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10-letter words containing p, r, o, f

  • reef point — one of several short lengths of line stitched through a sail for tying a reef
  • reg. prof. — Regius professor
  • riflescope — a telescopic sight mounted on top of a rifle that helps to improve one's aim by magnifying and pinpointing a target.
  • roof panel — The roof panel is the section of material, usually sheet metal, that forms the roof of a vehicle.
  • roof space — the attic space inside a roof
  • saponifier — to convert (a fat) into soap by treating with an alkali.
  • scyphiform — shaped like a cup or goblet.
  • shellproof — protected against the explosive effect of shells or bombs.
  • shockproof — Also, shock-proof. (of timepieces, machinery, etc.) protected against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.
  • shop floor — The shop floor is used to refer to all the ordinary workers in a factory or the area where they work, especially in contrast to the people who are in charge.
  • shop front — A shop front is the outside part of a shop which faces the street, including the door and windows.
  • shopfitter — a worker who makes and installs fittings for commercial premises
  • shoplifter — a person who steals goods from the shelves or displays of a retail store while posing as a customer.
  • simferopol — a city in S Ukraine, on the S Crimean Peninsula.
  • smokeproof — that cannot be penetrated by smoke: a fireproof and smokeproof compartment.
  • soft power — the ability to achieve one's goals without force, esp by diplomacy, persuasion, etc
  • soundproof — impervious to sound.
  • spillproof — (of a container) designed to prevent spilling.
  • spoken for — engaged, reserved, or allocated
  • spongiform — resembling a sponge, as in appearance or structure.
  • spoondrift — spindrift.
  • sport fish — a type of fish that is prized for the sport it gives the angler in its capture rather than for its value as food.
  • sports fan — sb who enjoys watching or playing sport
  • spring for — to rise, leap, move, or act suddenly and swiftly, as by a sudden dart or thrust forward or outward, or being suddenly released from a coiled or constrained position: to spring into the air; a tiger about to spring.
  • stainproof — resistant to stains
  • stop-frame — Also called stop frame. the process of filming puppets and other objects one frame at a time while incrementally moving or modifying them, giving the illusion of lifelike motion when the captured film frames are viewed in rapid sequence (often used attributively): stop-motion animation; a stop-motion film.
  • stormproof — protected from or not affected by storms.
  • swordproof — able to resist the stroke of a sword
  • theftproof — safe from theft.
  • thornproof — (of a material or garment) offering protection against the intrusion of thorns
  • thriftshop — a retail store that sells secondhand goods at reduced prices.
  • torporific — causing torpor.
  • underproof — containing a smaller proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.
  • unpaid-for — not paid for.
  • unpowerful — having or exerting great power or force.
  • unprofaned — characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
  • unprofited — lacking profit or gain
  • unprofound — penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.
  • unprolific — not prolific or fertile; barren
  • upwards of — toward a higher place or position: The birds flew upward.
  • vaporiform — in the form or state of vapour
  • viperiform — resembling, or in the shape of, a viper
  • waterproof — impervious to water.
  • worshipful — feeling or showing worship.
  • ypsiliform — having the shape of a 'Y'
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