14-letter words containing o, l, i, g, d
- middle kingdom — Also called Middle Empire. the period in the history of ancient Egypt, c2000–1785 b.c., comprising the 11th to 14th dynasties. Compare New Kingdom, Old Kingdom.
- middlesborough — a city in SE Kentucky.
- mind uploading — (application) The science fiction concept of copying one's mind into an artificial body or computer.
- mindbogglingly — In a mindboggling manner; in such a way as to boggle the mind; so as to be beyond comprehension or understanding.
- model checking — (theory, algorithm, testing) To algorithmically check whether a program (the model) satisfies a specification. The model is usually expressed as a directed graph consisting of nodes (or vertices) and edges. A set of atomic propositions is associated with each node. The nodes represents states of a program, the edges represent possible executions which alters the state, while the atomic propositions represent the basic properties that hold at a point of execution. A specification language, usually some kind of temporal logic, is used to express properties. The problem can be expressed mathematically as: given a temporal logic formula p and a model M with initial state s, decide if M,s \models p.
- modelling clay — mouldable substance fixed in a kiln
- modern english — the English language since c1475.
- mongolian fold — epicanthus.
- monoglycerides — Plural form of monoglyceride.
- moulding board — a board on which dough is kneaded
- multigrade oil — Multigrade oil is engine or gear oil which works well at both low and high temperatures.
- national guard — state military forces, in part equipped, trained, and quartered by the U.S. government, and paid by the U.S. government, that become an active component of the army when called into federal service by the president in civil emergencies. Compare militia (def 2).
- neuroradiology — the branch of radiology dealing with the central nervous system
- non-galvanized — to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
- nonideological — Unaffiliated with or unrelated to ideology.
- overdeveloping — Present participle of overdevelop.
- overhead light — a light which throws light downwards by being situated on the ceiling or having a downward shade, etc
- overindulgence — excessive indulgence
- overprivileged — having too many advantages or opportunities compared to others.
- oxford english — that form of the received pronunciation of English supposed to be typical of Oxford University and regarded by many as affected or pretentious
- periodontology — periodontics.
- pigeon-livered — meek-tempered; spiritless; mild.
- planning board — development group
- plotting board — Navigation. a transparent table on a ship, used as a plotting sheet.
- policy wording — Policy wording is the terms and conditions and definitions of insurance coverage as they are written down in the insurance policy.
- potbellied pig — a type of small, dark, domesticated pig with a lighter band running around its middle, native to Vietnam and sometimes kept as a pet.
- pound sterling — pound2 (def 3).
- prolog-d-linda — Embeds the Linda parallel paradigm into SISCtus Prolog.
- pseudo-english — of, relating to, or characteristic of England or its inhabitants, institutions, etc.
- pyramidologist — a person who believes in pyramidology
- radiographical — the production of radiographs.
- radiologically — of or relating to radiology.
- radiotelegraph — a telegraph in which messages or signals are sent by means of radio waves rather than through wires or cables.
- revolving door — an entrance door for excluding drafts from the interior of a building, usually consisting of four rigid leaves set in the form of a cross and rotating about a central, vertical pivot in the doorway.
- revolving fund — any loan fund intended to be maintained by the repayment of past loans.
- revolving-door — an entrance door for excluding drafts from the interior of a building, usually consisting of four rigid leaves set in the form of a cross and rotating about a central, vertical pivot in the doorway.
- sailing orders — the final orders given to a ship's commander before sailing, concerning matters such as time of departure, destination, etc
- sedimentologic — of or relating to sedimentology
- self-diagnosis — the diagnosis of one's own malady or illness.
- self-glorified — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
- self-parodying — given to or involving self-parody
- self-recording — recording automatically, as an instrument.
- sheepdog trial — a competition in which sheepdogs are tested in their tasks
- shooting lodge — a country house providing accommodation for a shooting party during the shooting season
- silver-tongued — persuasive; eloquent: a silver-tongued orator.
- single bedroom — a bedroom that is intended to accommodate a single bed and occupancy of one person
- skiing holiday — a holiday taken (esp to somewhere that it snows) for the purpose of going skiing
- sliding vector — a vector having specified magnitude and lying on a given line.
- social dancing — dancing performed by couples or by groups, usually as a form of recreation.
- social dumping — the practice of allowing employers to lower wages and reduce employees' benefits in order to attract and retain employment and investment