16-letter words containing s, p, e, c, d
- superfecundation — the fertilization of two or more ova discharged at the same ovulation by successive acts of sexual intercourse.
- tandem computers — (company) A US computer manufacturer. Quarterly sales $544M, profits $49M (Aug 1994).
- the-card-players — a painting (1892) by Paul Cézanne.
- through-composed — having different music for each verse: a through-composed song. Compare strophic (def 2).
- twofold purchase — a purchase using a double standing block and a double running block so as to give a mechanical advantage of four or five, neglecting friction, depending on whether the hauling is on the standing block or the running block.
- undercompensated — to compensate or pay less than is fair, customary, or expected.
- underconsumption — the act of consuming, as by use, decay, or destruction.
- unissued capital — authorized capital that has not yet been issued as shares
- united provinces — (used with a singular or plural verb) former name of Uttar Pradesh.
- upside-down cake — a cake that is baked on a layer of fruit, then turned before serving so that the fruit is on top.
- videodisc player — an electronic device for playing videodiscs through a television set.
- well-compensated — to recompense for something: They gave him ten dollars to compensate him for his trouble.
- well-disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- whited sepulcher — an evil person who feigns goodness; hypocrite. Matt. 23:27.
- whited sepulchre — hypocrite
- windscreen wiper — A windscreen wiper is a device that wipes rain from a vehicle's windscreen.
- with due respect — with deserved esteem