10-letter words containing po
- spoondrift — spindrift.
- spoonerism — the transposition of initial or other sounds of words, usually by accident, as in a blushing crow for a crushing blow.
- sporadical — (of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional: sporadic renewals of enthusiasm.
- sporangium — the case or sac in which spores are produced.
- spore case — the case or sac in which spores are produced.
- sporicidal — a substance or preparation for killing spores.
- sporocytes — a diploid cell in certain spore-bearing plants, as liverworts, that produces four haploid spores through meiosis; a spore mother cell.
- sporogenic — relating to the production or formation of spores, or producing spores
- sporogonic — involving or relating to sporogony
- sporophore — a fungus hypha specialized to bear spores.
- sporophyll — a modified leaf that bears sporangia.
- sporophyte — the form of a plant in the alternation of generations that produces asexual spores.
- sporoplasm — the protoplasm within a spore that is injected into a host cell by various parasitic organisms.
- sporozoite — one of the minute, active bodies into which the spore of certain Sporozoa divides, each developing into an adult individual.
- sport coat — A sport coat is a man's jacket. It is worn on informal occasions with pants of a different material.
- sport fish — a type of fish that is prized for the sport it gives the angler in its capture rather than for its value as food.
- sportiness — flashy; showy.
- sportingly — engaging in, disposed to, or interested in open-air or athletic sports: a rugged, sporting man.
- sports bag — a bag used by an individual to carry his or her clothing and equipment for taking part in sport
- sports bar — a bar featuring televised sporting events.
- sports bra — a woman's undergarment designed for extra support and protection during sports and recreational activities.
- sports cap — a hat designed for sports or to look sporty
- sports car — small, low, fast car
- sports day — In British schools, sports day is a day or an afternoon when pupils compete in athletics contests such as races and the high jump. Parents are often invited to come and watch the events.
- sports fan — sb who enjoys watching or playing sport
- sportscast — a radio or television program consisting of sports news or of a running description of a sports event.
- sportswear — clothing designed for wear while playing golf or tennis, hiking, bicycling, jogging, etc.; activewear.
- spot check — impromptu inspection
- spot meter — an exposure meter that measures light reflected from only a small area of a subject or scene.
- spot plate — a flat ceramic or plastic plate containing small wells on which spot tests are made.
- spot price — the price of spot goods or of commodities on the spot market.
- spot-check — to examine or investigate by means of a spot check.
- spouseless — without a spouse
- spoylefull — plundering
- standpoint — the point or place at which a person stands to view something.
- star point — a common junction connected to the ends of windings of a polyphase electrical device or system of devices
- steganopod — a bird belonging to the Steganopodes, a group of swimming birds such as pelicans and cormorants
- stomatopod — any crustacean of the order Stomatopoda, having a carapace that does not cover the posterior thorax and a broad abdomen bearing gills on the appendages.
- strapontin — a seat which is folded down to sit on
- straw poll — an unofficial vote taken to obtain an indication of the general trend of opinion on a particular issue.
- stud poker — a variety of poker in which each player is dealt one card face down in the first round and one card face up in each of the next four rounds, each of the last four rounds being followed by a betting interval. Compare seven-card stud.
- subpoenaed — the usual writ for the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body.
- subpontine — of or relating to the Pontine Marshes.
- subpotency — a condition of reduced potency, as of a medication.
- superposed — growing or lying directly above another part or organ
- superpower — an extremely powerful nation, especially one capable of influencing international events and the acts and policies of less powerful nations.
- supporting — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- supportive — giving support.
- supposable — to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.
- supposably — to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.