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C   Street names for cocaine C   The 3rd letter of the Roman alphabet C   A general-purpose programing language closely associated with the UNIX operating system C   A unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second C   A degree on the Centigrade scale of temperature C   Ten 10s C   An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds C   A base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine C   One of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose) C   The speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be exactly 299,792,458 meters per second C   Being ten more than ninety C-clamp   A clamp in the shape of a C C-horizon   Beneath the B-horizon and above the bedrock; consisting of weathered rock C-note   A United States bill worth 100 dollars C-ration   A canned field ration issued by the United States army C-reactive_protein   A byproduct of inflammation; a globulin that is found in the blood in some cases of acute inflammation C-section   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) C.O.D.   Collecting the charges upon delivery; "mail a package C.O.D." C.P.U.   (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached C._D._Gibson   United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the `Gibson girl'' (1867-1944) Back to top C._diphtheriae   A species of bacterium that causes diphtheria C._H._Best   Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) C._K._Ogden   English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957) C._Northcote_Parkinson   British historian noted for ridicule of bureaucracies (1909-1993) C._P._Snow   English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) C._psittaci   Bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia C._S._Forester   English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966) C._S._Lewis   English critic and novelist; author of theological works and of books for children (1898-1963) C._trachomatis   Bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and lymphogranuloma venerum C._Vann_Woodward   United States historian (born in 1908) C._W._Post   United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914) C2H6   A colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel CA   A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes Ca   A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth''s crust; an important component of most plants and animals Ca-ca   Have a bowel movement; "The dog had made in the flower beds" Caaba   (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying Cab   A car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money Cab   Small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood Cab   A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits Cabal   A plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) Back to top Cabal   A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue Cabal   Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government" Cabala   An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries Cabala   An esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret Cabalism   Adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation Cabalism   The doctrines of the Kabbalah Cabalist   A student of the Jewish Kabbalah Cabalist   An expert who is highly skilled in obscure or difficult or esoteric matters Cabalist   A member of a cabal Cabalistic   Having a secret or hidden meaning; "cabalistic symbols engraved in stone"; "cryptic writings"; "thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"- John Gunther Cabana   A small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool Cabaret   A series of acts at a night club Cabaret   A spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink; "don''t expect a good meal at a cabaret"; "the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night"; "he p Cabasset   A metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century Cabassous   Naked-tailed armadillo of tropical South America Cabassous_unicinctus   Naked-tailed armadillo of tropical South America Cabbage   Any of various types of cabbage Cabbage   Any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers Cabbage   Informal terms for money Cabbage   Make off with belongings of others Back to top Cabbage-bark_tree   Tree with shaggy unpleasant-smelling toxic bark and yielding strong durable wood; bark and seeds used as a purgative and vermifuge and narcotic Cabbageworm   Toxic green larva of a cabbage butterfly Cabbage_bark   Tree with shaggy unpleasant-smelling toxic bark and yielding strong durable wood; bark and seeds used as a purgative and vermifuge and narcotic Cabbage_butterfly   White butterfly whose larvae (cabbageworms) feed on cabbage Cabbage_palm   Brazilian palm of genus Euterpe whose leaf buds are eaten like cabbage when young Cabbage_palm   Australian palm with leaf buds that are edible when young Cabbage_palm   West Indian palm with leaf buds that are edible when young Cabbage_palm   Low-growing fan-leaved palm of coastal southern United States having edible leaf buds Cabbage_palmetto   Low-growing fan-leaved palm of coastal southern United States having edible leaf buds Cabbage_tree   Elegant tree having either a single trunk or a branching trunk each with terminal clusters of long narrow leaves and large panicles of fragrant white, yellow or red flowers; New Zealand Cabbage_tree   Tree with shaggy unpleasant-smelling toxic bark and yielding strong durable wood; bark and seeds used as a purgative and vermifuge and narcotic Cabbage_tree   Australian palm with leaf buds that are edible when young Cabbala   An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries Cabbala   An esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret Cabbalah   An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries Cabbalah   An esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret Cabby   Someone who drives a taxi for a living Cabdriver   Someone who drives a taxi for a living Cabell   United States writer of satirical novels (1879-1958) Caber   A heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland) Back to top Cabernet   Superior Bordeaux type of red wine Cabernet_Sauvignon   Superior Bordeaux type of red wine Cabernet_Sauvignon_grape   Superior red wine grapes grown especially in the Bordeaux region of France and northern California CABG   Open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart Cabin   The enclosed compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft where passengers are carried Cabin   Small room on a ship or boat where people sleep Cabin   A small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area Cabin   Confine to a small space, such as a cabin Cabinet   A cupboard-like repository or piece of furniture with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display Cabinet   Housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television Cabinet   A storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock Cabinet   Persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers Cabinetmaker   A woodworker who specializes in making furniture Cabinetmaking   The craft of a joiner Cabinetry   The craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) Cabinetwork   The craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) Cabinetwork   Woodwork finished by hand by a cabinetmaker Cabinet_minister   The job of a senior minister who is a member of the cabinet Cabinet_minister   A person who is a member of the cabinet Cabinet_wood   Moderately dense wood used for cabinetwork; "teak and other heavy cabinet wood" Back to top Cabin_boy   A young man acting as a servant on a ship Cabin_car   A car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train Cabin_class   Accommodations on a ship or train or plane that are less expensive than first class accommodations Cabin_cruiser   A large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board Cabin_liner   A liner with cabins for passengers Cable   A very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire Cable   A television system transmitted over cables Cable   A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power Cable   A telegram sent abroad Cable   Television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver Cable   A nautical unit of depth Cable   Send cables, wires, or telegrams Cable   Fasten with a cable; "cable trees" Cable's_length   A nautical unit of depth Cablegram   A telegram sent abroad Cable_car   A conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway; "they took a cable car to the top of the mountain" Cable_length   A nautical unit of depth Cable_railway   A railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars Cable_system   A television system transmitted over cables Cable_television   A television system transmitted over cables Back to top Cable_television   Television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver Cable_television_service   A television system transmitted over cables Cable_tramway   A conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers Cabman   Someone who drives a taxi for a living Cabochon   A highly polished convex-cut but unfaceted gem Cabomba   Alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae; a small genus of American aquatic plants Cabombaceae   In some classifications considered an independent family of water lilies; comprises the genera Cabomba and Brasenia Cabomba_caroliniana   Common aquatic plant of eastern North America having floating and submerged leaves and white yellow-spotted flowers Caboodle   Any collection in its entirety; "she bought the whole caboodle" Caboose   A car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train Caboose   The area for food preparation on a ship Cabot   Italian explorer who led the English expedition in 1497 that discovered the mainland of North America and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (ca. 1450-1498) Cabot   Son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557) Cabotage   Navigation in coastal waters Cabotage   The exclusive right of a country to control the air traffic within its borders Cabriolet   Small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood Cabstand   A place where taxis park while awaiting customers; "in England the place where taxis wait to be hired is called a `taxi rank''" Cab_fare   The fare charged for riding in a taxicab Cacajao   Uakaris Cacalia   Genus of tall smooth herbs of forested mountains of Europe and Asia minor; in some classifications includes many plants usually placed in genus Emilia Back to top Cacalia_javanica   Tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia Cacalia_lutea   Tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia Cacao   Tropical American tree producing cacao beans Cacao_bean   Seed of the cacao tree; ground roasted beans are source of chocolate Cacao_moth   Small moth whose larvae feed on tobacco and other dried plant products Cacao_tree   Tropical American tree producing cacao beans Cacatua   A genus of Psittacidae Cacatua_galerita   White cockatoo with a yellow erectile crest Cachalot   Large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris Cache   A hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons) Cache   (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics Cache   A secret store of valuables or money Cache   Save up as for future use Cachectic   Relating to or having the symptoms of cachexia Cachet   A seal on a letter Cachet   A warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal Cachet   An indication of approved or superior status Cachexia   Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease Cachexy   Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease Cachi   A mountain in the Andes in Argentina (22,047 feet high) Back to top Cachinnate   Laugh loudly and in an unrestrained way Cachinnation   Loud convulsive laughter Cachou   A scented lozenge used to sweeten the breath (e.g. to conceal the odor of tobacco) Cacicus   A genus of tropical American orioles Cacique   Black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics Cackel   Make a cackling sound; "The fire cackled cozily" Cackle   A loud laugh suggestive of a hen''s cackle Cackle   Noisy talk Cackle   The sound made by a hen after laying an egg Cackle   Emit a loud, unpleasant kind of laughing Cackle   Squawk shrilly and loudly, characteristic of hens Cackle   Talk or utter in a cackling manner; "The women cackled when they saw the movie star step out of the limousine" Cackler   Any of various insectivorous Old World birds with a loud incessant song; in some classifications considered members of the family Muscicapidae Cackler   A hen that has just laid an egg and emits a shrill squawk Cackly   Like the cackles or squawks a hen makes especially after laying an egg Cacodaemon   An evil spirit Cacodaemonic   Of or relating to evil spirits Cacodemon   An evil spirit Cacodemonic   Of or relating to evil spirits Cacodyl   The univalent group derived from arsine Back to top Cacodyl   A poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odor composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air Cacodylic   Of or relating to cacodyl Cacodyl_group   The univalent group derived from arsine Cacodyl_radical   The univalent group derived from arsine Cacoethes   An irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action Cacogenesis   Inability to produce hybrids that are both viable and fertile Cacogenic   Pertaining to or causing degeneration in the offspring produced Cacogenics   The study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced Cacography   Poor handwriting Cacomistle   Raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings Cacomixle   Raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings Cacophonic   Having an unpleasant sound; "as cacophonous as a henyard"- John McCarten Cacophonous   Having an unpleasant sound; "as cacophonous as a henyard"- John McCarten Cacophony   Loud confusing disagreeable sounds Cacophony   A loud harsh or strident noise Cactaceae   Constituting the order Opuntiales Cactus   Any spiny succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World Cactus_euphorbia   Small tree of dry open parts of southern Africa having erect angled branches suggesting candelabra Cactus_family   Constituting the order Opuntiales Cactus_mouse   Burrowing mouse of desert areas of southwestern United States Back to top Cactus_wren   Large harsh-voiced American wren of arid regions of the United States southwest and Mexico Cacuminal   Pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate CAD   Software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing Cad   Someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog" Cadaster   A public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation Cadastral   Of or relating to the records of a cadastre Cadastre   A public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation Cadaver   The dead body of a human being Cadaveric   Of or relating to a cadaver Cadaverine   A colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue Cadaverous   Very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; "emaciated bony hands"; "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys"; "eyes were haggard and cavernous"; "small pinched faces"; "kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration" Caddice-fly   Small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae Caddice_fly   Small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae Caddie   An attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player Caddie   Act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player Caddis-fly   Small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae Caddish   Offensively discourteous Caddisworm   Caddisfly larva; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris Caddis_fly   Small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae Caddo   A family of North American Indian languages spoken widely in the midwest by Caddo peoples Back to top Caddo   A group of Plains Indians formerly living in what is now North and South Dakota and Nebraska and Kansas and Arkansas and Louisiana and Oklahoma and Texas Caddoan   A family of North American Indian languages spoken widely in the midwest by Caddo peoples Caddoan_language   A family of North American Indian languages spoken widely in the midwest by Caddo peoples Caddy   A can for storing tea Caddy   Act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player Cade   (of a young animal) abandoned by its mother and raised by hand; "a cade calf" Cadence   A recurrent rhythmical series Cadence   The close of a musical section Cadence   (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse Cadenced   Marked by a rhythmical cadence; "the cadenced crunch of marching feet" Cadency   A recurrent rhythmical series Cadent   Marked by a rhythmical cadence; "the cadenced crunch of marching feet" Cadenza   A brilliant solo passage occuring near the end of a piece of music Cadet   A military trainee (as at a military academy) Cadetship   The position of cadet Cadge   Obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; "he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends" Cadge   Ask for and get free; be a parasite Cadger   Someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free) Cadiz   An ancient port city in southwestern Spain Cadmium   A soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores Back to top Cadmium_cell   A standard voltaic cell (trademark Weston) Cadmium_orange   Orange-hued cadmium yellow pigment Cadmium_sulfide   A yellow sulfide used chiefly as a pigment Cadmium_sulphide   Ore of cadmium; a rare yellowish mineral consisting of cadmium sulphide in crystalline form Cadmium_yellow   Pigment of cadmium sulfide and barium sulfate varying in hue from lemon yellow to orange Cadmium_yellow_pale   Pale-hued cadmium yellow pigment Cadra   A genus of Pyralidae Cadra_cautella   Moth whose larvae feed on and mat together with webbing various stored foods Cadra_figulilella   Moth whose larvae attack dried fruits and cereal products Cadre   A nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion Cadre   A small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement Caducean   Of or relating to a caduceus Caduceus   An insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes Caducous   Shed at an early stage of development; "most amphibians have caducous gills"; "the caducous calyx of a poppy" Caecal   Of or like a cecum Caeciliadae   Coextensive with the order Gymnophiona: legless amphibians Caecilian   Any of the small slender limbless burrowing wormlike amphibians of the order Gymnophiona; inhabit moist soil in tropical regions Caecilian   Of or relating to or belonging to the family Caeciliidae Caeciliidae   Coextensive with the order Gymnophiona: legless amphibians Caecum   The cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; "the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum" Back to top Caelum   A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Columba and Eridanus Caenogenesis   Introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (as addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution) Caenolestes   Type genus of the family Caenolestidae Caenolestidae   Small marsupials of southern South America Caesalpinia   Small spiny tropical trees or shrubs; includes the small genus or subgenus Poinciana Caesalpiniaceae   Spiny trees, shrubs, or perennial herbs, including the genera Caesalpinia, Cassia, Ceratonia, Bauhinia; commonly included in the family Leguminosae Caesalpinia_bonduc   Tropical tree with large prickly pods of seeds that resemble beans and are used for jewelry and rosaries Caesalpinia_bonducella   Tropical tree with large prickly pods of seeds that resemble beans and are used for jewelry and rosaries Caesalpinia_coriaria   Small thornless tree or shrub of tropical America whose seed pods are a source of tannin Caesalpinia_decapetala   Spreading thorny shrub of tropical Asia bearing large erect racemes of red-marked yellow flowers Caesalpinia_echinata   Tropical tree with prickly trunk; its heavy red wood yields a red dye and is used for cabinetry Caesalpinia_ferrea   Thornless tree yielding heavy wood Caesalpinia_gilliesii   A tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana Caesalpinia_pulcherrima   Tropical shrub or small tree having showy yellow to orange-red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana Caesalpinia_sepiaria   Spreading thorny shrub of tropical Asia bearing large erect racemes of red-marked yellow flowers Caesalpinioideae   Alternative name in some classification systems for the family Caesalpiniaceae Caesar   Conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC) Caesar   United States comedian who pioneered comdey television shows (born 1922) Caesar's_agaric   Widely distributed edible mushroom resembling the fly agaric Caesarea   An ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine Back to top Caesarean   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) Caesarean   Of or relating to or in the manner of Julius Caesar Caesarean   Relating to abdominal delivery Caesarean_delivery   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) Caesarean_section   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) Caesarian   Of or relating to or in the manner of Julius Caesar Caesarian   Relating to abdominal delivery Caesarism   A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) Caesaropapism   The doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters Caesar_salad   Typically having fried croutons and dressing made with a raw egg Caesium   A soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal Caesium_clock   An atomic clock based on the energy difference between two states of the caesium nucleus in a magnetic field Caespitose   (of plants) growing in dense clumps or tufts Caesura   A break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line Caesura   A pause or interruption (as in a conversation); "after an ominous caesura the preacher continued" Caesural   Of or relating to a caesura Cafe   A small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold Cafeteria   A restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier Cafeteria_facility   (usually plural) facilities for providing food for employees or visitors Cafeteria_tray   A tray for carrying your food in a cafeteria Back to top Cafe_au_lait   Equal parts of coffee and hot milk Cafe_noir   Small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream Cafe_royale   Black coffee with cognac and lemon peel and sugar Caff   Informal British term for a cafe Caffein   A bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects Caffeine   A bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects Caffeine_addict   Someone addicted to caffeine Caffeinic   Of or containing caffein Caffeinism   Poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products Caffein_addict   Someone addicted to caffeine Caffein_addiction   An addiction to caffein Caffer   An offensive term for any Black African Caffer_cat   Widely distributed wildcat of Africa and Asia Minor Caffe_latte   Strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk Caffiene_intoxication   Poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products Caffre   An offensive term for any Black African Caftan   A (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant Caftan   A woman''s dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East Cage   A movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice Cage   An enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept Back to top Cage   The net that is the goal in ice hockey Cage   United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992) Cage   Something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement Cage   Confine in a cage; "The animal was caged" Cager   An athlete who plays basketball Cagey   Characterized by great cautious and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor" Cagey   Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" Cage_in   Confine in a cage; "The animal was caged" Cagily   In a cagey manner; "`I don''t know yet,'' he answered cagily" Cagliostro   Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795) Cagney   United States film actor known for his portrayals of tough characters (1899-1986) Cagoule   Lightweight parka; waterproof Cagy   Characterized by great cautious and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor" Cagy   Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" Cahita   The Uto-Aztecan language of the Cahita people Cahita   A member of the Taracahitian people of central Mexico Cahoots   Collusion; "in cahoots with" Caiman   An alligator-like reptile of Central America and South America having a more heavily armored belly Caiman_lizard   Crocodile-like lizard of South America having powerful jaws for crushing snails and mussels Caiman_sclerops   Caiman with bony ridges about the eyes; found from southern Mexico to Argentina Back to top Caimitillo   Tropical American timber tree with dark hard heavy wood and small plumlike purple fruit Caimito   Evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides Cain   (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God Cainogenesis   Introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (as addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution) Cairene   A native or inhabitant of Cairo Cairina   A genus of Anatidae Cairina_moschata   Large crested wild duck of Central America and South America; widely domesticated Cairn   Small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland Cairn   A mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path Cairned   Marked by cairns Cairngorm   A smoky yellow or brown quartz Cairn_terrier   Small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland Cairo   The capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs Cairo   A town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers Caisson   Large watertight chamber used for construction under water Caisson   A chest to hold ammunition Caisson   A two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition Caisson   An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome Caisson_disease   Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure Caitiff   A cowardly and despicable person Back to top Caitiff   Despicably mean and cowardly Caitra   The first Hindu calendar month (corresponding to March in the Gregorian calendar) Cajanus   Erect densely branched shrubby perennials of Old World tropics; naturalized in other warm regions Cajanus_cajan   Tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics Cajan_pea   Small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant Cajan_pea   Tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics Cajole   Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along" Cajolery   Flattery intended to persuade Cajolingly   In a cajoling manner; "`Come here,'' she said coaxingly" Cajun   A Louisianian descended from Acadian immigrants from Nova Scotia (`Cajun'' comes from `Acadian'') Cakchiquel   The Mayan language spoken by the Cakchiquel people Cakchiquel   A member of the Mayan people living in south central Guatemala Cake   A block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); "a bar of chocolate" Cake   Made from or based on a mixture of flour and sugar and eggs Cake   Small flat mass of chopped food Cake   Form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face" Cakehole   Informal terms for the mouth Cakewalk   An easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won''t be a cakewalk" Cakewalk   A strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake Cakewalk   Perform the cakewalk dance Back to top Cake_mix   A commercial mix for making a cake Cakile   Small genus of succulent annual herbs found on sandy shores of North America and Europe Cakile_maritima   Salt-tolerant seashore annual grown for its fragrant rose or violet flowers and fleshy gray-green foliage Calaba   West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice Calabar-bean_vine   Tropical African woody vine yielding calabar beans Calabar_bean   Dark brown highly poisonous seed of the calabar-bean vine; source of physostigmine and used in native witchcraft Calabash   A pipe for smoking; has a curved stem and a large bowl made from a calabash gourd Calabash   Bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd Calabash   Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds as fruits Calabash   Tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds Calabash   Round gourd of the calabash tree Calabash_pipe   A pipe for smoking; has a curved stem and a large bowl made from a calabash gourd Calabash_tree   Tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds Calabazilla   Perennial vine of dry parts of central and southwestern United States and Mexico having small hard mottled green inedible fruit Calabria   A region of southern Italy (forming the toe of the Italian `boot'') Calabura   A fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and white fleshy edible fruit; bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable for staves Calabur_tree   A fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and white fleshy edible fruit; bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable for staves Caladenia   Any of various orchids of the genus Caladenia Caladenia_cairnsiana   Orchid with red-tinged linear leaves and panicle of purple-marked pale-yellow flowers with deep red or purple lip; southwestern Australia Caladium   Any plant of the genus Caladium cultivated for their ornamental foliage variously patterned in white or pink or red Back to top Caladium_bicolor   Most popular caladium; cultivated in many varieties since the late 19th century Calais   A town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558 Calamagrostic_quadriseta   Tall Australian reedlike grass sometimes used for hay Calamagrostis   Reed grass Calamagrostis_acutiflora   A variety of reed grass Calamari   (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food Calamary   (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food Calamine   A white mineral; a common ore of zinc Calamine_lotion   A lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations Calamint   Perennial aromatic herbs growing in hedgerows or scrub or open woodlands from western Europe to central Asia and in North America Calamintha   Calamint Calamintha_grandiflora   Aromatic herb with large pink flowers; southern and southeastern Europe; Anatolia; northern Iran Calamintha_nepeta   Low-growing strongly aromatic perennial herb of southern Europe to GB naturalized in United States Calamintha_nepeta_glantulosa   Low-growing strongly aromatic perennial herb of southern Europe to GB naturalized in United States Calamintha_sylvatica   Mint-scented perennial of central and southern Europe Calamitous   (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; "the stock market crashed on Black Friday"; "a calamitous defeat"; "the battle was a disastrous end to a disastrous campaign"; "such doctrines, if true, would be absolutely fata Calamity   An event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster" Calamity_Jane   United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903) Calamus   The hollow shaft of a feather Calamus   A genus of Sparidae Back to top Calamus   Perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots Calamus   The aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally Calamus   Any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes