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14-letter words containing n, o, l, c, t, e

  • tablet coating — A tablet coating is a covering over a tablet, used to mask the taste, make it easier to swallow, or protect the active medication inside.
  • tax-collecting — the collection of taxes owed by individuals
  • teach a lesson — give a class, give instruction
  • technical foul — a foul committed by a player or coach, usually not involving physical contact with an opponent, called often for unsportsmanlike conduct, as holding on to the basket or using profanity, that gives the opposing team one or two free throws and sometimes, if the foul was flagrant, requires the ejection of the offending player or coach from the game.
  • technothriller — a suspense novel in which the manipulation of sophisticated technology, as of aircraft or weapons systems, plays a prominent part.
  • teleconference — a business meeting, educational session, etc., conducted among participants in different locations via telecommunications equipment. Compare videoconference.
  • teleconnection — a connection via telephone or television
  • telephone call — contact by phone
  • telephonically — of, relating to, or happening by means of a telephone system.
  • teleprocessing — computerized processing and transmission of data over the telephone or other long-distance communications systems.
  • ten-acre block — a block of subdivided farming land, usually within commuting distance of a city, that provides a semirural way of life
  • terminological — the system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject; nomenclature: the terminology of botany.
  • terotechnology — a branch of technology that utilizes management, financial, and engineering expertise in the installation and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery
  • the capitoline — the most important of the Seven Hills of Rome. The temple of Jupiter was on the southern summit and the ancient citadel on the northern summit
  • the long march — a journey of about 10 000 km (6000 miles) undertaken (1934–35) by some 100 000 Chinese Communists when they were forced out of their base in Kiangsi in SE China. They made their way to Shensi in NW China; only about 8000 survived the rigours of the journey
  • the palaeocene — the Palaeocene epoch or rock series
  • the soo canals — the two ship canals linking Lakes Superior and Huron. There is a canal on the Canadian and on the US side of the rapids of the St Mary's River
  • thermoelectron — an electron emitted by an incandescent material.
  • to close ranks — If you say that the members of a group close ranks, you mean that they are supporting each other only because their group is being criticized.
  • tolerance zone — an designated area where prostitutes can work without being arrested
  • toronto euclid — (language)   The standard dialect of Euclid, as compared to Ottawa Euclid.
  • trades council — (in Britain) an association of the different trade unions in one town or area
  • transcorporeal — of the nature of the physical body; bodily.
  • trinitrocresol — a yellow, crystalline compound, C 7 H 5 N 3 O 7 , used in high explosives.
  • try one's luck — to attempt something that is uncertain
  • ultracompetent — extremely competent
  • ultraprecision — extreme accuracy or precision
  • unaccustomedly — in an unaccustomed manner
  • uncollectables — things that are not collectable
  • uncongeniality — the condition of being uncongenial
  • unconsolidated — brought together into a single whole.
  • uncontemplated — to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
  • uncontrollable — incapable of being controlled or restrained: uncontrollable anger.
  • uncontrolledly — in an uncontrolled manner
  • unconventional — not conventional; not bound by or conforming to convention, rule, or precedent; free from conventionality: an unconventional artist; an unconventional use of material.
  • unegoistically — pertaining to or of the nature of egoism.
  • unidirectional — operating or moving in one direction only; not changing direction: a unidirectional flow.
  • unmetaphorical — not used, viewed, or intended as a metaphor
  • unpoeticalness — the quality, state, or characteristic of being unpoetic
  • vertical union — industrial union.
  • volume control — switch used to adjust level of sound
  • walk-in closet — a closet that is large enough to walk around in.
  • well-conducted — personal behavior; way of acting; bearing or deportment.
  • well-connected — united, joined, or linked.
  • wind deflector — an accessory that can be fitted to parts of a vehicle that are often open when driving, such as windows and sunroofs, to prevent the driver and passengers being buffeted by wind as well as reducing noise and keeping out flying debris
  • windsor castle — a castle in the town of Windsor in Berkshire, residence of English monarchs since its founding by William the Conqueror
  • winter clothes — the type of heavy, warm clothing that people tend to wear in very cold weather
  • wollstonecraft — Mary (Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin) 1759–97, English author and feminist (mother of Mary Shelley).
  • work placement — temporary job, internship
  • zero tolerance — a policy of very strict, uncompromising enforcement of rules or laws.
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