12-letter words containing s, a, c, d
- class c drug — (in Britain) any of the least dangerous group of controlled drugs, including temazepam and cannabis
- class method — (programming) 1. A method that operates on a class object (an object of class "class"). A class method is really just an ordinary object method that happens to operate on class objects. A class method might, for example, return a list of objects representing the methods and attributes of the given class. 2. A static method.
- classloading — (computing, Java) The dynamic loading of classes into a virtual machine, as performed by a classloader.
- clear as mud — not at all clear
- clearsighted — seeing clearly
- close-hauled — with the sails flat, so as to sail as close to the wind as possible
- closed chain — any structural arrangement, used in the models and formulas of molecules, consisting of a chain of atoms that forms a closed geometric figure; ring
- closed-stack — having access to the stacks limited to the staff of the library or to a limited group of library users.
- closegrained — having a fine, compact grain or texture
- closet drama — drama suitable for reading rather than performing
- closing date — The closing date for a competition or offer is the final date by which entries or applications must be received.
- coccidiostat — a drug used to treat coccidiosis
- code-sharing — a commercial agreement between two airlines that allows passengers to use a ticket from one airline to travel on another
- codefendants — Plural form of codefendant.
- cold storage — If something such as food is put in cold storage, it is kept in an artificially-cooled place in order to preserve it.
- colonialised — to make colonial.
- columbus day — Oct 12, a legal holiday in most states of the US: the date of Columbus' landing in the West Indies (Caribbean) in 1492
- comes around — to approach or move toward a particular person or place: Come here. Don't come any closer!
- command post — A command post is a place from which a commander in the army controls and organizes his forces.
- commanderies — the office or rank of a commander.
- commandments — a command or mandate.
- commiserated — Simple past tense and past participle of commiserate.
- compact disc — Compact discs are small shiny discs that contain music or computer information. The abbreviation CD is also used.
- compact disk — an optical disk approximately 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter, on which a program, data, music, etc., is digitally encoded for a laser beam to scan, decode, and transmit to a playback system, computer monitor, or television set. Abbreviation: CD.
- compass card — a compass in the form of a card that rotates so that "0°" or "North" points to magnetic north
- compassioned — a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
- concordances — Plural form of concordance.
- condensation — Condensation consists of small drops of water which form when warm water vapour or steam touches a cold surface such as a window.
- conditionals — Plural form of conditional.
- conductances — Plural form of conductance.
- coney island — an island off the S shore of Long Island, New York: site of a large amusement park
- confederates — Plural form of confederate.
- conquistador — The conquistadors were the sixteenth-century Spanish conquerors of Central and South America.
- consanguined — Of kindred blood; related.
- considerable — Considerable means great in amount or degree.
- considerably — to a noteworthy or marked extent; much; noticeably; substantially; amply.
- considerance — consideration
- considerated — Simple past tense and past participle of considerate.
- consolidated — consolidated (def 2).
- consolidates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of consolidate.
- consolidator — a person or thing that consolidates
- constellated — Simple past tense and past participle of constellate.
- consternated — to dismay, confuse, or terrify.
- contradances — Plural form of contradance.
- cook islands — a group of islands in the SW Pacific, an overseas territory of New Zealand: consists of the Lower Cooks and the Northern Cooks Capital: Avarua, on Rarotonga. Pop: 10 447 (2013 est). Area: 234 sq km (90 sq miles)
- coordinators — Plural form of coordinator.
- cordialities — cordial quality or feeling.
- countermands — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of countermand.
- coup d'essai — a first attempt.
- cowardliness — lacking courage; contemptibly timid.