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10-letter words containing as

  • linecaster — the casting of an entire line of type in a slug.
  • lithoclast — an instrument used to break up bladder stones
  • loadmaster — an aircrew member responsible for the loading and stowage of cargo aboard an aircraft.
  • lockmaster — one in charge of a canal lock
  • long lease — (in England and Wales) a lease, originally for a period of over 21 years, on a whole house of low rent and ratable value, which is the occupants' only or main residence. The leaseholder is entitled to buy the freehold, claim an extension of 50 years, or become a statutory tenant
  • loremaster — (chiefly, fantasy) A wise person with knowledge of history, genealogy and ancient poetry and possibly magic as well.
  • lose caste — to lose social status or position
  • lovastatin — a drug, C 24 H 36 O 8 , that reduces the levels of fats in the blood by altering the enzyme activity in the liver that produces lipids.
  • love feast — (among the early Christians) a meal eaten in token of brotherly love and charity; agape.
  • low season — The low season is the time of year when a place receives the fewest visitors, and fares and holiday accommodation are often cheaper.
  • lower case — an often small or portable container for enclosing something, as for carrying or safekeeping; receptacle: a jewel case.
  • lower mast — the lowermost spar of a compound mast, stepped in the hull of a vessel and carrying a topmast and any other upper spars.
  • lower-case — an often small or portable container for enclosing something, as for carrying or safekeeping; receptacle: a jewel case.
  • lowercased — Printed or written in lowercase letters.
  • lubumbashi — a province in the SE Democratic Republic of the Congo: important mining area. 191,878 sq. mi. (496,964 sq. km). Capital: Lubumbashi.
  • luciferase — (enzyme) Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.
  • lughnasadh — an ancient Celtic festival held on Aug 1. It is also celebrated by modern pagans
  • luminarias — Plural form of luminaria.
  • lyme grass — type of perennial dune grass
  • maasbanker — (South Africa) A species of edible mackerel, Trachurus trachurus.
  • maastricht — a city in the SE Netherlands, on the Maas River.
  • macadamias — Plural form of macadamia.
  • macintrash — /mak'in-trash"/ The Apple Macintosh, as described by a hacker who doesn"t appreciate being kept away from the *real computer* by the interface. The term maggotbox has been reported in regular use in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Compare Macintoy. See also beige toaster, WIMP environment, point-and-drool interface, drool-proof paper, user-friendly.
  • madagascan — an island republic in the Indian Ocean, about 240 miles (385 km) off the SE coast of Africa: formerly a French colony; gained independence 1960. 227,800 sq. mi. (590,000 sq. km). Capital: Antananarivo.
  • madagascar — an island republic in the Indian Ocean, about 240 miles (385 km) off the SE coast of Africa: formerly a French colony; gained independence 1960. 227,800 sq. mi. (590,000 sq. km). Capital: Antananarivo.
  • mahasattva — A bodhisattva who attains a high degree on the path of consciousness awakening.
  • make as if — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
  • make haste — swiftness of motion; speed; celerity: He performed his task with great haste. They felt the need for haste.
  • malfeasant — the performance by a public official of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law; wrongdoing (used especially of an act in violation of a public trust). Compare misfeasance (def 2), nonfeasance.
  • mannagrass — Any of several perennial grasses of the genus Glyceria.
  • mano-neras — Black Hand (def 1).
  • manzanitas — Plural form of manzanita.
  • marabuntas — Plural form of marabunta.
  • maraschino — a sweet cordial or liqueur distilled from marascas.
  • march past — a parade or procession, especially of troops past a reviewing stand.
  • march-past — a parade or procession, especially of troops past a reviewing stand.
  • mardi gras — the day before Lent, celebrated in some cities, as New Orleans and Paris, as a day of carnival and merrymaking; Shrove Tuesday.
  • margaritas — Plural form of margarita.
  • mascarpone — a very soft Italian cream cheese made from cow's milk.
  • masherbrum — a mountain in N India, in the Himalayas. 25,660 feet (7821 meters).
  • maskalonge — muskellunge.
  • maskinonge — muskellunge.
  • maskirovka — the use, by Russia or the former Soviet Union, of military deception intended to confuse Western intelligence
  • masochists — Plural form of masochist.
  • mason city — a city in N Iowa.
  • mason wasp — any of several solitary wasps, as Rygchium dorsale, that construct nests of mud or clay.
  • masquerade — a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
  • mass grave — burial place: many bodies
  • mass leave — (in India) leave taken by a large number of employees at the same time, as a form of protest
  • mass media — any of the means of communication, as television or newspapers, that reach very large numbers of people.
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