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16-letter words that end in y

  • crash test dummy — a dummy used in crash tests
  • cray instability — A shortcoming of a program or algorithm that manifests itself only when a large problem is being run on a powerful machine such as a Cray. Generally more subtle than bugs that can be detected in smaller problems running on a workstation or minicomputer.
  • critical density — the density of matter that would be required to halt the expansion of the universe
  • cross of calvary — a Latin cross with a representation of steps beneath it.
  • crossbow archery — the sport of shooting with a crossbow
  • cut and blow-dry — a hairdressing procedure in which the customer's hair is cut and blow-dried
  • cutoff frequency — a frequency level above or below which a device fails to respond or operate efficiently
  • dacryocystectomy — The surgical removal of a part of the lacrimal sac.
  • dakota territory — a territory in the N central U.S., from 1861 to 1868 comprising present-day North Dakota and South Dakota, and parts of Montana and Wyoming.
  • darwinian theory — Darwin's theory of evolution, which holds that all species of plants and animals developed from earlier forms by hereditary transmission of slight variations in successive generations, and that natural selection determines which forms will survive
  • daylight robbery — If someone charges you a great deal of money for something and you think this is unfair or unreasonable, you can refer to this as daylight robbery.
  • debating society — a club, e.g. at a school or university, which regularly holds debates
  • decimal currency — a system of currency in which the monetary units are parts or powers of ten
  • deconstructively — In a deconstructive manner.
  • deferred annuity — an annuity that commences not less than one year after the final purchase premium
  • democratic party — (in the US) the older and more liberal of the two major political parties, so named since 1840
  • demolition derby — a competition in which contestants drive old cars into each other until there is only one car left running
  • dendrochronology — the study of the annual rings of trees, used esp to date past events
  • denominationally — In a denominational manner; by denomination or sect.
  • depth psychology — the study of unconscious motives and attitudes
  • deputy secretary — the Deputy Secretary of State or Defense etc
  • dermatologically — In a dermatological way.
  • diagrammatically — in the form of a diagram; graphic; outlined.
  • direct democracy — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
  • discographically — In terms of discography.
  • discriminability — The condition of being discriminable.
  • discriminatingly — With discrimination.
  • discriminatorily — characterized by or showing prejudicial treatment, especially as an indication of bias related to age, color, national origin, religion, sex, etc.: discriminatory practices in housing; a discriminatory tax.
  • distributionally — In a distributional manner.
  • diverticulectomy — (surgery) The surgical removal of a diverticulum.
  • do the necessary — to do something that is necessary in a particular situation
  • doctor's surgery — A doctor's surgery is the same as a doctor's office.
  • dollar diplomacy — a government policy of promoting the business interests of its citizens in other countries.
  • double indemnity — a clause in a life-insurance or accident-insurance policy providing for payment of twice the face value of the policy in the event of accidental death.
  • double monastery — a religious community of both men and women who live in separate establishments under the same superior and who worship in a common church.
  • double occupancy — a type of travel accommodation, as in a hotel, for two persons sharing the same room: The rate is $35 per person, double occupancy, or $65, single occupancy.
  • down one's alley — a passage, as through a continuous row of houses, permitting access from the street to backyards, garages, etc.
  • dramatic society — an amateur dramatics club
  • drugstore cowboy — a young man who loafs around drugstores or on street corners.
  • dry-cell battery — a dry battery
  • dual carriageway — divided highway.
  • dual nationality — dual citizenship (def 1).
  • dual personality — a disorder in which an individual possesses two dissociated personalities.
  • dual-nationality — Also called dual nationality. the status of a person who is a legal citizen of two or more countries.
  • duplessis-mornay — Philippe [fee-leep] /fiˈlip/ (Show IPA), Mornay, Philippe de.
  • dysfunctionality — (uncountable) The condition of being dysfunctional.
  • east gwillimbury — a town in S Ontario, in S Canada.
  • ecclesiastically — of or relating to the church or the clergy; churchly; clerical; not secular.
  • echocardiography — an instrument employing reflected ultrasonic waves to examine the structures and functioning of the heart.
  • eclipsing binary — a variable star whose changes in brightness are caused by periodic eclipses of two stars in a binary system.
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