11-Letter Words Starting: ESC

• the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind

• a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers

• (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed

• a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms

• a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion

• a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

• mechanical device that regulates movement

• edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces

• thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled

• edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions

• bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top

• a small squadron

• an air force squadron typically containing six airplanes (as in France during World War I)

• a desk used for writing

• an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy