9-letter words containing p, o, t, c
- prostatic — Also, prostatic [pro-stat-ik] /prɒˈstæt ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to the prostate gland.
- protected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- protectee — a person, as a head of state, for whom official protection is provided.
- protecter — protector.
- protector — a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian.
- proteinic — Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism.
- proteomic — relating to a proteome
- prothetic — the addition of a sound or syllable at the beginning of a word, as in Spanish escala “ladder” from Latin scala.
- protistic — of or relating to the kingdom Protista
- protocols — the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
- protozoic — containing remains of the Earth's earliest life forms
- provocant — a person who deliberately behaves controversially to provoke argument or other strong reactions
- psoriatic — a common chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by scaly patches.
- psych out — to intimidate or frighten psychologically, or make nervous (often followed by out): to psych out the competition.
- psych-out — an act or instance of psyching out.
- psychotic — Psychiatry. characterized by or afflicted with psychosis. Synonyms: (in nontechnical usage) insane, psychopathic, lunatic, mentally ill; mad, disturbed, deranged, demented, non compos mentis. Antonyms: sane; compos mentis, clearheaded, lucid.
- ptolemaic — of or relating to Ptolemy or his system of astronomy.
- ptomainic — causing or resulting from ptomaines
- punch out — a thrusting blow, especially with the fist.
- punch-out — a small section of cardboard or metal surrounded by perforations so that it can be easily forced out.
- punctilio — a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.
- pyroclast — a piece of lava ejected from a volcano
- recaption — the taking back without violence of one's property or a member of one's family or household unlawfully in the possession or custody of another.
- receiptor — a person who receipts.
- reception — the act of receiving or the state of being received.
- recompact — to pack or join (something) closely together again
- recompute — to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate: to compute the period of Jupiter's revolution.
- reproject — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- retropack — a system of retrorockets on a spacecraft
- rhapontic — a type of rhubarb
- root crop — a crop, as beets, turnips, or sweet potatoes, grown for its large and edible undergound parts.
- rotoscope — a projection device that allows images from live-action films to be traced to create an animated sequence
- sarcoptic — related to or caused by itch-mites that cause mange in animals
- scapegoat — a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place.
- scapolite — any of a group of minerals of variable composition, essentially silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium, occurring as massive aggregates or tetragonal crystals.
- scarpetto — a type of shoe traditionally worn by Alpine climbers
- sciophyte — any plant that grows best in the shade
- scoop out — remove, take out
- scope out — extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an investigation of wide scope.
- scopulate — broom-shaped; brushlike.
- scotophil — living and flourishing in darkness.
- screw top — (of a container) having a top that screws on.
- screw-top — (of a container) having a top that screws on.
- scriptory — of or relating to writing
- serotypic — of or relating to a serotype
- sheepcote — a pen or covered enclosure for sheep.
- shopcraft — any of various skilled trades involving maintenance or repair work, as metalworking or boilermaking, especially in the railroad industry.
- simpatico — congenial or like-minded; likable: I find our new neighbor simpatico in every respect.
- sleepcoat — a lightweight, knee-length garment for sleep or lounging, styled like a pajama top and having a sash.
- slo pitch — slow pitch