8-letter words containing tr
- dimetric — (in technical drawing) denoting or incorporating a method of showing projection or perspective using a set of three geometric axes, of which two are of the same scale or dimension but the third is of another.
- dimitrov — Georgi [ge-awr-gi] /gɛˈɔr gɪ/ (Show IPA), 1882–1949, Bulgarian political leader: premier 1946–49.
- dinitro- — (of a chemical) containing two nitrogen groups in place of two hydrogen atoms
- dioptres — Optics. a unit of measure of the refractive power of a lens, having the dimension of the reciprocal of length and a unit equal to the reciprocal of one meter. Abbreviation: D.
- dioptric — Optics. pertaining to dioptrics: dioptric images.
- distract — to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention: The music distracted him from his work.
- distrail — dissipation trail.
- distrain — to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim.
- distrait — inattentive because of distracting worries, fears, etc.; absent-minded.
- distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- distrest — Obsolete form of distressed.
- district — a division of territory, as of a country, state, or county, marked off for administrative, electoral, or other purposes.
- distrust — to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
- doctrine — a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
- dogtrots — Plural form of dogtrot.
- downtrod — tyrannized over; oppressed: the downtrodden plebeians of ancient Rome.
- duntroon — a suburb of Canberra: seat of the Royal Military College of Australia
- dynatron — an electron tube, usually a tetrode, that produces an oscillating current at certain frequencies
- ectropic — pertaining to ectropion
- editress — a woman employed in the work of editing.
- ego trip — sth done to satisfy yourself
- electret — A permanently polarized piece of dielectric material, analogous to a permanent magnet.
- electric — Of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity.
- electro- — Electro- is used to form words that refer to electricity or processes involving electricity.
- electron — A stable subatomic particle with a charge of negative electricity, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.
- electros — Plural form of electro.
- electrum — A natural or artificial alloy of gold with at least 20 percent silver, used for jewelry, especially in ancient times.
- elytroid — like an elytron
- empatron — to treat in the manner of a patron
- encastre — (of a beam) fixed at the ends
- entrails — A person or animal's intestines or internal organs, especially when removed or exposed.
- entrains — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of entrain.
- entrance — An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place.
- entrants — Plural form of entrant.
- entreats — Plural form of entreat.
- entreaty — An earnest or humble request.
- entrench — Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
- entrepot — Alternative spelling of entrepôt.
- entresol — A low story between the first floor and the second floor of a building; a mezzanine floor.
- entropic — Of, pertaining to, or as a consequence of entropy.
- entrusts — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of entrust.
- entryism — the policy or practice of members of a particular political group joining an existing political party with the intention of changing its principles and policies, instead of forming a new party
- entryway — A way in to somewhere or something; an entrance.
- epitrite — a metrical foot with three long syllables and one short one
- eritrean — of or relating to Eritrea or its inhabitants
- errantry — The state of roving in search of chivalrous adventure.
- estragon — Tarragon.
- estrange — Cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate.
- estreats — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of estreat.
- estrogen — Any of a group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body. Such hormones are also produced artificially for use in oral contraceptives or to treat menopausal and menstrual disorders.