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15-letter words containing o, u, t

  • counterevidence — evidence that refutes other evidence
  • counterexamples — Plural form of counterexample.
  • counterfactuals — Plural form of counterfactual.
  • counterfeisance — the act of counterfeiting
  • counterflashing — (construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
  • counterinstance — an instance that refutes a theory
  • counterirritant — an agent that causes a superficial irritation of the skin and thereby relieves inflammation of deep structures
  • countermandable — able to be countermanded
  • countermarching — Present participle of countermarch.
  • countermeasures — Plural form of countermeasure.
  • countermovement — the act, process, or result of moving.
  • counterpetition — a formal request for legal action submitted to a court by a respondent who has received a petition
  • counterplotting — Present participle of counterplot.
  • counterpointing — Present participle of counterpoint.
  • counterpressure — an opposing pressure
  • counterproposal — a proposal offered as an alternative to a previous proposal
  • counterpunching — Present participle of counterpunch.
  • counterpurchase — barter, especially of products or materials between international companies or importers and exporters.
  • counterquestion — a question which acts as a reply to another question
  • counterreaction — a reaction against an initial action
  • counterreformer — a reformer who acts in opposition to another reform
  • counterresponse — a response or reply which opposes or answers a previous response
  • counterrotating — (of two corresponding or similar moving parts) rotating in opposite directions: counterrotating propellers.
  • countersink bit — a tool for countersinking
  • counterstrategy — a strategy designed to counter the effectiveness of another strategy or action
  • countersubjects — Plural form of countersubject.
  • countertendency — an opposite tendency
  • countervailable — able to counteract or offset as equivalent
  • counterviolence — the retaliatory use of violence
  • counterweighted — Simple past tense and past participle of counterweight.
  • counting number — natural number
  • country bumpkin — an awkward, simple, rustic person
  • country cottage — a small house in the country, esp one used for holidays
  • country dancing — Country dancing is traditional dancing in which people dance in rows or circles.
  • country dweller — a person who lives in the country
  • country kitchen — a large kitchen with ample areas for food preparation and eating.
  • country western — country music
  • county palatine — the lands of a count palatine
  • coup de theatre — a dramatic turn of events, esp in a play
  • couples therapy — a counseling procedure that attempts to improve the adaptation and adjustment of two people who form a conjugal unit.
  • course of study — an extended period of organized study, often leading to a qualification
  • court christian — ecclesiastical court.
  • court of appeal — A Court of Appeal is a court which deals with appeals against legal judgments.
  • court of arches — the court of appeal of the Province of Canterbury, formerly held under the arches of Bow Church
  • court of claims — (in the US) a court that hears claims against the federal government
  • court of equity — a court having jurisdiction in equity or administering justice in accordance with the principles of equity.
  • court of honour — a military court that is instituted to investigate matters involving personal honour
  • court of record — a court which has a permanent record of its proceedings maintained
  • courting couple — a pair of lovers
  • courting mirror — a small mirror of c1800 having a border and cresting of glass painted with leaves and flowers in imitation of a Chinese style.
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