9-letter words containing tri
- detrivore — (biology) Any organism that feeds on detritus.
- devitrify — to change from a vitreous state to a crystalline state
- diametric — of, relating to, or along a diameter
- diatribes — Plural form of diatribe.
- dicentric — an abnormal chromosome with two centromeres
- digastric — (of a muscle) having two bellies with an intermediate tendon.
- dioptrics — the branch of geometrical optics dealing with the formation of images by lenses.
- directrix — Geometry. a fixed line used in the description of a curve or surface.
- districts — Plural form of district.
- doctrinal — of, relating to, or concerned with doctrine: a doctrinal dispute.
- doctrines — Plural form of doctrine.
- dragstrip — a race course for drag racing
- dysmetria — the inability to conform muscular action to desired movements because of faulty judgment of distance.
- eccentric — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
- electrics — All the electrical components and wiring of a machine or system.
- electrify — Charge with electricity; pass an electric current through.
- electrize — To electrify.
- elutriate — Separate (lighter and heavier particles in a mixture) by suspension in an upward flow of liquid or gas.
- entricate — Alternative form of intricate.
- estrildid — (zoology) Any weaverbird of the family Estrildidae.
- excentric — Not centrally placed or not having its axis or other part placed centrally.
- executrix — A female executor of a will.
- expatriot — Misspelling of expatriate.
- extricate — Free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.
- extrinsic — Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
- extripate — Misspelling of extirpate.
- fellatrix — A woman who performs fellatio.
- filmstrip — a length of film containing a series of related transparencies for projection on a screen.
- flystrike — myiasis.
- gastrique — A syrupy reduction of vinegar (or wine) and sugar.
- gastritis — inflammation of the stomach, especially of its mucous membrane.
- geometric — of or relating to geometry or to the principles of geometry.
- geometrid — belonging or pertaining to the family Geometridae, comprising slender-bodied, broad-winged moths, the larvae of which are called measuring worms.
- geriatric — of or relating to geriatrics, old age, or aged persons.
- hamstring — (in humans and other primates) any of the tendons that bound the ham of the knee.
- hat trick — Cricket. the knocking off by one bowler of three wickets with three successive pitches: so called because formerly such a bowler was rewarded with a hat.
- hat-trick — Cricket. the knocking off by one bowler of three wickets with three successive pitches: so called because formerly such a bowler was rewarded with a hat.
- head trip — a mentally exhilarating or productive experience, as one in which a person's intellect or imagination seems to expand.
- hypotrich — any ciliate of the suborder Hypotricha, having cilia chiefly on the ventral surface.
- intricacy — intricate character or state.
- intricate — having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved: an intricate maze.
- intrigant — a person who engages in intrigue or intrigues.
- intrigued — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- intriguer — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- intrigues — Plural form of intrigue.
- intrinsic — belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
- isometric — of, relating to, or having equality of measure.
- kshatriya — a member of the Hindu royal and warrior class above the Vaisyas and below the Brahmans.
- lustrical — Pertaining to, or used for, purification.
- lustrious — Fantastic; amazing; splendid.