Calamus_australis   Tall scrambling spiny palm of northeastern Queensland, Australia Calamus_oil   Carcinogenic oil from calamus root used as a perfume Calamus_penna   From Florida and Bahamas to Brazil Calamus_rotang   Climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for Malacca canes Calan   A drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine Calando   Gradually decreasing in tempo and volume Calandrinia   Large genus of low-growing herbs; widespread throughout tropical and warm temperate regions having usually basal leaves and panicles of purplish ephemeral flowers Calandrinia_ciliata   Succulent carpet-forming plant having small brilliant reddish-pink flowers; southwestern United States Calanthe   Any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise Calapooya   A member of the North American Indian people of Oregon Calapuya   A member of the North American Indian people of Oregon Calash   The folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage Calash   A woman''s large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century Calash_top   The folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage Calathian_violet   Perennial Eurasian gentian with sky-blue funnel-shaped flowers of damp open heaths Calc-tufa   A soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime Calcaneal   Relating to the heel bone or heel Back to top Calcaneus   The largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel Calcareous   Composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk Calcarine_fissure   A sulcus in the mesial surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum Calcarine_sulcus   A sulcus in the mesial surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum Calced   Used of certain religious orders who wear shoes Calcedony   A milky or grayish translucent to transparent quartz Calceiform   Slipper-shaped; "the calceiform lip of certain orchids" Calceolaria   Any garden plant of the genus Calceolaria having flowers with large inflated slipper-shaped lower lip Calceolate   Slipper-shaped; "the calceiform lip of certain orchids" Calceus   A shoe covering the ankle; worn by ancient Romans Calcic   Derived from or containing calcium or lime Calcicolous   Growing or living in soil rich in lime Calciferol   A fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets Calciferous   Bearing or producing or containing calcium or calcium carbonate or calcite Calcific   Involving or resulting from calcification Calcification   A process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts) Calcification   An inflexible and unchanging state; "the calcification of negotiations" Calcification   Tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts Calcifugous   Growing or living in acid soil Calcify   Convert into lime; "the salts calcified the rock" Back to top Calcify   Turn into lime; become calcified; "The rock calcified over the centuries" Calcify   Become impregnated with calcium salts Calcify   Become inflexible and unchanging; "Old folks can calcify" Calcimine   A water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings Calcimine   Cover with calcimine; "calcimine the walls" Calcination   The conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature Calcine   Heat a substance so that it oxidizes or reduces Calcined_lime   A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide Calcite   A common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone Calcitic   Of or relating to or containing calcite Calcitonin   Thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone Calcium   A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth''s crust; an important component of most plants and animals Calcium-channel_blocker   Any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine Calcium-cyanamide   A compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds Calcium_bicarbonate   A bicarbonate that is a major cause of hard water Calcium_blocker   Any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine Calcium_carbide   A gray salt of calcium (CaC) used in making acetylene Calcium_carbonate   A salt found in nature as chalk or calcite or aragonite or limestone Calcium_chloride   A deliquescent salt; used in de-icing and as a drying agent Calcium_hydrate   A caustic substance produced by heating limestone Back to top Calcium_hydride   A salt-like binary compound (CaH2) used as a reducing agent and source of hydrogen Calcium_hydroxide   A caustic substance produced by heating limestone Calcium_hypochlorite   Any hypochlorite of calcium; used as a bleaching agent Calcium_ion   Ion of calcium; a factor in the clotting of blood Calcium_lactate   A white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate; used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medically as a source of calcium Calcium_light   A lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting Calcium_nitrate   A deliquescent salt that is soluble in water; sometimes used as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers Calcium_octadecanoate   An insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water Calcium_oxide   A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide Calcium_phosphate   A phosphate of calcium; a main constituent of animal bones Calcium_stearate   An insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water Calcium_sulfate   A white salt (CaSO4) Calcium_sulphate   A white salt (CaSO4) Calculable   Capable of being calculated or estimated; "a calculable risk"; "calculable odds" Calculate   Make a mathematical calculation or computation Calculate   Judge to be probable Calculate   Have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis" Calculate   Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public Calculate   Predict in advance Calculate   Keep an account of Back to top Calculated   Determined by mathematical computation; "the calculated velocity of a bullet"; "a derived value" Calculated   Carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony" Calculating   Used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community" Calculatingly   In a calculating manner; "he looked at her calculatingly" Calculating_machine   A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations Calculation   The procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods Calculation   Planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting" Calculation   Problem solving that involves numbers or quantities Calculative   Used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community" Calculator   A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations Calculator   An expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) Calculous   Relating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi Calculus   The branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions Calculus   A hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body; "renal calculi can be very painful" Calculus   An incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums Calculus_of_variations   The calculus of maxima and minima of definite integrals Calcutta   The largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding Calcuttan   Of or relating to or characteristic of Calcutta or its inhabitants Calder   United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976) Caldera   A large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression Back to top Calderon   Spanish poet and dramatist considered one of the great Spanish writers (1600-1681) Calderon_de_la_Barca   Spanish poet and dramatist considered one of the great Spanish writers (1600-1681) Caldron   A very large pot that is used for boiling Caldwell   United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987) Calean   An oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water; "a bipolar world with the hookah and Turkish coffee versus hamburgers and Coca Cola" Caleche   The folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage Caleche   A woman''s large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century Caledonia   The geographical area (in Roman times) north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland Caledonian_Canal   A canal in northern Scotland that links North Sea with the Atlantic Ocean; runs diagonally between Moray Firth at the northeastern end and Loch Linnhe at the southwestern end; now little used Calefacient   Producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body; "a mustard plaster is calefacient" Calefaction   The property of being warming Calefactive   Serving to heat; "a heating pad is calefactory" Calefactory   Serving to heat; "a heating pad is calefactory" Calendar   A list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc); "I have you on my calendar for next Monday" Calendar   A tabular array of the days (usually for one year) Calendar   A system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year Calendar   Enter into a calendar Calendar_day   A day reckoned from midnight to midnight Calendar_method   Natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle) Calendar_method_of_birth_control   Natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle) Back to top Calendar_month   One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year; "he paid the bill last month" Calendar_week   A period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday Calendar_year   The year (reckoned from January 1 to December 31) according to Gregorian calendar Calender   A machine that smoothes or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers Calender   Press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets; "calender paper" Calendered   (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; "calendered paper"; "a dress of glossy sateen" Calendric   Relating to or characteristic of or used in a calendar or time measurement; "calendric systems"; "solstice is a time of calendric importance" Calendrical   Relating to or characteristic of or used in a calendar or time measurement; "calendric systems"; "solstice is a time of calendric importance" Calendula   Any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes Calendula_officinalis   The common European annual marigold Caley_pea   Week-stemmed winter annual native to Mediterranean region for long established in southern United States; cultivated as a cover and pasture crop Calf   Young of domestic cattle Calf   Young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo Calf   The muscular back part of the shank Calf   Fine leather from the skin of a calf Calf's-foot_jelly   A savory jelly made with gelatin obtained by boiling calves'' feet Calf's_brain   The brain of a calf eaten as meat Calf's_liver   Liver of a calf used as meat Calf's_tongue   The tongue of a calf eaten as meat Calfskin   Fine leather from the skin of a calf Back to top Calf_bone   The outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle Calf_love   Temporary love of an adolescent Calf_roping   Capturing a calf with a lasso and binding its feet Calgary   The largest city in southern Alberta; an oil and gas center and a technology center for Alberta and most of western Canada Cali   City in southwestern Colombia in a rich agricultural area Caliber   A degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber" Caliber   Diameter of a tube or gun barrel Calibrate   Make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring; "calibrate an instrument"; "graduate a cylinder" Calibrate   Measure the caliber of; "calibrate a gun" Calibrate   Mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units; "he calibrated the thermometer for the Celsius scale" Calibrated   Marked with or divided into degrees; "a calibrated thermometer" Calibration   The act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument; "the thermometer needed calibration" Calibre   A degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber" Calibre   Diameter of a tube or gun barrel Caliche   Nitrate-bearing rock or gravel of the sodium nitrate deposits of Chile and Peru Caliche   Crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions Caliche-topped   Covered with caliche, a hard calcium-carbonate encrusted soil Calico   Coarse cloth with a bright print Calico   Having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; "a jester dressed in motley"; "the painted desert"; "a particolored dress"; "a piebald horse"; "pied daisies" Calico   Made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned; "calico dresses"; "a calico cat" Back to top Calico_aster   A variety of aster Calico_bush   A North American evergreen shrub having glossy leaves and white or rose-colored flowers Calico_cat   A cat having black and cream and yellowish markings Calico_crab   Brightly spotted crab of sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast of the United States Calicular   Relating to or resembling a calyculus Caliculus   A small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp) Calidris   A genus of Scolopacidae Calidris_canutus   A sandpiper that breeds in the arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere Calidris_Ferruginea   Old World sandpiper with a curved bill like a curlew Calidris_melanotos   American sandpiper that inflates its chest when courting Calif   The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world" Calif.   A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes California   A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes Californian   A resident of California Californian   Of or relating to or characteristic of California or its inhabitants; "Californian beaches" California_allspice   Straggling aromatic shrub of southwestern United States having fragrant brown flowers California_bay_tree   Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood California_beauty   Any of several handsome evergreen shrubs of California and northern Mexico having downy lobed leaves and showy yellow flowers California_black_oak   Large deciduous tree of the Pacific coast having deeply parted bristle-tipped leaves California_black_walnut   Medium-sized tree with somewhat aromatic compound leaves and edible nuts Back to top California_bluebell   Annual of southern California with intricately branched stems and lax cymes of aromatic deep blue bell-shaped flowers California_bluebell   Desert plant of southern California with blue or violet tubular flowers in terminal racemes California_box_elder   Maple of the Pacific coast of the United States; fruits are white when mature California_buckthorn   Evergreen shrub of western United States bearing small red or black fruits California_buckwheat   Low-growing shrub with spreading branches and flowers in loose heads; desert regions of western United States (California to Utah) California_coffee   Evergreen shrub of western United States bearing small red or black fruits California_condor   North American condor; chiefly dull black; almost extinct California_dandelion   European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat''s ears California_false_morel   A gyromitra with a brown puffed up fertile part and a thick fluted stalk; found under conifers in California California_fern   Large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers; usually found in damp habitats; all parts extremely poisonous California_four_o'clock   California four o''clock with purple-red flowers California_fuchsia   Shrublet of southwestern United States to Mexico having brilliant scarlet flowers California_lady's_slipper   Often having many yellow-green orchids with white pouches growing along streams and seeps of southwestern Oregon and northern California California_laurel   Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood California_live_oak   Highly variable often shrubby evergreen oak of coastal zone of western North America having small thick usually spiny-toothed dark-green leaves California_newt   Newt that is similar to Taricha granulosa in characteristics and habitat California_nutmeg   California evergreen having a fruit resembling a nutmeg but with a strong turpentine flavor California_olive   Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood California_Personality_Inventory   A self-report personality inventory originally derived from the MMPI; consists of several hundred yes-no questions and yields scores on a number of scales including dominance and self acceptance and self control and socialization and achievement etc. California_pitcher_plant   Marsh or bog herb having solitary pendulous yellow-green flowers and somewhat twisted pitchers with broad wings below Back to top California_pompano   Smaller than Florida pompano; common in West Indies California_poppy   Of Pacific coast of North America; widely cultivated for its yellow to red flowers California_privet   Semi-evergreen Japanese shrub having malodorous flowers; used extensively for hedges because more likely to stay green that common privet California_quail   Plump chunky bird of coastal California and Oregon California_redbud   Shrub of western United States having pink or crimson flowers; often forms thickets California_redwood   Lofty evergreen of United States coastal foothills from Oregon to Big Sur California_romero   Aromatic wooly-leaved plant of southern California and Mexico California_sage   Low ashy-gray California shrub California_sagebrush   Low ashy-gray California shrub California_sea_lion   Often trained as a show animal California_single-leaf_pinyon   Very small tree similar to Rocky mountain pinon but having a single needle per fascicle; similar to Parry''s pinyon in range California_sycamore   Tall tree of Baja California having deciduous bark and large alternate palmately lobed leaves and ball-shaped clusters of flowers California_tree_poppy   Tall branching subshrub of California and Mexico often cultivated for its silvery-blue foliage and large fragrant white flowers California_whipsnake   A whipsnake of scrublands and rocky hillsides California_white_fir   Medium to tall fir of central to western United States having a narrow erect crown and soft wood California_white_oak   Tall graceful deciduous California oak having leathery leaves and slender pointed acorns California_wine   Any of various wines produced in California California_yellow_bells   Viscid herb of arid or desert habitats of southwestern United States having pendulous yellow flowers California_yew   Small or medium irregularly branched tree of the Pacific coast of North America; yields fine hard close-grained wood Californium   A radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles Back to top Caliginous   Dark and misty and gloomy Caligula   Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41) Caliper   An instrument for measuring the distance between two points Caliper   Measure the diameter of something with calipers Calipers   An instrument for measuring the distance between two points Caliph   The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world" Caliphate   The office of a caliph Caliphate   The territorial jurisdiction of a caliph Caliphate   The era of Islam''s ascendaancy from the death of Mohammed until the 13th century; some Moslems still maintain that the Moslem world must always have a calif as head of the community; "their goal was to reestablish the Caliphate" Caliphate_State   A Turkish terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims with ties to al-Qaeda that operates in Germany; seeks the violent overthrow of the Turkish government and the establishment of an Islamic nation modeled on Iran Calisaya   Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark Calisthenic   Of or relating to calisthenics Calisthenics   Light exercise designed to promote general fitness Calisthenic_exercise   Light exercise designed to promote general fitness Calixtus_III   Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458) Cali_cartel   A drug cartel that seized control of cocaine production in Colombia in 1993; adopted techniques used by terrorist organizations (small cells and sophisticated communications equipment and close ties with politicians etc.) Calk   A metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping Calk   Injure with a calk Calk   Seal with caulking; "caulk the window" Calk   Provide with calks; "calk horse shoes" Back to top Calkin   A metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping Call   The option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date Call   (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee; "he was ejected for protesting the call" Call   Brief visit in an official or professional capacity; "the pastor''s visits to his parishioners"; "a visit to a dentist"; "the salesman''s call on a customer" Call   A brief social visit; "senior professors'' wives no longer make afternoon calls on newcomers" Call   A special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course; "he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call" Call   A telephone connection; "she reported several anonymous calls"; "he placed a phone call to London"; "he heard the phone ringing but didn''t want to take the call" Call   An instruction that interrupts the program being executed; "Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed" Call   The characteristic sound produced by a bird; "a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age" Call   A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" Call   A request; "many calls for Christmas stories"; "not many calls for buggywhips" Call   A demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty" Call   A demand for a show of hands in a card game; "after two raises there was a call" Call   A demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement Call   Rouse somebody from sleep with a call; "I was called at 5 A.M. this morning" Call   Consider or regard as being; "I would not call her beautiful" Call   Challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of; "call the speaker on a question of fact" Call   Utter in a loud voice or announce; "He called my name"; "The auctioneer called the bids" Call   Order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role; "He was already called 4 times for jury duty"; "They called him to active military duty" Call   Order or request or give a command for; "The unions called a general strike for Sunday" Back to top Call   Lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal; "Call ducks" Call   Get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning" Call   Order, request, or command to come; "She was called into the director''s office"; "Call the police!" Call   Declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee; "call a runner out" Call   Challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense; "He deserves to be called on that" Call   Require the presentation of for redemption before maturation; "Call a bond" Call   Utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn''t hear me" Call   Make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election" Call   Ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality; "He called me a bastard"; "She called her children lazy and ungrateful" Call   Utter a characteristic note or cry; "bluejays called to one another" Call   Assign a specified, proper name to; "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader" Call   Send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message; "Hawaii is calling!"; "A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling" Call   Read aloud to check for omissions or absentees; "Call roll" Call   Indicate a decision in regard to; "call balls and strikes behind the plate" Call   Give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance Call   Make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands; "He called his trump" Call   Demand payment of (a loan); "Call a loan" Call   Call a meeting; invite or command to meet; "The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution''"; "The new dean calls meetings every week" Call   Pay a brief visit; "The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens" Call   Make a stop in a harbour; "The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow" Back to top Call   Greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name; "He always addresses me with `Sir''"; "Call me Mister"; "She calls him by first name" Call   Stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather; "call a football game" Call-back   The recall of an employee after a layoff Call-back   A return call Call-board   A bulletin board backstage in a theater Call-in   A telephone call to a radio station or a television station in which the caller participates in the on-going program Call-out   A challenge to a fight or duel Calla   Water arum Calla   South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix Callable   Subject to a demand for payment before due date; "callable bonds" Callas   Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977) Callathump   A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple Callathump   A noisy boisterous parade Calla_lily   South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix Calla_palustris   Plant of wetlands and bogs of temperate regions having small greenish flowers partly enclosed in a white spathe and red berries Callback   A request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) Called   Known or spoken of as; "though she is named Katherine, she is called Kitty" Called   Given or having a specified name; "they called his name Jesus"; "forces...which Empedocles called `love'' and `hate''"; "an actor named Harold Lloyd"; "a building in Cardiff named the Temple of Peace" Called_for   Appropriate or even needed in the circumstances; "a change is in order" Caller   A social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn''t expected company" Back to top Caller   The person initiating a telephone call; "there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone" Caller   The person who convenes a meeting; "who is the caller of this meeting?" Caller   Someone who proclaims or summons in a loud voice; "the callers were mothers summoning their children home for dinner" Caller   A person who announces the changes of steps during a dance; "you need a fiddler and a caller for country dancing" Caller   The bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of hands Caller   An investor who buys a call option Caller   Fresh; "caller fish" Caller   Providing coolness; "a cooling breeze"; "`caller'' is a Scottish term as in `a caller breeze''" Caller-out   A person who announces the changes of steps during a dance; "you need a fiddler and a caller for country dancing" Caller-up   The person initiating a telephone call; "there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone" Caller_ID   A small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you Calliandra   Any of various shrubs and small trees valued for their fine foliage and attractive spreading habit and clustered white to deep pink or red flowers Callicebus   Titis Calligraph   Write beautifully and ornamentally Calligrapher   Someone skilled in penmanship Calligraphic   Of or relating to or expressed in calligraphy Calligraphical   Of or relating to or expressed in calligraphy Calligraphist   Someone skilled in penmanship Calligraphy   Beautiful handwriting Callimorpha   Cinnabar moths Back to top Callimorpha_jacobeae   Large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort Callinectes   New World blue crabs Callinectes_sapidus   Bluish edible crab of Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America Calling   The particular occupation for which you are trained Calling_card   A distinguishing characteristic or behavior; "bombs are a terrorist''s calling cards" Calling_card   A printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited Calling_card   A card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls Calling_into_question   A challenge to defend what someone has said Calling_together   The act of convoking Callionymidae   Dragonets Calliope   A musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard Calliope   (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry Calliophis   Asian coral snakes Calliopsis   North American annual widely cultivated for its yellow flowers with purple-red to brownish centers; in some classifications placed in a subgenus Calliopsis Calliper   An instrument for measuring the distance between two points Calliper   Measure the diameter of something with calipers Callipers   An instrument for measuring the distance between two points Calliphora   Type genus of the Calliphoridae: blowflies Calliphora_vicina   Blowfly with iridescent blue body; makes a loud buzzing noise in flight Calliphoridae   Blowflies Back to top Callipygian   Pertaining to or having finely developed buttocks; "the quest for the callipygian ideal" Callipygous   Pertaining to or having finely developed buttocks; "the quest for the callipygian ideal" Callirhoe   Small genus of North American herbs having usually red or purple flowers Callirhoe_digitata   Perennial poppy mallow of United States southern plains states having rose-red or rose-purple flowers Callirhoe_involucrata   Hairy perennial of central United States having round deeply-lobed leaves and loose panicles of large crimson-purple or cherry-red flowers Callirhoe_triangulata   Densely hairy perennial having mostly triangular basal leaves and rose-purple flowers in panicled clusters Callisaurus   Zebra-tailed lizard Callisaurus_draconoides   Swift lizard with long black-banded tail and long legs; of deserts of United States and Mexico Callistephus   1 species: erect Asiatic herb with large flowers Callistephus_chinensis   Valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colors; grown primarily for cutting Callisthenics   Light exercise designed to promote general fitness Callisthenic_exercise   Light exercise designed to promote general fitness Callisto   The second largest of Jupiter''s satellites Callithricidae   Marmosets Callithrix   Type genus of the Callithricidae: true marmosets Callithump   A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple Callithump   A noisy boisterous parade Callithumpian   Of or relating to a callithump Callithump_parade   A noisy boisterous parade Callitrichaceae   Dicot aquatic herbs Back to top Callitriche   Water starworts Callitris   Evergreen monoecious coniferous trees or shrubs: cypress pines Callitris_calcarata   Australian tree with small flattened scales as leaves and numerous dark brown seed; valued for its timber and resin Callitris_cupressiformis   Australian cypress pine having globular cones Callitris_endlicheri   Australian tree with small flattened scales as leaves and numerous dark brown seed; valued for its timber and resin Callitris_glauca   Small tree or shrub of southern Australia Callitris_glaucophylla   Small tree or shrub of southern Australia Callitris_parlatorei   Australian cypress pine with fibrous inner bark Callitris_quadrivalvis   Large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes Callophis   Asian coral snakes Callorhinus   Fur seals Callorhinus_ursinus   Of Pacific coast from Alaska southward to California Callosectomy   Severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy) Callosity   An area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) Callosotomy   Severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy) Callous   Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals Callous   Emotionally hardened; "a callous indifference to suffering"; "cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion" Calloused   Having skin made tough and thick through wear Callously   