Any of various aquatic insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs.
backswordmen
backswordmen
noun
plural of backswordman
backwardness
backwardness
noun
Reluctance.
The state of being backward.
backwardnesses
backwardnesses
noun
plural of backwardness
backwasher
backwasher
noun
(textiles) A machine used for washing wool after carding to remove the impurities.
backwaters
backwaters
noun
plural of backwater
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backwater
backwoodser
berwickshire
berwickshire
Proper noun
A lieutenancy area and historic county in the Scottish Borders.
blackwasher
blackwasher
noun
One who blackwashes.
blackwaters
blackwaters
noun
plural of blackwater
bleachworks
bleachworks
noun
A factory that manufactures bleach.
bracketwise
bracketwise
adv
In terms of brackets (in various senses).
brickwise
brickwise
adj
In the manner of bricks, especially the overlapping way in which they are assembled into a wall.
buckwasher
bushwhacker
bushwhacker
noun
(Australia) A person who lives in the bush, especially as a fugitive; a person who clears woods and bush country.
(US) One who travels through the woods, off the designated path.
(US, historical) A guerrilla (of either side) during the American Civil War.
(dated) Someone who attacks without warning.
A small, soft-floored inflatable boat (designed for use by one or two people).
bushwhackers
bushwhackers
noun
plural of bushwhacker
cabinetworks
cakewalkers
cakewalkers
noun
plural of cakewalker
candlestickward
cankerworms
cankerworms
noun
plural of cankerworm
capeworks
casework
casework
noun
The work required to deal with cases in any profession where a "case" has a specific definition (e.g. legal, social work, planning, etc.).
caseworker
caseworker
noun
a social worker
caseworkers
caseworkers
noun
plural of caseworker
caseworks
checkerwise
checkerwise
adj
Alternative spelling of chequerwise
checkrows
checkrows
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of checkrow
contraclockwise
contraclockwise
adv
counterclockwise
cookwares
cookwares
noun
plural of cookware
copperworks
copperworks
noun
A place where copper is manufactured and/or shaped.
corkscrew
corkscrew
adj
Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
noun
(amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters.
(boxing, martial arts) A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
verb
(intransitive) To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
(transitive) To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
(transitive, informal) To extract information or consent from someone.
corkscrewed
corkscrewed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of corkscrew
corkscrewing
corkscrewing
noun
A winding, twisting motion.
verb
present participle of corkscrew
corkscrews
corkscrews
noun
plural of corkscrew
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of corkscrew
corkscrewy
corkscrewy
adj
Resembling the worm of a corkscrew in shape
counterbreastwork
counterclockwise
counterclockwise
adj
(US, Canada) Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
adv
(US, Canada) In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
coworkers
coworkers
noun
plural of coworker
cowsucker
cracklewares
cracklewares
noun
plural of crackleware
crewelworks
crewelworks
noun
plural of crewelwork
crowkeepers
crowkeepers
noun
plural of crowkeeper
deckswabber
dockworkers
dockworkers
noun
plural of dockworker
housewrecker
jabberwockies
jabberwockies
noun
plural of jabberwocky
jackscrew
jackscrew
noun
A jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew.
A leadscrew; a screw used to translate rotational into linear motion.
jackscrews
jackscrews
noun
plural of jackscrew
kirschwasser
kirschwasser
noun
A distilled spirit made from cherries, usually of the species Cerasus avium; kirsch.
kitchenwards
kitchenwards
adv
Alternative form of kitchenward
kitchenwares
kitchenwares
noun
plural of kitchenware
laceworks
laceworks
noun
A factory that produces lace.
lacquerworks
lacquerworks
noun
plural of lacquerwork
latticeworks
latticeworks
noun
plural of latticework
neckwears
neckwears
noun
plural of neckwear
peckerwoods
peckerwoods
noun
plural of peckerwood
pieceworkers
pieceworkers
noun
plural of pieceworker
prestwick
prestwick
Proper noun
a coastal town in council area, Scotland, which is probably more famous for its airport
racewalkers
racewalkers
noun
plural of racewalker
racewalkings
rockweeds
rockweeds
noun
plural of rockweed
scalework
scalework
noun
Artistic ornamentation resembling the scales of a fish.
scharwenka
schweiker
schweizerkase
schwenkfelder
schwenkfelder
Noun
A member of the a small American Christian group rooted in the 16th-century Protestant Reformation teachings of
scowbanker
screenwork
screenwork
noun
(architecture) Work in the form of a screen.
