9-letter words containing n, a, r, c
- archontic — relating to an archon
- archstone — a wedge-shaped stone forming the curved part of an arch
- arcminute — unit of angular measurement, 1⁄60 of a degree
- arcsecond — unit used in astronomy
- arcturian — a first-magnitude star in the constellation Boötes.
- arcuation — the use of arches or vaults in buildings
- arecoline — a drug derived from betel nuts and producing a range of effects, including increased salivation, body temperature, and heart rate
- armorican — a native or inhabitant of Armorica
- aromantic — Not given to experiencing romantic attraction to others.
- arrivance — the action or state of arriving
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- arrogancy — offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.
- arsenical — of or containing arsenic
- articling — a written composition in prose, usually nonfiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a book or other publication, as a newspaper or magazine.
- ascenders — Plural form of ascender.
- ascendeur — a metal grip that is threaded on a rope and can be alternately tightened and slackened as an aid to climbing the rope: used attached to slings for the feet and waist
- ascertain — If you ascertain the truth about something, you find out what it is, especially by making a deliberate effort to do so.
- ascribing — Present participle of ascribe.
- assurance — If you give someone an assurance that something is true or will happen, you say that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, in order to make them feel less worried.
- astrachan — a fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan.
- at anchor — If a boat is at anchor, it is floating in a particular place and is prevented from moving by its anchor.
- auriculin — atrial natriuretic factor.
- autocrine — relating to self-stimulation, through the production of a factor and a specific receptor for it
- avicebron — (Solomon ben Judah ibn-Gabirol) 1021?–58, Jewish poet and philosopher in Spain.
- avoparcin — an antibiotic, now banned in the EU, formerly used to treat farm animals
- avuncular — An avuncular man or a man with avuncular behaviour is friendly and helpful towards someone younger.
- ayckbourn — Sir Alan. born 1939, English dramatist. His plays include Absurd Person Singular (1973), the trilogy The Norman Conquests (1974), A Chorus of Disapproval (1985), House and Garden (2000), and Private Fears in Public Places (2004)
- backprint — The mark or impression left by a person's back having been pressed against a surface.
- backronym — an existing word turned into an acronym by creating an apt phrase whose initial letters match the word, as to help remember it or offer a theory of its origin. For example, rap has been said to be a backronym of “rhythm and poetry.”.
- backround — Misspelling of background.
- bacterins — a vaccine prepared from killed bacteria.
- balancers — Plural form of balancer.
- bank card — A bank card is a plastic card which your bank gives you so you can get money from your bank account using a cash machine. It is also called an ATM card in American English. In Britain, you also use bank cards to prove who you are when you pay for something by cheque.
- bar snack — a light quick meal, such as a sandwich or pie, served in a bar
- barcelona — the chief port of Spain, on the NE Mediterranean coast: seat of the Republican government during the Civil War (1936–39); the commercial capital of Spain. Pop: 1 582 738 (2003 est)
- barcoding — The assignment of a barcode to a product and the printing of the barcode on the product.
- barnacled — any marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia, usually having a calcareous shell, being either stalked (goose barnacle) and attaching itself to ship bottoms and floating timber, or stalkless (rock barnacle or acorn barnacle) and attaching itself to rocks, especially in the intertidal zone.
- barnacles — nose pincers for controlling an unruly horse
- baronetcy — the rank, position, or patent of a baronet
- barracoon — (formerly) a temporary place of confinement for slaves or convicts, esp those awaiting transportation
- barrancas — Plural form of barranca.
- bean curd — Bean curd is a soft white or brown food made from soya beans.
- benchmark — A benchmark is something whose quality or quantity is known and which can therefore be used as a standard with which other things can be compared.
- binocular — involving, relating to, seeing with or intended for both eyes
- binuclear — having two nuclei
- black run — an extremely difficult run, suitable for expert skiers
- blackburn — a city in NW England, in Blackburn with Darwen unitary authority, Lancashire: formerly important for textiles, now has mixed industries. Pop: 105 085 (2001)
- blackener — someone who blackens
- brabancon — one of a variety of the Brussels griffon having a short, smooth coat.
- bracingly — strengthening; invigorating: This mountain air is bracing.