(medicine) A trepan having a conical shape so that injurious penetration of the brain is impossible.
abaptistum
abbotships
abbotships
noun
plural of abbotship
ablepharus
abruptness
abruptness
noun
Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.
The state of being abrupt or broken
absorption
absorption
noun
(chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception.
(electrical engineering) The retaining of electrical energy for a short time after it has been introduced to the dielectric.
(meteorology) The process in which incident radiant energy is retained by a substance (such as an air mass) by conversion to some other form of energy (such as heat).
(obsolete) engulfing; swallowing up, as of bodies or land.
(physiology) in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis.
Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.
Mental assimilation.
assimilation; incorporation.
absorptive
absorptive
adj
Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent.
noun
Any substance that absorbs.
absumption
absumption
noun
(obsolete) Destruction or disintegration, especially a gradual one; wasting away.
albaspidin
ambiparous
amblyopsis
amphibalus
amphibalus
noun
An ecclesiastical vestment like the chasuble.
amphibians
amphibians
noun
plural of amphibian
amphibious
amphibious
adj
Capable of functioning on land or in water.
Occurring on both land and water.
amphiboles
amphiboles
noun
plural of amphibole
anabaptism
anabaptism
Noun
The doctrine of the Anabaptists.
anabaptist
anabaptist
noun
Alternative form of Anabaptist
anablepses
antibishop
antibishop
noun
(historical, ecclesiastical, chiefly in medieval and early modern history) A pretender to the episcopal office, such as a bishop appointed by an antipope. [from 18th c.]
apabhramsa
aplobasalt
appeasable
appeasable
adj
Able to be calmed or pacified.
appeasably
appeasably
adv
In an appeasable manner; in a manner intended to appease.
archbishop
archbishop
noun
A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)
ashipboard
ashipboard
adv
on shipboard
aspectable
aspectable
adj
Capable of being seen; visible.
backplanes
backplanes
noun
plural of backplane
backspaced
backspaced
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backspace
backspacer
backspacer
noun
A mechanism in a typewriter that controls backspacing.
backspaces
backspaces
noun
plural of backspace
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backspace
backsplice
backsplice
noun
Such a knot
verb
To secure the ends of a twisted rope within the rope itself in order to prevent fraying
backspread
bailieship
ballpoints
ballpoints
noun
plural of ballpoint
baptistery
baptistery
noun
Alternative spelling of baptistry.
baptistown
barbershop
barbershop
noun
(countable) The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut.
(uncountable, music) A style of a capella vocal music, sung in four-part harmony, typically by a quartet of men.
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in the barbershop musical style.
barkeepers
barkeepers
noun
plural of barkeeper
barographs
barographs
noun
plural of barograph
baroscopic
baroscopic
adj
Relating to, or determined by, the baroscope.
barysphere
barysphere
noun
The central core of the Earth (or similar planets)
bashawship
bashawship
noun
The role or status of a bashaw.
basiphobia
basiphobia
noun
Alternative form of basophobia
basipodite
basipodite
noun
(anatomy) The basal joint of the legs of crustaceans.
basiscopic
basiscopic
adj
Toward or facing the base; away from the apex.
basophilia
basophilia
noun
(hematology) A condition where the quantity of basophils (basophil granulocytes) is abnormally elevated.
The condition of being basophilic.
basophilic
basophilic
adj
Easily stained with basic dyes, such as haematoxylin.
basophobia
basophobia
noun
Inability to walk or stand erect, due to emotional causes.
bathyscape
bathyscape
noun
Alternative form of bathyscaphe
bathyscaph
bathyscaph
noun
Alternative spelling of bathyscaphe
battleship
battleship
noun
(military, nautical) A large capital warship displacing tens of thousands of tons, heavily armoured and armed with big guns; now obsolescent and replaced by smaller vessels with guided missiles.
(military, nautical, archaic) A ship of the line.
A guessing game played on grid paper; see Battleship (game).
A non-functional rocket stage, used for configuration and integration tests.
beachdrops
beadleship
beadleship
noun
The office of a beadle.
beautyship
beclasping
beclasping
verb
present participle of beclasp
bedspreads
bedspreads
noun
plural of bedspread
beldamship
bepastured
bepastured
adj
Furnished with pasture land.
bespangled
bespangled
verb
simple past tense and past participle of bespangle
bespangles
bespangles
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bespangle
bespatters
bespatters
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bespatter
bespeaking
bespeaking
verb
present participle of bespeak
besplatter
bestrapped
beterschap
bicapsular
bicapsular
adj
Having two capsules; having a double capsule.
bicuspidal
bicuspidal
adj
(geometry) Having two cusps.
biliprasin
biliprasin
noun
(biochemistry) A dark green pigment found in small quantities in human gallstones.
biophagism
biophagous
biophagous
adj
That feeds on living creatures.
bioplasmic
bioplasmic
adj
Pertaining to, or consisting of, bioplasm.
bioplastic
bioplastic
noun
Any form of synthetic polymer, similar to normal plastic, made from renewable biomass sources such as plant sugars, starches, or oils, rather than from petroleum.
bipartisan
bipartisan
adj
(politics) Relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties.
bipersonal
bipersonal
adj
Relating to, or consisting of, two persons.
bipetalous
bipetalous
Adjective
Having two petals.
bishopscap
bistipular
bisulphate
bisulphate
noun
(inorganic chemistry) Alternative spelling of bisulfate
blackstrap
blackstrap
noun
(obsolete) A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses.
(obsolete, nautical, slang) Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean.
