10-letter words containing w, r, o
- cankerworm — the larva of either of two geometrid moths, Paleacrita vernata or Alsophila pometaria, which feed on and destroy fruit and shade trees in North America
- car-worker — a person who works in the car industry
- caseworker — A caseworker is someone who does casework.
- catchwords — Plural form of catchword.
- censorware — (computing) Software or hardware used to filter content on the Internet or block Internet access or restrict the running of applications or computer usage. Content filtering software, or a component in an operating system or console used to disable reception of media on the basis of content believed to be objectionable.
- chain-work — any decorative product, handiwork, etc., in which parts are looped or woven together, like the links of a chain.
- chairwoman — The chairwoman of a meeting, committee, or organization is the woman in charge of it.
- chairwomen — Plural form of chairwoman.
- chowkidars — Plural form of chowkidar.
- close work — work that involves focusing your eyes on a nearby object, such as a book or computer screen, for a prolonged period of time
- coastwards — in the direction of the coast
- coatsworth — Elizabeth, 1893–1986, U.S. writer, especially of children's books.
- cobwebbery — the texture of cobwebs
- codewalker — (programming, tool) A program component that analyses other programs. Compilers have codewalkers in their front ends; so do cross-reference generators and some database front ends. Other utility programs that try to do too much with source code may turn into codewalkers. As in "This new 'vgrind' feature would require a codewalker to implement."
- cold-drawn — (of metal wire, bars, etc) having been drawn unheated through a die to reduce dimensions, toughen, and improve surface finish
- cold-water — designating a room, apartment, etc. that is not provided with hot water or, sometimes, a bathroom
- colourwash — a coloured distemper
- coneflower — any North American plant of the genera Rudbeckia, Ratibida, and Echinacea, which have rayed flowers with a conelike centre: family Asteraceae (composites)
- contraflow — A contraflow is a situation in which vehicles travelling on a main road in one direction have to use lanes that are normally used by traffic travelling in the opposite direction, because the road is being repaired.
- copperware — Articles made from copper.
- copperwork — a place where copper is worked
- copperworm — a shipworm, Teredo navalis
- copywriter — A copywriter is a person whose job is to write the words for advertisements.
- cordwainer — a shoemaker or worker in cordovan leather
- corkscrews — Plural form of corkscrew.
- corkscrewy — Resembling the worm of a corkscrew in shape.
- cornerwise — with a corner in front; diagonally
- cornflower — Cornflowers are small plants with flowers that are usually blue.
- cornwallis — Charles, 1st Marquis Cornwallis. 1738–1805, British general in the War of American Independence: commanded forces defeated at Yorktown (1781): defeated Tipu Sahib (1791): governor general of Bengal (1786–93, 1805): negotiated the Treaty of Amiens (1801)
- counterwar — War waged in response to another war.
- courseware — computer software designed to be used in an educational course
- coursework — written or oral work completed by a student within a given period, which is assessed as an integral part of an educational course
- cow killer — a large velvet ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis) of the S and E U.S.: the wingless female has a powerful sting
- cowardness — Synonym of cowardice.
- cowberries — Plural form of cowberry.
- cowcatcher — a metal frame on the front of a locomotive to clear the track of animals or other obstructions
- coweringly — in a cowering manner
- cowfeteria — a calf feeder with multiple teats
- cowpersons — Plural form of cowperson.
- cowpuncher — cowboy
- crack down — If people in authority crack down on a group of people, they become stricter in making the group obey rules or laws.
- crackdowns — Plural form of crackdown.
- crewelwork — embroidery done with crewel
- cross wind — a wind blowing across the course or path of a ship, aircraft, etc.
- cross wire — cross hair (def 1).
- cross-town — going across or following a route across a town
- crosswalks — Plural form of crosswalk.
- crosswinds — Plural form of crosswind.
- crosswords — Plural form of crossword.
- crotchwood — wood from a tree crotch, characterized by a swirling, irregular figure and used for furniture and veneers.