19-letter words containing w, e, s, i
- winged spindle tree — a stiff, spreading shrub, Euonymus alata, of eastern Asia, having corky-winged twigs, yellowish flowers, and purplish fruit.
- wire-wound resistor — a resistor consisting of a wire with a high resistance wound in a coil around a cylindrical core of insulating material.
- wireless local loop — (communications) (WLL, radio in the loop, RITL, fixed-radio access, FRA) Connecting subscribers to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using radio signals instead of copper wires. The wireless link may be all or part of the connection between the subscriber and the switch. WLL includes cordless access systems, proprietary fixed radio access and fixed cellular systems.
- wireless telegraphy — Now Rare. radiotelegraphy.
- with the gloves off — (of a dispute, argument, etc) conducted mercilessly and in earnest, with no reservations
- with your eyes open — If you say that you did something with your eyes open or with your eyes wide open, you mean that you knew about the problems and difficulties that you were likely to have.
- withdrawal syndrome — a spectrum of physical and behavioral symptoms following cessation from the continuous use of an addictive drug, the character and severity of the symptoms depending upon the particular drug and the daily dose.
- within one's rights — If you say that someone is within their rights to do something, you mean that they are morally or legally entitled to do it.
- woman in the street — the average woman: a new magazine for the woman in the street.
- world heritage site — a natural or manmade area or structure which is recognized as being of international importance and therefore deserving special protection
- yellowtail kingfish — a large carangid game fish, Seriola grandis, of S Australian waters