The dark, viscous molasses remaining after maximum extraction of sugar from raw sugar cane, used in manufacturing and cattle feed.
blasphemed
blasphemed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of blaspheme
blasphemer
blasphemer
noun
One who commits blasphemy; a person who mocks or derides a deity or religion, or claims to be God.
blasphemes
blasphemes
noun
plural of blaspheme
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blaspheme
blastopore
blastopore
noun
(embryology) The opening into the archenteron
blastplate
blepharism
bookplates
bookplates
noun
plural of bookplate
bootstraps
bootstraps
noun
plural of bootstrap
boselaphus
bosporanic
bradypepsy
branchipus
breastplow
breastrope
breastrope
noun
(nautical) breastband
brihaspati
brihaspati
Proper noun
The name of the priest of the Gods.
The planet Jupiter.
bucephalus
bucephalus
Proper noun
The warhorse of
Noun
Any horse used for riding.
buddhaship
bursarship
bursarship
noun
The rank or office of a bursar.
capsizable
capsizable
adj
Capable of being capsized.
carpetbags
carpetbags
noun
plural of carpetbag
catoblepas
catoblepas
noun
A legendary creature from Ethiopia, said to have the body of a Cape buffalo, scales on its back, and the head of a wild boar, which always points downward because of its weight.
clapboards
clapboards
noun
plural of clapboard
clipboards
clipboards
noun
plural of clipboard
composable
composable
adj
Capable of being composed (as from multiple constituent or component elements).
crispbread
crispbread
noun
A type of flat, dry bread or cracker, usually baked of rye flour, popular in the Nordic countries.
culpabilis
cupbearers
cupbearers
noun
plural of cupbearer
despicable
despicable
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
noun
A wretched or wicked person.
despicably
despicably
adv
In a despicable or mean manner; contemptibly
despisable
despisable
adj
(archaic) Worthy to be despised.
diabolepsy
disposable
disposable
adj
Available to be used.
That can be disposed of.
That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.
noun
Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.
disputable
disputable
adj
Of opinions, propositions or questions, subject to dispute; not settled.
disputably
disputably
adv
In a disputable manner.
dissipable
dissipable
adj
(obsolete) Capable of being dissipated or dispersed.
eclipsable
eclipsable
adj
Capable of being eclipsed.
eosophobia
eosophobia
noun
(rare) A morbid fear of dawn or daylight.
epiblastic
epiblastic
adj
of, or relating to the epiblast
expansible
expansible
adj
expandable
expansibly
expansibly
adv
In an expansible manner.
hippobosca
hospitable
hospitable
adj
cordial and generous towards guests
favorable for life; livable; suitable for life.
receptive and open-minded
hospitably
hospitably
adv
in a hospitable manner
hypabyssal
hypabyssal
adj
(geology, of rock) that solidifies, as a minor intrusion, before reaching the Earth's surface
hyperbolas
hypobarism
illapsable
illapsable
adj
Incapable of lapse or error.
impassable
impassable
adj
(of a route, terrain, etc.) Incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated.
(of an obstacle) Incapable of being overcome or surmounted.
(of currency) Not usable as legal tender.
impassably
impassably
adv
In an impassable manner.
impassible
impassible
adj
(chiefly theology) Unable to suffer, or feel pain.
Incapable of suffering injury or detriment.
Misspelling of impassable.
Unable to feel emotion; impassive.
impassibly
impassibly
adv
In an impassible manner.
inspirable
inspirable
adj
Able to be inhaled; breathable.
Able to be inspired.
libroplast
misbaptize
musophobia
musophobia
noun
fear of mice
mysophobia
mysophobia
noun
An abnormal fear of uncleanliness, dirt, or contamination.
nosophobia
nosophobia
noun
An excessive or irrational fear of contracting a disease, such as: HIV/AIDS, pulmonary tuberculosis, venereal diseases, cancer, and heart diseases.
obstipated
obstipated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of obstipate
osmophobia
osmophobia
noun
A heightened dislike or sensitivity to smells
oxyblepsia
paintbrush
paintbrush
noun
A thin brush for applying paint.
palebreast
paperbacks
paperbacks
noun
plural of paperback
parabiosis
parabiosis
noun
(ecology, ethology) A form of symbiosis, typically among ants, in which different species share common nest galleries but maintain distinct broods and do not practice mutualism other than incidentally.
(medicine) An alien form of life within an organism, commonly invasive, such as a growing cancer.
(physiology) The (natural or surgical) union of parts of two organisms, especially in such a way as to cause them to share their vascular systems. Organisms so joined then are called parabionts.
A transient physiological state of suspension of obvious vital activities such as to enable an organism to escape the notice of its enemies or to conserve its energy.
The fusion of two embryos to form conjoined twins
parablepsy
parablepsy
noun
(obsolete) scribal error
false vision
parabolise
parabolise
verb
Alternative form of parabolize
parabolist
parabolist
noun
A narrator of parables.
parkesburg
pasteboard
pasteboard
adj
(figurative) unsubstantial; flimsy
noun
(computing, countable) A widget allowing multiple users to paste and share text or other items.
(slang, obsolete) A person's visiting card.
(usually uncountable) Card stock.
pasturable
pasturable
adj
Fit for pasture.
pearisburg
pearisburg
Proper noun
a town in Virginia, USA
pentabasic
pentabasic
adj
(chemistry, of a salt) Having five atoms of a univalent metal.
(chemistry, of an acid) Containing five replaceable hydrogen atoms.
peribursal
peribursal
adj
Around a bursa.
perishable
perishable
adj
Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
noun
(in the plural) food that does not keep for long.
That which perishes or is short-lived.
perishably
perishably
adv
In a perishable manner.
personable
personable
adj
(law, obsolete) Enabled to maintain pleas in court.
(of a person) Having a pleasant or manner; friendly; amiable.
(of a person) Having a pleasing appearance; attractive; handsome.