15-letter words containing h, a, i, m
- time and a half — a rate of pay for overtime work equal to one and one half times the regular hourly wage.
- tissue-matching — identification of specific genetically linked antigens in tissue in order to minimize antigenic differences between donor and recipient tissue in organ transplantation.
- to err is human — If you say that to err is human, you mean that it is natural for human beings to make mistakes.
- to have it made — If you say that someone has it made or has got it made, you mean that they are certain to be rich or successful.
- topographic map — a map showing topographic features, usually by means of contour lines.
- training scheme — a scheme for teaching people skills in a particular field or profession
- trans-himalayan — the, a mountain range extending about 1500 miles (2400 km) along the border between India and Tibet. Highest peak, Mt. Everest, 29,028 feet (8848 meters).
- tribromoethanol — a white, crystalline powder, C 2 H 3 Br 3 O, used as a basal anesthetic.
- trichomonacidal — relating to a trichomonacide
- tristram shandy — a novel (1759–67) by Laurence Sterne.
- trout fisherman — a fisherman who catches trout
- tsushima strait — a channel between the Tsushima islands and Kyushu island, connecting the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea: sometimes considered part of the Korea Strait. About 60 miles (97 km) long; 40 miles (64 km) wide.
- ultramicrofiche — ultrafiche.
- vanishing cream — a cosmetic similar to cold cream but less oily, applied usually to the face and neck as a base, night cream, or moisturizer.
- vending machine — a coin-operated machine for selling small articles, beverages, etc.
- vermouth cassis — a mixed drink made with dry vermouth, crème de cassis, soda or mineral water, and cracked ice.
- virtual machine — Also called system virtual machine. a self-contained operating environment that behaves as if it is a separate computer, with no access to the host operating system: When an application runs in a virtual machine, there is little chance that it will damage files or applications in the host system.
- washing machine — an apparatus, especially a household appliance, for washing clothing, linens, etc.
- washington palm — a palm tree, Washingtonia filifera, of California and Florida, having large fan-shaped leaves and small black fruits
- watch committee — a local government committee composed of magistrates and representatives of the county borough council responsible for the efficiency of the local police force
- westphalian ham — a hard German ham with a distinctive flavor derived from being smoked over beechwood and juniper.
- what's-his-name — man: forgotten name
- whatchamacallit — an object or person whose name one does not know or cannot recall.
- whatshumacallit — Alternative form of whatchamacallit.
- white christmas — A white Christmas is a Christmas when it snows.
- white mountains — a mountain range in the US, chiefly in N New Hampshire: part of the Appalachians. Highest peak: Mount Washington, 1917 m (6288 ft)
- white supremacy — the belief, theory, or doctrine that white people are inherently superior to people from all other racial groups, especially black people, and are therefore rightfully the dominant group in any society.
- wrestling match — sport: contention by grappling opponent