14-letter words containing s, t, p
- salt dome trap — A salt dome trap is an area where oil has been trapped underground by salt pushing upward.
- sample section — a section of sth, intended as representative of the whole
- sanctuary lamp — a lamp, usually red, placed in a prominent position in the sanctuary of a church, that when lit indicates the presence of the Blessed Sacrament
- saponification — to convert (a fat) into soap by treating with an alkali.
- sauropterygian — any of various Mesozoic marine reptiles of the superorder Sauropterygia, including the suborder Plesiosauria.
- sauve qui peut — a state of panic or disorder; rout
- scalar product — inner product (def 1).
- scottish topaz — a form of yellow transparent quartz
- scrap merchant — dealer in discarded materials
- scrape through — only just succeed
- screen capture — Also called screen capture. a copy or image of what is seen on a computer screen at a given time: Save the screenshot as a graphics file.
- screen-printed — printed by screen process
- secret partner — a partner whose name as a member of a firm is not revealed to the public.
- self-appointed — chosen by oneself to act in a certain capacity or to fulfill a certain function, especially pompously or self-righteously: a self-appointed guardian of the public's morals.
- self-deception — the act or fact of deceiving oneself.
- self-dependent — relying on someone or something else for aid, support, etc.
- self-exploited — to utilize, especially for profit; turn to practical account: to exploit a business opportunity.
- self-important — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
- self-operating — automatic.
- self-operative — automatic.
- self-promotion — advancement in rank or position.
- self-publicist — someone who is skilled at promoting him or herself
- self-replicate — (of a computer virus, etc) to reproduce itself
- selling plater — a horse that competes in a selling race; an inferior horse.
- selling-plater — a horse that competes in a selling race; an inferior horse.
- semi-dependent — relying on someone or something else for aid, support, etc.
- semielliptical — a half ellipse, usually one containing both ends of the major axis.
- semper paratus — always prepared
- senior partner — high-ranking firm partner
- septuagenarian — of the age of 70 years or between 70 and 80 years old.
- seropositivity — the quality or state of being seropositive
- serpent bearer — the constellation Ophiuchus.
- serpentiningly — in a winding or sinuous manner
- service stripe — a stripe worn on the left sleeve by an enlisted person to indicate a specific period of time served on active duty.
- sesquipedality — given to using long words.
- set an example — If you set an example, you encourage or inspire people by your behaviour to behave or act in a similar way.
- sewing pattern — a guide or diagram that you follow to make clothes or other things using a needle and thread
- sharp practice — You can use sharp practice to refer to an action or a way of behaving, especially in business or professional matters, that you think is clever but dishonest.
- sharp-featured — having very clearly defined facial features
- sharp-tempered — with a tendency to become suddenly angry
- sharptail mola — a fish, Masturus lanceolatus, related to the ocean sunfish but having a pointed tail.
- sheepdog trial — a competition in which sheepdogs are tested in their tasks
- shipping agent — a person or company whose business is to prepare shipping documents, arrange shipping space and insurance, and deal with customs requirements
- shirley temple — Shirley (Shirley Temple Black) 1928–2014, U.S. film actress, famous for child roles during the 1930s, and diplomat.
- shoo-fly plant — apple of Peru.
- shooting party — a social gathering when people shoot game together
- shooting spree — a series of shootings by a mad person
- shop assistant — a store clerk.
- short position — the position of one who has not yet covered a short sale
- short-tempered — having a quick, hasty temper; irascible.