Work done for film or television, such as directing.
screwlike
screwlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a screw (mechanical fastener).
screwstock
scythework
scythework
noun
The work of cutting with a scythe.
sheriffwick
sheriffwick
noun
The area of jurisdiction of a sheriff.
shipwreck
shipwreck
noun
(countable, uncountable) An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.
(figurative) destruction; ruin; irretrievable loss
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
verb
To wreck a boat through a collision or mishap.
shipwrecked
shipwrecked
adj
Stranded as a result of a shipwreck.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of shipwreck
shipwrecking
shipwrecking
verb
present participle of shipwreck
shipwrecks
shipwrecks
noun
plural of shipwreck
shipwrecky
shipwrecky
adj
(figurative) Weak, feeble; shaky.
Characteristic of a shipwreck.
shirewick
shrewstruck
sicklewort
sicklewort
noun
A plant of the genus Coronilla (especially, Coronilla scorpioides), with curved pods.
The heal-all (Prunella vulgaris).
sneckdraw
sneckdraw
noun
(obsolete, Scotland) One who is sly, cunning, devious.
sneckdrawing
sneckdrawn
spacewalker
spacewalker
noun
An astronaut engaging in a space walk or other activity outside the spacecraft.
spacewalkers
spacewalkers
noun
plural of spacewalker
stickwater
stickwater
noun
A solution of proteins and other bio-nutrients obtained as a coproduct in the processing of animal by-products; typically produced at a slaughterhouse, or at rendering facilities which processes fishmeal or meat and bone meal. Stickwater is furthermore processed and added to animal feeds as a source of nutrients.
stockertown
stockowner
strawstacker
stuccoworker
superacknowledgment
swashbuckler
swashbuckler
noun
A daring adventurer.
A kind of period adventure story with flashy action and lighthearted tone.
A swordsman or fencer who engages in showy or extravagant sword play.
swashbucklerdom
swashbucklering
swashbucklering
adj
Alternative form of swashbuckling
swashbucklers
swashbucklers
noun
plural of swashbuckler
swashbucklery
swashbucklery
noun
adventure and excitement; that which is swashbuckling
switchbacker
switchkeeper
thwackers
thwackers
noun
plural of thwacker
trackwalkers
trackwalkers
noun
plural of trackwalker
tresckow
undersheriffwick
undersheriffwick
noun
The area of jurisdiction of an undersheriff.
unshipwrecked
unshipwrecked
adj
Not shipwrecked.
warwickshire
warwickshire
Proper noun
An inland county of England bordered by Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, West Midlands and Worcestershire.
watchmakers
watchmakers
noun
plural of watchmaker
waterbucks
waterbucks
noun
plural of waterbuck
weathercockish
weathercockish
adj
Fickle or changeable in one's views.
weathercockism
weathercocks
weathercocks
noun
plural of weathercock
weathersick
westermarck
whackers
whackers
noun
plural of whacker
whalesucker
whalesucker
noun
A tropical species of remora, Remora australis, that attaches exclusively to cetaceans.
whickers
whickers
noun
plural of whicker
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of whicker
wickers
wickers
noun
plural of wicker
wickerworks
wickerworks
noun
plural of wickerwork
windsucker
windsucker
noun
(derogatory) A term of abuse.
A horse with the habit of windsucking.
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
wisecrack
wisecrack
noun
A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.
verb
To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.
wisecracked
wisecracked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of wisecrack
wisecracker
wisecracker
noun
A person who makes wisecrack remarks; a smart aleck.
wisecrackers
wisecrackers
noun
plural of wisecracker
wisecrackery
wisecrackery
noun
wisecracks generally
wisecracking
wisecracking
adj
Making many wisecracks.
verb
present participle of wisecrack
wisecracks
wisecracks
noun
plural of wisecrack
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wisecrack
wonderstruck
wonderstruck
adj
Filled or overcome with wonder.
woodpeckers
woodpeckers
noun
plural of woodpecker
workbenches
workbenches
noun
plural of workbench
workspace
workspace
noun
(computing) A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated or developed in isolation from others.
(computing, graphical user interface) An empty portion of the screen or window that serves as a container for other windows or objects.
(computing, graphical user interface) Any of the screens that can be switched between in a virtual desktop.
(robotics) The set of points that can be reached by the end-effector of a robotic manipulator
An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office.
wreckages
wreckages
noun
plural of wreckage
wreckers
wreckers
noun
plural of wrecker
wreckfish
wreckfish
noun
Any of the perciform marine fish of the family Polyprionidae, often inhabiting caves and shipwrecks.
wreckfishes
wreckfishes
noun
plural of wreckfish
wreckings
wreckings
noun
plural of wrecking
wrecks
wrecks
noun
plural of wreck
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wreck