11-letter words containing s, t, a, e, l, i
- sweet basil — any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Ocimum, of the mint family, as O. basilicum (sweet basil) having purplish-green ovate leaves used in cooking.
- switchblade — a pocketknife, the blade of which is held by a spring and can be released suddenly, as by pressing a button.
- switzerland — a republic in central Europe. 15,944 sq. mi. (41,294 sq. km). Capital: Bern.
- syllabicate — to syllabify.
- sylvestrian — living in the woods; sylvan
- symmetalism — the use of two or more metals, such as gold and silver, combined in assigned proportions as a monetary standard.
- symmetrical — characterized by or exhibiting symmetry; well-proportioned, as a body or whole; regular in form or arrangement of corresponding parts.
- synthetical — of, pertaining to, proceeding by, or involving synthesis (opposed to analytic).
- tabularised — to tabulate.
- taintlessly — without taint
- taking lens — a camera in which the image appears on a ground-glass viewer (focusing screen) after being reflected by a mirror or after passing through a prism or semitransparent glass; in one type (single-lens reflex camera) light passes through the same lens to both the ground glass and the film, while in another type (twin-lens reflex camera) light passes through one lens (viewing lens) to the ground glass and through a second lens (taking lens) to the film, the lenses being mechanically coupled for focusing.
- tardis-like — having an interior that is more spacious than could be imagined from looking at the outside
- teetotalism — the principle or practice of total abstinence from intoxicating drink.
- telearchics — the remote control of electronic devices
- telepathist — a student of or believer in telepathy.
- telesthesia — sensation or perception received at a distance without the normal operation of the recognized sense organs.
- tenaciously — holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- tennis ball — a hollow ball used in tennis, made of rubber with a fuzzy covering of woven Dacron, nylon, or wool.
- tensionally — in a tensional manner
- terrestrial — pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets.
- testability — the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
- testiculate — shaped like a testis.
- testimonial — a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation.
- thalassemia — a hereditary form of anemia, occurring chiefly in people of Mediterranean origin, marked by the abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin and a consequent shortened life span of red blood cells.
- that's life — expressing acceptance of fate
- the islands — the islands of the South Pacific
- theatricals — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.
- thersitical — scurrilous; foulmouthed; grossly abusive.
- thesis play — a play that develops or defends a particular thesis.
- thiosulfate — a salt or ester of thiosulfuric acid.
- thomasville — a city in S Georgia.
- thread silk — silk yarn produced by a silk throwster.
- time signal — a signal sent electrically or by radio to indicate a precise moment of time as a means of checking or regulating timepieces.
- timepleaser — a timeserver.
- to set sail — When a ship sets sail, it leaves a port.
- toilet seat — a detachable, ringlike seat of wood or plastic hinged to the top of a toilet bowl.
- toilet soap — a mild and usually perfumed soap for washing the hands and face and for bathing.
- tordesillas — a town in NW Spain, SW of Valladolid: treaty (1494) defining the colonial spheres of Spain and Portugal.
- transalpine — situated beyond the Alps, especially toward the north as viewed from Italy.
- transiently — not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.
- transilient — leaping or passing from one thing or state to another.
- transitable — capable of being crossed or passed over.
- translative — of or relating to the transfer of something from one person, position, or place to another.
- travel-sick — nauseated from riding in a moving vehicle
- trial horse — an opponent who performs against a superior foe in a workout or exhibition.
- tripersonal — consisting of or existing in three persons, as the Godhead.
- tripetalous — having three petals.
- trisepalous — having three sepals.
- trisyllable — a word of three syllables, as pendulum.
- tselinograd — a former name of Akmola.