13-letter words containing l, p, s
- township line — Surveying. one of two parallel lines running east and west that define the north and south borders of a township. Compare range line, township (def 2).
- toxoplasmosis — infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, transmitted to humans by consumption of insufficiently cooked meat containing the parasite or by contact with contaminated cats or their feces: the illness produced is usually mild, but in pregnant women may damage the fetus.
- trade surplus — If a country has a trade surplus, it exports more than it imports.
- transparently — having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen.
- transpersonal — extending beyond or transcending the personal.
- transportedly — in a passionate or rapturous manner
- triploblastic — having three primary germ layers, as the embryos of vertebrates.
- tropical fish — any of numerous small, usually brightly colored fishes, indigenous to the tropics, and often kept and bred in home aquariums.
- trous-de-loup — a conical or pyramidal pit with a pointed stake fixed vertically in the center, rows of which are dug in front of a fortification to hinder an enemy's approach, formerly used chiefly against cavalry.
- trumpet blast — the sound of a single note made by a trumpet
- tungsten lamp — an incandescent electric lamp in which the filament is made of tungsten.
- tympanoplasty — reconstruction of the eardrum and the bones of the middle ear.
- uillean pipes — bagpipes developed in Ireland and operated by squeezing bellows under the arm
- ultraphysical — extremely physical
- umbrella step — (in the game of giant steps) a step executed by extending one foot forward and whirling on the heel.
- un-personable — of pleasing personal appearance; handsome or comely; attractive.
- uncomplaisant — not eager to please; not compliant or obliging
- under a spell — in a trance
- undisciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- unhelpfulness — the quality of giving no help
- unimpressible — not capable of being or willing to be impressed
- unpermissible — that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
- unpersuadable — not open or susceptible to persuasion
- unpitifulness — a lack or absence of pity
- unplasticized — not made plastic, as by the addition of a plasticizer
- unpleasurable — such as to give pleasure; enjoyable; agreeable; pleasant: a pleasurable experience.
- unpleasurably — without pleasure, in an unpleasurable manner
- unpostponable — to put off to a later time; defer: He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.
- unpresentable — not fit to be shown or introduced to other people
- unpromisingly — in a manner that is not showing any promise of favourable development or future success
- unpublishable — not capable of being made available in print for distribution and sale
- unreplenished — not replenished or refilled
- unrespectable — not able to be respected
- unresponsible — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
- unsepulchered — a tomb, grave, or burial place.
- unspecialized — not specialized
- unspecifiable — not able to be specified
- unspectacular — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
- unspeculative — not characterized by speculation
- unspiritually — in an unspiritual manner
- unsuperficial — external or outward: a superficial resemblance.
- unsuperfluous — not superfluous or excessive; moderate
- unsupportable — capable of being supported; endurable; maintainable.
- unsupportedly — in an unsupported fashion, without support
- unsurpassable — to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed.
- unsurpassably — in an unsurpassable manner; in a way that cannot be surpassed
- unsusceptible — not susceptible or impressionable; not possible or easy to influence; not vulnerable (to harm)
- unupholstered — to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc.
- upon my soul! — an exclamation of surprise
- upper silesia — a highly industrialized region divided between Germany and Poland after World War I.