12-letter words containing s, c, a, g
- slip casting — a pottery-making process in which partially liquefied clay is poured into a plaster mold.
- small change — coins of small denomination.
- sociographic — the branch of sociology that uses statistical data to describe social phenomena.
- sociological — of, relating to, or characteristic of sociology and its methodology.
- somaticizing — to convert (anxiety) into physical symptoms.
- sound change — any phonetic or phonological change in spoken language, for example the replacement of one speech sound with another, or the loss of a particular sound
- south-facing — facing towards the south
- space charge — a distribution of an excess of electrons or ions over a three-dimensional region, in contrast to the distribution of an electric charge over the surface of a conductor.
- space flight — journey into outer space
- space-saving — that saves space.
- specialising — to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
- spectrograph — a spectroscope for photographing or producing a representation of a spectrum.
- speech organ — any part of the body, as the tongue, velum, diaphragm, or lungs, that participates, actively or passively, voluntarily or involuntarily, in the production of the sounds of speech.
- sphragistics — the scientific study of seals or signet rings.
- spin casting — spinning (def 3).
- sprachgefuhl — a sensitivity to language, especially for what is grammatically or idiomatically acceptable in a given language.
- sprechgesang — a vocal style intermediate between speech and singing but without exact pitch intonation.
- spring catch — a catch for an interior or cabinet door that has a bolt operated by a spring.
- spring-clean — to subject (a place) to a spring-cleaning.
- stage effect — a highly spectacular or artificial device or means, especially for attracting attention.
- stage pocket — one of several metal boxes placed backstage in the floor (floor pocket) or wall of a theater and containing jacks for electric cables used in lighting units.
- stage-struck — obsessed with the desire to become an actor or actress.
- standing cup — a tall decorative cup of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, having a raised cover.
- static cling — the adhering of clothing to other clothing or a person's body, caused by an accumulation of static electricity in the materials, especially those containing synthetic fibers.
- stegocarpous — (of a moss) belonging to the division Stegocarpi, having an operculate capsule
- stenographic — the art of writing in shorthand.
- stocking cap — a long, conical, knitted cap, usually with a tassel or pompon at the tip.
- storage cell — a cell whose energy can be renewed by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to that of the flow of current generated by the cell.
- straightneck — a variety of summer squash related to the crookneck but not having a recurved neck.
- stylographic — of or relating to a stylograph.
- submicrogram — containing or relating to a mass of less than one microgram
- suckers' gap — a temporary improvement, occurring between two periods of inclement weather, which deceives people into acting in expectation of continued fine weather
- sugar-coated — Sugar-coated food is covered with a sweet substance made of sugar.
- sugarcoating — the act or process of covering something with sugar.
- supercharged — equipped with a supercharger.
- supercharger — a mechanism for forcing air into an internal-combustion engine in order to increase engine power.
- superglacial — on the surface of a glacier.
- superorganic — of or relating to the structure of cultural elements within society conceived as independent of and superior to the individual members of society.
- surf casting — the act, technique, or sport of fishing by casting from the shoreline into the sea, usually using heavy-duty tackle.
- swagger coat — a woman's pyramid-shaped coat with a full flared back and usually raglan sleeves, first popularized in the 1930s.
- swimming cap — A swimming cap is a rubber cap which you wear to keep your hair dry when you are swimming.
- switch grass — a North American grass, Panicum virgatum, having an open, branching inflorescence.
- synergically — in a synergic manner
- traffic sign — notice to vehicles
- tragicalness — the quality or state of being tragic
- transcending — to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed: to transcend the limits of thought; kindness transcends courtesy.
- tsunamigenic — producing a tsunami or tsunamis
- twitch grass — couch grass.
- uncourageous — possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator.
- undischarged — gun: not let off