Words Starting with “L”

A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, a spiny shell, stalked eyes, and long antennae, highly prized as seafood.

The act of coming to land, shore, or the ground, especially from the air or water.

A person who is unfamiliar with the sea or sailing; often used by sailors as a derogatory term for someone who lacks nautical experience.

The action of taking up liquid with the tongue, or the gentle, rhythmic splashing sound of water against a surface.

The white, solid or semi-solid rendered fat of a pig, used in cooking and baking.

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others; the money or gifts so bestowed.

A state of disorder due to a disregard or nonobservance of the law; unrestrained political or social anarchy.

The act of placing something down, especially cards in a game or materials in a construction or logistics area.

To set aside or store something for future use, or to save money for a specific purpose.

To deceive someone by encouraging them to believe something that is not true, especially regarding romantic interest or future intentions.

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.

A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.

Acting or done in a relaxed and unhurried manner.

A small, lens-shaped edible seed of a bushy leguminous plant, widely dried and used in cooking.

A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning 'lion'.

An adjectival suffix meaning 'without', 'not having', or 'free from' the quality denoted by the root word.

A mixture, grouping, or set of circumstances that, when brought together, results in death, severe destruction, or extreme harm.

To raise, lift, or elevate something from a lower position.