13-letter words containing i, n, s, c
- cross bedding — layering within one or more beds in a series of rock strata that does not run parallel to the plane of stratification
- cross-cutting — linking traditionally separate or independent parties or interests
- cross-examine — When a lawyer cross-examines someone during a trial or hearing, he or she questions them about the evidence that they have already given.
- cross-footing — Accounting. to total figures horizontally across columns instead of vertically.
- cross-grained — (of timber) having the fibres arranged irregularly or in a direction that deviates from the axis of the piece
- cross-posting — the sending of an email to many forums, mailing lists, etc
- cross-section — If you refer to a cross-section of particular things or people, you mean a group of them that you think is typical or representative of all of them.
- cross-selling — to sell or try to sell (similar or related products or services) to an existing customer.
- cross-trainer — a type of athletic shoe designed to be used in more than one type of activity.
- crossbreeding — Present participle of crossbreed.
- crosschecking — Present participle of crosscheck.
- crossdressing — to dress in clothing typically worn by members of the opposite sex.
- crossectional — Of, pertaining to, or being a cross section.
- crosshatching — to mark or shade with two or more intersecting series of parallel lines.
- crossing over — the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the diplotene stage of meiosis. It results in the rearrangement of genes and produces variation in the inherited characteristics of the offspring
- crotchetiness — The state or quality of being crotchety.
- crowd on sail — to hoist as much sail as possible
- crowd surfing — the practice of being passed over the top of a crowd of people such as an audience at a pop concert
- crowdsourcing — Crowdsourcing is the practice of getting ideas or help on a project from a large number of people, usually through the Internet.
- cryptanalysis — the study of codes and ciphers; cryptography
- crystallinity — of or like crystal; clear; transparent.
- crystallizing — Present participle of crystallize.
- cucking stool — stool in which suspected witches were tested
- culdocentesis — (medicine) A diagnostic procedure in which fluid from the rectouterine pouch is extracted, via the vagina, using a needle.
- cunnilinguist — One who gives cunnilingus.
- cupping glass — a glass vessel from which air can be removed by suction or heat to create a partial vacuum: formerly used in drawing blood to the surface of the skin for slow bloodletting
- curling irons — a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls
- curling stone — a large, heavy, ellipsoidal stone or a similar object made of iron, usually having one rough side and one smooth side with a hole in the center of each for screwing in a handle by which the stone is released, for use in the game of curling.
- curling tongs — a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls
- cushion cover — a fabric cover, often with a decorative design, designed to protect a cushion
- cushion plant — a type of low-growing plant having many closely spaced short upright shoots, typical of alpine and arctic habitats
- custodianship — the condition of being a custodian
- customariness — The state or quality of being customary.
- customisation — Alternative spelling of customization.
- customization — to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.
- customs union — an association of nations which promotes free trade within the union and establishes common tariffs on trade with nonmember nations
- cutting horse — a saddle horse trained for use in separating an individual animal, such as a cow, from a herd
- cyberfeminism — A community, philosophy and set of practices concerned with feminist acts in cyberspace.
- cyberneticist — Someone who studies cybernetics.
- cybershopping — Shopping by means of computers or the Internet.
- cyberslacking — (informal) Use of the Internet during work hours for unrelated tasks.
- cyberstalking — Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet to contact someone or find out information about them in a way that is annoying or frightening.
- cylinder desk — a desk having a cylinder front, usually a tambour but occasionally of solid wood.
- cylinder seal — a cylindrical seal of stone, clay, or precious stone decorated with linear designs, found in the Middle East and Balkans: dating from about 6000 bc
- cylindraceous — having a form similar to a cylinder
- cystathionine — an amino acid, C 7 H 14 O 4 N 2 S, that is an intermediate in the transfer of sulfur from methionine to cysteine.
- cytochalasins — Plural form of cytochalasin.
- cytodiagnosis — the diagnosis of disease through the study of cells in the body
- dancing class — a meeting of a group of student dancers for tuition in dancing
- dancing shoes — shoes worn by dancers