9-letter words containing t, l, i, n
- linewidth — (physics) a measure of the width of the band of frequencies of radiation emitted or absorbed in an atomic or molecular transition; a result of the uncertainty principle.
- lingayata — a Saiva cult emphasizing devotion and faith.
- lingereth — (archaic) Third-person singular simple present indicative form of linger.
- linguists — Plural form of linguist.
- lingulate — formed like a tongue; ligulate.
- liniments — Plural form of liniment.
- lino tile — a tile made of linoleum or a similar substance, used as a floor covering
- linoleate — Any salt or ester of linoleic acid.
- linotyper — a person who uses a Linotype printing machine
- linstocks — Plural form of linstock.
- lintelled — furnished with or having a lintel
- lintwhite — the linnet, Carduelis cannabina.
- lionheart — a person of exceptional courage and bravery.
- liquation — (metallurgy) The partial melting of a mixture of metals or ores in order to separate components.
- listen in — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- listen up — pay attention, listen
- listen-in — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- listeners — Plural form of listener.
- listeneth — Archaic third-person singular form of listen.
- listening — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- litheness — The property of being lithe.
- lithopone — a white pigment consisting of zinc sulfide, barium sulfate, and some zinc oxide, used as a pigment and filler in the manufacture of paints, inks, leather, paper, linoleum, and face powders.
- lithuania — a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic: an independent state 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 25,174 sq. mi. (65,200 sq. km). Capital: Vilnius.
- litigants — Plural form of litigant.
- littering — objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish.
- littleton — Sir Thomas, c1407–1481, English jurist and author.
- loanshift — change or extension of the meaning of a word through the influence of a foreign word, as in the application in English of the meaning “profession” to the word calling through the influence of Latin vocātio.
- loathings — Plural form of loathing.
- locations — Plural form of location.
- locutions — Plural form of locution.
- loftiness — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
- loincloth — a piece of cloth worn around the loins or hips, especially in tropical regions as the only item of clothing.
- loitering — to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place: to loiter around the bus terminal.
- loneliest — Superlative form of lonely.
- long suit — Cards. the suit in which the most cards are held in a hand. (in bridge) a suit in which four or more cards are held in a hand.
- long tail — the segment of a market representing the large number of products that sell in small quantities, considered by some to be of greater financial value than the few products that sell in very large quantities
- long-list — A long-list for something such as a job or a prize is a large group that has been chosen from all the people who applied for the job, or all the people or things that are competing for the prize. The successful ones from this group are chosen to go on the shortlist.
- long-time — You use long-time to describe something that has existed or been a particular thing for a long time.
- longevity — a long individual life; great duration of individual life: Our family is known for its longevity.
- longitude — Geography. angular distance east or west on the earth's surface, measured by the angle contained between the meridian of a particular place and some prime meridian, as that of Greenwich, England, and expressed either in degrees or by some corresponding difference in time.
- longtimer — One who has been a resident, member, etc. for a long time.
- look into — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- losingest — losing more than average; less successful than average.
- lovingest — extremely loving and affectionate.
- low latin — any form of nonclassical Latin, as Late Latin, Vulgar Latin, or Medieval Latin.
- lubricant — a substance, as oil or grease, for lessening friction, especially in the working parts of a mechanism.
- luck into — the force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities: With my luck I'll probably get pneumonia.
- luctation — an effort; a struggle
- lunatical — (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) an insane person.
- lunations — Plural form of lunation.