13-letter words containing s, e, t, h
- south by west — a point on the compass 11°15′ west of south. Abbreviation: SbW.
- south georgia — a British island in the S Atlantic, about 800 miles (1290 km) SE of the Falkland Islands. About 1000 sq. mi. (2590 sq. km).
- south modesto — a town in central California.
- south ossetia — a region in N Georgia, on the S side of the Caucasus Range. 1506 sq. mi. (3900 sq. km).
- south shields — a seaport in Tyne and Wear, in NE England, at the mouth of the Tyne River.
- south vietnam — a former country in SE Asia that comprised Vietnam S of about 17° N latitude; a separate state 1954–75; now part of reunified Vietnam. Capital: Saigon.
- south-eastern — South-eastern means in or from the south-east of a region or country.
- south-western — South-western means in or from the south-west of a region or country.
- southeasterly — coming from the south east
- southeastward — Also, southeastwards. toward the southeast.
- southern alps — a mountain range in New Zealand, on South Island: the highest range in Australasia. Highest peak: Mount Cook (also known as Aoraki or Aorangi), 3754 m (12 316 ft)
- southern blot — a procedure for identifying and measuring the amount of a specific DNA sequence or gene in a mixed extract, as in testing for a mutation or a virus: DNA strands from the person or organism under study are cut with restriction enzymes, separated by gel electrophoresis, transferred to special filter paper, and hybridized with a labeled DNA probe.
- southern cane — a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
- southern fish — the constellation Piscis Austrinus.
- southern toad — a common toad, Bufo terrestris, of the southeastern U.S., having prominent knoblike crests on its head.
- southwesterly — coming from the south west
- southwestward — Also, southwestwards. toward the southwest.
- space heating — the heating of a limited area, as a room, by means of a heater (space heater) within the area.
- space shuttle — any of several U.S. space vehicles consisting of a reusable manned orbiter that touches down on a landing strip after an orbital mission, two reusable solid rocket boosters that drop off after initial ascent, and an expendable external tank containing liquid propellants.
- spaghettilike — resembling spaghetti
- spatterdashes — long leather leggings worn in the 18th century, as to protect from mud when riding
- spear-thrower — a flexible device for launching a spear, usually a short cord wound around the spear so that when thrown the weapon will rotate in the air.
- specific heat — the number of calories required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance 1°C, or the number of BTU's per pound per degree F.
- spectatorship — the state of being a spectator
- spectrography — a spectroscope for photographing or producing a representation of a spectrum.
- speech defect — a disorder of speech
- speleotherapy — a form of treatment for asthma sufferers that takes place in clinics in disused mines, in which the air is free of pollen, dust mites, and the other irritants that provoke an allergic reaction; used to reduce the risk of heart disease
- spenta amesha — Amesha Spenta.
- spermatophore — a capsule surrounding a mass of spermatozoa, produced by the male of various animal species and transferred to the female.
- spermatophyte — any of the Spermatophyta, a primary division or group of plants comprising those that bear seeds.
- spermatorrhea — abnormally frequent and involuntary nonorgasmic emission of semen.
- spheristerion — an area designated for ballplay
- spherocytosis — the condition of having spherocytes
- spheroidicity — a spheroidal state or form.
- spirochetosis — a disease caused by infection with a spirochete.
- spotted hyena — a long-legged carnivorous doglike mammal native to Africa and S Asia (Crocuta crocuta)
- sprightliness — animated or vivacious; lively.
- sprocket hole — any of a series of regular perforations along the edge of photographic film for engaging the drive sprockets in a motion-picture camera or projector.
- squash racket — a light long-handled racket used in the game of squash
- staffordshire — a county in central England. 1154 sq. mi. (2715 sq. km). County seat: Stafford.
- stage whisper — a loud whisper on a stage, meant to be heard by the audience.
- stagecoachman — the driver or operator of a stagecoach
- staghorn fern — any of several epiphytic Old World ferns of the genus Platycerium, having broad, often antlerlike leaves and cultivated as a houseplant.
- stamen blight — a disease of blackberries, characterized by a gray, powdery mass of spores covering the anthers, caused by a fungus, Hapalosphaeria deformans.
- stamp machine — a machine used for stamping documents, as with the time, etc
- star sapphire — a sapphire, cut cabochon, exhibiting asterism in the form of a colorless six-rayed star.
- state chamber — a room for public ceremonies and celebrations.
- statesmanship — the ability, qualifications, or practice of a statesman; wisdom and skill in the management of public affairs.
- station house — a police station or fire station.
- steady-handed — having steady hands; having self-control; calm.