12-letter words containing h, a, t, i, e
- trephination — a small circular saw with a center pin mounted on a strong hollow metal shaft to which is attached a transverse handle: used in surgery to remove circular disks of bone from the skull.
- triadelphous — (of stamens) united by the filaments into three sets or bundles.
- tricephalous — with three heads
- trichopteran — trichopterous.
- trimmer arch — an arch, usually of brick and in the form of half of a segmental arch, between a chimney and a header in a floor structure to support a hearth.
- triphosphate — a salt derived from triphosphoric acid.
- trochanteric — belonging or relating to a trochanter
- tsesarevitch — (in Russian history) the eldest son of a tsar or his heir apparent
- two-base hit — a base hit that enables a batter to reach second base safely.
- ultima thule — (italics) Latin. the highest degree attainable.
- unaffrighted — to frighten.
- unalphabetic — in the order of the letters of the alphabet: alphabetical arrangement.
- unauthorized — lacking permission; unsanctioned: unauthorized access.
- uncharitable — deficient in charity; unkind; harsh; unforgiving; censorious; merciless: an uncharitable attitude; an uncharitable neighbor.
- undispatched — not dispatched; not delivered or sent out
- unethicality — lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
- unexhaustive — exhausting a subject, topic, etc.; comprehensive; thorough: He published an exhaustive study of Greek vases.
- unhabituated — to accustom (a person, the mind, etc.), as to a particular situation: Wealth habituated him to luxury.
- unhesitantly — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- unhesitating — without hesitation; not delayed by uncertainty: an unhesitating decision.
- unhospitable — not hospitable
- unhysterical — not showing or suggesting any hysteria; controlled; sensible; calm;
- unmethodical — characterized by lack of method or disorderliness
- unrhetorical — not rhetorical; literal; plainspoken
- variety show — vaudeville performance
- varnish tree — any of various trees yielding sap or other substances used for varnish, as Rhus verniciflua, of Japan.
- vine harvest — the gathering of the grapes from grapevines
- water shield — Also called water target. an aquatic plant, Brasenia schreberi, of the water lily family, having purple flowers, floating, elliptic leaves, and a jellylike coating on the underwater stems and roots.
- waterishness — the state of being waterish
- watermanship — the skill, duties, business, etc., of a waterman.
- wattenscheid — an industrial town in NW Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia east of Essen
- wearing thin — If someone's patience, for example, is wearing thin, they are beginning to become impatient or angry with someone.
- weather girl — A weather girl is a young woman who presents weather forecasts at regular times on television or radio.
- weather ship — a ship equipped for meteorological observation.
- weather tide — a tide moving against the direction of the wind.
- weather-wise — skillful in predicting weather.
- weatherstrip — A strip of rubber, metal, or other material used to seal the edges of a door or window against the cold.
- weathertight — secure against wind, rain, etc.
- weight-train — to use weights to improve muscle performance
- welsh rabbit — a dish of melted cheese, usually mixed with ale or beer, milk, and spices, served over toast.
- welwitschias — Plural form of welwitschia.
- west chicago — a town in NE Illinois.
- west lothian — a historic county in S Scotland.
- what is more — moreover, in addition
- whatshisname — Used to refer to a person whose name one cannot recall, does not know, or does not wish to specify.
- wheel static — noise in an automobile radio induced by wheel rotation.
- whereagainst — against which
- wherewithall — Misspelling of wherewithal.
- wherewithals — Plural form of wherewithal.
- white alkali — Agriculture. a whitish layer of mineral salts, especially sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, and magnesium sulfate, often occurring on top of soils where rainfall is low.