13-letter words containing s, u, c
- cross-purpose — a contrary aim or purpose
- cross-utilize — to make use of in an additional or different way.
- crosscultural — Alternative spelling of cross-cultural.
- crosscurrents — Plural form of crosscurrent.
- crosscut file — a file having two intersecting rows of teeth
- crowd surfing — the practice of being passed over the top of a crowd of people such as an audience at a pop concert
- crowdsourcing — Crowdsourcing is the practice of getting ideas or help on a project from a large number of people, usually through the Internet.
- cruiserweight — A cruiserweight is another name for a light heavyweight.
- crumple zones — parts of a motor vehicle, at the front and the rear, that are designed to crumple in a collision, thereby absorbing the impact
- crush barrier — a barrier erected to separate sections of large crowds in order to prevent crushing
- crustaceology — The branch of zoology dealing with crustaceans.
- crustal plate — a large block or tabular section of the lithosphere that reacts to tectonic forces as a unit and moves as such.
- cubic measure — a system of units for the measurement of volumes, based on the cubic inch, the cubic centimetre, etc
- cucking stool — stool in which suspected witches were tested
- cuckoo shrike — any Old World tropical songbird of the family Campephagidae, typically having a strong notched bill, long rounded tail, and pointed wings
- cuckoo wrasse — a fish, Labrus mixtus
- cuckoo-shrike — any of numerous Old World passerine birds of the family Campephagidae, certain species of which superficially resemble cuckoos and have hooked bills like shrikes.
- cuckooflowers — Plural form of cuckooflower.
- culdocentesis — (medicine) A diagnostic procedure in which fluid from the rectouterine pouch is extracted, via the vagina, using a needle.
- culpabilities — guilt or blame that is deserved; blameworthiness.
- culturalistic — Of or relating to culturalism.
- culture clash — a conflict arising from the interaction of people with different cultural values
- culture shock — Culture shock is a feeling of anxiety, loneliness, and confusion that people sometimes experience when they first arrive in another country.
- cultus coolee — a purposeless or recreational stroll or ride.
- culver's root — a tall North American scrophulariaceous plant, Veronicastrum virginicum, having spikes of small white or purple flowers
- cumulus cloud — a bulbous or billowing white or dark grey cloud associated with rising air currents
- cunnilinguist — One who gives cunnilingus.
- cupid's arrow — one of the arrows that Cupid is supposed to fire from his bow, which cause the person struck to fall in love
- cupping glass — a glass vessel from which air can be removed by suction or heat to create a partial vacuum: formerly used in drawing blood to the surface of the skin for slow bloodletting
- curling irons — a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls
- curling stone — a large, heavy, ellipsoidal stone or a similar object made of iron, usually having one rough side and one smooth side with a hole in the center of each for screwing in a handle by which the stone is released, for use in the game of curling.
- curling tongs — a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls
- cushion cover — a fabric cover, often with a decorative design, designed to protect a cushion
- cushion plant — a type of low-growing plant having many closely spaced short upright shoots, typical of alpine and arctic habitats
- custard apple — a West Indian tree, Annona reticulata: family Annonaceae
- custard cream — a biscuit consisting of two layers with a filling of vanilla-flavoured paste
- custodianship — the condition of being a custodian
- custody suite — the part of a police station where people who have been arrested are held in custody
- custom-tailor — to modify to fit a specific use or need; tailor-make.
- customariness — The state or quality of being customary.
- customer base — A business's customer base is all its regular customers, considered as a group.
- customer care — the work of looking after customers and ensuring their satisfaction with one's business and its goods or services
- customer data — Customer data is information held on file about customers by a store or other business, usually including names, contact details, and buying habits.
- customer flow — Customer flow is the movement of customers around a store.
- customisation — Alternative spelling of customization.
- customization — to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.
- customs union — an association of nations which promotes free trade within the union and establishes common tariffs on trade with nonmember nations
- cut and paste — a technique used in word processing by which a section of text can be moved within a document
- cut both ways — to have both good and bad effects
- cut-and-paste — assembled or produced from various existing bits and pieces: The book purports to be a history but is just a cut-and-paste job of old essays and newspaper clippings.