In a callous way; "he callously exploited their feelings" Callousness   Devoid of passion or feeling Back to top Callow   Lacking experience of life; "a callow youth of seventeen" Callowness   Lacking and evidencing lack of experience of life Calluna   One species Calluna_vulgaris   Common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere Callus   (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid Callus   Bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone Callus   An area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) Callus   Form a callus or calluses; "His foot callused" Callus   Cause a callus to form on; "The long march had callused his feet" Call_at   Enter a harbor; "the ship called in Athens" Call_attention   Point out carefully and clearly Call_back   Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; "I can''t remember saying any such thing"; "I can''t think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories" Call_back   Summon to return; "The ambassador was recalled to his country"; "The company called back many of the workers it had laid off during the recession" Call_back   Return or repeat a telephone call; "I am busy right now--can you call back in an hour?"; "She left a message but the contractor never called back" Call_back   Cause to be returned; "recall the defective auto tires"; "The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt" Call_box   A numbered compartment in a post office where mail is put to be called for Call_box   Booth for using a telephone Call_center   A center equipped to handle a large volume of telephone calls (especially for taking orders or serving customers) Call_centre   A center equipped to handle a large volume of telephone calls (especially for taking orders or serving customers) Call_down   Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger''s car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup" Back to top Call_down   Evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "stir a disturbance"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Call_fire   Fire delivered on a specific target in response to a request from the supported unit Call_for   Express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service" Call_for   Request the participation or presence of; "The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference" Call_for   Gather or collect; "You can get the results on Monday"; "She picked up the children at the day care center"; "They pick up our trash twice a week" Call_for   Require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"; Call_forth   Evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "stir a disturbance"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Call_forth   Call forth; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple" Call_forwarding   Lets you transfer your incoming calls to any telephone that you can dial direct Call_girl   A female prostitute who can be hired by telephone Call_in   Make a phone call; "call in to a radio station"; "call in sick" Call_in   Summon to a particular activity or employment; "Experts were called in" Call_in   Summon to enter; "The nurse called in the next patient" Call_in   Cause to be returned; "recall the defective auto tires"; "The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt" Call_in   Demand payment of (a loan); "Call a loan" Call_in   Take a player out of a game in order to exchange for another player Call_in   Pay a brief visit; "The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens" Call_into_question   Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter" Call_it_a_day   Stop doing what one is doing; "At midnight, the student decided to call it quits and closed his books" Call_it_quits   Stop doing what one is doing; "At midnight, the student decided to call it quits and closed his books" Back to top Call_loan   A loan that is repayable on demand Call_mark   A mark consisting of characters written on a book; used to indicate shelf location Call_number   A mark consisting of characters written on a book; used to indicate shelf location Call_off   Give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance Call_off   Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party" Call_on   Have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to; "She called on her Representative to help her"; "She turned to her relatives for help" Call_one's_bluff   Ask to prove what someone is claiming; "John called Mary''s bluff when she claimed she could prove the theorem in under an hour" Call_on_the_carpet   Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger''s car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup" Call_option   The option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date Call_option   An option to buy Call_out   Challenge to a duel; "D''Artignan called out Pushkin" Call_out   Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!'' he exclaimed"; "`Help!'' she cried"; "`I''m here,'' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" Call_out   Call out loudly, as of names or numbers Call_the_shots   Exercise authority or be in charge; "Who is calling the shots in this house?" Call_the_tune   Exercise authority or be in charge; "Who is calling the shots in this house?" Call_to_order   Open formally; "the chairman called the meeting to order by pounding his gavel" Call_up   An order to report for military duty Call_up   Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; "I can''t remember saying any such thing"; "I can''t think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories" Call_up   Get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning" Call_up   Bring forward for consideration; "The case was called up in court" Back to top Call_up   Call to arms; of military personnel Call_waiting   A way of letting you know that someone else is calling when you are using your telephone Calm   Steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" Calm   Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation" Calm   Make steady; "steady yourself" Calm   Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again." Calm   Make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear" Calm   Marked by freedom from agitation or excitement; "the rioters gradually became calm and slowly dispersed" Calm   (of weather) free from storm or wind; "calm seas" Calm   Not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar" Calm   Characterized by absence of emotional agitation; "calm acceptance of the inevitable"; "remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country" Calming   The act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demonds of) Calming   Causing to become tranquil Calming   Freeing from fear and anxiety Calmly   With self-possession (especially in times of stress); "he spoke calmly to the rioting students" Calmly   In a sedate manner Calmness   Steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" Calmness   A feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement Calmness   An absence of strong winds or rain Calm_air   Wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale Back to top Calm_down   Become quiet or less intensive; "the fighting lulled for a moment" Calm_down   Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again." Calm_down   Make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear" Calnada_pea   Common perennial climber of temperate regions of Eurasia and North America having dense elongate clusters of flowers Calocarpum   A genus of tropical American trees of the family Sapotaceae Calocarpum_zapota   Tropical American tree having wood like mahogany and sweet edible egg-shaped fruit; in some classifications placed in the genus Calocarpum Calocedrus   Tall evergreens of western North America and eastern Asia; formerly included in genus Libocedrus Calocedrus_decurrens   Tall tree of the Pacific coast of North America having foliage like cypress and cinnamon-red bark Calochortus   Large genus of western North American leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs Calochortus_albus   Globe lily having open branched clusters of egg-shaped white flowers; southern California Calochortus_amabilis   Globe lily having open branched clusters of clear yellow egg-shaped flowers; northern California Calochortus_amoenus   Globe lily with deep rose-pink or purple egg-shaped flowers on flexuous stems; western slopes of Sierra Nevada in San Joaquin Valley Calochortus_elegans   Small plant with slender bent stems bearing branched clusters of a few white star-shaped flowers with petals shaped like cat''s ears; southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon to Montana Calochortus_kennedyi   Mariposa with clusters of bell-shaped vermilion or orange or yellow flowers atop short stems; southern California to Arizona and Mexico Calochortus_luteus   Mariposa having clusters of a few large deep yellow bell-shaped flowers atop slender stems; California coastal ranges Calochortus_macrocarpus   Mariposa having loose clusters of one to three handsome lilac flowers resembling umbels atop stout erect stems; arid northwestern North America east of Cascade Mountains from southern British Columbia to northern California Calochortus_nuttallii   Perennial plant having umbellike clusters of one to four showy white bell-shaped flowers atop erect unbranched stems; edible bulbs useful in times of scarcity; eastern Montana and western North Dakota south to northern Arizona and northwestern New Mexico Calomel   A tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic Calophyllum   Genus of tropical evergreen trees Calophyllum_calaba   West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice Back to top Calophyllum_candidissimum   Tropical American tree; valued for its hard durable wood Calophyllum_inophyllum   East Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers; coastal areas southern India to Malaysia Calophyllum_longifolium   Valuable timber tree of Panama Calopogon   Terrestrial orchids of North America Calopogon_pulchellum   An orchid Calopogon_tuberosum   An orchid Caloric   Of or relating to calories in food; "comparison of foods on a caloric basis"; "the caloric content of foods" Caloric   Relating to or associated with heat; "thermal movements of molecules"; "thermal capacity"; "thermic energy"; "the caloric effect of sunlight" Calorie   Unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure Calorie   A unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food Calorie_chart   A list of foods and information about their caloric content Calorifacient   Producing heat; usually used of foods; "calorifacient chili peppers" Calorific   Heat-generating; "the calorific properties of fuels" Calorimeter   A measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat Calorimetric   Of or relating to the measurement of heat Calorimetry   Measurement of quantities of heat Caloscypha_fulgens   An early spring variety of discomycete with yellow to orange yellow lining of the cup Calosoma   Any beetle of the genus Calosoma Calosoma_scrutator   Large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars; found in North America Calostomataceae   A family of fungi belonging to the order Tulostomatales Back to top Calostoma_cinnabarina   A gasteromycete with a leathery stalk and a fruiting body this globose and has a red spore case Calostoma_lutescens   A gasteromycete with a leathery stalk and a fruiting body that is globose and has a pale yellow spore case Calostoma_ravenelii   A gasteromycete with a leathery stalk and a fruiting body with a thin gelatinous spore case and elliptical spores Calpac   A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus Calpack   A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus Calpe   Location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules Calque   An expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language Caltha   A genus of Caltha Caltha_palustris   Swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups Caltrop   Mediterranean annual or biennial herb having pinkish to purple flowers surrounded by spine-tipped scales; naturalized in America Caltrop   A plant of the genus Trapa bearing spiny four-pronged edible nutlike fruits Caltrop   Tropical annual procumbent poisonous subshrub having fruit that splits into five spiny nutlets; serious pasture weed Calumet   A highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace) Calumniate   Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation" Calumniatory   (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign Calumnious   (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign Calumniously   In a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny Calumny   An abusive attack on a person''s character or good name Calumny   A malicious attack Calvados   Dry apple brandy made in Normandy Back to top Calvaria   The dome of the skull Calvary   Any experience that causes intense suffering Calvary   A hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified Calvary_clover   An annual of the Mediterranean area having spiny seed pods and leaves with dark spots Calvary_cross   A Latin cross set on three steps Calvatia   Genus of puffballs having outer casings whose upper parts break at maturity into angular pieces to expose the spores Calvatia_gigantea   Huge edible puffball up to 2 feet diameter and 25 pounds in weight Calve   Birth; "the whales calve at this time of year" Calve   Release ice; "The icebergs and glaciers calve" Calved   (used of cattle especially domestic cattle) born Calvert_Vaux   United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895) Calves'_feet   Feet of calves used as food; usually jellied Calves'_liver   Liver of a calf used as meat Calvin   Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564) Calvin   United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-) Calving   Giving birth to a calf Calvinism   The theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone Calvinist   An adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin Calvinist   Of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents Calvinistic   Of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents Back to top Calvinistical   Of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents Calvinistic_Baptist   Group of Baptist congregations believing the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin who believed in strict predetermination Calvino   Italian writer of novels and short stories (born in Cuba) (1923-1987) Calvin_Coolidge   Elected Vice President and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933) Calvin_Klein   United States fashion designer noted for understated fashions (born in 1942) Calvin_Richard_Klein   United States fashion designer noted for understated fashions (born in 1942) Calx   A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide Calycanthaceae   Shrubs or small trees having aromatic bark; the eastern United States and eastern Asia Calycanthus   A magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice Calycanthus_family   Shrubs or small trees having aromatic bark; the eastern United States and eastern Asia Calycanthus_floridus   Hardy shrub of southeastern United States having clove-scented wood and fragrant red-brown flowers Calycanthus_occidentalis   Straggling aromatic shrub of southwestern United States having fragrant brown flowers Calyceal   Of or relating to or resembling a calyx Calycinal   Of or relating to or resembling a calyx Calycine   Of or relating to or resembling a calyx Calycle   A small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp) Calycle   A group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus Calycled   Having a calyculus Calycophyllum   Medium to large tropical American trees having shiny reddish-brown shredding bark Calycophyllum_candidissimum   Source of a tough elastic wood Back to top Calycular   Relating to or resembling a calyculus Calyculate   Having a calyculus Calyculus   A small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp) Calyculus   A group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus Calymmatobacterium   A genus of bacterial rods containing only the one species that causes granuloma inguinale Calymmatobacterium_granulomatis   The species of bacteria that causes granuloma inguinale Calypso   (Greek mythology) the sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years Calypso   Rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf Calypso_bulbosa   Rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf Calypter   Scale-like structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly Calyptra   The hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy Calyptrate   Having a calyptra Calyptrate   Having calypters Calyptridium_umbellatum   Pink clusters of densely packed flowers on prostrate stems resemble upturned pads of cats'' feet; grow in coniferous forests of western North America Calystegia   Climbing or scrambling herbs: bindweed Calystegia_sepium   Common Eurasian and American wild climber with pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Convolvulus Calyx   (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green Calyx_tube   The cuplike or ringlike or tubular structure of a flower which bears the sepals and stamens and calyx (as in Rosaceae) Cam   A rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion Cam   A river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River Back to top Camachile   Common thorny tropical American tree having terminal racemes of yellow flowers followed by sickle-shaped or circinate edible pods and yielding good timber and a yellow dye and mucilaginous gum Camail   A medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck Camaraderie   The quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability Camarilla   A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue Camas   Any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America Camash   Any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America Camass   Any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America Camassia   Genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs Camassia_leichtlinii   Camas found to the west of Cascade Mountains Camassia_quamash   Plant having a large edible bulb and linear basal leaves and racemes of light to deep violet-blue star-shaped flowers on tall green scapes; western North America Camassia_scilloides   Eastern camas; eastern and central North America Cambarus   A genus of Astacidae Camber   The alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top Camber   A slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force Camber   A slight convexity (as of the surface of a road) Camber   Curve upward in the middle Camberwell_beauty   Of temperate regions; having dark purple wings with yellow borders Camber_arch   An arch with a straight horizontal extrados and a slightly arched intrados Cambial   Of or relating to or functioning as a cambium Cambium   The inner layer of the periosteum Back to top Cambium   Formative one-cell-thick layer of tissue between xylem and phloem in most vascular plants that is responsible for secondary growth Cambodia   A nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946 Cambodian   A native or inhabitant of Cambodia Cambodian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Cambodia or its people or language Cambodian_capital   The capital and largest city of Kampuchea Cambodian_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Cambodia Cambria   One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria Cambrian   A native or resident of Wales Cambrian   From 544 million to about 500 million years ago; marine invertebrates Cambrian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Wales or its people or their language; "the Welsh coast"; "Welsh syntax" Cambrian_period   From 544 million to about 500 million years ago; marine invertebrates Cambric   A finely woven white linen Cambric_tea   A beverage for children containing hot water and milk and sugar and a small amount of tea Cambridge   A university in England Cambridge   A city in eastern England on the River Cam; site of Cambridge University Cambridge   A city in Massachusetts just north of Boston; site of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge_University   A university in England Camcorder   A portable television camera and videocassette recorder Camden   A city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Pittsburgh Camel   Cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions Back to top Camel's_hair   A soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel Camelhair   A soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel Camelia   Any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers Camelidae   Camels and llamas and vicunas Camelina   Annual and biennial herbs of Mediterranean to central Asia Camelina_sativa   Annual European false flax having small white flowers; cultivated since Neolithic times as a source of fiber and for its oil-rich seeds; widely naturalized in North America Camellia   Any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers Camellia_japonica   Greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy fragrant roselike flowers; cultivated in many varieties Camellia_sinensis   A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; "tea has fragrant white flowers" Camellia_State   A state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War Camelopard   Tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa Camelot   (Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur''s kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there Camelpox   A viral disease of camels closely related to smallpox; "with a little genetic engineering camelpox could be used as a bioweapon" Camelus   Type genus of the Camelidae: camels Camelus_bactrianus   Two-humped camel of the cold deserts of central Asia Camelus_dromedarius   One-humped camel of the hot deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia Camel_racing   The sport of racing camels Camembert   Rich soft creamy French cheese Cameo   Engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) Camera   Equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) Back to top Camera   Television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam Cameraman   A photographer who operates a movie camera Camera_angle   The point of view of a camera Camera_care   Keeping a camera in good working order Camera_lens   A lens that focuses the image in a camera Camera_lucida   An optical device consisting of an attachment that enables an observer to view simultaneously the image and a drawing surface for sketching it Camera_obscura   A darkened enclosure in which images of outside objects are projected through a small aperture or lens onto a facing surface Camera_operator   A photographer who operates a movie camera Camera_tripod   A tripod used to support a camera Cameroon   A republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960 Cameroon   An inactive volcano in western Cameroon; highest peak on the West African coast Cameroonian   A native or inhabitant of Cameroon Cameroonian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Cameroon or its people; "the Cameroonian capital" Cameroon_franc   The basic unit of money in Cameroon Cameroun   A republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960 Camillo_Golgi   Italian histologist noted for work on the structure of the nervous system and for his discovery of Golgi bodies (1844-1926) Camion   A low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage Camion   A large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides Camise   A loose shirt or tunic; originally worn in the Middle Ages Camisole   A short negligee Back to top Camisole   A short sleeveless undergarment for women Camlan   (Arthurian legend) the battlefield where King Arthur was mortally wounded Camlet   A fabric of Asian origin; originally made of silk and camel''s hair Camlet   A garment made of camlet fabric Camo   Fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background Camomile   Eurasian plant apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis Camomile_tea   Tea-like drink made from camomile leaves and flowers Camorra   A secret society in Naples notorious for violence and blackmail Camosh   Any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America Camouflage   The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise" Camouflage   Device or stratagem for concealment or deceit Camouflage   Fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background Camouflage   An outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories" Camouflage   Disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something; "The troops camoflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory" Camouflaged   Made invisible by means of protective coloring Camp   Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling" Camp   Temporary lodgings in the country for travelers or vacationers; "level ground is best for parking and camp areas" Camp   A prison for forced laborers; "China has many work camps for political prisoners" Camp   A site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months; "city kids get to see the country at a summer camp" Camp   Shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs Back to top Camp   Something that is considered amusing not because of its originality but because of its unoriginality; "the livingroom was pure camp" Camp   An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose Camp   A group of people living together in a camp; "the whole camp laughed at his mistake" Camp   Give an artificially banal or sexual quality to Camp   Establish or set up a camp Camp   Live in or as if in a tent; "Can we go camping again this summer?"; "The circus tented near the town"; "The houseguests had to camp in the living room" Camp   Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities; "they played up the silliness of their roles for camp effect"; "campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940''s" Camp-made   Made as part of the arts-and-crafts program at summer camp; "my camp-made leather wallet" Campaign   An overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) Campaign   A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to Campaign   Several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) Campaign   A race between candidates for elective office; "I managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a Senate run" Campaign   Go on a campaign; go off to war Campaign   Run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who''s running for treasurer this year?" Campaign   Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women''s rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his fa Campaigner   A politician who is running for public office Campaigning   The campaign of a candidate to be elected Campaign_for_governor   A race for election to the governorship Campaign_hat   A broad-brimmed felt hat with a high crown; formerly worn by the United States Army and Marine personnel Campana   The shape of a bell Back to top Campania   A region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea including the islands of Capri and Ischia Campanile   A bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building Campanula   Any of various plants of the genus Campanula having blue or white bell-shaped flowers Campanulaceae   Family of plants of the order Campanulales; in some classifications includes Lobeliaceae Campanulales   An order or plants of the subclass Asteridae including: Campanulaceae; Lobeliaceae; Cucurbitaceae; Goodeniaceae; Compositae Campanular   Shaped like a bell or campana; "campanulate flowers of the genus Campanula" Campanulate   Shaped like a bell or campana; "campanulate flowers of the genus Campanula" Campanulated   Shaped like a bell or campana; "campanulate flowers of the genus Campanula" Campanula_americana   Annual or perennial of eastern North America with long spikes of blue or white flowers Campanula_aparinoides   Bellflower common in marshes of eastern North America having lanceolate linear leaves and small whitish flowers Campanula_carpatica   European perennial bellflower that grows in clumps with spreading stems and blue or white flowers Campanula_divaricata   Bellflower of southeastern United States (Maryland to Georgia) having pale blue flowers Campanula_glomerata   Bellflower of Europe to temperate Asia having dense spikes of violet-blue to white flowers Campanula_medium   European biennial widely cultivated for its blue or violet or white flowers Campanula_persicifolia   Perennial European bellflower with racemose white or blue flowers Campanula_pyramidalis   Bellflower of southeastern Europe Campanula_rapunculoides   Erect European herb with creeping rootstocks and nodding spikelike racemes of blue to violet flowers Campanula_rapunculus   Bellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad Campanula_rotundifolia   Perennial of northern hemisphere with slender stems and bell-shaped blue flowers Campanula_trachelium   European bellflower with blue-purple to lilac flowers formerly used to treat sore throat Back to top Campbell   United States mythologist (1904-1987) Campeachy   Spiny shrub or small tree of Central America and West Indies having bipinnate leaves and racemes of small bright yellow flowers and yielding a hard brown or brownish-red heartwood used in preparing a black dye Campeche   Mexican city on the Bay of Campeche Campephilus   A genus of Picidae Campephilus_principalis   Large black-and-white woodpecker of southern United States and Cuba having an ivory bill; nearly extinct Camper   A recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling Camper   Someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation Camper_trailer   A trailer equipped for occupancy (especially for holiday trips) Campestral   Of fields or open country; "living in campestral seclusion" Campfire   A small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp) Campfire_girl   A girl who is a member of Campfire Girls; for girls age 7-18 Campground   A site where people on holiday can pitch a tent Camphor   A resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment Camphoraceous   Being or having the properties of camphor; "camphoraceous odor" Camphorate   Treat with camphor Camphorated   Impregnated with camphor; "camphorated oil" Camphorated_tincture_of_opium   Medicine used to treat diarrhea Camphoric   Relating to or derived from or containing camphor; "camphoric linaments" Camphorweed   Aromatic plant of western United States Camphor_ball   A small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing Back to top Camphor_daisy   Annual of southern United States and Mexico having bristly leaves and pale yellow flowers Camphor_dune_tansy   Densely hairy plant with rayless flowers; San Francisco Bay area Camphor_ice   A cerate made of camphor and wax and spermaceti and castor oil Camphor_oil   Oil distilled from camphor resin Camphor_tree   Large evergreen tree of warm regions whose aromatic wood yields camphor Camping   The act of encamping and living in tents in a camp Camping_area   A site where people on holiday can pitch a tent Camping_bus   A recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling Camping_ground   A site where people on holiday can pitch a tent Camping_site   A site where people on holiday can pitch a tent Campion   Any plant of the genus Silene Campmate   Someone who lives in the same camp you do Campong   A native village in Malaysia Camponotus   Carpenter ants