10-letter words containing ai
- chain rule — a theorem that may be used in the differentiation of the function of a function. It states that du/dx = (du/dy)(dy/dx), where y is a function of x and u a function of y
- chain shot — cannon shot comprising two balls or half balls joined by a chain, much used formerly, esp in naval warfare to destroy rigging
- chain-link — designating a fence made of galvanized steel links that are continuously interwoven
- chain-work — any decorative product, handiwork, etc., in which parts are looped or woven together, like the links of a chain.
- chainbrake — a device for cutting off the power to a chainsaw if the saw kicks back
- chainplate — a metal plate on the side of a vessel, to which the shrouds are attached
- chainwheel — a toothed wheel that meshes with a roller chain to transmit motion
- chair lift — A chair lift is a line of chairs that hang from a moving cable and carry people up and down a mountain or ski slope.
- chair rail — a molding on an interior wall for preventing the backs of chairs from rubbing against plaster.
- chairborne — having an administrative or desk job rather than a more active one
- chairbound — unable to walk; dependent on a wheelchair for mobility
- chairlifts — Plural form of chairlift.
- chairwoman — The chairwoman of a meeting, committee, or organization is the woman in charge of it.
- chairwomen — Plural form of chairwoman.
- chaiseless — without a chaise
- champaigne — Philippe de (filip də). 1602–74, French painter, born in Brussels: noted particularly for his portraits and historical and religious scenes
- chaplaincy — A chaplaincy is the building or office in which a chaplain works.
- chatelaine — A chatelaine is the female owner, or the wife of the owner, of a castle or large country house.
- chatelains — Plural form of chatelain.
- check rail — (in a window sash) a meeting rail, especially one closing against the corresponding rail with a diagonal or rabbeted overlap.
- chevesaile — a decorative collar on an article of clothing
- chevrotain — any small timid ruminant artiodactyl mammal of the genera Tragulus and Hyemoschus, of S and SE Asia: family Tragulidae. They resemble rodents, and the males have long tusklike upper canines
- chiang mai — city in NW Thailand, on a headstream of the Chao Phraya: pop. 162,000
- chieftains — Plural form of chieftain.
- chilblains — Plural form of chilblain.
- claim form — an application form for claiming financial compensation
- clairseach — an ancient Irish and Scottish harp.
- click bait — Click bait is something on a website that encourages people to click on a link.
- club chair — a large, heavily upholstered armchair, usually with a low back
- co-captain — a joint captain
- coat-tails — Coat-tails are the two long pieces at the back of a tailcoat.
- cochairman — a person who cochairs an organization
- come again — Some people say 'Come again?' when they want you to repeat what you have just said.
- complained — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- complainer — A complainer is someone who complains a lot about their problems or about things they do not like.
- complaints — A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
- constrains — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of constrain.
- constraint — A constraint is something that limits or controls what you can do.
- containant — (archaic) A container.
- containers — Plural form of container.
- containeth — Archaic third-person singular form of contain.
- containing — to hold or include within its volume or area: This glass contains water. This paddock contains our best horses.
- cordwainer — a shoemaker or worker in cordovan leather
- cottontail — A cottontail is a type of rabbit commonly found in North America.
- counterair — (military) Attacking the air force of an opposing power.
- crackbrain — a person who is insane
- craft fair — A craft fair is an event at which people sell goods they have made.
- craigfluke — a common name for the grey sole fish Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
- craigslist — (transitive, Internet, informal) To advertise (a product or service) on the Craigslist website.
- cream pail — an open bowl of silver having a ladle or spoon for serving cream.