10-letter words containing l, a, g, e
- grillsteak — a flat fried cake of minced beef or lamb that is usually grilled from frozen
- grisailles — Plural form of grisaille.
- guadeloupe — two islands (Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre) separated by a narrow channel in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies: together with five dependencies they form an overseas department of France. 687 sq. mi. (1179 sq. km). Capital: Basse-Terre.
- guard cell — either of two specialized epidermal cells that flank the pore of a stoma and usually cause it to open and close.
- guatemalan — a republic in N Central America. 42,042 sq. mi. (108,889 sq. km).
- guerrillas — Plural form of guerrilla.
- guest flag — a rectangular white flag flown at the starboard main spreader or main yardarm of a yacht when the owner is away but guests are on board.
- guide rail — a track or rail designed to control the movement of an object, as a door or window.
- guineafowl — Alternative spelling of guinea fowl.
- gulbenkian — Calouste Sarkis (kæˈluːst ˈsɑːkɪz). 1869–1955, British industrialist, born in Turkey. He endowed the international Gulbenkian Foundation for the advancement of the arts, science, and education
- gum nebula — a large, almost circular, emission nebula in the constellation Vela and Puppis. Thought to be the remains of a supernova explosion 1 million years ago, it is estimated to lie 1300 light years away
- gun barrel — firearm: tube-shaped part
- gun battle — a violent fight between groups of people in which guns are used
- gun tackle — a tackle composed of a fall rove through two single blocks and secured to one of them so as to secure a mechanical advantage of two or three, neglecting friction, depending on the arrangement.
- gyneolatry — The adoration or worship of women.
- half eagle — a gold coin of the U.S., discontinued in 1929, equal to five dollars.
- half tiger — a five-rand coin
- halogenate — to treat or combine with a halogen.
- halogenous — (chemistry)describes a compound containing a halogen as part of the molecule.
- handlanger — an unskilled assistant to a tradesman
- handseling — Present participle of handsel.
- hang loose — to let loose; free from bonds or restraint.
- hatcheling — Present participle of hatchel.
- haulageway — a passageway by which coal, ore, etc., is hauled to the surface from an underground mine.
- headlights — a light or lamp, usually equipped with a reflector, on the front of an automobile, locomotive, etc.
- headlining — a heading in a newspaper for any written material, sometimes for an illustration, to indicate subject matter, set in larger type than that of the copy and containing one or more words and lines and often several banks.
- hedgeapple — Alternate name for the fruit of the osage orange tree, also known as the hedge tree.
- hegemonial — hegemonic, controlling, dominant
- heligoland — Helgoland.
- heliograph — a device for signaling by means of a movable mirror that reflects beams of light, especially sunlight, to a distance.
- hematology — the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.
- hemiplegia — paralysis of one side of the body.
- hepatology — (medicine) The study or treatment of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
- heptagonal — having seven sides or angles.
- hexangular — having six angles.
- high place — (in ancient Semitic religions) a place of worship, usually a temple or altar on a hilltop.
- high table — the table in the dining hall of a college, reserved for senior members of the college and distinguished guests.
- highballed — Simple past tense and past participle of highball.
- higher law — an ethical or religious principle considered as taking precedence over the laws of society, and to which one may appeal in order to justify disobedience to a constitution or enacted law with which it conflicts.
- highlander — a Gael inhabiting the Highlands of Scotland.
- hightailed — Simple past tense and past participle of hightail.
- hildegarde — a female given name: from Germanic words meaning “battle” and “protector.”.
- homologate — to approve; confirm or ratify.
- horselaugh — a loud, coarse laugh, especially of derision.
- hour angle — the angle, measured westward through 360°, between the celestial meridian of an observer and the hour circle of a celestial body.
- house flag — a flag flown by a merchant ship, bearing the emblem of its owners or operators.
- humblebrag — a statement intended as a boast or brag but disguised by a humble apology, complaint, etc.
- hygienical — conducive to good health; healthful; sanitary.
- hypalgesia — decreased sensitivity to pain (opposed to hyperalgesia).
- hyperalgia — an exaggerated sense of pain (opposed to hypalgesia).