13-letter words containing s, t, a, y
- floristically — In a floristic manner.
- formal system — an uninterpreted symbolic system whose syntax is precisely defined, and on which a relation of deducibility is defined in purely syntactic terms; a logistic system
- four-way stop — an intersection of two roads with four stop signs, one facing in each direction
- french pastry — fine, rich, or fancy dessert pastry, especially made from puff paste and filled with cream or fruit preparations.
- frontal gyrus — any of several convolutions on the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.
- frustratingly — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
- galois theory — the branch of mathematics that deals with the application of the theory of finite groups to the solution of algebraic equations.
- galvanoplasty — electrotypy.
- galveston bay — an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico.
- gastrorrhaphy — The suture of a perforation of the stomach.
- geostationary — of or relating to a satellite traveling in an orbit 22,300 miles (35,900 km) above the earth's equator: at this altitude, the satellite's period of rotation, 24 hours, matches the earth's and the satellite always remains in the same spot over the earth: geostationary orbit.
- gesticulatory — Making a lot of gesticulations.
- glycosylation — (chemistry, biochemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
- gravity scale — a scale giving the relative density of fluids
- great grimsby — seaport in Humberside, NE England, at the mouth of the Humber estuary: county district pop. 91,000
- great society — the goal of the Democratic Party under the leadership of President Lyndon B. Johnson, chiefly to enact domestic programs to improve education, provide medical care for the aged, and eliminate poverty.
- gross anatomy — the branch of anatomy that deals with structures that can be seen with the naked eye.
- gymnastically — In a gymnastic manner.
- gynaecologist — (UK, Canada, dated in US) A physician who specialises in diseases of the female reproductive system.
- gynaecomastia — abnormal overdevelopment of the breasts in a man
- gypsy capstan — a small capstan moved only by a motor or engine.
- gyromagnetism — the condition or state of being gyromagnetic
- harley street — a street in London, England: noted for the eminent doctors who have offices there.
- harry hotspur — the nickname of Sir Henry Percy
- hasty pudding — New England. cornmeal mush.
- hawkeye state — Iowa (used as a nickname).
- headmistressy — typical of the duties and behaviour of a headmistress
- heart surgery — operation to treat cardiac problems
- hemocytoblast — a primordial cell capable of developing into any type of blood cell.
- heptasyllabic — having seven syllables
- heptasyllable — a word or line of verse of seven syllables.
- heuristically — serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation.
- hexadactylism — Sexdactyly.
- hexadactylous — hexadactylic
- hippo zarytus — ancient name of Bizerte.
- histodialysis — histolysis.
- holy saturday — the Saturday in Holy Week.
- holy thursday — Ascension Day.
- homosexuality — sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex.
- honey stomach — the crop of an ant, bee, or other hymenopterous insect, serving as a reservoir for honeydew and nectar, especially the enlarged crop of a honeybee in which nectar is acted on by enzymes to form honey.
- hospitability — The quality of being hospitable.
- hubristically — in a presumptuous or arrogant manner
- hybridisation — Alternative form of hybridization.
- hydrarthrosis — a build-up of fluid or water in the cavity of a joint, esp the knee joint
- hydrostatical — Alternative form of hydrostatic.
- hydrosulphate — a salt formed by the direct union of sulfuric acid with an organic base, especially an alkaloid, and usually more soluble than the base.
- hymenopterans — Plural form of hymenopteran.
- hymnal stanza — common measure (def 2).
- hymnal-stanza — common time.
- hypercautious — Especially or unreasonably cautious.