18-letter words containing g, o, s, e, b
- range of stability — the angle to the perpendicular through which a vessel may be heeled without losing the ability to right itself.
- second-degree burn — a burned place or area: a burn where fire had ripped through the forest.
- seven-league boots — mythical boots that allowed the wearer to travel seven leagues (a former unit of measurement), ie a great length, at each step
- sir george gilbert — Barbara Ann, 1928–2012, Canadian figure skater.
- stand-by generator — an electrical system which operates automatically in case the usual system malfunctions
- supraorbital ridge — browridge.
- tighten one's belt — a band of flexible material, as leather or cord, for encircling the waist.
- to be caught short — If you are caught short or are taken short, you feel a sudden strong need to urinate, especially when you cannot easily find a toilet.
- to get a bad press — If someone or something gets a bad press, they are criticized, especially in the newspapers, on television, or on radio. If they get a good press, they are praised.
- transporter bridge — a bridge for carrying passengers and vehicles by means of a platform suspended from a trolley.
- treaty obligations — obligations or duties that must be carried out by a party as according to a treaty they have entered into
- urban homesteading — homesteading (def 2).
- westinghouse brake — a railroad air brake operated by compressed air.
- wood-burning stove — cooker: fueled by wood
- working men's club — A working men's club is a place where working people, especially men, can go to relax, drink alcoholic drinks, and sometimes watch live entertainment.