Campsis_radicans   A North American woody vine having pinnate leaves and large red trumpet-shaped flowers Campsite   A site where people on holiday can pitch a tent Campstool   A folding stool Camptosorus   Classification used in some especially former systems for plants usually placed in genus Asplenium Camptosorus_rhizophyllus   Ferns having lanceolate fronds that root at the tip Campus   A field on which the buildings of a university are situated Back to top Campy   Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities; "they played up the silliness of their roles for camp effect"; "campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940''s" Campyloneurum   Epiphytic ferns of tropical America Campyloneurum_augustifolium   Fern with shorter and narrower leaves than Florida strap fern; Florida to West Indies and Mexico and south to Argentina Campylorhynchus   Alternative classifications for the cactus wrens Campylotropous   (of a plant ovule) curved with the micropyle near the base almost touching its stalk Campylotropous_ovule   A curved ovule with the micropyle almost touching the funiculus Camp_bed   A small bed that folds up for storage or transport Camp_chair   A light folding chair Camp_David   Retreat northwest of Washington used by the president of the United States Camp_down   Establish or set up a camp Camp_follower   A follower who is not a member of an ingroup Camp_follower   A prostitute who provides service to military personnel Camp_meeting   Religious (usually evangelistic) meeting held in a large tent or outdoors and last several days Camp_out   Live in or as if in a tent; "Can we go camping again this summer?"; "The circus tented near the town"; "The houseguests had to camp in the living room" Camp_robber   Gray jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery Camshaft   Has cams attached to it Camus   French writer who portrayed the human condition as isolated in an absurd world (1913-1960) Camwood   Small shrubby African tree with hard wood used as a dyewood yielding a red dye Cam_River   A river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River Cam_stroke   The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam Back to top Can   Airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. Can   A room equipped with toilet facilities Can   A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination Can   The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?" Can   A buoy with a round bottom and conical top Can   The quantity contained in a can Can   Preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty" Can   Terminate the employment of; "The boss fired his secretary today"; "The company terminated 25% of its workers" Can-do   Marked by a willingness to tackle a job and get it done; "a can-do kind of person"; "the city''s indomitable optimism and can-do spirit" Canaan   An ancient country is southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism Canaanite   The extinct language of the Semitic people who occupied Canaan before the Israelite conquest Canaanite   A member of an ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before it was conquered by the Israelites Canaanitic   A group of Semitic languages Canaanitic_language   A group of Semitic languages Canachites   Spruce grouse Canachites_canadensis   North American grouse that feeds on evergreen buds and needles Canada   A nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada; "the border between the United States and Canada is the longest unguarded border in the world" Canada_anemone   Common summer-flowering woodland herb of Labrador to Colorado Canada_balsam   Medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees Canada_balsam   Yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium Back to top Canada_garlic   North American bulbous plant Canada_ginger   Deciduous low-growing perennial of Canada and eastern and central United States Canada_goose   Common grayish-brown wild goose of North America Canada_jay   Gray jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery Canada_lily   Common lily of the eastern United States having nodding yellow or reddish flowers spotted with brown Canada_lynx   Of northern North America Canada_moonseed   A woody vine of eastern North America having large oval leaves and small white flowers and purple to blue-black fruits Canada_plum   Small tree native to northeastern North America having oblong orange-red fruit Canada_porcupine   Porcupine of northeastern North America with barbed spines concealed in the coarse fur; often gnaws buildings for salt and grease Canada_thistle   European thistle naturalized in United States and Canada where it is a pernicious weed Canada_violet   Tall North American perennial with heart-shaped leaves and purple-streaked white flowers Canada_wild_rye   North American wild rye Canadian   A river rising in northeastern New Mexico and flowing eastward across the Texas panhandle to become a tributary of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma Canadian   A native or inhabitant of Canada Canadian   Of or relating to Canada or its people Canadian_aspen   Aspen with a narrow crown; eastern North America Canadian_bacon   From a boned strip of cured loin Canadian_capital   The capital of Canada (located in southeastern Ontario across the Ottawa river from Quebec) Canadian_dollar   The basic unit of money in Canada Canadian_Falls   A part of Niagara Falls in Ontario Back to top Canadian_fleabane   Common North American weed with linear leaves and small discoid heads of yellowish flowers; widely naturalized throughout temperate regions; sometimes placed in genus Erigeron Canadian_French   The French language as spoken in Quebec, Canada Canadian_goldenrod   Large North American goldenrod having showy clusters of yellow flowers on arching branches; often a weed Canadian_goose   Common grayish-brown wild goose of North America Canadian_hemlock   Common forest tree of the eastern United States and Canada; used especially for pulpwood Canadian_Maritime_Provinces   The collective name for the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Canadian_pondweed   North American; widely naturalized in Europe Canadian_province   Canada is divided into 12 provinces for administrative purposes Canadian_red_pine   Pine of eastern North America having long needles in bunches of two and reddish bark Canadian_River   A river rising in northeastern New Mexico and flowing eastward across the Texas panhandle to become a tributary of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma Canadian_Security_Intelligence_Service   Canada''s main foreigh intelligence agency that gathers and analyzes information to provide security intelligence for the Canadian government Canafistola   Deciduous or semi-evergreen tree having scented sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes and pods whose pulp is used medicinally; tropical Asia and Central and South America and Australia Canafistula   Deciduous or semi-evergreen tree having scented sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes and pods whose pulp is used medicinally; tropical Asia and Central and South America and Australia Canal   Long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation Canal   A bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake''s fangs" Canal   (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion Canal   Provide (a city) with a canal Canalicular   Relating to or like or having a canaliculus Canaliculate   Having thin parallel channels; "canaliculate leafstalks of certain plants" Canaliculus   A small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants Back to top Canalisation   Management through specified channels of communication Canalisation   The production of a canal or a conversion to canals Canalise   Direct the flow of; "channel infomartion towards a broad audience" Canalise   Provide (a city) with a canal Canalis_cervicis_uteri   A spindle-shaped canal extending from the uterus to the vagina Canalis_inguinalis   Oblique passage through the lower abdominal wall; in males it is the passage through which the testes descend into the scrotum and it contains the spermatic cord; in females it transmits the round ligament of the uterus Canalis_vertebralis   The canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes Canalization   Management through specified channels of communication Canalization   The production of a canal or a conversion to canals Canalize   Direct the flow of; "channel infomartion towards a broad audience" Canalize   Provide (a city) with a canal Canal_boat   A long narrow boat used on canals to carry freight Canal_of_Schlemm   A circular canal in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the anterior ciliary veins Canal_Zone   A zone consisting of a strip of land across the Isthmus of Panama that contains the Panama Canal Cananga   A genus of Malayan tree Cananga_odorata   Evergreen Asian tree with aromatic greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil; widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental Canangium   A genus of Malayan tree Canape   An appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food Canara   A historical region of southwestern India on the west coast Canard   A deliberately misleading fabrication Back to top Canarese   A member of a Kannada-speaking group of people living chiefly in Kanara in southern India Canaries   A group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces Canary   Any of several small Old World finches Canary   A moderate yellow with a greenish tinge Canary   A female singer Canary   Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police Canary   Having the color of a canary; a light to moderate yellow Canary-yellow   Having the color of a canary; a light to moderate yellow Canarybird_flower   A climber having canary-colored flowers Canarybird_vine   A climber having canary-colored flowers Canary_bird   Any of several small Old World finches Canary_creeper   A climber having canary-colored flowers Canary_grass   Canary Islands grass; seeds used as feed for caged birds Canary_Islands   A group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces Canary_Island_hare's_foot_fern   Fern of the Canary Islands and Madeira Canary_seed   A mixture of seeds used to feed caged birds Canary_whitewood   Tall North American deciduous timber tree having large tulip-shaped greenish yellow flowers and conelike fruit; yields soft white woods used especially for cabinet work Canary_wine   A sweet white wine from the Canary Islands Canary_yellow   A moderate yellow with a greenish tinge Canasta   A form of rummy using two decks and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to meld groups of seven of the same rank Back to top Canavalia   Herbs or woody vines of mainly American tropics and subtropics Canavalia_ensiformis   Annual semi-erect bushy plant of tropical South America bearing long pods with white seeds grown especially for forage Canavalia_gladiata   Twining tropical Old World plant bearing long pods usually with red or brown beans; long cultivated in Orient for food Canavanine   An amino acid found in the jack bean Canberra   The capital of Australia; located in southeastern Australia Cancan   A high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line Cancel   A notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat Cancel   Of cheques or tickets Cancel   Remove or make invisible; "Please delete my name from your list" Cancel   Declare null and void; make ineffective; "Cancel the election results"; "strike down a law" Cancel   Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party" Cancel   Make up for; "His skills offset his opponent''s superior strength" Cancellate   Having an open or latticed or porous structure Cancellate   Having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows Cancellated   Having an open or latticed or porous structure Cancellated   Having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows Cancellation   The act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement Cancellation   The speech act of revoking or annulling or making void Cancelled   (of events) no longer planned or scheduled; "the wedding is definitely off" Cancellous   Having an open or latticed or porous structure Back to top Cancel_out   Wipe out the effect of something; "The new tax effectively cancels out my raise"; "The `A'' will cancel out the `C'' on your record" Cancer   Type genus of the family Cancridae Cancer   The fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 Cancer   A small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini Cancer   (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer Cancer   Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream Cancerous   Like a cancer; an evil that grows and spreads; "remorse was cancerous within him"; "pornography is cancerous to the moral development of our children" Cancerous   Relating to or affected with cancer; "a cancerous growth" Cancerweed   Sage of eastern United States Cancer_body   An inclusion body found in plasma cells in cases of cancer Cancer_borealis   Large red deep-water crab of the eastern coast of North America Cancer_cell   A cell that is part of a malignant tumor Cancer_drug   Any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function Cancer_irroratus   Crab of eastern coast of North America Cancer_juice   A milky substance found in certain cancerous growths Cancer_magister   Small edible crab of Pacific coast of North America Cancer_of_the_blood   Malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer Cancer_of_the_liver   Malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort Cancer_the_Crab   The fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 Cancer_weed   Sage of eastern United States Back to top Cancridae   Many of the best known edible crabs Cancroid   The most common form of skin cancer Cancroid   Of or relating to a cancroid Cancun   A popular island resort off the northeastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula Candela   The basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin Candelabra   Branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights Candelabrum   Branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights Candelilla   Wax-coated shrub of northern Mexico and southwestern United States Candelilla   Wax-coated Mexican shrub related to Euphorbia antisyphilitica Candelilla_wax   A hard brown wax that occurs as a coating on candelilla shrubs Candent   Emitting light as a result of being heated; "an incandescent bulb" Candescent   Glowing from great heat Candid   Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me wh Candid   Starkly realistic; "I have never lacked candid critics in my own ranks"-Clement Atlee Candid   Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk" Candid   Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview" Candida   Any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida Candidacy   The campaign of a candidate to be elected Candidate   A politician who is running for public office Candidate   Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) Back to top Candidature   The campaign of a candidate to be elected Candida_albicans   A parasitic fungus that can infect the mouth or the skin or the intestines or the vagina Candidiasis   An infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) Candidly   (used as intensives reflecting the speaker''s attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don''t believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn''t have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don''t give a damn" Candidness   The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech Candid_camera   A miniature camera with a fast lens Candied   Used especially of fruits Candied   Encrusted with sugar or syrup; "candied grapefruit peel" Candied_apple   An apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar) Candied_citrus_peel   Strips of citrus peel cooked in a sugar syrup Candied_fruit   Fruit cooked in sugar syrup and encrusted with a sugar crystals Candle   Stick of wax with a wick in the middle Candle   The basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin Candle   Examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light Candleberry   Deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with gray-green wax-coated berries Candlelight   The light provided by a burning candle Candlemaker   A person who makes or sells candles Candlemas   Feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland Candlemas_Day   Feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland Candlenut   Seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes Back to top Candlenut   Large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles Candlepins   A bowling game using slender bowling pins Candlepin_bowling   A bowling game using slender bowling pins Candlepower   Luminous intensity measured in candelas Candlepower_unit   A measure of luminous intensity Candlesnuffer   An implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle Candlestick   A holder with sockets for candles Candlestick_tulip   Eurasian tulip with small flowers blotched at the base Candlewick   The wick of a candle Candlewick   Loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern Candlewood   Any of several resinous trees or shrubs often burned for light Candle_flame   The light provided by a burning candle Candle_holder   A holder with sockets for candles Candor   The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech Candor   Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty Candour   The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech Candour   Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty Candy   A rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts Candy   Coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze Candyfloss   A candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature Back to top Candymaker   Someone who makes candies and other sweets Candytuft   Any of various flowering plants of the genus Iberis cultivated for their showy clusters of white to red or purple flowers; native to Mediterranean region Candyweed   Bog plant of pine barrens of southeastern United States having spikes of irregular yellow-orange flowers Candy_apple   An apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar) Candy_bar   A candy shaped as a bar Candy_cane   A hard candy in the shape of a rod (usually with stripes) Candy_corn   A small yellow and white candy shaped to resemble a kernel of corn Candy_egg   Egg-shaped candy Candy_kiss   A toffee-like candy kiss Candy_store   A confectioner''s shop Candy_striper   A volunteer worker in a hospital Candy_thermometer   A thermometer used to determine the temperature of candy syrups during cooking Cane   A stiff switch used to hit students as punishment Cane   A stick that people can lean on to help them walk Cane   A strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane Cane   Beat with a cane Canebrake   A dense growth of cane (especially giant cane) Canebrake_rattler   Southern variety Canebrake_rattlesnake   Southern variety Canecutter   Of southeastern United States swamps and lowlands Back to top Canella   Highly aromatic inner bark of the Canella winterana used as a condiment and a tonic Canella-alba   Large evergreen shrub or small tree having white aromatic bark and leathery leaves and small purple to red flowers in terminal cymes Canellaceae   1 genus: aromatic tropical trees of eastern Africa and Florida to West Indies Canella_bark   Highly aromatic inner bark of the Canella winterana used as a condiment and a tonic Canella_family   1 genus: aromatic tropical trees of eastern Africa and Florida to West Indies Canella_winterana   Large evergreen shrub or small tree having white aromatic bark and leathery leaves and small purple to red flowers in terminal cymes Canescent   Covered with fine whitish hairs or down Canescent   Grayish white; "the canescent moon" Canetti   English writer born in Germany (born in 1905) Cane_blight   A disease affecting the canes of various bush fruits (e.g., raspberries or currants) Cane_reed   Tall grass of southern United States growing in thickets Cane_sugar   Sugar from sugarcane used as sweetening agent Cane_sugar   Sucrose obtained from sugar cane Canfield   A form of solitaire that involves gambling Canful   The quantity contained in a can Cangue   An instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms Canicola_fever   An acute feverish disease in people and in dogs marked by gastroenteritis and mild jaundice Canicula   The brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major Canicular   Relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star); "canicular days" Canicular   Of or relating to the dog days of summer; "the canicular heat of the Deep South" Back to top Canicular_days   The hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity Canicule   The hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity Canid   Any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles Canidae   Dogs; wolves; jackals; foxes Canine   Any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles Canine   One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars Canine   Of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae Canine   Of or relating to a pointed conical tooth Canine_chorea   Chorea in dogs Canine_distemper   A viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation Canine_tooth   One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars Caning   Work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches) Canis   Type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals Canistel   Ovoid orange-yellow mealy sweet fruit of Florida and West Indies Canistel   Tropical tree of Florida and West Indies yielding edible fruit Canistel_tree   Tropical tree of Florida and West Indies yielding edible fruit Canister   Metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour Canister   A metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm Canister_shot   A metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm Canis_aureus   Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair Back to top Canis_dingo   Wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia Canis_familiaris   A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night" Canis_latrans   Small wolf native to western North America Canis_lupus   Brindled gray wolf of forested northern regions of North America Canis_lupus_tundrarum   Wolf of arctic North America having white fur and a black-tipped tail Canis_Major   A constellation southeast of Orion; contains Sirius Canis_Minor   A constellation east of Orion; contains Procyon Canis_niger   Reddish-gray wolf of southwestern North America Canis_rufus   Reddish-gray wolf of southwestern North America Canker   An ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth) Canker   Infect with a canker Canker   Become infected with a canker Cankerous   Having an ulcer or canker Cankerweed   Herb of northeastern North America having drooping clusters of yellowish-white flowers; sometimes placed in genus Prenanthes Cankerworm   Green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees Canker_brake   North American evergreen fern having pinnate leaves and dense clusters of lance-shaped fronds Canna   Any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers Cannabidaceae   2 genera of erect or twining wind-pollinated herbs: genera Cannabis and Humulus; term not used in all classifications; in some the genus Cannabis is placed in the family Moraceae and the genus Humulus in the family Urticaceae Cannabin   A resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent in marijuana Cannabis   The most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect Back to top Cannabis   Any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs Cannabis_indica   Source of e.g. bhang and hashish as well as fiber Cannabis_resin   A resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent in marijuana Cannabis_sativa   A strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared Cannaceae   Coextensive with the genus Canna Cannae   Ancient city is southeastern Italy where Hannibal defeated the Romans in 216 BC Canna_edulis   Canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained Canna_generalis   Plants grown for their large bright yellow to red flowers Canna_indica   Canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained Canna_lily   Plants grown for their large bright yellow to red flowers Canned   Sealed in a can or jar Canned   Recorded for broadcast; "a transcribed announcement"; "canned laughter" Canned_food   Food preserved by canning Canned_foods   Food preserved by canning Canned_goods   Food preserved by canning Canned_hunt   A hunt for animals that have been raised on game ranches until they are mature enough to be killed for trophy collections Canned_meat   Meat preserved in a can or tin Cannelloni   Tubular pasta filled with meat or cheese Cannel_coal   A bituminous coal that burns with a luminous flame Cannery   A factory where food is canned Back to top Cannes   A port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival Cannibal   A person who eats human flesh Cannibalic   Marked by barbarity suggestive of a cannibal; rapaciously savage Cannibalise   Use parts of something to repair something else Cannibalise   Eat human flesh Cannibalism   The practice of eating the flesh of your own kind Cannibalistic   Characteristic of cannibals or exhibiting cannibalism; "cannibalistic behavior" Cannibalize   Use parts of something to repair something else Cannibalize   Eat human flesh Cannibal_mound   Ground beef mixed with raw egg and e.g. onions and capers and anchovies; eaten raw Cannikin   A small can Cannikin   A wooden bucket Cannily   With foresight; "more presciently than they superiors, these workers grasped the economic situation" Cannister   Metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour Cannon   A shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other Cannon   Lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals Cannon   A large artillery gun that is usually on wheels Cannon   Heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane Cannon   (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm Cannon   Heavy gun fired from a tank Back to top Cannon   Fire a cannon Cannon   Make a cannon Cannonade   Intense and continuous artillery fire Cannonade   Attack with canons or artillery Cannonball   A solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon Cannonball_along   Step on it; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street" Cannoneer   A serviceman in the artillery Cannon_ball   A solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon Cannon_bone   Greatly developed metatarsal or metacarpal bone in the shank or cannon part of the leg in hoofed mammals Cannon_cracker   A large firecracker Cannon_fire   Fire delivered by artillery Cannon_fodder   Soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire Cannula   A small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication Cannular   Having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids) Cannulate   Introduce a cannule or tube into; "Cannulate the blood vessel in the neck" Cannulation   The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ Cannulisation   The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ Cannulise   Introduce a cannule or tube into; "Cannulate the blood vessel in the neck" Cannulization   The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ Cannulize   Introduce a cannule or tube into; "Cannulate the blood vessel in the neck" Back to top Canny   Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" Canoe   Small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle Canoe   Travel by canoe; "canoe along the canal" Canoeist   Someone paddling a canoe Canoe_birch   Small American birch with peeling white bark often worked into e.g. baskets or toy canoes Canoe_cedar   Large valuable arborvitae of northwestern United States Canola_oil   Vegetable oil made from rapeseed Canon   A collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired Canon   A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church Canon   A rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy; "the neoclassical canon"; "canons of polite society" Canon   A contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts Canon   A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall Canon   A priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter Canonic   Conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis Canonic   Reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality; "a basic story line"; "a canonical syllable pattern" Canonic   Of or relating to or required by canon law Canonic   Appearing in a Biblical canon; "a canonical book of the Christian New Testament" Canonical   Conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis Canonical   Reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality; "a basic story line"; "a canonical syllable pattern" Canonical   Of or relating to or required by canon law Back to top Canonical   Appearing in a Biblical canon; "a canonical book of the Christian New Testament" Canonical_hour   (Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer Canonisation   (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints Canonise   Add in the canon or calendar of the saints; "He was canonized not long after his death" Canonise   In the Catholic church; declare (a dead person) to be a saint; "After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized" Canonise   Treat as a sacred person; "He canonizes women" Canonised   Accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing Canonist   A specialist in canon law Canonist   Pertaining to or characteristic of a body of rules and principles accepted as axiomatic; e.g. "canonist communism" Canonization   (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints Canonize   Add in the canon or calendar of the saints; "He was canonized not long after his death" Canonize   In the Catholic church; declare (a dead person) to be a saint; "After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized" Canonize   Treat as a sacred person; "He canonizes women" Canonized   Accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing Canon_law   The body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church Canoodle   Slang; fondle or pet affectionately Canopic_jar   A jar used in ancient egypt to contain entrails of an embalmed body Canopic_vase   A jar used in ancient egypt to contain entrails of an embalmed body Canopied   Covered with or as with a canopy; "a canopied bed"; "streets canopied by stately trees" Canopus   Supergiant star 650 light years from Earth; second brightest star in the sky Back to top Canopy   A covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather Canopy   The umbrella-like part of a parachute that fills with air Canopy   The transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit Canopy   Cover with a canopy Canorous   Richly melodious Cant   Two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees Cant   Stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition Cant   Insincere talk about religion or morals Cant   A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don''t speak our lingo" Cant   A slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force Cant   Heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting" Cantabile   Smooth and flowing Cantabrian_Mountains   A range of mountains in northern Spain