11-letter words containing k, o, t, a
- imparkation — the act of imparking
- k-radiation — one of a series of lines (K-series) in the x-ray spectrum of an atom corresponding to radiation (K-radiation) produced by the transition of an electron to the K-shell.
- kantorovich — Leonid Vitalyevich [ley-uh-nid vi-tal-yuh-vich;; Russian lyi-uh-nyeet vyi-tah-lyuh-vyich] /ˈleɪ ə nɪd vɪˈtæl yə vɪtʃ;; Russian lyɪ ʌˈnyit vyɪˈtɑ lyə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1912–86, Soviet mathematician and economist: Nobel Prize in Economics 1975.
- karate chop — a sharp blow used in karate, usually delivered by a slanting stroke with the side of the hand.
- karate-chop — a sharp blow used in karate, usually delivered by a slanting stroke with the side of the hand.
- karyotyping — the analysis of chromosomes.
- katabothron — an underground channel created by water erosion
- keelboatman — a member of the crew of a keelboat.
- keratectomy — excision of part of the cornea.
- keratoconus — a degenerative condition characterized by conical protrusion of the cornea and irregular astigmatism.
- keratoderma — a disease of the horny layer of the skin, especially of the soles or palms.
- keratolysis — the loosening or shedding of the horny layer of the epidermis.
- keratolytic — the loosening or shedding of the horny layer of the epidermis.
- keratometer — an instrument for measuring the curvature of the cornea.
- keratophyre — a fine-grained soda trachyte
- keratoscope — an instrument, as Placido's disk, for determining the symmetry of the curvature of the cornea.
- keratoscopy — an instrument, as Placido's disk, for determining the symmetry of the curvature of the cornea.
- key station — a radio or television station that originates most of a network's broadcasting.
- keyboardist — the row or set of keys on a piano, organ, or the like.
- killer boat — a boat used for hunting whales and towing them to a factory ship.
- kilometrage — The total distance, in kilometres, travelled.
- kilovoltage — electric potential difference or electromotive force, as measured in kilovolts.
- kinetograph — a camera for taking pictures for a kinetoscope.
- kinetoplast — A mass of mitochondrial DNA lying close to the nucleus in some flagellate protozoa.
- kiteboarder — A person who participates in kiteboarding.
- kleptocracy — a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves.
- kleptocrats — Plural form of kleptocrat.
- kleptomania — an irresistible impulse to steal, stemming from emotional disturbance rather than economic need.
- knee action — Automotive. a form of suspension for the front wheels of a vehicle permitting each wheel to rise and fall independently of the other.
- knock about — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- knockabouts — Plural form of knockabout.
- knot garden — an intricately designed flower or herb garden with plants arranged to create an interlacing pattern, sometimes with fanciful topiary and carefully tended paths.
- knotgrasses — Plural form of knotgrass.
- know it all — a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
- know-it-all — a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
- knowability — capable of being known.
- kosher salt — a coarse-grained salt with no additives, used especially to draw out the blood from meat to make it kosher.
- kostelanetz — André [ahn-drey] /ˈɑn dreɪ/ (Show IPA), 1901–80, U.S. orchestra conductor and pianist, born in Russia.
- kotahitanga — unity or solidarity
- lackey moth — a bombycid moth, Malacosoma neustria, whose brightly striped larvae live at first in a communal web often on fruit trees, of which they may become a pest
- lake forest — a city in NE Illinois, N of Chicago, on Lake Michigan.
- latticework — work consisting of crossed strips usually arranged in a diagonal pattern of open spaces.
- leatherwork — work or decoration done in leather.
- like a shot — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
- lobsterback — redcoat.
- lutosławski — Witold (ˈvitɔlt). 1913–94, Polish composer, whose works frequently juxtapose aleatoric and notated writing
- malakatoone — a variety of large peach
- mantle rock — the layer of disintegrated and decomposed rock fragments, including soil, just above the solid rock of the earth's crust; regolith.
- mark antony — Mark (Marcus Antonius) 83?–30 b.c, Roman general: friend of Caesar; member of the second triumvirate and rival of Octavian.
- market boat — a boat that transfers fish from a fishing fleet to a market on shore.