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12-letter words containing l, a, n, g

  • fluoridating — Present participle of fluoridate.
  • fluorinating — Present participle of fluorinate.
  • flux linkage — the product of the magnetic flux and the number of turns in a given coil.
  • flying shear — (in a continuous rolling mill) a shear that moves with the piece being cut.
  • flying squad — a trained, mobile group of police officers, business executives, labor officials, or the like, capable of performing specialized tasks whenever or wherever sent, often for use in emergencies.
  • flying start — a start, as in sailboat racing, in which the entrants begin moving before reaching the starting line.
  • focal length — the distance from a focal point of a lens or mirror to the corresponding principal plane. Symbol: f.
  • folding seat — a seat that can be folded down
  • forbearingly — In a forbearing manner.
  • foreign-flag — (of a vessel or aircraft) having a registry under a nationality other than one's own: rivalry between U.S.-flag freighters and foreign-flag ships.
  • forestalling — Present participle of forestall.
  • foretriangle — the triangular area formed by the deck, foremast, and headstay of a sailing vessel
  • foul-tasting — having a very unpleasant taste
  • four-walling — a form of distribution and exhibition, esp. of films, in which a distributor or producer rents a theater for a fixed amount, pays all advertising and operating costs, and collects all box-office receipts
  • fragmentally — fragmentary.
  • frangibility — The state or quality of being frangible.
  • frankalmoign — a form of tenure by which religious bodies held lands, esp on condition of praying for the soul of the donor
  • fungicidally — in a fungicidal manner
  • gable window — a window in or under a gable.
  • gain on sale — A gain on sale is the amount of money that is made by a company when selling a non-inventory asset for more than its value.
  • gainlessness — the quality of being gainless; unprofitability
  • galanty show — pantomime shadow play
  • gale warning — U.S. Meteorology. a National Weather Service warning of sustained winds at sea having speeds in the range 34–47 knots (39–54 mph, 17–24 m/sec). Compare warning (def 3).
  • galeniferous — Of a mineral or deposit that contains galena.
  • galligaskins — loose hose or breeches worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  • gallinaceous — pertaining to or resembling the domestic fowls.
  • gallinippers — Plural form of gallinipper.
  • gallivanters — Plural form of gallivanter.
  • gallivanting — to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad.
  • gallsickness — a disease of cattle and sheep, caused by infection with rickettsiae of the genus Anaplasma, resulting in anaemia and jaundice
  • gallygaskins — galligaskins.
  • galvanically — pertaining to or produced by galvanism; producing or caused by an electric current.
  • galvanometer — an instrument for detecting the existence of small electric currents and determining their strength.
  • galvanometry — the method or process of determining the strength of electric currents.
  • galvanoscope — an instrument for detecting the existence of an electric current and determining its direction.
  • galvanotaxis — movement of an organism or any of its parts in a particular direction in response to an electric current; electrotaxis.
  • gamal nasser — Gamal Abdel [guh-mahl ab-doo l,, juh-] /gəˈmɑl ˈæb dʊl,, dʒə-/ (Show IPA), 1918–70, Egyptian military and political leader: prime minister of Egypt 1954–56; president of Egypt 1956–58; president of the United Arab Republic 1958–70.
  • gambling den — a building operating as a business where money can be staked on playing games of chance
  • gambling man — adult male who gambles
  • game console — Also called game(s) console, gaming console, video-game console. a computer system specially made for playing video games by connecting it to a television or other display for video and sound.
  • gaming table — a table used for gambling, especially one designed with a game board and slots for chips.
  • gangliectomy — (medicine) Excision of a ganglion; surgical removal of a mass of tissue.
  • ganglionated — gangliate.
  • gangliosides — Plural form of ganglioside.
  • gangsterland — an area controlled by gangsters
  • garand rifle — M-1.
  • garden snail — Zoology
  • gargantuanly — In an gargantuan manner.
  • gas cylinder — container for storing gas
  • gas pipeline — a system of transmission for gaseous material, esp natural gas
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