along the coast of the Bay of Biscay Cantabrigian   A resident of Cambridge Cantala   Philippine plant yielding a hard fibre used in making coarse twine Cantala   Hard fiber used in making coarse twine; from Philippine agave plants Cantaloup   The fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh Cantaloup   A variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh Cantaloupe   The fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh Cantaloupe   A variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh Back to top Cantaloupe_vine   A variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh Cantankerous   Having a difficult and contrary disposition; "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers Cantankerous   Stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate; "unions...have never been as bloody-minded about demarcation as the shipbuilders"- Spectator Cantankerously   In a bad mood; "he answered her cantankerously" Cantata   A musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text Canted   Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted" Canteen   A flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers Canteen   Restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat Canteen   A recreation room in an institution Canteen   A restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen Canteen   Sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc. Canter   A smooth 3-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop Canter   Ride at a canter; "The men cantered away" Canter   Ride at a cantering pace; "He cantered the horse across the meadow" Canter   Go at a canter, of horses Canterbury   A town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church Canterbury_bell   European biennial widely cultivated for its blue or violet or white flowers Canterbury_bell   Herb of Colombia to Peru having pale purple flowers Canterbury_Tales   An uncompleted series of tales written after 1387 by Geoffrey Chaucer Cantering   Riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop; "the cantering soldiers" Back to top Cantering_rhythm   Cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality Cantharellus   A well-known genus of fungus; has funnel-shaped fruiting body; includes the chanterelles Cantharellus_cibarius   Widely distributed edible mushroom rich yellow in color with a smooth cap and a pleasant apricot aroma Cantharellus_cinnabarinus   Mushroom with a distinctive pink to vermillion fruiting body Cantharellus_clavatus   An edible agaric with a brown fruiting body that is often compound Cantharellus_floccosus   A mildly poisonous fungus with a fruiting body shaped like a hollow trumpet Canthus   Either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet Canticle   A hymn derived from the Bible Canticles   An Old Testament book consisting of a collection of love poems traditionally attributed to Solomon but actually written much later Canticle_of_Canticles   An Old Testament book consisting of a collection of love poems traditionally attributed to Solomon but actually written much later Canticle_of_Simeon   The prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32) Cantilever   Projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only Cantilever   Construct with girders and beams such that only one end is fixed; "Frank Lloyd Wright liked to cantilever his buildings" Cantilever   Project as a cantilever Cantilever_bridge   Bridge constructed of two cantilevers that meet in the middle Cantillate   Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm; "The rabbi chanted a prayer" Cantillation   Liturgical chanting Cantle   The back of a saddle seat Canto   A major division of a long poem Canto   The highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music Back to top Canton   A small administrative division of a country Canton   A city on the Zhu Jiangi delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port Canton   Divide into cantons, of a country Canton   Provide housing for (military personnel) Cantonal   Of or relating to a canton Cantonese   The dialect of Chinese spoken in Canton and neighboring provinces and in Hong Kong and elsewhere outside China Cantonese_dialect   The dialect of Chinese spoken in Canton and neighboring provinces and in Hong Kong and elsewhere outside China Cantonment   Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling" Canton_crepe   A soft thick crinkled dress crepe; heavier than crepe de Chine Canton_flannel   A stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side Canton_ginger   Tropical Asian plant widely cultivated for its pungent root; source of gingerroot and powdered ginger Canton_River   A river in southeast China that flows into the South China Sea Cantor   The official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos Cantor   The musical director of a choir Cantus_firmus   A melody used as the basis for a polyphonic composition Canty   Lively and brisk Cant_dog   A stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs Cant_hook   A peavey having a hook instead of a spike; used for handling logs Cant_over   Heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting" Canuck   US slang for Canadians in general and French Canadians in particular Back to top Canulate   Introduce a cannule or tube into; "Cannulate the blood vessel in the neck" Canulation   The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ Canulisation   The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ Canulization   The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ Canute   King of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035) Canute_the_Great   King of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035) Canvas   Heavy closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) Canvas   The mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; "the boxer picked himself up off the canvas" Canvas   An oil painting on canvas Canvas   A tent made of canvas Canvas   A large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel Canvas   The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound" Canvas   Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" Canvas   Cover with canvas; "She canvassed the walls of her living room so as to conceal the ugly cracks" Canvas   Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions Canvas   Solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign Canvasback   North American wild duck valued for sport and food Canvasback_duck   North American wild duck valued for sport and food Canvass   Heavy closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) Canvass   The mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; "the boxer picked himself up off the canvas" Back to top Canvass   An oil painting on canvas Canvass   A tent made of canvas Canvass   A large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel Canvass   An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people Canvass   The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound" Canvass   Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" Canvass   Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions Canvass   Solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign Canvasser   A person who takes or counts votes Canvasser   Someone who conducts surveys of public opinion; "a pollster conducts public opinion polls"; "a headcounter counts heads" Canvasser   Someone who examines votes at an election Canvasser   A petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes Canvassing   Persuasion of voters in a political campaign Canvas_tent   A tent made of canvas Canyon   A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall Canyonlands_National_Park   A national park in Utah having rock formations and ancient cliff dwellings; canyons of the Green River and the Colorado River Canyonside   The steeply sloping side of a canyon Canyon_live_oak   Medium-sized evergreen of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico with oblong leathery often spiny-edged leaves Canyon_oak   Medium-sized evergreen of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico with oblong leathery often spiny-edged leaves Canyon_treefrog   Small chiefly ground dweller that stays within easy jumping distance of water; of United States southwest and northern Mexico Back to top Can_buoy   A buoy with a round bottom and conical top Can_of_worms   A source of unpredictable trouble and complexity Can_opener   A device for cutting cans open Caoutchouc   Latex from trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) Caoutchouc_tree   Deciduous tree of the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers having leathery leaves and fragrant yellow-white flowers; the rubber tree usually cultivated in plantations; chief source of Para rubber Cap   A tight-fitting headdress Cap   A top (as for a bottle) Cap   Something serving as a cover or protection Cap   The upper part of a column that supports the entablature Cap   Dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a tooth Cap   A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive Cap   An upper limit on what is allowed; "they established a cap for prices" Cap   A fruiting structure resembling an umbrella that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom Cap   Restrict the number or amount of; "We had to cap the number of people we can accept into our club" Cap   Lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains" Cap-a-pie   At all points from head to foot; "he was armed cap-a-pie" Capability   The quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally; "he worked to the limits of his capability" Capability   An aptitude that may be developed Capability   The susceptibility of something to a particular treatment; "the capability of a metal to be fused" Capable   Having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn''t up to the standard I require" Back to top Capable   (usually followed by `of'') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet" Capable   (followed by `of'') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder" Capable   Have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable" Capable   Possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation" Capableness   The quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally; "he worked to the limits of his capability" Capableness   An aptitude that may be developed Capably   In a competent capable manner; "they worked competently" Capacious   Large in capacity; "she carried a capacious bag" Capaciousness   Spatial largeness (especially inside a building) Capacitance   An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge Capacitance   An electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored Capacitance_unit   A measure of the capacity of a circuit component to store charge Capacitate   Make capable; "This instruction capacitates us to understand the problem" Capacitate   Cause (spermatozoa) to undergo the physical changes necessary to fertilize an egg Capacitate   Make legally capable or qualify in law Capacitive   Of or relating to capacitance Capacitor   An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge Capacitor_microphone   Microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves Capacity   A specified function; "he was employed in the capacity of director"; "he should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary" Capacity   The maximum production possible; "the plant is working at 80 per cent capacity" Back to top Capacity   Tolerance for alcohol; "he had drunk beyond his capacity" Capacity   Ability to perform or produce Capacity   The power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior Capacity   An electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored Capacity   (computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive; "the capacity of a hard disk drive is usually expressed in megabytes" Capacity   The amount that can be contained; "the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons" Capacity   The susceptibility of something to a particular treatment; "the capability of a metal to be fused" Capacity_measure   A unit of measurement of volume or capacity Capacity_unit   A unit of measurement of volume or capacity Caparison   Stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse Caparison   Put a caparison on; "caparison the horses for the festive occasion" Caparisoned   Clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings) Cape   A sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter Cape   A strip of land projecting into a body of water Capek   Czech writer who introduced the word `robot'' into the English language (1890-1938) Capelan   Very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes Capelin   Very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes Capeline_bandage   Bandage that covers the head or an amputation stump like a cap Capella   Snipes Capella   The brightest star in Auriga Back to top Caper   Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly" Caper   A playful leap or hop Caper   A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement Caper   A crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis" Caper   Pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces Caper   Any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis Caper   Jump about playfully Capercaillie   Large black Old World grouse Capercailzie   Large black Old World grouse Caper_family   A dilleniid dicot family of the order Rhoeadales that includes: genera Capparis; Cleome; Crateva; Polanisia Caper_sauce   Allemande sauce with capers Caper_spurge   Poisonous Old World spurge; adventive in America; seeds yield a purgative oil Caper_tree   Shrub of southern Florida to West Indies Caper_tree   Shrub or small tree of southern Florida to Central and South America Capet   King of France elected in 987 and founding the Capetian dynasty (940-996) Capetian   A member of the Capetian dynasty Capetian   Of or relating to the French dynasty founded by Hugh Capet Capetian_dynasty   A Frankish dynasty founded by Hugh Capet that ruled from 987 to 1328 Capeweed   European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat''s ears Cape_aloe   Much-branched South African plant with reddish prickly succulent leaves Back to top Cape_Ann   A Massachusetts peninsula north of Boston extending into the Atlantic Ocean Cape_Breton_Island   An island that forms the northeastern part of Nova Scotia Cape_buffalo   Large often savage buffalo of southern Africa having upward-curving horns; mostly in game reserves Cape_Canaveral   A sandy promontory (formerly Cape Kennedy) extending into the Atlantic Ocean from a barrier island off the eastern coast of Florida; the site of a NASA center for spaceflight Cape_Cod   A Massachusetts peninsula south of Boston extending into the Atlantic; a popular resort area Cape_Cod_Bay   The southern part of Massachusetts Bay Cape_Cod_Canal   A canal connecting Cape Cod Bay with Buzzards Bay Cape_Colony   A former province of southern South Africa that was settled by the Dutch in 1652 and ceded to Great Britain in 1814; in 1994 it was split into three new provinces of South Africa Cape_dagga   Relatively nontoxic South African herb smoked like tobacco Cape_Fear   A cape in southeastern North Carolina extending into the Atlantic Ocean Cape_Fear_River   A river in North Carolina that flows southeast to the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Fear Cape_Flattery   A cape of northwestern Washington Cape_forget-me-not   Anchusa of southern Africa having blue flowers with white throats Cape_forget-me-not   Anchusa of southern Africa having blue to red-purple flowers Cape_Girardeau   A town in southeast Missouri Cape_gooseberry   Annual of tropical South America having edible purple fruits Cape_Hatteras   A promontory on Hatteras Island off the Atlantic coast of North Carolina; "frequent storms drive ships to their destruction on Cape Hatteras" Cape_Horn   A rocky headland belonging to Chile at the southernmost tip of South America (south of Tierra del Fuego) Cape_hunting_dog   A powerful doglike mammal of southern and eastern Africa that hunts in large packs; now rare in settled area Cape_hyacinth   Southern African herb with white bell-shaped flowers Back to top Cape_jasmine   Evergreen shrub widely cultivated for its large fragrant waxlike white flowers and glossy leaves Cape_jessamine   Evergreen shrub widely cultivated for its large fragrant waxlike white flowers and glossy leaves Cape_kafferboom   Small semi-evergreen broad-spreading tree of eastern South Africa with orange-scarlet flowers and small coral-red seeds; yields a light soft wood used for fence posts or shingles Cape_Kennedy   A sandy promontory (formerly Cape Kennedy) extending into the Atlantic Ocean from a barrier island off the eastern coast of Florida; the site of a NASA center for spaceflight Cape_lobster   Small lobster of southern Africa Cape_marigold   Any of several South African plants grown for the profusion of usually yellow daisylike flowers and mounds of aromatic foliage Cape_May   A cape of southeast New Jersey extending into the Atlantic Ocean Cape_May_warbler   North American wood warbler; olive green and yellow striped with black Cape_of_Good_Hope   A province of western South Africa Cape_of_Good_Hope   A point of land in southwestern South Africa (south of Cape Town) Cape_of_Good_Hope_Province   A former province of southern South Africa that was settled by the Dutch in 1652 and ceded to Great Britain in 1814; in 1994 it was split into three new provinces of South Africa Cape_Passero   The Spanish navy was destroyed by France and England while attempting to recover Sicily and Sardinia from Italy (1719) Cape_periwinkle   Commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers Cape_primrose   Any of various African plants of the genus Streptocarpus widely cultivated especially as houseplants for their showy blue or purple flowers Cape_Province   A former province of southern South Africa that was settled by the Dutch in 1652 and ceded to Great Britain in 1814; in 1994 it was split into three new provinces of South Africa Cape_Sable   A promontory on the far southern part of Nova Scotia Cape_Sable   A cape at the southwest tip of Florida; the southernmost part of the United States mainland Cape_Town   Port city in southwestern South Africa; the seat of the legislative branch of the government of South Africa Cape_Trafalgar   A small cape in southwestern Spain; "Nelson defeated the French and Spanish fleets off Cape Trafalgar in 1805" Cape_tulip   Spectacular plant having large prostrate leaves barred in reddish-purple and flowers with a clump of long yellow stamens in a coral-red cup of fleshy bracts; South Africa Back to top Cape_Verde   An island country in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal Cape_Verde_escudo   The basic unit of money on Cape Verde; equal to 100 centavos Cape_Verde_Islands   A group of islands in the Atlantic off of the coast of Senegal Cape_Verde_monetary_unit   Monetary unit on Cape Verde Cape_yellowwood   South African tree or shrub having a rounded crown Cape_York   The northern tip of Cape York Peninsula at the Torres Strait; the northernmost point of the Australian mainland Cape_York_Peninsula   A peninsula in Queensland in northeastern Australia between the Gulf of Carpenteria and the Coral Sea Capful   The quantity that a cap will hold Capibara   Pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent Capillarity   A phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries Capillary   A tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action Capillary   Any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules Capillary   Long and slender with a very small internal diameter; "a capillary tube" Capillary   Of or relating to hair Capillary_action   A phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries Capillary_artery   One of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries Capillary_bed   A layer of tissue densely packed with capillaries Capillary_fracture   A fracture without separation of the frgments and the line of the break being very thin Capillary_tube   A tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action Capillary_tubing   A tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action Back to top Capillary_vein   A minute vein continuous with a capillary Capillary_vessel   Any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules Capital   The upper part of a column that supports the entablature Capital   A book written by Karl Marx (1867) describing his economic theories Capital   One of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis; "printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases; capitals were kept in the upper half of the Capital   A seat of government Capital   Wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value Capital   Assets available for use in the production of further assets Capital   Uppercase; "capital A"; "great A"; "many medieval manuscripts are in majuscule script" Capital   Of primary important; "our capital concern was to avoid defeat" Capital   Punishable by death; "a capital offense" Capital   First-rate; "a capital fellow"; "a capital idea" Capitalisation   The sale of capital stock Capitalisation   The act of capitalizing on an opportunity Capitalisation   An estimation of the value of a business Capitalisation   Writing in capital letters Capitalise   Convert (a company''s reserve funds) into capital Capitalise   Consider expenditures as capital assets rather than expenses Capitalise   Compute the present value of a business or an income Capitalise   Write in capital letters Back to top Capitalise   Draw advantages from; "he is capitalizing on her mistake"; "she took advantage of his absence to meet her lover" Capitalise   Supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders Capitalism   An economic system based on private ownership of capital Capitalist   A person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business) Capitalist   A conservative advocate of capitalism Capitalist   Favoring or practicing capitalism Capitalist   Of or relating to capitalism or capitalists; "a capitalist nation"; "capitalistic methods and incentives" Capitalistic   Favoring or practicing capitalism Capitalistic   Of or relating to capitalism or capitalists; "a capitalist nation"; "capitalistic methods and incentives" Capitalist_economy   An economic system based on private ownership of capital Capitalization   The sale of capital stock Capitalization   The act of capitalizing on an opportunity Capitalization   An estimation of the value of a business Capitalization   Writing in capital letters Capitalize   Convert (a company''s reserve funds) into capital Capitalize   Consider expenditures as capital assets rather than expenses Capitalize   Compute the present value of a business or an income Capitalize   Write in capital letters Capitalize   Draw advantages from; "he is capitalizing on her mistake"; "she took advantage of his absence to meet her lover" Capitalize   Supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders Back to top Capital_account   (finance) an account of the net value of a business at a specified date Capital_account   (economics) that part of the balance of payments recording a nation''s outflow and inflow of financial securities Capital_cost   The opportunity cost of the funds employed as the result of an investment decision; the rate of return that a business could earn if it chose another investment with equivalent risk Capital_expenditure   The cost of long-term improvements Capital_gain   The amount by which the selling price of an asset exceeds the purchase price; the gain is realized when the asset is sold Capital_gains_tax   A tax on capital gains; "he avoided the capital gains tax by short selling" Capital_letter   One of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis; "printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases; capitals were kept in the upper half of the Capital_levy   A tax on capital or property Capital_loss   The amount by which the purchase price of an asset exceeds the selling price; the loss is realized when the asset is sold Capital_offense   A crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate Capital_of_Afghanistan   The capital and largest city of Afghanistan; located in eastern Afghanistan Capital_of_Alabama   The state capital of Alabama on the Mobile River Capital_of_Alaska   The state capital of Alaska Capital_of_Antigua_and_Barbuda   The capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda; located on the island of Antigua Capital_of_Argentina   Capital and largest city of Argentina; located in eastern Argentina near Uruguay; Argentina''s chief port and industrial and cultural center Capital_of_Arizona   The state capital and largest city of Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural center thanks to irrigation Capital_of_Arkansas   The state capital and largest city of Arkansas in the central part of Arkansas on the Arkansas River Capital_of_Armenia   Capital of Armenia Capital_of_Australia   The capital of Australia; located in southeastern Australia Capital_of_Austria   The capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss Back to top Capital_of_Azerbaijan   A port city on the Caspian Sea that is the capital of Azerbaijan and an important center for oil production Capital_of_Bahrain   The capital of Bahrain; located at the northern end of Bahrain Island Capital_of_Bangladesh   The capital and largest city of Bangladesh Capital_of_Barbados   Capital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados Capital_of_Belarus   The capital of Belarus and of the Commonwealth of Independent States Capital_of_Belgium   The capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Capital_of_Benin   The capital of Benin in southwestern part of country on a coastal lagoon Capital_of_Botswana   Capital and largest city of Botswana in the extreme southeast Capital_of_Brazil   The capital of Brazil; a city built on the central plateau and inaugurated in 1960 Capital_of_Burundi   The capital and largest city of Burundi; "Usumbura was renamed Bujumbura when Burundi became independent in 1962" Capital_of_California   A city in north central California 75 miles northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California Capital_of_Cameroon   The capital of Cameroon Capital_of_Canada   The capital of Canada (located in southeastern Ontario across the Ottawa river from Quebec) Capital_of_Cape_Verde   The capital of Cape Verde on Sao Tiago Island Capital_of_Central_Africa   The capital and largest city of the Central African Republic Capital_of_Chad   The capital and largest city of Chad; located in the southwestern on the Shari river Capital_of_Chile   The capital and largest city of Chile; located in central Chile; one of the largest cities in South America Capital_of_Colombia   Capital and largest city of Colombia; located in central Colombia on a high fertile plain Capital_of_Colorado   The state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river Capital_of_Connecticut   The state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business Back to top Capital_of_Costa_Rica   The capital and largest city of Costa Rica Capital_of_Cuba   Capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas Capital_of_Cyprus   The capital and largest city of Cyprus Capital_of_Delaware   The capital of the state of Delaware Capital_of_Djibouti   Port city on the Gulf of Aden; the capital and largest city of Djibouti Capital_of_Ecuador   The capital of Ecuador Capital_of_Egypt   The capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs Capital_of_Estonia   A port city on the Gulf of Finland that is the capital and largest city of Estonia Capital_of_Ethiopia   The capital of Ethiopia and the country''s largest city; located in central Ethiopia Capital_of_Finland   The capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center Capital_of_Florida   Capital of the state of Florida; located in northern Florida Capital_of_France   The capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce Capital_of_Gabon   The capital of Gabon Capital_of_Gambia   A port city and capital of Gambia Capital_of_Georgia   The capital and largest city of Georgia on the Kura river Capital_of_Georgia   State capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman''s army during the American Civil War Capital_of_Ghana   The capital and largest city of Ghana with a deep-water port Capital_of_Greece   The capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess); "in the 5th century BC ancient Athens was the world''s most powerful and civilized city" Capital_of_Grenada   The capital and largest city of Grenada Capital_of_Guatemala   The capital and largest city of Guatemala Back to top Capital_of_Guinea   A port and the capital of Guinea Capital_of_Guinea-Bissau   The capital of Guinea-Bissau Capital_of_Hawaii   The capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu Capital_of_Hungary   Capital and largest city of Hungary; located on the Danube River in north-central Hungary Capital_of_Iceland   The capital and chief port of Iceland on the southwestern coast of Iceland; buildings are heated by natural hot water Capital_of_Idaho   The capital and largest city of Idaho Capital_of_Illinois   Capital of the state of Illinois Capital_of_India   The capital of India is a division of the old city of Delhi Capital_of_Indiana   The capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commerical center in the country''s heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race Capital_of_Indonesia   Capital and largest city of Indonesia; located on the island of Java; founded by the Dutch in 17th century Capital_of_Iowa   The capital and largest city in Iowa Capital_of_Iran   The capital and largest city of Iran; located in northern Iran Capital_of_Iraq   Capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River; "Baghdad is one of the great cities of the Muslim world" Capital_of_Ireland   Capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Free State Capital_of_Israel   Capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom Capital_of_Italy   Capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire Capital_of_Jamaica   Capital and largest city of Jamaica Capital_of_Japan   The capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan Capital_of_Jordan   The capital and largest city of Jordan Capital_of_Kansas   The capital of the state of Kansas; located in eastern Kansas on the Kansas river Back to top Capital_of_Kazakhstan   Remote city of Kazakhstan that (ostensibly for security reasons) was made the capital in 1998 Capital_of_Kentucky   The capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky Capital_of_Kenya   The capital and largest city of Kenya; a center for tourist safaris Capital_of_Kuwait   A seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait Capital_of_Kyrgyzstan   The capital of Kyrgyzstan (known as Frunze 1926-1991) Capital_of_Laos   The capital and largest city of Laos Capital_of_Latvia   A port city on the Gulf of Riga that is the capital and largest city of Latvia; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League Capital_of_Lebanon   Capital and largest city of Lebanon; located in western Lebanon on the Mediterranean Capital_of_Lesotho   The capital of Lesotho; located in northwestern Lesotho Capital_of_Liberia   The capital and chief port and largest city of Liberia Capital_of_Libya   The capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC Capital_of_Liechtenstein   The capital and largest city of