13-letter words containing t, o, s, r, u
- conspurcation — the act of defiling
- constructible — to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.
- constructions — Plural form of construction.
- constupration — the act of raping or violating
- consumer unit — A consumer unit is a particular type of distribution board that controls and distributes electrical energy, especially in domestic premises.
- consumeristic — characterized by consumerism
- contour sheet — a bed sheet designed to fit snugly over a mattress or the like, often having elastic material to hold down the corners.
- contrapuntist — a composer skilled in counterpoint
- contributions — Plural form of contribution.
- core subjects — three foundation subjects (English, mathematics, and science) that are compulsory throughout each key stage in the National Curriculum
- corpus luteum — a yellow glandular mass of tissue that forms in a Graafian follicle following release of an ovum. It secretes progesterone, a hormone necessary to maintain pregnancy
- corruptionist — a person who engages in or upholds corrupt practices, esp. in public life
- costimulatory — Of or pertaining to co-stimulation.
- costume drama — any theatrical production, film, television presentation, etc, in which the performers wear the costumes of a former age
- costume party — A costume party or costume ball is a party at which the guests try to look like famous people or people from history, from stories, or from particular professions.
- coterminously — having the same border or covering the same area.
- cotes-du-nord — a department in NW France. 2787 sq. mi. (7220 sq. km). Capital: Saint-Brieuc.
- count towards — If something counts towards or counts toward an achievement or right, it is included as one of the things that give you the right to it.
- counter shaft — A counter shaft is a shaft that runs parallel to the main shaft in a gearbox, and carries the pinion wheels.
- counter staff — people who work behind the counter of a bank, post office, etc
- counterblasts — Plural form of counterblast.
- counterchecks — Plural form of countercheck.
- counterclaims — Plural form of counterclaim.
- counteroffers — Plural form of counteroffer.
- counterorders — Plural form of counterorder.
- counterperson — a person who waits on customers from behind a counter, as in a cafeteria.
- counterpoints — Plural form of counterpoint.
- counterpoised — a counterbalancing weight.
- counterpoises — Plural form of counterpoise.
- counterpoison — A poison used against another poison, serving as an antidote.
- counterproofs — Plural form of counterproof.
- counterscarps — Plural form of counterscarp.
- countershafts — Plural form of countershaft.
- countersigned — a sign used in reply to another sign.
- countersniper — designed to act against or eliminate snipers
- counterspying — the activities of a counterspy
- counterstains — Plural form of counterstain.
- counterstream — a stream (of matter) which travels in the opposite direction
- counterstrike — a retaliatory strike
- counterstroke — a counterattack
- countertenors — Plural form of countertenor.
- counterthesis — A thesis that rebuts another.
- counterthrust — an opposing or retaliatory thrust, esp in warfare or combat sports
- counterweighs — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of counterweigh.
- country blues — acoustic folk blues with a guitar accompaniment
- country house — A country house is a large, often attractive, house in the country, usually one that is or was owned by a rich or noble family.
- country music — a type of 20th-century popular music based on White folk music of the southeastern US
- country store — a general store, especially in a rural or resort area.
- countryperson — Someone who is from a countryside background.
- county prison — the prison of a particular county