12-letter words containing l, a, o, c, n
- slide-action — (of a rifle or shotgun) having a lever that when slid back and forth ejects the empty case and cocks and reloads the piece.
- slot machine — a gambling machine operated by inserting coins into a slot and pulling a handle that activates a set of spinning symbols on wheels, the final alignment of which determines the payoff that is released into a receptacle at the bottom.
- snatch block — a fairlead having the form of a block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope at any point along its length.
- snow crystal — a crystal of ice sufficiently heavy to fall from the atmosphere.
- solicitation — the act of soliciting.
- soprano clef — a sign locating middle C on the bottom line of the staff.
- speciational — relating to speciation
- sphacelation — the process of mortification
- spiflication — rough treatment
- spinal block — spinal anesthesia.
- sternocostal — of, relating to, or situated between the sternum and ribs.
- subjectional — the act of subjecting.
- subsonically — at a velocity below that of sound
- successional — the coming of one person or thing after another in order, sequence, or in the course of events: many troubles in succession.
- supplication — an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition.
- synchroflash — of or relating to photography employing a device that synchronizes the photoflash with the shutter.
- synchronical — happening at the same time
- syndactylous — having fingers, or toes, united
- tail section — the back or rear section of an aeroplane
- take counsel — receive advice
- talent scout — a person whose business it is to recognize and recruit persons of marked aptitude for a certain field or occupation, especially in entertainment or sports.
- technobabble — incomprehensible technical language or jargon.
- technophilia — a person who loves or is enthusiastic about advanced technology.
- tectonically — of or relating to building or construction; constructive; architectural.
- tenochtitlan — the capital of the Aztec empire: founded in 1325; destroyed by the Spaniards in 1521; now the site of Mexico City.
- teutonically — of or relating to the ancient Teutons.
- thessalonica — official name of Salonika.
- tonic sol-fa — a system of singing characterized by emphasis upon tonality or key relationship, in which tones are indicated by the initial letters of the syllables of the sol-fa system rather than by conventional staff notation.
- torchon lace — a bobbin-made linen or cotton lace with loosely twisted threads in simple, open patterns.
- triacontanol — a long-chain alcohol, CH 3 (CH 2) 28 CH 2 OH, occurring in plant waxes and beeswax, that is a plant growth regulator.
- trucial oman — a former name of United Arab Emirates.
- trypanocidal — (of a drug, agent, activity, etc) effective in killing trypanosomes
- umbilication — a central navellike depression.
- un-revocable — that may be revoked.
- unactionable — furnishing ground for a lawsuit.
- unapologetic — containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.: An apologetic letter to his creditors explained the delay.
- unbiological — pertaining to biology.
- uncalled for — not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
- uncalled-for — not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
- uncatalogued — not added to or detailed in a catalogue
- unchivalrous — having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
- uncoagulated — Obsolete. coagulated.
- uncognizable — capable of being perceived or known.
- uncollegiate — of or relating to a college: collegiate life.
- uncommercial — not engaged in or involved with commerce or trade.
- uncomparable — capable of being compared; having features in common with something else to permit or suggest comparison: He considered the Roman and British empires to be comparable.
- uncomplacent — pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: The voters are too complacent to change the government.
- uncomplicate — to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult: His recovery from the operation was complicated by an allergic reaction.
- uncomposable — not fit for composition
- uncomputable — to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate: to compute the period of Jupiter's revolution.