12-letter words containing s, h, i, l, a
- supply chain — process of manufacture and sale
- 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.
- synadelphite — an arsenate containing manganese and aluminium
- synchronical — happening at the same time
- talking shop — If you say that a conference or a committee is just a talking shop, you disapprove of it because nothing is achieved as a result of what is discussed.
- telaesthesia — telesthesia.
- thalassaemia — a hereditary disease, common in many parts of the world, resulting from defects in the synthesis of the red blood pigment haemoglobin
- thalassaemic — a person who has the blood disorder thalassaemia
- the antilles — a group of islands in the Caribbean
- the bastille — a state prison in Paris that was stormed and destroyed (1789) in the French Revolution: its destruction is commemorated on Bastille Day, July 14
- the classics — a body of literature regarded as great or lasting, esp that of ancient Greece or Rome
- the disabled — those who are physically or mentally disabled; the handicapped
- the lothians — three historic counties of SE central Scotland (now council areas): East Lothian, West Lothian, and Midlothian (including Edinburgh)
- the midlands — the central counties of England, including Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, the former West Midlands metropolitan county, and Worcestershire: characterized by manufacturing industries
- the psalmist — King David, to whom all or certain of the Psalms are variously attributed
- the silurian — the Silurian period or rock system
- thermalgesia — pain caused by heat.
- thessalonian — of or relating to Thessalonike or its inhabitants.
- thessalonica — official name of Salonika.
- thessalonike — official name of Salonika.
- thessaloníki — 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.
- thiosulphate — any salt of thiosulphuric acid
- transleithan — beyond the river Leitha, which once formed part of the boundary between Austria and Hungary
- triadelphous — (of stamens) united by the filaments into three sets or bundles.
- tricephalous — with three heads
- triumphalism — triumphant spirit or character.
- triumphalist — Triumphalist behaviour is behaviour in which politicians or organizations celebrate a victory or a great success, especially when this is intended to upset the people they have defeated.
- trophallaxis — (among social insects) the exchange of nutriments or other secretions between members of a colony.
- unchivalrous — having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
- unhesitantly — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- unhistorical — of, pertaining to, treating, or characteristic of history or past events: historical records; historical research.
- unhospitable — not hospitable
- unhysterical — not showing or suggesting any hysteria; controlled; sensible; calm;
- unperishable — imperishable
- unpolishable — incapable of being made smooth or shiny
- unpunishable — not able to be punished
- unpunishably — in an unpunishable manner
- unshrinkable — not able to contract or become smaller in size
- urolithiasis — a diseased condition marked by the formation of stones in the urinary tract.
- valdai hills — a region of hills and plateaus in NW Russia, between Moscow and St Petersburg. Greatest height: 346 m (1135 ft)
- villahermosa — a state in SE Mexico, on the Gulf of Campeche. 9783 sq. mi. (25,338 sq. km). Capital: Villahermosa.
- volcanic ash — ash1 (def 2).
- walk spanish — to advance or travel on foot at a moderate speed or pace; proceed by steps; move by advancing the feet alternately so that there is always one foot on the ground in bipedal locomotion and two or more feet on the ground in quadrupedal locomotion.
- walking fish — any of various fishes able to survive and move about for short periods of time on land, as the mudskipper or climbing perch.
- walking shoe — a sturdy comfortable shoe worn by hillwalkers, etc
- washing line — cord for hanging laundry to dry
- water shield — Also called water target. an aquatic plant, Brasenia schreberi, of the water lily family, having purple flowers, floating, elliptic leaves, and a jellylike coating on the underwater stems and roots.
- welsh rabbit — a dish of melted cheese, usually mixed with ale or beer, milk, and spices, served over toast.