12-letter words containing m, a, t, c, h
- mackintoshes — Plural form of mackintosh.
- macroetching — to etch deeply into the surface of (a metal).
- macroweather — Longer term average weather, covering period of length between that of weather and climate.
- magnus hitch — a knot similar to a clove hitch but taking one more turn around the object to which the line is being bent; rolling hitch.
- make the cut — to better or equal the required score after two rounds in a strokeplay tournament, thus avoiding elimination from the final two rounds
- massachusett — a member of an extinct tribe of North American Indians of eastern Massachusetts.
- match-fixing — the act of arranging the outcome of a sports match prior to its being played
- match-winner — a player who wins a sports match for his or her team, for example by scoring a goal
- mathematical — of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics: mathematical truth.
- matriarchate — a matriarchal system or community.
- matriarchial — Characteristic of or pertaining to a matriarchy. Alternative form of matriarchal.
- matriarchies — Plural form of matriarchy.
- matrix patch — A matrix patch is an adhesive patch with medicine distributed through the adhesive. The patch is applied to the skin, and the medicine in it is delivered into the skin and into the bloodstream.
- mechatronics — The synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering for the study of automata from an engineering perspective and the control of advanced hybrid systems.
- medicine hat — a city in SE Alberta, in SW Canada.
- megalecithal — having a large amount of yolk, as certain eggs or ova.
- merchantable — marketable: merchantable war-surplus goods.
- mesolecithal — centrolecithal.
- metachronism — An error in chronological ordering in which a character or an event is placed at too late a time.
- metachronous — Medicine/Medical. occurring at a different time than a similar event: metachronous tumors.
- metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphrastic — a person who translates or changes a literary work from one form to another, as prose into verse.
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metapsychics — the study of psychic phenomena beyond the limits of ordinary or orthodox psychology
- metathetical — (linguistics) exhibiting metathesis.
- metathoracic — Of or pertaining to the metathorax.
- methacrylate — an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.
- method actor — actor who follows the Method
- methodically — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- microhabitat — an extremely localized, small-scale environment, as a tree stump or a dead animal.
- middle watch — the watch from midnight until 4 a.m.
- misanthropic — of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
- mismatchment — an inappropriate match
- mitochondria — an organelle in the cytoplasm of cells that functions in energy production.
- mole-catcher — someone or something who catches, traps, or kills moles
- monochromats — Plural form of monochromat.
- monothalamic — having a sole cavity or compartment
- monothematic — having a single theme.
- monotrichate — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- mother craft — a spaceship providing facilities and supplies for a number of smaller craft, or for astronauts
- motor launch — a small naval vessel that chases submarines, etc
- moustachioed — Alternative spelling of moustachio\u2019d.
- multichannel — Employing or possessing many television or communications channels.
- mustache cup — a cup having a straight piece inside, just below the rim, for holding back a man's mustache while he is drinking.
- myrtle beach — a town in E South Carolina.
- mythological — of or relating to mythology.
- needle match — a bitterly fought contest between two competitors or teams who bear each other a grudge
- niche market — specific or limited consumer interest
- no match for — If one person or thing is no match for another, they are unable to compete successfully with the other person or thing.
- nomothetical — Nomothetic.