11-letter words containing l, i, n, t
- lanthanides — Plural form of lanthanide.
- lanthanoids — Plural form of lanthanoid.
- lapidescent — in the process of changing into stone
- large print — text printed in larger text than normal, so as to make it easier to read, esp for the visually impaired
- large-print — set in a type size larger than normal for the benefit of persons with impaired vision: large-print newspapers.
- last minute — the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.
- last-minute — the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.
- lastingness — The property of lasting; duration, permanence.
- latchstring — a string passed through a hole in a door, for raising the latch from the outside.
- lateen sail — a triangular sail set on a long sloping yard, used especially on the Mediterranean Sea.
- latent time — the time from the onset of a stimulus to that of the response
- latex paint — paint that has a latex binder and can be removed while it is wet by applying water.
- latifundium — a great estate.
- latin cross — an upright or vertical bar crossed near the top by a shorter horizontal bar.
- latin lover — seductive Latin American man
- latitudinal — of or relating to latitude.
- latrocinium — highway robbery
- launch into — begin enthusiastically
- laurustinus — a southern European evergreen shrub, Viburnum tinus, of the honeysuckle family, having large clusters of white or pinkish flowers.
- lawn tennis — tennis, especially when played on a grass court.
- leaf insect — any of several orthopterous insects of the family Phillidae, of southern Asia and the East Indies, having a body that resembles a leaf in color and form.
- lecithinase — An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lecithin.
- led printer — (printer) (Or "LED page printer") A printer which is similar in operation to a laser printer, but where an array of LEDs is used in place of the laser.
- left-winger — A left-winger is a person whose political beliefs are close to socialism, or closer to them than most of the other people in the same group or party.
- legationary — Relating to a legation.
- legislating — Present participle of legislate.
- legislation — the act of making or enacting laws.
- lemon stick — a lemon half with a peppermint stick stuck in it, through which the lemon juice is sucked.
- lend itself — to possess the right characteristics or qualities for
- lengthening — (linguistics) a type of sound change when a sound (especially a vowel) lengthens.
- lengthiness — The property of being lengthy, longness.
- lenticulate — to impress lenticules on the surface of (film).
- lentiginose — (botany) Bearing numerous dots resembling freckles.
- lentiginous — of or relating to a lentigo.
- leukotriene — a lipid, C 20 H 30 O 3 , produced by white blood cells in an immune response to antigens, that contributes to allergic asthma and inflammatory reactions.
- libertarian — a person who advocates liberty, especially with regard to thought or conduct.
- libertinage — libertine practices or habits of life; disregard of authority or convention in sexual or religious matters.
- libertinism — libertine practices or habits of life; disregard of authority or convention in sexual or religious matters.
- librational — Of or pertaining to libration.
- licentiates — Plural form of licentiate.
- lie in wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
- lieutenancy — the office, authority, incumbency, or jurisdiction of a lieutenant.
- lieutenants — Plural form of lieutenant.
- lifeboatman — a sailor qualified to take charge of a lifeboat or life raft.
- lifecasting — The creation of a three-dimensional copy of a living body by means of molding and casting techniques.
- ligamentary — Of or relating to ligaments.
- ligamentous — pertaining to, of the nature of, or forming a ligament.
- lightninged — a brilliant electric spark discharge in the atmosphere, occurring within a thundercloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the ground.
- lightplanes — Plural form of lightplane.
- lignite wax — a dark-brown bituminous wax extracted from lignite and peat: used chiefly in polishes and waxes for furniture, shoes, etc.