12-letter words containing l, a, g, r
- anguilliform — having the shape or form of an eel
- angularities — Plural form of angularity.
- annular gear — a gear having teeth cut on an inner cylindrical surface.
- anthologiser — Alternative spelling of anthologizer.
- anthologizer — an anthologist; a creator of an anthology
- anthropoglot — An animal with tongue similar to humans allowing human-like speech.
- anthropology — Anthropology is the scientific study of people, society, and culture.
- anti-leaguer — a person who opposed the League of Nations or U.S. participation in it.
- antiallergic — An antiallergic substance prevents or relieves allergies.
- antiburglary — intended to prevent burglary
- antigropelos — waterproof leggings used to protect against mud
- antireligion — opposed to religion
- appraisingly — to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess: We had an expert appraise the house before we bought it.
- arabian gulf — an arm of the Arabian Sea, between SW Iran and Arabia. 600 miles (965 km) long.
- archaeologic — Pertaining to archaeology.
- archeologist — archaeology.
- archipelagic — a large group or chain of islands: the Malay Archipelago.
- archipelagos — Plural form of archipelago.
- argillaceous — (of sedimentary rocks and deposits) composed of very fine-grained material, such as clay, shale, etc
- argle-bargle — argy-bargy
- arm's-length — lacking intimacy or friendliness, esp when possessing some special connection, such as previous closeness
- articulating — Present participle of articulate.
- astringently — In the manner of an astringent.
- astrobiology — the branch of biology that investigates the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe
- astrogeology — the study of the structure, composition, and history of other planets and other bodies in the solar system
- astrological — the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
- attractingly — in a manner that attracts
- aurene glass — an iridescent American art glass colored gold and blue.
- average life — the average time that an unstable particle or nucleus survives before it decays.
- axel heiberg — the largest island belonging to the Sverdrup group in the Canadian Northwest Territories. 15,779 sq. mi. (40,868 sq. km).
- bacteriology — Bacteriology is the science and the study of bacteria.
- badger plane — a plane for finishing rabbets or the like.
- ball bearing — Ball bearings are small metal balls placed between the moving parts of a machine to make the parts move smoothly.
- ball turning — the turning of arms or legs on furniture to make them resemble a continuous row of balls.
- balladmonger — (formerly) a seller of ballads, esp on broadsheets
- barcalounger — a type of reclinable armchair with an extendable footrest
- bargain sale — an event at which goods are sold at low prices, usually to clear old stocks
- barge couple — either of a pair of outside rafters along the gable end of a roof
- barley sugar — Barley sugar is a sweet made from boiled sugar.
- barrel organ — A barrel organ is a large machine that plays music when you turn the handle on the side. Barrel organs used to be played in the street to entertain people.
- battle group — a group of warships usually consisting of at least one aircraft carrier, other surface ships, submarines, landing craft, etc
- battleground — A battleground is the same as a battlefield.
- bearing pile — a foundation pile that supports weight vertically
- bearing rail — a transverse rail carrying a drawer or drawers.
- bearing wall — any of the walls supporting a floor or the roof of a building.
- bedraggledly — In a bedraggled manner.
- beleaguering — to surround with military forces.
- belgian hare — a large red breed of domestic rabbit
- bell gardens — a town in SW California, near Los Angeles.
- bella figura — a good impression; fine appearance