14-letter words containing k, a, o

stock transfer — Stock transfer is the act of moving goods from one part of the distribution chain to another.
stock watering — the creation of more new shares in a company than is justified by its assets
stock-in-trade — items used in performing a job
stockade fence — a fence of closely fitted vertical boards with pointed tops.
stockbrokerage — a stockbroker's work or business
stocking frame — a type of knitting machine
stony tunguska — one of three rivers in Russia, in central Siberia, that is a tributary of the Yenisei and is 1550 km (960 miles) long
stop-and-frisk — a policy that permits a police officer to momentarily detain and pat down or search a person suspected of criminal activity, especially when suspected of concealing a weapon.
straight poker — one of the original forms of poker in which players are dealt five cards face down, upon which they bet and then have the showdown without drawing any cards.
surface worker — a person who works on or near the ground surface
surgical shock — a state of shock that can occur during or after surgery
tailor's chalk — hardened chalk or soapstone used to make temporary guide marks on a garment that is being altered.
take a shot at — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
take away from — detract
take exception — to make objections (to); demur (at)
take inventory — count stock or belongings
take it out of — to sap the energy or vitality of
take it out on — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
take no notice — If you take no notice of someone or something, you do not consider them to be important enough to affect what you think or what you do.
take one's way — to go on a journey; travel
take soundings — to try to find out people's opinions on a subject
take the count — to be unable to continue after a count of ten
take the floor — that part of a room, hallway, or the like, that forms its lower enclosing surface and upon which one walks.
take years off — to make (someone) feel or look much younger
takeout double — informatory double.
talk about sth — You can say talk about before mentioning a particular expression or situation, when you mean that something is a very striking or clear example of that expression or situation.
tank destroyer — a high-speed, self-propelled, armored combat vehicle with antitank cannon.
telephone bank — an array of telephones used in large-scale telephoning operations, as for a political campaign.
telescope peak — a mountain in SE California: highest peak in the Panamint Range, above Death Valley. 11,049 feet (3368 meters).
ten-acre block — a block of subdivided farming land, usually within commuting distance of a city, that provides a semirural way of life
the job market — the people who are looking for work and the jobs available for them to do
the joe blakes — the DT's
the unknowable — the ultimate reality that underlies all phenomena but cannot be known
to blow a kiss — If you blow someone a kiss or blow a kiss, you touch the palm of your hand lightly with your lips, and then blow across your hand towards the person, in order to show them your affection.
to break cover — If you break cover, you leave a place where you have been hiding or sheltering from attack, usually in order to run to another place.
to break ranks — If you say that a member of a group or organization breaks ranks, you mean that they disobey the instructions of their group or organization.
to change tack — If you change tack or try a different tack, you try a different method for dealing with a situation.
to close ranks — If you say that the members of a group close ranks, you mean that they are supporting each other only because their group is being criticized.
to make a face — If you make a face, you show a feeling such as dislike or disgust by putting an exaggerated expression on your face, for example by sticking out your tongue. In British English, you can also say pull a face.
to make a fuss — If you make a fuss or kick up a fuss about something, you become angry or excited about it and complain.
to make a move — If you make a move, you prepare or begin to leave one place and go somewhere else.
to make fun of — If you make fun of someone or something or poke fun at them, you laugh at them, tease them, or make jokes about them in a way that causes them to seem ridiculous.
to shake hands — If you shake hands with someone, you take their right hand in your own for a few moments, often moving it up and down slightly, when you are saying hello or goodbye to them, congratulating them, or agreeing on something. You can also say that two people shake hands.
tokara islands — a group of Japanese islands in the W Pacific Ocean, in the N Ryukyu Islands.
tomato ketchup — sauce made from tomatoes
toorak tractor — a luxury four-wheel drive or sport utility vehicle
torpedo attack — an attack launched from aircraft, ships, or submarines, using a bomb that is shaped like a tube and travels under water
treasury stock — outstanding shares of stock reacquired and held by the issuing corporation.
trick or treat — Halloween tradition
trick-or-treat — to become involved or take part in trick or treat.

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