(publishing) A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.
verb
(transitive) To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
(transitive, publishing) To place (a book) on a backlist.
backtalk
backtalk
noun
(US) Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.
verb
(transitive) To respond to in an aggressively disputatious, often sarcastic or insolent manner.
blackest
blackest
adj
superlative form of black: most black
blackett
blackout
blackout
noun
(attributive) The blocking out of as much light as possible.
(historical) The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
A temporary loss of consciousness.
A temporary loss of memory.
An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one.
verb
(nonstandard) Alternative form of black out
blackpot
blacktop
blacktop
noun
(US, countable) A paved area on a schoolground reserved for recess activities, often doubling as a parking lot.
(US, countable) A road so paved.
(US, uncountable) Asphalt concrete or similar bituminous black paving material used for the surface of roads (e.g., tarmacadam, tarmac).
verb
(US) To pave with blacktop.
blockout
blockout
noun
(construction) A void that is deliberately not filled with concrete, so that it can be used to insert something else such as pipework.
blockton
bluetick
bluetick
noun
A coonhound of a certain breed originating in the United States,
verb
(Internet slang) To ignore (a message) sent via a social messaging app, especially one where a reply is expected or requested.
bootlick
bootlick
noun
(US) A toady or sycophant.
verb
(intransitive) To engage in fawning, servile behavior.
(transitive) To seek favor from by fawning, servile behavior.
bucktail
bucktail
noun
The tail of a deer, traditionally used as a fishing lure.
catskill
catwalks
catwalks
noun
plural of catwalk
chalkpit
chalkpit
noun
A quarry where chalk is found.
chilkats
cityfolk
citylike
citylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a city.
clackety
clackety
intj
A clacking sound suggesting mechanical motion, as of a railway train.
clankety
clankety
intj
A clanking sound suggesting mechanical motion.
clarkton
clinkant
clinkant
adj
Alternative form of clinquant
clintock
cloaklet
cloaklet
noun
A short cloak
cockloft
cockloft
noun
A small attic or garret
cocktail
cocktail
adj
(obsolete) Ostentatiously lacking in manners.
noun
(UK, slang, dated) A mean, half-hearted fellow.
(by extension) A mixture of other substances or things.
A horse, not of pure breed, but having only one eighth or one sixteenth impure blood in its veins.
A mixed alcoholic beverage.
A species of rove beetle, so called from its habit of elevating the tail.
verb
(transitive) To adulterate (fuel, etc.) by mixing in other substances.
(transitive) To treat (a person) to cocktails.
coltlike
coltlike
adj
In the manner of a colt
coltskin
coltskin
noun
The skin of a colt.
ducktail
ducktail
noun
A hairstyle in which the hair is swept back into an upturned point at the back.
entackle
fetlocks
fetlocks
noun
plural of fetlock
ficklest
ficklest
adj
superlative form of fickle: most fickle
ficklety
ficklety
noun
(humorous) fickleness
flatlick
footlock
hackbolt
hackbolt
noun
(archaic, Scilly Isles) The greater shearwater or hagdon.
halucket
hockelty
kicktail
kicktail
noun
The upwards-bent tip of the deck of a skateboard.
klatches
klephtic
klephtic
adj
(historical) Relating to the klephts.
laktasic
latchkey
latchkey
adj
Equipped with a key; generally in the phrase latchkey child.
noun
A child who is given a key to the home and is expected to remain at home alone (without adult supervision until the parents return from work).
A key, especially to an outside door.
leukotic
leukotic
adj
Exhibiting or relating to leukosis.
lickspit
lickspit
noun
Synonym of lickspittle
linstock
linstock
noun
(historical) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.
lipstick
lipstick
noun
(countable) A stick of this makeup.
(countable, colloquial) A dog's penis.
