8-letter words containing p, a, c
- apractic — a disorder of the nervous system, characterized by an inability to perform purposeful movements, but not accompanied by a loss of sensory function or paralysis.
- apricate — to sunbathe or bask in the sun
- apricity — (obsolete) The warmth of the Sun.
- apricots — Plural form of apricot.
- apurimac — a river in S Peru, rising in the Andes and flowing northwest into the Urubamba River. Length: about 885 km (550 miles)
- apyretic — without fever
- arc lamp — a lamp in which brilliant light is produced by maintaining an arc between two electrodes, used as a spotlight, searchlight, etc.
- armpatch — an insignia, badge, slogan, or the like sewn on the sleeve of a uniform shirt or jacket or affixed to an armband to indicate one's affiliation, sponsorship, rank, etc.
- aruspicy — haruspicy.
- ascocarp — (in some ascomycetous fungi) a globular structure containing the asci
- aspartic — Of or pertaining to aspartic acid or its derivatives.
- aspected — (astrology, obsolete) Subject to a particular planetary aspect.
- aspermic — (of a male animal) Unable to produce sperm.
- aspheric — a lens that has a shape that is not completely round
- at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
- atrophic — Also, atrophia [uh-troh-fee-uh] /əˈtroʊ fi ə/ (Show IPA). Pathology. a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
- attercop — a spider
- atypical — Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind.
- auspices — an augur of ancient Rome.
- autocarp — any fruit that is produced through self-fertilization
- autopsic — relating to autopsy
- autoptic — relating to or belonging to personal observation
- axle cap — a cap that covers the end of an axle
- back pay — Back pay is money which an employer owes an employee for work that he or she did in the past.
- backdrop — A backdrop is a large piece of cloth, often with scenery painted on it, that is hung at the back of a stage while a play is being performed.
- backflip — a backwards somersault in mid air with arms and legs extended
- backpack — A backpack is a bag with straps that go over your shoulders, so that you can carry things on your back when you are walking or climbing.
- backpain — Alternative form of back pain.
- backport — (software) To make a feature from a later version of a piece of software available in an earlier version. Backporting of features enables users of the older version to benefit from a feature without upgrading fully.
- backslap — a slap on the back indicating joviality or congratulation
- backspin — a backward spinning motion imparted to a ball to reduce its speed at impact, as by hitting it with a downward or undercutting motion
- backstop — a screen or fence to prevent balls leaving the playing area
- backwrap — anything that can be wrapped around the back to provide back support or relieve back pain
- ball cap — a close-fitting cap with a deep visor and usually the name or emblem of a baseball team, worn by baseball players, or by others as casual attire.
- basecamp — Alternative spelling of base camp.
- beaucoup — a large amount, an abundance
- becarpet — to lay carpet on
- biphasic — having two phases
- black op — Often, black ops. a secret mission or campaign carried out by a military, governmental, or other organization, typically one in which the organization conceals or denies its involvement: Some national intelligence agencies use black ops to undermine enemy governments. The company even resorted to an industrial black op to steal secrets from its competitor.
- blackcap — a brownish-grey Old World warbler, Sylvia atricapilla, the male of which has a black crown
- blacktop — Blacktop is a hard black substance which is used as a surface for roads.
- brace up — to call forth one's courage, resolution, etc., as after defeat or disappointment
- bratpack — a group of precocious and successful young actors, writers, etc
- britpack — a group of young and successful British actors, directors, artists, etc
- cachepot — an ornamental container for a flowerpot
- caiaphas — the high priest at the beginning of John the Baptist's preaching and during the trial of Jesus (Luke 3:2; Matthew 26)
- cake pan — A cake pan is a metal container that you bake a cake in.
- calcspar — calcite
- calipash — the greenish glutinous edible part of the turtle found next to the upper shell, considered a delicacy
- calipers — Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.