14-letter words containing k, o, t, a

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.
turkish angora — a long-haired breed of cat, similar to the Persian
unknown factor — a factor that is not known or understood
up to the mark — acceptably good
virginia stock — a plant, Malcolmia maritima, of the mustard family, native to the Mediterranean region, having oblong leaves on a weak, often reclining stem and reddish or white flowers.
voluntary work — unpaid employment for a cause
vote of thanks — A vote of thanks is an official speech in which the speaker formally thanks a person for doing something.
walk-in closet — a closet that is large enough to walk around in.
walking shorts — medium to long shorts, often cut fuller than Bermuda shorts and used for walking or leisure activity.
wardrobe trunk — a large, upright trunk, usually with space on one side for hanging clothes and drawers or compartments on the other for small articles, shoes, etc.
white charlock — a related plant, Raphanus raphanistrum, with yellow, mauve, or white flowers and podlike fruits
wollaston lake — a lake in NE Saskatchewan, in central Canada. About 796 sq. mi. (2062 sq. km).
work placement — temporary job, internship
yekaterinoslav — a former name of Dnepropetrovsk.
yenisei ostyak — Ket.
you can't talk — you yourself are guilty of offending in the very matter you are decrying

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