10-letter words containing p, a, r, t, s
- spartacist — a member of a group of German radical socialists formed in 1916 and in 1919 becoming the German Communist Party, led by Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg
- spartanism — Also, Spartanic [spahr-tan-ik] /spɑrˈtæn ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Sparta or its people.
- spattering — to scatter or dash in small particles or drops: The dog spattered mud on everyone when he shook himself.
- spearpoint — the point at the end of a spearhead.
- spec ratio — (benchmark) Results for each individual benchmark of the SPEC benchmark suites, for example CINT92 and CFP92, expressed as the ratio of the wall clock time to execute one single copy of the benchmark, compared to a fixed "SPEC reference time", which was chosen early-on as the execution time on a VAX 11/780. See also SPEC rate.
- spectatrix — a female spectator
- spectrally — of or relating to a specter; ghostly; phantom.
- speculator — a person who is engaged in commercial or financial speculation.
- speed trap — a section of a road where hidden police, radar, etc., carefully check the speed of motorists and strictly enforce traffic regulations: sometimes characterized by hard-to-see signals, hidden traffic signs, etc.
- spermaceti — a pearly white, waxy, translucent solid, obtained from the oil in the head of the sperm whale: used chiefly in cosmetics and candles, and as an emollient.
- spermaduct — a spermatic passage found in male animals
- spermatial — relating to the male reproductive cells of certain red algae and fungi
- spermatium — Botany. the nonmotile male gamete of a red alga.
- spermatoid — resembling sperm.
- sphalerite — a very common mineral, zinc sulfide, ZnS, usually containing some iron and a little cadmium, occurring in yellow, brown, or black crystals or cleavable masses with resinous luster: the principal ore of zinc and cadmium; blackjack.
- spirantize — to change into or pronounce as a spirant.
- spirituals — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
- spit-roast — to cook on a spit
- spitballer — a pitcher who is known or believed to throw spitballs.
- split rail — a wooden rail split lengthwise from a log and commonly used in rustic rail and post fencing.
- sport coat — A sport coat is a man's jacket. It is worn on informal occasions with pants of a different material.
- sports bag — a bag used by an individual to carry his or her clothing and equipment for taking part in sport
- sports bar — a bar featuring televised sporting events.
- sports bra — a woman's undergarment designed for extra support and protection during sports and recreational activities.
- sports cap — a hat designed for sports or to look sporty
- sports car — small, low, fast car
- sports day — In British schools, sports day is a day or an afternoon when pupils compete in athletics contests such as races and the high jump. Parents are often invited to come and watch the events.
- sports fan — sb who enjoys watching or playing sport
- sportscast — a radio or television program consisting of sports news or of a running description of a sports event.
- sportswear — clothing designed for wear while playing golf or tennis, hiking, bicycling, jogging, etc.; activewear.
- spray tank — a closed tank into which air is pumped to force out a liquid, especially for a spray.
- spread out — extend, splay
- springhalt — stringhalt.
- springtail — any of numerous minute, wingless primitive insects of the order Collembola, most possessing a special abdominal appendage for jumping that allows for the nearly perpetual springing pattern characteristic of the group.
- spur track — a short branch track leading from the main track, and connected with it at one end only.
- spycatcher — a person who works in counterintelligence to detect enemy espionage activities
- stag party — a social gathering or outing for men only.
- stainproof — resistant to stains
- stair-step — to move or progress in steps of increasing height or level
- stairsteps — a flight of steps
- stampeders — a sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, especially cattle or horses.
- star apple — the edible fruit of a West Indian tree, Chrysophyllum cainito, of the sapodilla family, which when cut across exhibits a star-shaped figure within.
- star point — a common junction connected to the ends of windings of a polyphase electrical device or system of devices
- star prize — The star prize in a competition is the most valuable prize.
- star-apple — the edible fruit of a West Indian tree, Chrysophyllum cainito, of the sapodilla family, which when cut across exhibits a star-shaped figure within.
- statampere — the electrostatic unit of current, equivalent to 3.3356 × 10 −10 ampere and equal to the current produced by an electromotive force of one statvolt acting through a resistance of one statohm.
- stay-press — (of fabric or clothing) treated so as to retain a freshly ironed look after washing.
- steam trap — a device in a steam pipe that collects and discharges condensed water
- steel trap — a trap for catching animals, consisting of spring-operated steel jaws with sharp projections that clamp shut.
- stenograph — any of various keyboard instruments, somewhat resembling a typewriter, used for writing in shorthand, as by means of phonetic or arbitrary symbols.