8-letter words containing p, t, c, a
- synaptic — Also called syndesis. Cell Biology. the pairing of homologous chromosomes, one from each parent, during early meiosis.
- tapaculo — a small passeriform bird, Pteroptochus albicollis (megapodius), with short wings and cocked tail, native to South America
- the cape — Cape of Good Hope
- tieclasp — a clip, often ornamental, which holds a tie in place against a shirt
- tip-cart — a cart with a body that can be tilted to empty it of its contents
- touchpad — a computer input device for controlling the pointer on a display screen by sliding the finger along a touch-sensitive surface: used chiefly in laptop computers.
- trackpad — touchpad.
- trap car — a railroad car used at a terminal for collecting and distributing freight.
- trap cut — step cut.
- traprock — trap3 .
- tropical — pertaining to, characteristic of, occurring in, or inhabiting the tropics, especially the humid tropics: tropical flowers.
- two-pack — (of a paint, filler, etc) supplied as two separate components, for example a base and a catalyst, that are mixed together immediately before use
- tympanic — pertaining or belonging to a tympanum.
- typecase — a compartmental tray for storing printer's type
- typecast — to cast (a performer) in a role that requires characteristics of physique, manner, personality, etc., similar to those possessed by the performer.
- typeface — face (defs 19b, c).
- wet pack — a type of bath in which wet sheets are applied to the patient.
- whitecap — a wave with a broken and foaming white crest.