(uncountable) Makeup for the lips.
verb
(transitive) To apply lipstick to; to paint with lipstick.
lobstick
lobstick
noun
A traditional marker found in the Boreal Forests of Canada, created by removing the middle or lower branches of a coniferous tree.
lockfast
lockfast
adj
(Scotland) Fastened or secured with a lock.
lockhart
lockhart
Proper noun
a city in Texas, USA
locknuts
locknuts
noun
plural of locknut
lockouts
lockouts
noun
plural of lockout
lockport
lockport
Proper noun
an unincorporated community in Manitoba, Canada.
a city in Illinois, USA.
an unincorporated community in Indiana, USA.
an unincorporated community in Kentucky, USA.
a town in Louisiana, USA.
a city and a town in New York, USA. The city is the county seat of
a ghost town in Ohio, USA.
lockspit
lockspit
noun
(cartography) A trench dug in the ground to mark a boundary or other imaginary line.
verb
to dig a such a trench
lockstep
lockstep
noun
(figuratively) Close connection, unison, rigid synchronization.
(military) A step whereby the toe of one man is brought very close to the heel of the man in front.
An inflexible, rigid or stifling pattern.
lopstick
lopstick
noun
Alternative form of lobstick
luckiest
luckiest
adj
superlative form of lucky: most lucky
micklest
miltsick
oilstock
outclerk
outslick
outslick
verb
(transitive) To be more slick than; to exceed in slickness.
plackart
plackart
noun
Alternative form of placard (“extra plate on the lower part of a breastplate (armor)”)
plackets
plackets
noun
plural of placket
plotcock
politick
politick
verb
To engage in political activity.
potlucks
potlucks
noun
plural of potluck
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of potluck
retackle
retackle
verb
To tackle again.
saltlick
saltlick
noun
Alternative spelling of salt lick
slackest
slackest
adj
superlative form of slack: most slack
slickest
slickest
adj
superlative form of slick: most slick
slotback
slotback
noun
(American football) A particular position in American football, often a running back who lines up near the line of scrimmage and can function as a wide receiver.
(Canadian football) A particular position in Canadian football, similar to a hybrid between wide receiver and running back. This position is more common in the Canadian game than its American counterpart.
slotnick
stackful
stackful
adj
(programming) Using a stack (last-in-first-out data structure).
noun
Enough to fill or form a stack.
stickful
stickful
noun
(printing, dated) As much type as fills a composing stick.
An amount that is held on one stick.
stickily
stickily
adv
In a sticky manner.
sticklac
sticklac
noun
Lac in its natural state, as secreted by an insect and encrusting small twigs.
stickled
stickled
verb
simple past tense and past participle of stickle
stickler
stickler
noun
(now only Cornwall) A referee or adjudicator at a fight, wrestling match, duel, etc. who ensures fair play.
Someone who insistently advocates for something, especially for strict observance of a formal rule.
stickles
stickles
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stickle
stockily
stockily
adv
In a stocky manner.
streckly
strickle
strickle
noun
(carpentry, masonry) A templet; a pattern.
A rod used to level grain etc. when being measured, or concrete after pouring.
A tool for sharpening scythes.
An instrument used for smoothing the surface of a core.
An instrument used in dressing flax.
verb
(transitive) To level using a strickle.
strockle
strockle
noun
(dialect) A shovel with a turned-up edge, for frit, sand, etc.
tacklers
tacklers
noun
plural of tackler
tackless
tackless
adj
Without tacks.
tacklind
tackling
tackling
noun
(nautical) The tackle of a vessel.
The harness for drawing a carriage.
The process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
verb
present participle of tackle
tailback
tailback
noun
(American football) A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
(UK) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
talcking
talclike
talclike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of talc.
ticklely
ticklers
ticklers
noun
plural of tickler
tickless
tickless
adj
(computing) Having interrupts occur only when required, rather than at regular intervals.
Lacking ticks (the insect).
Without a ticking sound.
tickling
tickling
adj
That tickles
noun
A sensation that tickles.
The act by which someone is tickled.
verb
present participle of tickle
ticklish
ticklish
adj
Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.
Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.
trickful
trickily
trickily
adv
In a tricky manner
trickled
trickled
verb
simple past tense and past participle of trickle
trickles
trickles
noun
plural of trickle
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of trickle