English words starting with L

to cover a flat object with a thin layer of transparent plastic for protection.

Made by bonding layers of material together.

The process of bonding layers of material together.

a device that uses electricity, oil, or gas to produce light.

The light produced by a lamp.

a person whose job was to light street lamps, especially in the past when they used gas or oil.

Lit by a lamp or lamps

to publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm in a speech or a text.

a tall post with a light at the top, used for lighting streets, roads, or public areas.

a long, slender, jawless fish with a sucker-like mouth, resembling an eel.

a decorative cover placed over a lamp to soften or direct its light.

a veranda or roofed patio, especially one that is spacious and used for outdoor living, characteristic of hawaiian architecture.

A long weapon with a pointed metal head, used by a horseman in charging.

A soldier, especially a cavalry soldier, armed with a lance.

a small, broad, two-edged surgical knife with a sharp point.

The solid part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

Operating, situated, or designed to be used on land.

A political concept or proposal in which a nation cedes control of territory in exchange for a formal end to hostilities and the establishment of peaceful relations with an adversary.

Designating or relating to a type of U.S. college or university that was originally endowed with federal land to support education in agriculture, engineering, and other practical fields.

Having a strong desire or need to acquire more land.

A telephone connection that uses wires carried on poles or buried underground, in contrast to a mobile cellular connection.

The process of managing and using land, especially for farming, forestry, or conservation.

An explosive device placed in or on the ground, designed to be detonated by the pressure, proximity, or contact of a person or vehicle.

Owning land, especially as a significant part of one's wealth or status.

Relating to or involving both land and sea.

The system or conditions under which land is held or owned.

The way that land is used, especially in farming, building, or planning.

A type of four-wheeled carriage with a folding top divided into two sections.

owning a large amount of land, especially through inheritance

A spacecraft designed to land on the surface of a planet or moon.

The act of a ship or boat reaching land after a voyage.

A place where waste is buried in the ground.

The process of disposing of waste by burying it in the ground, especially in a specially designed site.

A natural feature of the earth's surface, such as a mountain, valley, plain, or plateau.

A person who owns or holds land, especially a landlord.

A piece of land that is owned or held by someone.

the action of coming down to the ground after a flight or jump

a woman who rents land, a building, or accommodation to tenants.

owning no land

A telephone connection that uses wires laid across land, typically in contrast to a mobile cellular connection.

Completely surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea.

A person, especially a man, who rents land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant.

The legal and commercial relationship between the owner of a property and the person who rents it.

a person who is not familiar with the sea or sailing, especially one who is awkward on board a ship.

An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, serving as a guide.

A large continuous area of land, such as a continent or a very large island.

An explosive device placed in or on the ground, designed to be detonated by the pressure, proximity, or contact of a person or vehicle.

A person who owns land, especially a large amount of land.

all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

Relating to or occurring over a large, extensive geographical area, as opposed to a local or site-specific one.

(of an area of land) having its features altered or arranged for aesthetic or practical purposes.

a person whose job is to design, create, or maintain the gardens and grounds of a place

The process or art of making a piece of land more attractive by altering the design and planting trees, shrubs, and flowers.

an artist who paints landscapes.

The sudden, rapid fall of a large mass of earth and rock down a slope.

A person who lives or works on land, as opposed to a sailor or someone who works at sea.

Located in, facing, or moving towards the land, as opposed to the sea.

A narrow road, especially in the countryside.

A small, edible lobster with long, narrow claws, also called the Norway lobster or Dublin Bay prawn.

The system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area.

Relying on or derived from a particular language or languages.

Relating to or being a group of people whose primary language is not the dominant or official language of the country or region where they live.

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed in a way that suggests tiredness or weakness.

In a manner that lacks energy or vitality; slowly and weakly.

To become weak, feeble, or depressed

Suffering from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation

a pleasant feeling of tiredness or lack of energy, especially in a relaxed setting.

feeling or showing a pleasant tiredness or lack of energy, often in a dreamy or lazy way.

in a manner that shows or causes a pleasant feeling of tiredness or relaxation, often with little energy or movement.

A type of long-tailed arboreal monkey found in South and Southeast Asia, belonging to the genus Presbytis and related genera.

(of hair) long, limp, and straight

(of a person) ungracefully thin and tall

A fatty substance obtained from sheep's wool, used in skin creams and ointments.

A tropical American shrub of the verbena family, with dense clusters of small bright flowers that are often several colors on the same head.

A lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or light bulb, often with a handle for carrying.

a soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element of the lanthanide series, with atomic number 57.

a piece of rope or cord used on a ship for fastening or tightening.

Of or relating to Laos, its people, or their language.

The flat area formed by the upper part of your legs when you are sitting down.

A large, flat, projecting lobe at the base of the ear in some mammals.

A slender, tubular medical instrument with a light and a lens, used to examine the interior of the abdomen or to perform minor surgery.

Relating to or performed using a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera used to examine the inside of the abdomen or pelvis or to perform surgery.

a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or permit small-scale surgery.

A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, typically for diagnostic purposes.

a small pet dog that is small enough to be held on the lap.

The part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar which is folded back on either side of the front opening.

a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.

a rabbit, especially one bred for its fur or meat.

The action of taking in liquid with the tongue.

a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement.

no longer valid, active, or in use, especially because a time limit has passed

A portable microcomputer small enough to use on one's lap.

having the character of or inclined to commit larceny; thievish.

The crime of stealing personal property.

a tall tree that has thin sharp leaves that fall in winter and hard dry fruit called cones

A soft, white substance made from melted pig fat, used in cooking.

A room or large cupboard for storing food.

of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity

Having a wide opening for admitting light, especially in an optical instrument like a camera lens.

Covering or involving a large geographical space or physical extent.

Relating to or being the stock of a company with a large market capitalization.

Having the ability to hold or contain a large amount.

A business organization of considerable size, typically having a large number of employees and significant revenue or market share.

Having a diameter that is larger than average or standard.

having large flowers.

Relating to or being a product, especially a camera, film, or print, that uses a size larger than the standard to achieve higher quality or detail.

Involving, consisting of, or designed for a large number of people or things.

Relating to or characteristic of a market with a high volume of sales, a large number of consumers, or significant financial scale.

(of a book or text) printed with letters that are larger than usual, to make it easier for people with poor eyesight to read.

Involving many people or things, or happening over a large area

having or using a screen that is physically large in size, typically referring to electronic devices like televisions, computers, or smartphones.

Of a size that is bigger than average or standard.

Of a relatively great size or dimensions.

Involving or characterized by a large amount, quantity, or number.

to a great extent; mostly or mainly.

A type of North American freshwater bass (Micropterus salmoides) characterized by a very large mouth, especially the lower jaw which extends past the eye.

the quality or fact of being large in size, extent, or amount.

involving a greater number of people, things, or areas; more extensive in size or scope.

(of a person or their actions) seeming more exciting or interesting than normal people or actions, as if belonging in a story or film

The generous giving of money or gifts, especially by a person in power.