11-letter words containing k, o, t, a, i
- latticework — work consisting of crossed strips usually arranged in a diagonal pattern of open spaces.
- like a shot — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
- lutosławski — Witold (ˈvitɔlt). 1913–94, Polish composer, whose works frequently juxtapose aleatoric and notated writing
- monkey tail — any of various light or short ropes or lines.
- nitro-chalk — a chemical fertilizer containing calcium carbonate and ammonium nitrate
- oath-taking — the action of making an oath
- of that ilk — of the place of the same name: used to indicate that the person named is proprietor or laird of the place named
- outbreaking — The act of breaking out.
- outflanking — Present participle of outflank.
- parking lot — an area, usually divided into individual spaces, intended for parking motor vehicles.
- perestroika — Russian. the program of economic and political reform in the Soviet Union initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev in 1986.
- phantomlike — an apparition or specter.
- phitsanulok — a city in central Thailand.
- piatigorsky — Gregor [greg-er] /ˈgrɛg ər/ (Show IPA), 1903–76, U.S. cellist, born in Russia.
- picket boat — a vessel used to patrol a harbor.
- pillow talk — private conversation, endearments, or confidences exchanged in bed or in intimate circumstances between spouses or lovers.
- point-blank — aimed or fired straight at the mark especially from close range; direct.
- porkpie hat — a hat with a round flat crown and a brim that can be turned up or down
- prokaryotic — any cellular organism that has no nuclear membrane, no organelles in the cytoplasm except ribosomes, and has its genetic material in the form of single continuous strands forming coils or loops, characteristic of all organisms in the kingdom Monera, as the bacteria and blue-green algae.
- quick ratio — A quick ratio is a measure of liquidity that is calculated by dividing current assets minus inventories by current liabilities.
- ration book — a book showing an individual's entitlement to certain rationed goods
- realpolitik — political realism or practical politics, especially policy based on power rather than on ideals.
- risk factor — a condition, behavior, or other factor that increases risk: Smoking is a major risk factor for cancer; depression as a risk factor in suicide.
- rock rabbit — rock hyrax.
- rotary kiln — type of industrial oven
- sato eisaku — 1901–75, Japanese statesman: prime minister (1964–72). During his term of office Japan became a major economic power. He shared the Nobel peace prize (1974) for opposing the proliferation of nuclear weapons
- shake on it — to shake hands in agreement, reconciliation, etc
- skatemobile — a scooterlike vehicle built of boxes, boards, or the like, and mounted on skate wheels.
- spanakopita — a baked dish consisting of spinach, feta cheese, eggs, and scallions enclosed in layers of phyllo.
- stick float — a float attached at the top and bottom to the line
- stocktaking — the examination or counting over of materials or goods on hand, as in a stockroom or store.
- tailor-make — to make or adjust to meet the needs of the particular situation, individual, object, etc.: to tailor-make a tour.
- take action — act, do sth practical
- take notice — listen, heed
- take office — come to power
- tchaikovsky — Peter Ilyich [il-yich] /ˈɪl yɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), or Pëtr Ilich [Russian pyawtr ee-lyeech] /Russian ˈpyɔtr iˈlyitʃ/ (Show IPA), 1840–93, Russian composer.
- theodorakis — Mikis (ˈmikis). born 1925, Greek composer, who wrote the music for the films Zorba the Greek (1965) and Serpico (1973): imprisoned (1967–70) for his opposition to the Greek military government
- think aloud — If you think aloud, you express your thoughts as they occur to you, rather than thinking first and then speaking.
- top-ranking — A top-ranking person is someone who has a very high rank or status in a particular organization or field of activity.
- utgard-loki — a Jotun appearing in the story of Thor's voyage to Utgard: at first disguised under another name (Skrymir)
- vladivostok — a seaport in the SE Russian Federation in Asia, on the Sea of Japan: eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
- workability — practicable or feasible: He needs a workable schedule.
- workstation — a work or office area assigned to one person, often one accommodating a computer terminal or other electronic equipment.