu consisting of small portions of numerous dishes: We ordered the 6-course tasting menu for $125.
- teaching aid — material used by a teacher to supplement classroom instruction or to stimulate the interest of students.
- teaching job — a position as a teacher
- technography — the description and study of the arts and sciences in their geographical and ethnic distribution and historical development.
- teetotalling — of or relating to, advocating, or pledged to total abstinence from intoxicating drink.
- telegraphone — an early magnetic sound-recording device for use with wire, tape, or disks.
- tell against — If a feature or characteristic tells against someone, it spoils their chance of success when they are being considered for something, for example a job.
- tenth-grader — someone who is in their tenth year of education in the US
- terraforming — to alter the environment of (a celestial body) in order to make capable of supporting terrestrial life forms.
- texas ranger — a member of the Texas state police force or, especially formerly, of the mounted state police.
- thaumatogeny — the belief that the origin of life was the result of a miracle
- the dingbats — delirium tremens
- the galilean — an epithet of Jesus Christ
- the pentagon — a five-sided building in Arlington, Va., in which the main offices of the U.S. Department of Defense are located; hence, the U.S. military establishment
- the-stranger — French L'Étranger. a novel (1942) by Albert Camus.
- theatregoing — the act of regularly attending the theatre
- thereagainst — in opposition to; in a contrary manner
- ticket agent — a person who sells tickets, as for theater seats, train accommodations, etc.
- tidal energy — energy obtained by harnessing tidal power
- time sharing — to use or occupy by time-sharing.
- time-sharing — time-sharing (def 2).
- time-wasting — causing someone to spend time doing something that is unnecessary or does not produce any benefit
- to advantage — any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success, interest, or any desired end: the advantage of a good education.
- tone dialing — a system of calling telephone numbers wherein tones of differing pitch corresponding to the digits in the number called are electronically generated by manipulating pushbuttons (contrasted with pulse dialing).
- tongue graft — whip graft.
- tongue-blade — a broad, thin piece of wood used by doctors to hold down the patient's tongue during an examination of the mouth and throat.
- tonnage deck — the upper deck in a vessel with only two decks.
- top sergeant — a first sergeant.
- tour manager — the person in charge of an organized trip that people such as musicians, or actors go on to several different places, stopping to meet people or perform
- town manager — an official appointed to direct the administration of a town government.
- tracing tape — (on a building site) one of several lines stretched between batter boards to outline the foundations.
- tragelaphine — of or relating to a tragelaph
- tragicalness — the quality or state of being tragic
- transcending — to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed: to transcend the limits of thought; kindness transcends courtesy.
- transferring — to convey or remove from one place, person, etc., to another: He transferred the package from one hand to the other.
- transgenesis — the transfer of human genes into animals or cultured cells, especially to produce molecules with therapeutic value.
- transgressed — to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.
- transgressor — to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.
- transmigrate — to move or pass from one place to another.
- travel agent — a person who owns, operates, or works for a travel agency.
- trying plane — a plane with a long body for planing the edges of long boards
- tsunamigenic — producing a tsunami or tsunamis
- typing paper — paper for typing on
- unaffrighted — to frighten.
- unaggregated — formed by the conjunction or collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; total; combined: the aggregate amount of indebtedness.