12-letter words containing s, c, h, i, a
- skirt chaser — a womanizer.
- skirt-chaser — a womanizer.
- slot machine — a gambling machine operated by inserting coins into a slot and pulling a handle that activates a set of spinning symbols on wheels, the final alignment of which determines the payoff that is released into a receptacle at the bottom.
- sociographic — the branch of sociology that uses statistical data to describe social phenomena.
- sophisticate — a sophisticated person.
- sophomorical — characteristic of a sophomore
- south africa — Republic of, a country in S Africa; member of the Commonwealth of Nations until 1961. 472,000 sq. mi. (1,222,480 sq. km). Capitals: Pretoria and Cape Town.
- south-facing — facing towards the south
- space flight — journey into outer space
- spanish rice — rice prepared with chopped onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and sometimes diced ham, seasoned with cayenne pepper and mixed with butter.
- spasmophilic — of or noting spasmophilia.
- spermaphytic — able to produce seeds
- sphacelation — the process of mortification
- sphericality — the state of being a sphere
- sphincterial — relating to a sphincter
- sphragistics — the scientific study of seals or signet rings.
- spin machine — an organization or group of people acting together to present news or information in a way that creates a particular desired impression
- spinach beet — chard, a plant cultivated for its edible leaves
- spirochaetal — resulting from spirochaetes
- spring catch — a catch for an interior or cabinet door that has a bolt operated by a spring.
- stenographic — the art of writing in shorthand.
- stichomythia — dramatic dialogue, as in a Greek play, characterized by brief exchanges between two characters, each of whom usually speaks in one line of verse during a scene of intense emotion or strong argumentation.
- stickhandler — a hockey or lacrosse player, esp. one who is talented at stickhandling.
- straightneck — a variety of summer squash related to the crookneck but not having a recurved neck.
- strip-search — to search (a suspect who has been required to remove all clothing) especially for concealed weapons, contraband, or evidence of drug abuse.
- stylographic — of or relating to a stylograph.
- subarachnoid — of, relating to, or situated below the arachnoid membrane.
- superhelical — of, relating to, or consisting of a superhelix
- supply chain — process of manufacture and sale
- switch grass — a North American grass, Panicum virgatum, having an open, branching inflorescence.
- switch plate — a plate, usually of metal, ceramic, or plastic, covering a switch so that the knob or toggle protrudes.
- swivel chair — a chair whose seat turns around horizontally on a swivel.
- sycophantish — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
- sycophantism — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
- sycophantize — to act the sycophant
- synaesthetic — synesthesia.
- synchronical — happening at the same time
- tachyphrasia — a communication disorder involving rapid, unintelligible speech
- thalassaemic — a person who has the blood disorder thalassaemia
- the ancients — the people who lived in ancient times
- the classics — a body of literature regarded as great or lasting, esp that of ancient Greece or Rome
- the distance — the most distant or a faraway part of the visible scene or landscape
- the jurassic — the Jurassic period or rock system
- the triassic — the Triassic period or rock system
- therapeutics — a therapeutic substance.
- thermostatic — a device, including a relay actuated by thermal conduction or convection, that functions to establish and maintain a desired temperature automatically or signals a change in temperature for manual adjustment.
- thessalonica — official name of Salonika.
- thiobacillus — any of several rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Thiobacillus, inhabiting soil, sewage, etc., that derive energy from oxidation of sulfur or sulfur compounds.
- tricephalous — with three heads
- trichuriasis — intestinal infestation with the roundworm Trichuris trichiura, producing nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, common in tropical areas with poor sanitation.