(computing, dated) A word wrap feature that restores a word to the preceding line when space is made for it by deletion.
A portion of something that is wrapped backward.
verb
(computing, dated) To restore a word to the preceding line when space is made for it by deletion.
To wrap around the back of something.
backwraps
backwraps
noun
plural of backwrap
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backwrap
camphorweed
camphorweed
noun
Any of the genus Pluchea of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family.
camphorwood
camphorwood
noun
The wood of Cinnamomum camphora, an evergreen tree whose leaves have a smell of camphor when crushed.
campward
campward
adv
Toward a camp, campwards
candlepower
candlepower
noun
(dated) A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas.
candlepowers
candlepowers
noun
plural of candlepower
caperdewsie
caperwort
caperwort
noun
Any plant of the family Capparaceae
capework
capework
noun
The use of a cape, in bullfighting, to distract the bull
capeworks
carpenterworm
carpenterworm
noun
The larva of the moth Prionoxystus robinae
carpetweb
carpetweed
carpetweed
noun
A low-growing North American weed (Mollugo verticillata).
Ajuga reptans (common bugleweed, creeping bugle).
Phyla canescens, of South America.
carpetweeds
carpetweeds
noun
plural of carpetweed
carpetwork
carpetwork
noun
carpeting generally
carpetwoven
cartwhip
cartwhip
noun
A long whip used by the driver of a cart.
verb
(transitive) To beat with a cartwhip.
cawnpore
chapelward
chapelward
adv
Toward a chapel.
churchwardenship
churchwardenship
noun
The role or office of a churchwarden.
clapperclaw
clapperclaw
verb
(obsolete) To abuse with words; to revile; to scold.
(obsolete) To fight and scratch.
clapperclawer
clapperclaws
clapperclaws
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clapperclaw
clappermaclaw
clapwort
clapwort
noun
A North American herb (Conopholis americana) that is parasitic on the roots of oak
cocksparrow
copperware
copperware
noun
Articles made from copper.
cowperian
cowperian
Adjective
Of or pertaining to (1731–1800), English poet and hymnodist.
crapwa
crawlspace
crawlspace
noun
Alternative spelling of crawl space
crawthumper
crawthumper
noun
(Ireland, colloquial) An ostentatiously pious person.
crewmanship
crewmanship
noun
The skills and abilities of a crewman.
The status or role of crewman.
crowncapping
downpatrick
harwichport
packwaller
packware
packware
noun
Goods carried in a pack, especially those for sale by a peddler.
palaceward
palaceward
adv
Toward a palace.
palacewards
palacewards
adv
Towards a palace.
parcelwise
parcelwise
adj
In parcels or allotments; piecemeal, fragmented.
adv
In a parcelwise fashion.
paschflower
patchword
patchword
noun
A word inserted for the sake of meter.
patchwork
patchwork
noun
(derogatory) A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.
(figurative) Any kind of creation that utilizes many different aspects to create one whole piece.
A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
verb
To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together.
To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.
patchworked
patchworked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of patchwork
patchworking
patchworking
noun
The making of patchworks
verb
present participle of patchwork
patchworks
patchworks
noun
plural of patchwork
patchworky
patchworky
adj
Like patchwork; untidy, variegated, higgledy-piggledy.
pawneerock
peachwort
phosphowolframic
preacknowledge
preacknowledge
verb
(transitive) To acknowledge in advance.
preacknowledged
preacknowledged
verb
simple past tense and past participle of preacknowledge
preacknowledgement
preacknowledgement
noun
Alternative form of preacknowledgment
preacknowledging
preacknowledging
verb
present participle of preacknowledge
preacknowledgment
preacknowledgment
noun
acknowledgment in advance
preallowance
schwarzkopf
scrapworks
screwplate
screwplate
noun
A metal plate having a graduated series of holes, with internal screws used in forming external screws.
shadowgraphic
shadowgraphic
adj
Relating to shadowgraphy.
spacewalker
spacewalker
noun
An astronaut engaging in a space walk or other activity outside the spacecraft.
spacewalkers
spacewalkers
noun
plural of spacewalker
spaceward
spaceward
adv
towards outer space
sparrowcide
sparrowcide
noun
(countable) One who kills sparrows.
The killing of sparrows.
sulphowolframic
superacknowledgment
superallowance
upcrawl
upcrawl
verb
(intransitive, poetic, archaic) To crawl upward.
wachapreague
walpurgisnacht
walpurgisnacht
Noun
Walpurgis night, a feast of witchcraft in German folklore; any orgiastic or bacchanalian party.
watchkeeper
watchkeeper
noun
A lookout (person who keeps watch).
watchstrap
watchstrap
noun
A strap of leather, metal etc that holds a wristwatch in place; a watchband.
watercup
waterscape
waterscape
noun
An aquatic landscape; a view or site prominently involving water.
verb
To create an aquatic landscape.
waterscapes
waterscapes
noun
plural of waterscape
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of waterscape
whipcrack
whipcrack
noun
The crack of a whip.
whipcracker
whipcracker
noun
One who cracks a whip.
whipcraft
whipcraft
noun
(politics) The art or skill of a political whip, who enforces the party's policies in votes.
The art or skill of using a whip, for example in training animals.
whitecapper
whitecapper
noun
(US, historical) Synonym of whitecap (“type of vigilante”)
workplace
workplace
noun
The place where someone works.
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.