Liechtenstein Capital_of_Lithuania   The capital and largest city of Lithuania; located in southeastern Lithuania Capital_of_Louisiana   Capital of Louisiana Capital_of_Luxembourg   The capital and largest city of Luxembourg Capital_of_Madagascar   The capital and largest city of Madagascar Capital_of_Maine   The capital of the state of Maine Capital_of_Malawi   The capital of Malawi; located in south central Malawi Capital_of_Malaysia   The capital and largest city of Malaysia Capital_of_Malta   The capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island Back to top Capital_of_Maryland   State capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy Capital_of_Massachusetts   State capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services Capital_of_Mexico   The capital and largest city of Mexico is a political and cultural and commercial and industrial center; one of the world''s largest cities Capital_of_Michigan   Capital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand river Capital_of_Minnesota   Capital of the state of Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river adjacent to Minneapolis; one of the Twin Cities Capital_of_Mississippi   Capital of the state of Mississippi on the Pearl river Capital_of_Missouri   Capital of the state of Missouri; located in central Missouri on the Missouri river Capital_of_Moldova   The capital of Moldova Capital_of_Mongolia   The capital and largest city of Mongolia Capital_of_Montana   Capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana Capital_of_Morocco   The capital of Morocco; located in the northwestern on the Atlantic coast Capital_of_Mozambique   The capital and largest city of Mozambique Capital_of_Nebraska   Capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska Capital_of_Nepal   The capital and largest city of Nepal Capital_of_Nevada   Capital of the state of Nevada; located in western Nevada Capital_of_New_Hampshire   Capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river Capital_of_New_Jersey   Capital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river Capital_of_New_Mexico   Capital of the state of New Mexico; located in north central New Mexico Capital_of_New_York   State capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river Capital_of_New_Zealand   The capital of New Zealand Back to top Capital_of_Nicaragua   The capital and largest city of Managua Capital_of_Niger   The capital and largest city of Niger Capital_of_Nigeria   Capital of Nigeria in the center of the country Capital_of_Northern_Ireland   Capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland Capital_of_North_Carolina   Capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina Capital_of_North_Dakota   Capital of the state of North Dakota; located in south central North Dakota overlooking the Missouri river Capital_of_North_Korea   Capital of North Korea and an industrial center; "Pyongyang is Korea''s oldest city but little of its history has been preserved" Capital_of_Norway   The capital and largest city of Norway; the country''s main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway''s southern coast Capital_of_Ohio   The state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University Capital_of_Oklahoma   Capital and largest city of Oklahoma; the economy is based on oil and livestock Capital_of_Oman   A port on the Gulf of Oman and capital of the sultanate of Oman Capital_of_Oregon   Capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River Capital_of_Pakistan   The capital of Pakistan in the north on a plateau; the site was chosen in 1959 Capital_of_Panama   The capital and largest city of Panama Capital_of_Papua_New_Guinea   The administrative capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea Capital_of_Paraguay   The capital and chief port of Paraguay Capital_of_Pennsylvania   Capital of Pennsylvania; located in southern part of state Capital_of_Peru   Capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century Capital_of_Poland   The capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland Capital_of_Portugal   Capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic Back to top Capital_of_Qatar   The capital and chief port of Qatar Capital_of_Red_China   Capital of the People''s Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city Capital_of_Rhode_Island   The capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University Capital_of_Romania   National capital and largest city of Romania in southeastern Romania Capital_of_Rwanda   The national capital and largest city of Rwanda; located in central Rwanda Capital_of_San_Marino   The capital and only city of San Marino Capital_of_Saudi_Arabia   Joint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia located in the central oasis; largest city in Saudi Arabia Capital_of_Senegal   The capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal Capital_of_Seychelles   Port city and the capital of Seychelles Capital_of_Sierra_Leone   Port city and the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone Capital_of_Singapore   The capital of Singapore; one of the world''s biggest ports Capital_of_Slovakia   Capital and largest city of Slovakia Capital_of_Somalia   The capital and largest city of Somalia; a port on the Indian Ocean Capital_of_South_Africa   City in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa Capital_of_South_Carolina   Capital and largest city in South Carolina; located in central South Carolina Capital_of_South_Dakota   Capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river Capital_of_South_Korea   The capital and largest city of South Korea; located in northwestern South Korea Capital_of_Spain   The capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum Capital_of_Sri_Lanka   The capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon Capital_of_Sudan   The capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile Back to top Capital_of_Suriname   The capital and largest city and major port of Surinam Capital_of_Swaziland   Capital of Swaziland; located in northwestern Swaziland Capital_of_Sweden   The capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic; "the Nobel Prize is awarded in Stockholm" Capital_of_Switzerland   The capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland Capital_of_Syria   An ancient city (widely regarded as the world''s oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus Capital_of_Taiwan   The capital of Nationalist China; located in northern Taiwan Capital_of_Tajikistan   The capital of Tajikistan; formerly Stalinabad 1926-1991 Capital_of_Tanzania   The capital and second largest city of Tanzania Capital_of_Tennessee   Capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music Capital_of_Texas   State capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas Capital_of_Thailand   The capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture Capital_of_the_Bahamas   The capital of the Bahamas Capital_of_the_Dominican_Republic   The capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic; "Santo Domingo is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the Americas with the oldest cathedral and the oldest hospital and the oldest monastery in the Western Hemisphere" Capital_of_The_Netherlands   An industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum Capital_of_the_Philippines   The capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon Capital_of_the_Russian_Federation   A city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation Capital_of_the_Ukraine   Capital and largest city of the Ukraine; a major manufacturing and transportation center Capital_of_the_United_Kingdom   The capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center Capital_of_the_United_States   The capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles l''Enfant to lay out the city in 1791 Capital_of_Tibet   The sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers Back to top Capital_of_Togo   Capital and largest city of Togo; located in the south on the Gulf of Guinea Capital_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago   The capital and largest city of Trinidad and Tobago on the west coast of the island of Trinidad Capital_of_Tunisia   The capital and principal port of Tunisia Capital_of_Turkey   The capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats Capital_of_Turkmenistan   The capital and largest city of Turkmenistan Capital_of_Uganda   The capital and largest city of Uganda on the north shore of Lake Victoria Capital_of_Uruguay   The capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America Capital_of_Utah   The capital and largest city of Utah; located near the Great Salt Lake in north central Utah; world capital of the Mormon Church Capital_of_Uzbek   The capital of Uzbekistan Capital_of_Vanuatu   Capital of Vanuatu Capital_of_Venezuela   The capital and largest city of Venezuela Capital_of_Vermont   Capital of the state of Vermont; located in north central Vermont Capital_of_Vietnam   The capital city of Vietnam; located in North Vietnam Capital_of_Virginia   Capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War Capital_of_Washington   Capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound Capital_of_Western_Samoa   The capital of Western Samoa Capital_of_West_Virginia   State capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river Capital_of_Wisconsin   Capital of the state of Wisconsin; located in the southern part of state; site of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin Capital_of_Wyoming   The capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state Capital_of_Yugoslavia   Capital and largest city of Yugoslavia Back to top Capital_of_Zambia   The capital and largest city of Zambia Capital_of_Zimbabwe   The capital and largest city of Zimbabwe Capital_punishment   Putting a condemned person to death Capital_ship   A warship of the first rank in size and armament Capital_stock   The book value of the outstanding shares of a corporation Capital_stock   The maximum number of shares authorized under the terms of a corporation''s articles of incorporation Capitate   The wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal Capitate   Being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip Capitate_bone   The wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal Capitation   A tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person Capitol   The government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet Capitol   The federal government of the United States Capitol_Building   The government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet Capitol_Hill   A hill in Washington, D.C., where the capitol building sits and Congress meets; "they are debating the budget today on Capital Hill" Capitol_Reef_National_Park   A national park in Utah having colorful rock formations and desert plants and wildlife Capitonidae   Barbets Capitualtion   A document containing the terms of surrender Capitular   Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter; "capitular estates" Capitulary   Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter; "capitular estates" Capitulate   Surrender under agreed conditions Back to top Capitulation   The act of surrendering (under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort" Capitulation   A summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic Capitulum   The upper branches and leaves of a tree Capitulum   Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn Capitulum   A dense clusters of flowers or foliage; "a head of cauliflower"; "a head of lettuce" Capiz   Marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell Caplin   Very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes Capo   The head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate Capon   Castrated male chicken Capon   Flesh of a castrated male chicken Capone   United States gangster who terrorized Chicago during Prohibition until arrested for tax evasion (1899-1947) Caponise   Convert a cock into a capon Caponize   Convert a cock into a capon Caporetto   Battle of World War I (1917); Italians were defeated by the Austrian and German forces Capote   A long hooded cloak Capote   A long hooded overcoat Capoten   A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure Cappadocia   An ancient country is eastern Asia Minor Cappadocian   Of or pertaining to Cappadocia or its people or culture Capparidaceae   A dilleniid dicot family of the order Rhoeadales that includes: genera Capparis; Cleome; Crateva; Polanisia Back to top Capparis   Tropical or subtropical evergreen shrubs or small trees Capparis_arborea   Small Australian tree bearing edible fruit resembling the pomegranate Capparis_cynophallophora   Shrub of southern Florida to West Indies Capparis_flexuosa   Shrub or small tree of southern Florida to Central and South America Capparis_mitchellii   Small Australian tree bearing edible dark purple fruit Capparis_spinosa   Prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled Capped   Covered as if with a cap or crown especially of a specified kind; "cloud-capped mountains"; "snow-capped peaks" Capped   Used especially of front teeth having artificial crowns; "capped teeth gave her a beautiful smile" Capped_macaque   Indian macaque with a bonnet-like tuft of hair Cappelletti   Small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings Capra   Goats Capra   United States film maker (1897-1991) Capra_aegagrus   Wild goat of Iran and adjacent regions Capra_falconeri   Large Himalayan goat with large spiraled horns Capra_hircus   Any of various breeds raised for milk or meat or wool Capra_ibex   Wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns Caprella   Skeleton shrimp Capreolus   Roe deer Capreolus_capreolus   Small graceful deer of Eurasian woodlands having small forked antlers Capri   An island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery Back to top Capriccio   An instrumental composition that doesn''t adhere to rules for any specific musical form and is played with improvisation Caprice   A sudden desire; "he bought it on an impulse" Capricious   Determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason; "a capricious refusal"; "authoritarian rulers are frequently capricious"; "the victim of whimsical persecutions" Capricious   Changeable; "a capricious summer breeze"; "freakish weather" Capriciously   In a capricious manner; "there were Turk''s head lilies and patches of iris , islands of brilliant blue set capriciously in the green sea" Capriciously   Unpredictably; "the weather has been freakishly variable" Capriciousness   The trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment; "I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory" Capriciousness   The quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses Capricorn   The tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19 Capricorn   A faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius Capricorn   (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn Capricornis   Serows Capricornus   A faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius Capricorn_the_Goat   The tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19 Capric_acid   A fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats Caprifig   Wild variety of the common fig used to facilitate pollination of certain figs Caprifoliaceae   Shrubs and small trees and woody vines Caprimulgid   Mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled grayish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects Caprimulgidae   Goatsuckers Caprimulgiformes   Goatsuckers; frogmouths; oilbirds Back to top Caprimulgiform_bird   Long-winged nonpasserine birds Caprimulgus   Type genus of the Caprimulgidae Caprimulgus_carolinensis   Large whippoorwill-like bird of the southern United States Caprimulgus_europaeus   Old World goatsucker Caprimulgus_vociferus   American nocturnal goatsucker with gray-and-white plumage Caprine   Being or pertaining to or resembling a goat or goats; "caprine creatures"; "a caprine strain of virus"; "a caprine voice" Caprine_animal   Any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns Capriole   A playful leap or hop Capriole   (dressage) a vertical jump of a trained horse with a kick of the hind legs at the top of the jump Capriole   Perform a capriole, in ballet Capriole   Perform a capriole, of horses in dressage Caproic_acid   A fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats Caproidae   Boarfishes Capromyidae   Coypus Capros   A genus of fish in the family Caproidae Capros_aper   Fish with a projecting snout Caprylic_acid   A fatty acid having a rancid taste; found in butter and other fats and oils Capsaicin   Colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno Capsella   Shepherd''s purse Capsella_bursa-pastoris   White-flowered annual European herb bearing triangular notched pods; nearly cosmopolitan as an introduced weed Back to top Capsicum   Any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers Capsicum_annuum_cerasiforme   Plant bearing small rounded usually pungent fruits Capsicum_annuum_conoides   Plant bearing erect pungent conical red or yellow or purple fruits; sometimes grown as an ornamental Capsicum_annuum_grossum   Plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers Capsicum_annuum_longum   Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red Capsicum_baccatum   Plant bearing very small and very hot oblong red fruits; includes wild forms native to tropical America; thought to be ancestral to the sweet pepper and many hot peppers Capsicum_frutescens   Plant bearing very hot medium-sized oblong red peppers; grown principally in the Gulf Coast states for production of hot sauce Capsicum_frutescens_baccatum   Plant bearing very small and very hot oblong red fruits; includes wild forms native to tropical America; thought to be ancestral to the sweet pepper and many hot peppers Capsicum_pepper_plant   Any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers Capsid   The outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus Capsid   A variety of leaf bug Capsidae   Leaf bugs Capsize   Overturn accidentally; "Don''t rock the boat or it will capsize!" Capsizing   (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water Capstan   A windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails Capstone   A stone that forms the top of wall or building Capstone   A final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination Capsular   Of or relating to a capsule Capsular   Resembling a capsule; "the capsular ligament is a sac surrounding the articular cavity of a freely movable joint and attached to the bones" Capsulate   Enclose in a capsule Back to top Capsulate   Used of seeds or spores that are enclosed in a capsule Capsulated   Used of seeds or spores that are enclosed in a capsule Capsula_glomeruli   Thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron Capsule   A pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside Capsule   A small container Capsule   A pilot''s seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute Capsule   A spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space Capsule   A structure that encloses a body part Capsule   A shortened version of a written work Capsule   A dry dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure of e.g. mosses Capsule   Put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume; "capsulize the news" Capsule   Enclose in a capsule Capsulise   Put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume; "capsulize the news" Capsulise   Enclose in a capsule Capsulize   Put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume; "capsulize the news" Capsulize   Enclose in a capsule Captain   A diningroom attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers Captain   The pilot ins charge of an airship Captain   The naval officer in command of a military ship Captain   A policeman in charge of a precinct Back to top Captain   An officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant Captain   The leader of a group of people; "a captain of industry" Captain   An officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship Captain   Be the captain of a sports team Captain's_chair   A wooden armchair with a saddle seat and a low back that has vertical spindles Captaincy   The post of captain Captainship   The post of captain Captain_Bligh   British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817) Captain_Bob   United States explorer who accompanied Peary''s expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946) Captain_Cook   English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779) Captain_Hicks   The cardinal number that is the sum of five and one Captain_Horatio_Hornblower   A fictional English admiral during the Napoleonic Wars in novels written by C. S. Forester Captain_James_Cook   English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779) Captain_John_Smith   English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631) Captain_Kidd   Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701) Caption   Brief description accompanying an illustration Caption   Translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen Caption   Taking exception; especially an quibble based on a captious argument; "a mere caption unworthy of a reply" Caption   Provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing Captious   Tending to find and call attention to faults; "a captious pedant"; "an excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor" Back to top Captiously   In a captious, carping manner; "he was captiously pedantic" Captivate   Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men''s hearts" Captivated   Filled with wonder and delight Captivated   Strongly attracted Captivating   Capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman" Captivatingly   In a bewitching manner; "she was bewitchingly beautiful" Captivation   A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual Captivation   The state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) Captive   An animal that is confined Captive   A person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion Captive   A person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war Captive   In captivity Captive   Deeply moved; "sat completely still, enraptured by the music"; "listened with rapt admiration"; "rapt in reverie" Captive_finance_company   A finance company owned by a manufacturer to finance dealers'' inventories or to make loans to consumers buying the company''s products Captivity   The state of being a slave; "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare Captivity   The state of being imprisoned; "he was held in captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured soldiers"; "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail"; "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon" Captopril   A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure Captor   A person who captures and holds people or animals Capture   The act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property Capture   The removal of an opponent''s piece from the chess board Back to top Capture   The act of taking of a person by force Capture   Any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle Capture   A process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field Capture   Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?" Capture   Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap toady" Capture   Succeed in representing or expressing something intangible; "capture the essence of Spring"; "capture an idea" Capture   Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men''s hearts" Capture   Take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle" Capture   Bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit; "This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons"; "The star captured a comet" Capturer   A person who captures and holds people or animals Capuccino   Equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream Capuccino_coffee   Equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream Capuchin   Monkey of Central America and South America having a cowl of thick hair on the head Capuchin   A hooded cloak for women Capulin   Mexican black cherry Capulin   Mexican black cherry tree having edible fruit Capulin_tree   Mexican black cherry tree having edible fruit Caput   The upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; "he stuck his head out the window" Caput   A headlike protuberance on an organ or structure; "the caput humeri is the head of the humerus which fits into a cavity in the scapula" Capybara   Pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent Back to top Cap_off   Finish or complete, especially with some decisive action; "he capped off the meeting with a radical proposal" Cap_opener   A bottle opener to pry off caps Cap_screw   A threaded screw for machine parts; screws into a tapped hole Car   A conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway; "they took a cable car to the top of the mountain" Car   4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" Car   A wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad; "three cars had jumped the rails" Car   Where passengers ride up and down; "the car was on the top floor" Car   Car suspended from an airship and carrying personnel and cargo and power plant Car-ferry   A ferry that transports motor vehicles Car-mechanic   Someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles Carabao   Water buffalo of the Philippines Carabidae   Ground beetles Carabid_beetle   Predacious shining black or metallic terrestrial beetle that destroys many injurious insects Carabineer   A soldier whose rifle is a carbine Carabiner   An oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes Carabinier   A soldier whose rifle is a carbine Caracal   Of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia Caracara   Any of various long-legged carrion-eating hawks of South America and Central America Caracas   The capital and largest city of Venezuela Carack   A large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman Back to top Caracole   Make a half turn on a horse, in dressage Caracolito   Large Costa Rican tree having light-colored wood suitable for cabinetry; similar to the African lepidobotrys in wood structure as well as in fruit and flowers and leaves and seeds; often classified in other families Caracul   Hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia; lambs are valued for their soft curly black fur Carafate   Medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it Carafe   A bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water Caragana   Any plant of the genus Caragana having even-pinnate leaves and mostly yellow flowers followed by seeds in a linear pod Caragana_arborescens   Large spiny shrub of eastern Asia having clusters of yellow flowers; often cultivated in shelterbelts and hedges Caragana_sinica   Shrub with dark-green glossy foliage and solitary pale yellow flowers; northern China Carageen   Dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America Carambola   Deeply ridged yellow-brown tropical fruit; used raw as a vegetable or in salad or when fully ripe as a dessert Carambola   East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit Carambola_tree   East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit Caramel   A medium to dark tan color Caramel   Burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food Caramel   Firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk Caramel   Having the color of caramel; a moderate yellow-brown Caramelise   Convert to caramel Caramelise   Be converted into caramel; "The sugar caramelized" Caramelize   Convert to caramel Caramelize   Be converted into caramel; "The sugar caramelized" Back to top Caramelized_sugar   Burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food Caramel_apple   An apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar) Caramel_brown   A medium to dark tan color Caramel_brown   Having the color of caramel; a moderate yellow-brown Caramel_bun   Rolled dough spread with sugar and nuts then sliced and baked in muffin tins with honey or sugar and butter in the bottom Carancha   South American caracara Caranda   South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax Caranday   South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax Caranda_palm   South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax Carangid   A percoid fish of the family Carangidae Carangid   Of or relating to fish of the family Carangidae Carangidae   Large family of narrow-bodied marine food fishes with widely forked tails; chiefly of warm seas Carangid_fish   A percoid fish of the family Carangidae Caranx   Type genus of the Carangidae Caranx_bartholomaei   Fish of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Caranx_crysos   Fish of western Atlantic: Cape Cod to Brazil Caranx_hippos   Fish of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Carapace   Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles Carapidae   Pearlfishes: related to the Brotulidae Carassius   Goldfish Back to top Carassius_auratus   Small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes Carassius_carassius   European carp closely resembling wild goldfish Carassius_vulgaris   European carp closely resembling wild goldfish Carat   The unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold Carat   A unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg Caravaggio   Italian painter noted for his realistic depiction of religious subjects and his novel use of light (1573-1610) Caravan   A camper equipped with living quarters Caravan   A procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file; "we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"; "they joined the wagon train for safety" Caravanning   The practice of taking holidays in a caravan Caravansary   An inn in some Eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans Caravanserai   An inn in some Eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans Caravan_inn   An inn in some Eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans Caraway   Leaves used sparingly in soups and stews Caraway   A Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed Caraway_seed   Aromatic seeds of the caraway plant; used widely as seasoning Caraway_seed_bread   Bread containing caraway seeds Carbamate   A salt (or ester) of carbamic acid Carbamic_acid   An acid that is known only by virtue of its salts (as ammonium carbamate) or its esters (as urethane) Carbamide   The chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics Carbide   A binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element Back to top Carbine   Light automatic rifle Carbocyclic   Having or relating to or characterized by a ring composed of carbon atoms Carbohydrate   An essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain Carbohydrate_loading   A diet of foods high in starch that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscles; "carbo loading is used by endurance athletes just before competing" Carbolated   Containing or treated with carbolic acid Carbolic_acid   A toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally Carboloy   An alloy based on tungsten with cobalt or nickel as a binder; used in making metal-cutting tools Carbomycin   A colorless basic antibiotic that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms Carbon   A copy made with carbon paper Carbon   An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds Carbon   A thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper Carbon-14_dating   A chemical analysis used to determine the age of organic materials based on their content of the radioisotope carbon-14; believed to be reliable up to 40,000 years Carbonaceous   Relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon Carbonado   A piece of meat (or fish) that has been scored and broiled Carbonado   An inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing Carbonara   Sauce for pasta; contains eggs and bacon or ham and grated cheese Carbonate   A salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) Carbonate   Treat with carbon dioxide; "Carbonated soft drinks" Carbonate   Turn into a carbonate Carbonated   Having carbonation (especially artificially carbonated) Back to top Carbonated_water   Effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide Carbonation   Saturation with carbon dioxide (as soda water) Carbondale   A town in southern Illinois Carbonic   Relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon Carbonic_acid   A weak acid known only in solution; formed when carbon dioxide combines with water Carbonic_acid_gas   A heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis Carboniferous   From 345 million to 280 million years ago Carboniferous   Relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon Carboniferous   Of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era; "carboniferous rock system" Carboniferous_period   From 345 million to 280 million years ago Carbonisation   The destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens) Carbonise   Turn into carbon, as by burning; "carbonize coal" Carbonise   Unite with carbon; "carburize metal" Carbonization   The destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens) Carbonize   Turn into carbon, as by burning; "carbonize coal" Carbonize   Unite with carbon; "carburize metal" Carbonized   Having been turned to carbon (as by burning) Carbonnade_flamande   Beef stewed in beer seasoned with garlic and served with boiled potatoes Carbonous   Relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon Carbonyl   A compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide Back to top Carbonyl   Relating to or containing the carbonyl group Carbonylic   Relating to or containing the carbonyl group Carbonyl_group   The bivalent radical CO Carbon_14   A radioactive isotope of carbon Carbon_arc   Has carbon electrodes Carbon_arc_lamp   Has carbon electrodes Carbon_atom   An atom of carbon Carbon_black   A black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink Carbon_copy   A copy made with carbon paper Carbon_cycle   A thermonuclear reaction in the interior of stars Carbon_cycle   The organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again Carbon_dating   A chemical analysis used to determine the age of organic materials based on their content of the radioisotope carbon-14; believed to be reliable up to 40,000 years Carbon_dichloride   Anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes Carbon_dioxide   A heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis Carbon_dioxide_acidosis   Acidosis resulting from reduced gas exchange in the lungs (as in emphysema or pneumonia); excess carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid which increases the acidity of the blood Carbon_disulfide   A toxic colorless flammable liquid (CS2); used in the manufacture of rayon and cellophane and carbon tetrachloride and as a solvent for rubber Carbon_monoxide   An odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon Carbon_monoxide_gas   An odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon Carbon_monoxide_poisoning   A toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas; "carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin and displaces oxygen in the blood" Carbon_nanotube   A fullerene molecule having a cylindirical or toroidal shape Back to top Carbon_paper   A thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper Carbon_process   A process of printing on paper coated with bichromated gelatin containing pigment Carbon_steel   Steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains Carbon_tet   A colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined Carbon_tetrachloride   A colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined Carbon_tetrahalide   Compounds composed of 1 carbon and 4 halogen molecules Carborundum   An abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals Carboxyl   The univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids Carboxyl   Relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical Carboxylate   Treat (a chemical compound) with carboxyl or carboxylic acid Carboxylic   Relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical Carboxylic_acid   An organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups Carboxyl_group   The univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids Carboxymethyl_cellulose   An acid derivative of cellulose Carboy   A large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container Carbo_loading   A diet of foods high in starch that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscles; "carbo loading is used by endurance athletes just before competing" Carbuncle   An infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus Carbuncle   Deep-red cabochon-cut garnet cut without facets Carbuncled   Set with carbuncles Carbuncled   Afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle Back to top Carbuncular   Afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle Carburet   Combine with carbon Carburetor   Mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion Carburettor   Mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion Carburise   Unite with carbon; "carburize metal" Carburize   Unite with carbon; "carburize metal" Carcajou   Stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal Carcase   The dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food Carcass   The dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food Carcharhinidae   Largest family of living sharks; found worldwide especially in tropical waters; dorsal fin lacks spines: requiem sharks including tiger sharks and soupfin sharks Carcharhinus   Type genus of the Carcharhinidae Carcharhinus_leucas   A most common shark in temperate and tropical coastal waters worldwide; heavy-bodied and dangerous Carcharhinus_limbatus   Widely distributed shallow-water shark with fins seemingly dipped in ink Carcharhinus_obscurus   Relatively slender blue-gray shark; nearly worldwide in tropical and temperate waters Carcharhinus_plumbeus   Most common gray shark along coasts of middle Atlantic states; sluggish and occasionally caught by fishermen Carcharias   Type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks Carcharias_taurus   Shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers Carchariidae   Sand sharks; in some classifications coextensive with family Carcharhinidae Carcharinus_longimanus   Large deep-water shark with white-tipped dorsal fin; worldwide distribution; most dangerous shark Carcharodon   Man-eating sharks Back to top Carcharodon_carcharias   Large aggressive shark widespread in warm seas; known to attack humans Carcinogen   Any substance that produces cancer Carcinogenic   Causing or tending to cause cancer; "the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals" Carcinoid   A small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin Carcinoma   Any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer Carcinomatous   Being or relating to carcinoma; "a carcinomatous lesion" Carcinomatous_myopathy   A disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions Carcinoma_in_situ   A cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body Carcinosarcoma   A malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed Card   One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys" Card   A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer''s capabilities Card   A card certifying the identity of the bearer; "he had to show his card to get in" Card   (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; "the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate" Card   A list of dishes available at a restaurant; "the menu was in French" Card   (golf) a record of scores (as in golf); "you have to turn in your card to get a handicap" Card   A rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures); "they sent us a card from Miami" Card   A printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited Card   A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions" Card   A witty amusing person who makes jokes Card   Thin cardboard, usually rectangular Back to top Card   Ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!" Card   Separate the fibers of; "tease wool" Card-house   An unstable construction with playing cards; "he built three levels of his cardcastle before it collapsed" Card-playing   Preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance; "led a dissipated life"; "a betting man"; "a card-playing son of a bitch"; "a gambling fool"; "sporting gents and their ladies" Cardamine   Bittercress, bitter cress Cardamine_bulbifera   European bittercress having a knotted white rootstock Cardamine_bulbosa   Small white-flowered cress common in wet places in eastern North America Cardamine_diphylla   North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots Cardamine_douglasii   Small perennial herb of cooler regions of North America with racemose purple flowers Cardamine_pratensis   A bitter cress of Europe and America Cardamine_rotundifolia   Mat-forming perennial found in cold springs of the eastern United States Cardamom   Aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces Cardamom   Rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning Cardamon   Aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces Cardamon   Rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning Cardamum   Aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces Cardboard   A stiff moderately thick paper Cardboard   Without substance; "cardboard caricatures of historical figures" Cardboard   Resembling cardboard especially in flimsiness; "apartments with cardboard walls" Cardcase   A small case for carrying business cards Back to top Cardcastle   An unstable construction with playing cards; "he built three levels of his cardcastle before it collapsed" Cardhouse   An unstable construction with playing cards; "he built three levels of his cardcastle before it collapsed" Cardia   The opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus Cardiac   Of or relating to the heart; "cardiac arrest" Cardiac_arrest   Absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death Cardiac_arrhythmia   An abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart Cardiac_cycle   The complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next; an electrical impulse in conducted through the heart muscle that constricts the atria which is followed by constriction of the ventricles; "the ca Cardiac_glucoside   Obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure Cardiac_glycoside   Obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure Cardiac_insufficiency   Inadequate blood flow to the heart muscles; can cause angina pectoris Cardiac_massage   An emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest Cardiac_monitor   A piece of electronic equipment for continual observation of the function of the heart Cardiac_murmur   An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves Cardiac_muscle   The muscle tissue of the heart; adapted to continued rhythmic contraction Cardiac_output   The amount of blood pumped out by the ventricles in a given period of time; "a resting adult has a cardiac output of about three quarts a minute" Cardiac_pacemaker   A specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat Cardiac_plexus   A plexus of nerves supplying the heart and nearby structures Cardiac_resuscitation   An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brai Cardiac_rhythm   The rhythm of a beating heart Cardiac_sphincter   The valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach; the physiological sphincter at the esophagogastric junction Back to top Cardiac_tamponade   Mechanical compression of the heart resulting from large amounts of fluid collecting in the pericardial space and limiting the heart''s normal range of motion Cardiac_valve   A valve to control one-way flow of blood Cardiff   The capital and largest city of Wales Cardigan   Slightly bow-legged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail Cardigan   Knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper Cardigan_Welsh_corgi   Slightly bow-legged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail Cardiidae   Somewhat heart-shaped sand-burrowing bivalve mollusks Cardinal   Crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male Cardinal   A variable color averaging a vivid red Cardinal   (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes Cardinal   The number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order Cardinal   Serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure" Cardinal   Being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order; "cardinal numbers" Cardinalate   Cardinals collectively Cardinalfish   Small red fishes of coral reefs and inshore tropical waters Cardinalis_cardinalis   Crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male Cardinalship   The office of cardinal Cardinal_Bellarmine   Italian cardinal and theologian (1542-1621) Cardinal_compass_point   One of the four main compass points Cardinal_flower   North American lobelia having brilliant red flowers Back to top Cardinal_grosbeak   Crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male Cardinal_Newman   English prelate and theologian who (with John Keble and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford Movement; Newman later turned to Roman Catholicism and became a cardinal (1801-1890) Cardinal_number   The number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order Cardinal_Richelieu   French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642) Cardinal_tetra   Small bright red and blue aquarium fish from streams in Brazil and Columbia Cardinal_vein   Any of the major venous channels in primitive adult vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates Cardinal_virtue   One of the seven preeminent virtues Cardiogenic_shock   Shock caused by cardiac arrest Cardiogram   A graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph Cardiograph   A medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles Cardiograph   Medical instrument that records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart Cardiographic   Of or relating to a cardiograph Cardiography   Diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram) Cardioid   An epicycloid in which the rolling circle equals the fixed circle Cardiologic   Of or relating to or used in or practicing cardiology; "cardiologic evidence" Cardiologist   A specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart Cardiology   The branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases Cardiomegaly   An abnormal enlargement of the heart; "mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes" Cardiomyopathy   A disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium) Cardiopathy   A disease of the heart Back to top Cardiopulmonary   Of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions; "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" Cardiopulmonary_arrest   Absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death Cardiopulmonary_exercise   Exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation   An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brai Cardiorespiratory   Of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions; "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" Cardiospasm   A spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac sphincter does not relax during swallowing the passage of food into the stomach is obstructed Cardiospermum   Tendril-climbing herbs or shrubs whose seeds have a white heart-shaped spot Cardiospermum_grandiflorum   Herbaceous vine of tropical America and Africa Cardiospermum_halicacabum   Woody perennial climbing plant with large ornamental seed pods that resemble balloons; tropical India and Africa and America Cardiovascular   Of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels; "cardiovascular conditioning" Cardiovascular_disease   A disease of the heart or blood vessels Cardiovascular_system   The organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body Carditis   Inflammation of the heart Cardium   Type genus of the family Cardiidae: cockles Cardium_edule   Common edible European cockle Cardizem   A calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure Cardoon   Only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes Cardoon   Southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots Cardroom   A room for gambling on card games Cards   A game played with playing cards Back to top Cardsharp   A professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games Cardsharper   A professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games Carducci   Italian poet considered the national poet of modern Italy (1835-1907) Carduelinae   Used in some classifications for a subgroup of finches Carduelis   In some classifications considered the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae: goldfinches; siskins; redpolls; linnets Carduelis_cannabina   Small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and forehead Carduelis_carduelis   Small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings Carduelis_cucullata   South American species of scarlet finch with black head and wings and tail Carduelis_flammea   Small siskin-like finch with a red crown Carduelis_hornemanni   Small siskin-like finch with a red crown Carduelis_spinus   Small sharp-billed yellow-and-black Eurasian finch Carduus   Genus of annual or perennial Old World prickly thistles Carduus_crispus   European biennial introduced in North America having flower heads in crowded clusters at ends of spiny-winged branches Carduus_nutans   Eurasian perennial naturalized in eastern North America having very spiny white cottony foliage and nodding musky crimson flower heads; valuable source of nectar Card_catalog   A library catalog in which each publication is described on a separate file card Card_catalogue   A library catalog in which each publication is described on a separate file card Card_game   A game played with playing cards Card_player   Someone who plays (or knows how to play) card games Card_shark   A professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games Card_sharp   A professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games Back to top Card_sharper   A professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games Card_table   A small light table with folding legs; can be folded for storage Card_table   A table for playing cards (as in a casino) Card_trick   A trick performed with playing cards Care   Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care" Care   The work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention" Care   Attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard" Care   Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care" Care   A cause for feeling concern; "his major care was the illness of his wife" Care   An anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction" Care   Be concerned with; "I worry about my grades" Care   Feel concern or interest; "I really care about my work"; "I don''t care" Care   Prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?" Care   Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can''t handle nuts"; "She managed her parents'' affairs after they got too old" Care   Provide care for; "The nurse was caring for the wounded" Care-laden   Burdened by cares; "all ye that labor and are heavy-laden"-Matt.11:28 Cared-for   Having needed care and attention; "well-cared-for children" Careen   Pitching dangerously to one side Careen   Move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control" Careen   Walk as if unable to control one''s movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room" Back to top Career   The general progression of your working or professional life; "the general had had a distinguished career"; "he had a long career in the law" Career   The particular occupation for which you are trained Career   Move headlong at high speed; "The cars careered down the road"; "The mob careered through the streets" Careerism   The practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity Careerist   A professional who follows a career Career_counseling   Counseling on career opportunities Career_girl   A woman who follows a professional career Career_man   A man who follows a professional career Carefree   Cheerfully irresponsible; "carefree with his money"; "freewheeling urban youths"; "had a harum-scarum youth" Carefree   Free of trouble and worry and care; "the carefree joys of childhood"; "carefree millionaires, untroubled financially" Carefreeness   The trait of being without worry or responsibility Carefreeness   The cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you Careful   Exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one''s behavi Careful   With care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed" Careful   Mindful of the future in spending money; "careful with money" Careful   Cautiously attentive; "careful of her feelings"; "heedful of his father''s advice" Careful   Full of cares or anxiety; "Thou art careful and troubled about many things"-Luke 10.41 Carefully   Taking care or paying attention; "they watched carefully" Carefully   With caution or prudence or tact; "she ventured cautiously downstairs"; "they handled the incident with kid gloves" Carefulness   The quality of being careful and painstaking; "I admired the carefulness of his work" Back to top Carefulness   The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution" Caregiver   A person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult Caregiver   A person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability Careless   Effortless and unstudied; "an impression of careless elegance"; "danced with careless grace" Careless   Marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; "careless about her clothes"; "forgotten by some careless person"; "a careless housekeeper"; "careless proofreading"; "it was a careless mistake"; "hurt by a careles Careless   Showing an unthinking lack of consideration; "a careless remark" Careless(p)   (usually followed by `of'') without due thought or consideration; "careless of the consequences"; "the proverbial grasshopper--thoughtless of tomorrow"; "crushing the blooms with regardless tread" Carelessly   Without care or concern; "carelessly raised the children''s hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment" Carelessly   In a rakish manner; "she wore her hat rakishly at an angle" Carelessly   Without caution or prudence; "one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands" Carelessness   Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances Carelessness   The quality of not being careful or taking pains Carelian   A Finnic language spoken by the people of Karelia Carelian   A member of the Finnish people living in Karelia in northwestern European Russia Caress   A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his face" Caress   Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They caressed in the back seat of the taxi" Caressing   Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) Caressing   Showing love; "caressive words" Caressingly   In a gentle or caressing manner; "His voice was caressingly sweet" Caressive   Showing love; "caressive words" Back to top Caret   A mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text Caretaker   A custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) Caretaker   An official who performs the duties of an office temporarily; "he acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected" Caretta   Loggerhead turtles Caretta_caretta   Very large carnivorous sea turtle; wide ranging in warm open seas Carew   Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639) Careworn   Showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; "looking careworn as she bent over her mending"; "her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness"; "that raddled but still noble face"; "shocked to see the worn look of his handsome young fa Carex   Large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges Carex_arenaria   European maritime sedge naturalized along Atlantic coast of United States; rootstock has properties of sarsaparilla Carex_pseudocyperus   Tufted sedge of temperate regions; nearly cosmopolitan Care_a_hang   Show no concern or interest; always used in the negative; "I don''t give a hoot"; "She doesn''t give a damn about her job" Care_delivery   The provision of health care Care_for   Provide treatment for; "The doctor treated my broken leg"; "The nurses cared for the bomb victims"; "The patient must be treated right away or she will die"; "Treat the infection with antibiotics" Care_for   Be fond of; be attached to Care_for   Have a liking, fondness, or taste (for) Carfare   The fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar Carful   The quantity that a car will hold Cargo   Goods carried by a large vehicle Cargo_area   The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo Cargo_container   A large container for freight Back to top Cargo_cult   (Melanesia) one of several millenarian cults that believe salvation will come in the form of wealth (`cargo'') brought by Westerners; some ascribe divine attributes to Westerners on first contact (especially to missionaries) Cargo_deck   The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo Cargo_door   Door used to load or unload cargo Cargo_hatch   Hatch opening into the cargo compartment Cargo_helicopter   A helicopter that carries cargo Cargo_hold   The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo Cargo_liner   A liner that carries cargo Cargo_ship   A ship design to carry cargo Cargo_ships   Conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry Cargo_vessel   A ship design to carry cargo Carhop   A waiter at a drive-in restaurant Cariama   Type genus of the Cariamidae comprising only the crested cariama Cariama_cristata   Brazilian cariama; sole representative of the genus Cariama Cariamidae   Cranelike South American wading birds Carib   The family of languages spoken by the Carib people Carib   A member of an American Indian peoples of northeastern South America and the Lesser Antilles Caribbean   Region including the Caribbean islands Caribbean   An arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream Caribbean_Island   An island in the Caribbean Sea Caribbean_language   The family of languages spoken by the Carib people Back to top Caribbean_Sea   An arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream Caribe   Small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals Caribees   A group of islands in the southeastern West Indies Caribou   Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called reindeer in Eurasia and caribou in North America Carib_Indian   A member of an American Indian peoples of northeastern South America and the Lesser Antilles Carib_wood   Small Dominican tree bearing masses of large crimson flowers before the fine pinnate foliage emerges Carica   Type genus of the Caricaceae; tropical American trees: papayas Caricaceae   Trees native to tropical America and Africa with milky juice and large palmately lobed leaves Caricature   A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect Caricature   Represent in or produce a caricature of; "The drawing caricatured the President" Caricature_plant   Tropical Old World shrub having purple or red tubular flowers and leaf markings resembling the profile of a human face Caricaturist   Someone who parodies in an exaggerated manner Carica_papaya   Tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit Caries   Soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth Carillon   Playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower Carillon   Set of bells hung in a bell tower Carillonneur   A musician who plays a carillon Carillon_playing   Playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower Carina   Any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom Carina   A keel-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere; contains the start Canopus Back to top Carinal   Relating to or resembling a carina Carinate   Birds having keeled breastbones for attachment of flight muscles Carinate   Having or shaped like a carina or keel Carinate   Having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or the keel of a ship; "a carinate sepal" Carinated   Having or shaped like a carina or keel Carinated   Having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or the keel of a ship; "a carinate sepal" Carinate_bird   Birds having keeled breastbones for attachment of flight muscles Carina_fornicis   Ridge on the lower surface of the fornix of the brain Caring   A loving feeling Caring   Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others; "caring friends" Caring   Having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace" Caring   Showing a care; "a caring mother" Carioca   A lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba Carioca   Music composed for dancing the carioca Carioca   A native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro Carious   (of teeth) affected with cavities or decay Carissa   A shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits Carissa_bispinosa   South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging Carissa_grandiflora   Very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves Carissa_macrocarpa   Very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves Back to top Carissa_plum   Edible scarlet plum-like fruit of a South African plant Carjack   Take someone''s car from him by force, usually with the intention of stealing it; "My car was carjacked last night!" Carjacking   The violent theft of an occupied car Cark   Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed; "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill" Carlina   Genus of Mediterranean thistles Carlina_acaulis   Stemless perennial having large flowers with white or purple-brown florets nestled in a rosette of long spiny leaves hairy beneath; of alpine regions of southern and eastern Europe Carlina_vulgaris   Eurasian thistle growing in sand dunes and dry chalky soils Carline_thistle   A thistle of the genus Carlina Carling_float   A raft to use if a ship must be abandoned in an emergency Carload   A gathering of passengers sufficient to fill an automobile Carload   The amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car; "he imported wine by the boatload" Carlos   Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949) Carlos_Chavez   Mexican composer of nationalistic works using themes from Indian folk music (1899-1978) Carlos_Fuentes   Mexican novelist (born in 1928) Carlos_the_Jackal   Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949) Carlovingian   A member of the Carolingian dynasty Carlovingian_dynasty   A Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne''s father that ruled from 751 to 987 Carlo_Goldoni   Prolific Italian dramatist (1707-1793) Carlsbad   A town in southeastern New Mexico on the Pecos River near the Mexican border; potash deposits Carlsbad_Caverns   A group of caverns in southeastern New Mexico noted for their stalactites and stalagmites Back to top Carlsbad_Caverns_National_Park   A national park in New Mexico featuring what is probably the world''s largest cavern with spectacular underground formations Carlyle   Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881) Carl_Anderson   United States physicist who discovered antimatter in the form of an antielectron that is called the positron (1905-1991) Carl_August_Nielson   Danish composer (1865-1931) Carl_Clinton_Van_Doren   United States writer and literary critic (1885-1950) Carl_David_Anderson   United States physicist who discovered antimatter in the form of an antielectron that is called the positron (1905-1991) Carl_Gustaf_Mossander   Swedish chemist who discovered rare earth elements (1797-1858) Carl_Gustav_Jung   Swiss psychologist (1875-1961) Carl_Jung   Swiss psychologist (1875-1961) Carl_Lewis   United States athlete who won gold medals at the Olympics for his skill in sprinting and jumping (born in 1961) Carl_Maria_von_Weber   German conductor and composer of Romantic operas (1786-1826) Carl_Nielson   Danish composer (1865-1931) Carl_Orff   German musician who developed a widely used system for teaching music to children (1895-1982) Carl_Rogers   United States psychologist who developed client-centered therapy (1902-1987) Carl_Sandburg   United States writer remembered for his poetry in free verse and his six volume biography of Abraham Lincoln (1878-1967) Carl_Van_Doren   United States writer and literary critic (1885-1950) Carl_von_Linne   Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778) Carl_XVI_Gustaf   King of Sweden since 1973 (born 1946) Carl_XVI_Gustav   King of Sweden since 1973 (born 1946) Carl_Yastrzemski   United States baseball player (born in 1939) Back to top Carmaker   A business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles Carmelite   A Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers Carmelite   Of or relating to the Carmelite friars; "Carmelite monasteries" Carmelite_order   A Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the 12th century Carmichael   United States songwriter (1899-1981) Carminative   Medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing Carminative   Relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping) Carmine   A variable color averaging a vivid red Carmine   Color carmine Carmine   Having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies Carnage   The savage and excessive killing of many people Carnal   Of the appetites and passions of the body; "animal instincts"; "carnal knowledge"; "fleshly desire"; "a sensual delight in eating"; "music is the only sensual pleasure without vice" Carnal   Of or relating to or belonging to the body; "a bodily organ"; "bodily functions"; "carnal remains" Carnal   Of or relating to the body or flesh; "carnal remains" Carnalise   Debase through carnal gratification Carnality   Feeling morbid sexual desire Carnalize   Debase through carnal gratification Carnalize   Ascribe to an origin in sensation Carnalize   Represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture Carnallite   A white or reddish mineral consisting of hydrous chlorides of potassium and magnesium; used as a fertilizer and as a source of potassium and magnesium Back to top Carnally   In a carnal manner Carnal_abuse   Sexual intercourse with a girl who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly) Carnal_abuse   Any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse) Carnal_knowledge   The act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man''s penis is inserted into the woman''s vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur Carnassial   (of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh; "the carnassial teeth of carnivores" Carnassial_tooth   The last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of a carnivore; having sharp edges for cutting flesh Carnation   A pink or reddish-pink color Carnation   Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors Carnation   Having the color of a carnation Carnation_family   Large family of herbs or subshrubs (usually with stems swollen at the nodes) Carnauba   Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax Carnauba   Hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes Carnauba_palm   Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax Carnauba_wax   Hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes Carnegie   United States industrialist and philanthropist who endowed education and public libraries and research trusts (1835-1919) Carnegie   United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955) Carnegie-Mellon_University   An engineering university in Pittsburgh Carnegiea   Caryophylloid dicot genus with only one species: saguaro Carnegiea_gigantea   Extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit Carnelian   A translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony Back to top Carnify   Become muscular or fleshy Carniolan_bee   Grayish highly productive European honeybee that has a quiet disposition Carnival   A festival marked by merrymaking and processions Carnival   A traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. Carnival   A frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a circus or carnival; "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere" Carnivora   Cats; lions; tigers; panthers; dogs; wolves; jackals; bears; raccoons; skunks; and members of the suborder Pinnipedia Carnivore   Any animal that feeds on flesh; "Tyrannosaurus Rex was a large carnivore"; "insectivorous plants are considered carnivores" Carnivore   Terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal; terrestrial carnivores have four or five clawed digits on each limb Carnivorous   (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals; "carnivorous plants are capable of trapping and digesting small animals especially insects" Carnivorous   Relating to or characteristic of carnivores; "the lion and other carnivorous animals" Carnivorous_bat   Typically having large ears and feeding primarily on insects; worldwide in distribution Carnivorous_plant   Plants adapted to attract and capture and digest primarily insects but also other small animals Carnosaur   Large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having huge claws Carnosaura   Largest carnivorous land animals ever known Carnot   French physicist who founded thermodynamics (1796-1832) Carnot's_ideal_cycle   A cycle (of expansion and compression) of an idealized reversible heat engine that does work without loss of heat Carnotite   A yellow radioactive mineral; an ore of uranium and radium and vanadium Carnot_cycle   A cycle (of expansion and compression) of an idealized reversible heat engine that does work without loss of heat Carob   Powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute Carob   Evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob Back to top Carob   Long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute Carob_bar   A bar of candy made with carob powder Carob_bean   Long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute Carob_bean_tree   Evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob Carob_powder   Powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute Carob_tree   Evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob Caroche   A luxurious carriage suitable for nobility in the 16th and 17th century Carol   A joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) Carol   Joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ Carol   Sing carols; "They went caroling on Christmas Day" Carolean   Of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England Caroler   A singer of carols Carolina   The area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina Carolina_allspice   Hardy shrub of southeastern United States having clove-scented wood and fragrant red-brown flowers Carolina_buckthorn   Deciduous shrub of eastern and central United States having black berrylike fruit; golden-yellow in autumn Carolina_chickadee   Southern United States chickadee similar to the blackcap but smaller Carolina_hemlock   Medium-sized evergreen of southeastern United States having spreading branches and widely diverging cone scales Carolina_jasmine   Poisonous woody evergreen vine of southeastern United States having fragrant yellow funnel-shaped flowers Carolina_lupine   Eastern United States bush pea Carolina_moonseed   Woody vine of southeastern United States resembling the common moonseed but having red fruits Back to top Carolina_parakeet   Extinct parakeet whose range extended far into the United States Carolina_pond_fern   Small free-floating aquatic fern from the eastern United States to tropical America; naturalized in western and southern Europe Carolina_spring_beauty   Similar to Claytonia virginica but having usually pink flowers; eastern North America Carolina_wren   Large United States wren with a musical call Caroline   Of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England Caroline_Islands   A long archipelago of more than 500 islands in Micronesia east of the Philippines Caroling   Singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas) Carolingian   A member of the Carolingian dynasty Carolingian   Of or relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne''s father Carolingian_dynasty   A Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne''s father that ruled from 751 to 987 Carolinian   A resident of the Carolinas Caroller   A singer of carols Carolus_Linnaeus   Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778) Carom   A shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other Carom   A glancing rebound Carom   Make a carom Carom   Rebound after hitting; "The car caromed off several lampposts" Carotene   Yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants Carotene   An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver Carotenemia   Excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow-red color Back to top Carotenoid   Any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals Carothers   United States chemist who developed nylon (1896-1937) Carotid   Of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck Carotid_artery   Either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta Carotid_body   A chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries; monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration Carotid_plexus   A plexus of nerves surrounding the internal carotid artery Carotin   An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver Carousal   Revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party Carouse   Revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party Carouse   Engage in boisterous, drunken merry-making; "They were out carousing last night" Carousel   Large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on Carousel   Carries luggage to air travelers Carouser   Someone who enjoys riotous drinking Carousing   Used of riotously drunken merrymaking; "a night of bacchanalian revelry"; "carousing bands of drunken soldiers"; "orgiastic festivity" Carp   Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae Carp   The lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised Carp   Raise trivial objections Carpal   Any of the eight small bones of the wrist Carpal   Of or relating to the wrist; "Carpal tunnel syndrome" Carpal_bone   Any of the eight small bones of the wrist Back to top Carpal_tunnel_syndrome   A disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel (where the nerve passes through the wrist); characterized by discomfort and weakness in the hand Carpathians   A mountain range in central Europe that extends from Slovakia and southern Poland southeastward through western Ukraine to northeastern Romania; a popular resort area Carpathian_Mountains   A mountain range in central Europe that extends from Slovakia and southern Poland southeastward through western Ukraine to northeastern Romania; a popular resort area Carpel   A simple pistil or one element of a compound pistil Carpellary   Belonging to or forming or containing carpels Carpellate   Bearing or consisting of carpels Carpenter   A woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects Carpenter   Work as a carpenter Carpenter's_hammer   A hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails Carpenter's_kit   A set of carpenter''s tools Carpenter's_level   A straight bar of light metal with a spirit level in it Carpenter's_mallet   A short-handled mallet with a wooden head used to strike a chisel or wedge Carpenter's_plane   A carpenter''s hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood; "the cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work" Carpenter's_rule   A rule used by a carpenter Carpenter's_saw   A saw used with one hand for cutting wood Carpenter's_square   A steel square used by carpenters; larger than a try square Carpenteria   A wide shallow inlet of the Arafura Sea in northern Australia Carpenteria   California evergreen shrub having glossy opposite leaves and terminal clusters of a few fragrant white flowers Carpenteria_californica   California evergreen shrub having glossy opposite leaves and terminal clusters of a few fragrant white flowers Carpenter_ant   Ant that nests in decaying wood in which it bores tunnels for depositing eggs Back to top Carpenter_bee   Large solitary bee that lays eggs in tunnels bored into wood or plant stems Carpentry   The craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood Carper   Someone who constantly criticizes in a petty way Carpet   Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) Carpet   Cover with a carpet; "carpet the floors of the house" Carpet   Cover completely, as if with a carpet; "flowers carpeted the meadows" Carpet   Form a carpet-like cover (over) Carpetbag   Traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century Carpetbag   Following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers; "carpetbag adventurers"; "a carpetbag government" Carpetbagger   An outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously; "after the Civil War the carpetbaggers from the north tried to take over the south" Carpeted   Covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination; "the carpeted hallway"; "a flower-carpeted hillside" Carpeting   Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) Carpetweed   Annual prostrate mat-forming weed having whorled leaves and small greenish-white flowers; widespread throughout North America Carpetweed_family   Succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds Carpet_beater   Implement for beating dust out of carpets Carpet_beetle   Small beetle whose larvae are household pests feeding on woolen fabrics Carpet_bomb   Bomb a large area systematically and extensively; "The U.S. decided to carpet bomb Vietnam" Carpet_bombing   An extensive and systematic bombing intended to devastate a large target Carpet_bug   Small beetle whose larvae are household pests feeding on woolen fabrics Carpet_grass   Grass native to West Indies but common in southern United States having tufted wiry stems often infested with a dark fungus Back to top Carpet_knight   A knight who spends his time in luxury and idleness (knighted on the carpet at court rather than on the field of battle) Carpet_loom   A loom for weaving carpeting Carpet_moth   Larvae feed on carpets and other woolens Carpet_pad   A pad placed under a carpet Carpet_shark   Shark of the western Pacific with flattened body and mottled skin Carpet_slipper   Low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors Carpet_snake   Australian python with a variegated pattern on its back Carpet_sweeper   A cleaning device with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the device is pushed over a carpet Carpet_tack   Used to nail down carpets Carphophis   Thunder snake Carphophis_amoenus   Small reddish wormlike snake of eastern United States Carpinaceae   Used in some classification systems for the genera Carpinus; Ostryopsis; and Ostryopsis Carping   Persistent petty and unjustified criticism Carping   Quibbling over insignificant details; "caviling pettifoggers and quiggling pleaders"-Edmund Burke; "her nagging and carping attack"; "thought her editor unnecessarily nitpicking"; "a pettifogging lawyer''s mind"; "had no patience with quibbling critics" Carpinus   Mostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs: hornbeams; sometimes placed in subfamily Carpinaceae Carpinus_betulus   Medium-sized Old World tree with smooth gray bark and leaves like beech that turn yellow-orange in autumn Carpinus_caroliniana   Tree or large shrub with gray bark and blue-green leaves that turn red-orange in autumn Carpobrotus   A caryophyllaceous genus of Carpobrotus Carpobrotus_edulis   Low-growing South African succulent plant having a capsular fruit containing edible pulp Carpocapsa   Codling moths Back to top Carpocapsa_pomonella   A small gray moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts Carpodacus   House finches and purple finches Carpodacus_mexicanus   Small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico Carpodacus_purpureus   North American finch having a raspberry-red head and breast and rump Carpophagous   Feeding on fruit Carpophore   A slender stalk that furnishes an axis for a carpel Carport   Garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles Carpospore   A nonmotile spore of red algae Carposporic   Relating to or resembling a carpospore Carposporous   Having carpospores Carpus   A joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones Carrack   A large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman Carrageen   Dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America Carrageenan   A colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae Carrageenin   A colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae Carragheen   Dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America Carrefour   A junction where one street or road crosses another Carrel   Small individual study area in a library Carrel   French surgeon and biologist who developed a way to suture and graft blood vessels (1873-1944) Carrell   Small individual study area in a library Back to top Carrere   United States architect who with his partner Thomas Hastings designed many important public buildings (1858-1911) Carriage   A small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around Carriage   A vehicle with four wheels drawn by two or more horses Carriage   A machine part that carries something else Carriage   A railcar where passengers ride Carriage   Characteristic way of bearing one''s body; "stood with good posture" Carriageway   One of the two sides of a motorway where traffic travels in one direction only usually in two or three lanes Carriage_bolt   A round-headed bolt for timber; threaded along part of the shank; inserted into holes already drilled Carriage_dog   A large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia Carriage_house   A small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles Carriage_return   The operation that prepares for the next character to be printed or displayed as the first character on a line Carriage_trade   Trade from upper-class customers Carriage_wrench   A wrench designed for use with carriage bolts Carrick_bend   A knot used to connect the ends of two large ropes or hawsers Carrick_bitt   Either of a pair of strong posts that support a windlass on a ship''s deck Carrier   A large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for take-offs and landings Carrier   A rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like Carrier   A self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something; "refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business" Carrier   A person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages Carrier   A person who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others Back to top Carrier   A boy who delivers newspapers Carrier   Someone whose employment involves carrying something; "the bonds were transmitted by carrier" Carrier   A man who delivers the mail Carrier   A radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal Carrier   An inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction Carrier_bag   A bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer''s purchases Carrier_electrophoresis   Electrophoresis carried out on filter paper Carrier_pigeon   A homing pigeon used to carry messages Carrier_wave   A radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal Carrion   The dead and rotting body of an animal Carrion   Dead and rotting flesh; unfit for human food Carrion_crow   American vulture smaller than the turkey buzzard Carrion_flower   Any of various plants of the genus Stapelia having succulent leafless toothed stems resembling cacti and large evil-smelling (often star-shaped) flowers Carrion_fungus   Any of various ill-smelling brown-capped fungi of the order Phallales; "the foul smell of the stinkhorn attracts insects that carry the spores away on their feet" Carrizo   Tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts Carroll   English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children''s stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) Carron_oil   An ointment formerly used to treat burns Carrot   Promise of reward as in "carrot and stick"; "used the carrot of subsidized housing for the workers to get their vote"; Carrot   Orange root; important source of carotene Carrot   Perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical deep-orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions Back to top Carrot   Deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant Carrottop   Someone who has red hair Carroty   Resembling the bright orange of the root of the carrot plant; "a boy with carroty hair" Carrot_family   Plants having flowers in umbels: parsley; carrot; anise; caraway; celery; dill Carrot_juice   Usually fresh-squeezed juice of carrots Carrot_pudding   Pudding made with grated carrots Carrot_stick   A stick of carrot eaten raw Carrousel   Large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on Carrousel   Carries luggage to air travelers Carry   The act of carrying something Carry   Be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child" Carry   Continue or extend; "The civil war carried into the neighboring province"; "The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces" Carry   Include, as on a list; "How many people are carried on the payroll?" Carry   Sing or play against other voices or parts; "He cannot carry a tune" Carry   Serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot af anger" Carry   Pass on a communication; "The news was carried to every village in the province" Carry   Be successful in; "She lost the game but carried the match" Carry   Win in an election; "The senator carried his home state" Carry   Secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions); "The motion carried easily" Carry   Cover a certain distance or advance beyond; "The drive carried to the green" Back to top Carry   Have a certain range; "This rifle carries for 3,000 feet" Carry   Be able to feed; "This land will carry ten cows to the acre" Carry   Drink alcohol without showing ill effects; "He can hold his liquor"; "he had drunk more than he could carry" Carry   Bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of; "His efforts carried the entire project"; "How many credits is this student carrying?"; "We carry a very large mortgage" Carry   Propel or give impetus to; "The sudden gust of air propelled the ball to the other side of the fence" Carry   Propel, "Carry the ball"; "dribble the ball" Carry   Move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one''s hands or on one''s body; "You must carry your camping gear"; "carry the suitcases to the car"; "This train is carrying nuclear waste"; "These pipes carry waste water into the river" Carry   Support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright" Carry   Bear (a crop); "this land does not carry olives" Carry   Include as the content; broadcast or publicize; "We ran the ad three times"; "This paper carries a restaurant review"; "All major networks carried the press conference" Carry   Pursue a line of scent or be a bearer; "the dog was taught to fetch and carry" Carry   Transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit''s place before or after, in addition or multiplication; "put down 5 and carry 2" Carry   Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat" Carry   Transfer (entries) from one account book to another Carry   Have on hand; "Do you carry kerosene heaters?" Carry   Capture after a fight; "The troops carried the town after a brief fight" Carry   Have on the surface or on the skin; "carry scars" Carry   Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times" Carry   Take further or advance; "carry a cause" Carry   Compensate for a weaker partner or member by one''s own performance; "I resent having to carry her all the time" Back to top Carry   Extend to a certain degree; "carry too far"; "She carries her ideas to the extreme" Carry   Win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters" Carry   Be necessarily associated with or result in or involve; "This crime carries a penalty of five years in prison" Carry   Have or possess something abstract; "I carry her image in my mind''s eye"; "I will carry the secret to my grave"; "I carry these thoughts in the back of my head"; "I carry a lot of life insurance" Carry   Keep up with financial support; "The Federal Government carried the province for many years" Carry   Contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water" Carry   Have with oneself; have on one''s person; "She always takes an umbrella"; "I always carry money"; "She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains" Carry   Be conveyed over a certain distance; "Her voice carries very well in this big opera house" Carry   Have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence; "This new washer carries a two year guarantee"; "The loan carries a high interest rate"; "this undertaking carries many dangers"; "She carries her mother''s genes"; "These bonds carry Carry-forward   The accumulated and undivided profits of a corporation after provision has been made for dividends and reserves Carry-over   Application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation Carry-over   The accumulated and undivided profits of a corporation after provision has been made for dividends and reserves Carry-the_can   Accept the unpleasant consequences of one''s actions Carryall   A capacious bag or basket Carrycot   Box-shaped baby bed with handles (for a baby to sleep in while being carried) Carrying_charge   The opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership Carrying_charge   Charge made for carrying an account or for merchandise sold on an installment plan Carrying_cost   The opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership Carrying_into_action   The act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance" Carrying_out   The act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance" Back to top Carrying_out   The act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy" Carry_Amelia_Moore_Nation   United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911) Carry_away   Remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state; "Their dreams carried the Romantics away into distant lands"; "The car carried us off to the meeting"; "I''ll take you away on a holiday"; "I g Carry_back   Deduct a loss or an unused credit from taxable income for a prior period Carry_forward   Transfer from one time period to the next Carry_Nation   United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911) Carry_off   Kill in large numbers; "the plague wiped out an entire population" Carry_off   Remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state; "Their dreams carried the Romantics away into distant lands"; "The car carried us off to the meeting"; "I''ll take you away on a holiday"; "I g Carry_off   Be successful; achieve a goal; "She succeeded in persuading us all"; "I managed to carry the box upstairs"; "She pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of it"; "The pianist negociated the difficult runs" Carry_on   Continue with one''s activities; "I know it''s hard," he continued, "but there is no choice"; "carry on--pretend we are not in the room" Carry_on   Direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this" Carry_on   Misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way; "The children acted up when they were not bored" Carry_on   Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions" Carry_out   Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal" Carry_out   Put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation" Carry_over   Transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another Carry_over   Transfer from one time period to the next Carry_over   Transport from one place or state to another; "Adam would have been carried over into the life eternal" Carry_over   Hold over goods to be sold for the next season Carry_through   Put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation" Back to top Carry_through   Bring into safety; "We pulled through most of the victims of the bomb attack" Carry_to_term   Carry out a pregnancy; "She decided to carry the child to term, even though the foetus was shown to be defective" Carry_weight   Have influence to a specified degree; "Her opinion carries a lot of weight" Carsick   Experiencing motion sickness Carson   United States frontiersman who guided Fremont''s expeditions in the 1840s and served as a Union general in the Civil War (1809-1868) Carson   United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964) Carson_City   Capital of the state of Nevada; located in western Nevada Carson_McCullers   United States novelist (1917-1967) Carson_Smith_McCullers   United States novelist (1917-1967) Cart   A heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal Cart   Wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; "he used a handcart to carry the rocks away"; "their pushcart was piled high with groceries" Cart   Transport something in a cart Cart   Draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets" Cart-track_plant   Common European perennial naturalized worldwide; a troublesome weed Cartage   The work of carting Cartagena   A port city in northwestern Colombia on the Caribbean Cartagena   A port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean Cartagena_bark   Colombian tree; source of Cartagena bark (a cinchona bark) Carte   A list of dishes available at a restaurant; "the menu was in French" Cartel   A consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service; "they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly" Back to top Carter   Someone whose work is driving carts Carter   A hauler of garbage; "there is a web site where licensed carters and would-be customers can make connections" Carter   39th President of the United States (1924-) Carter   Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939) Carter_administration   The executive under President Carter Cartesian   Of or relating to Rene Descartes or his works; "Cartesian linguistics" Cartesian_coordinate   One of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively; the two lines or the intersections of the three planes are the coordinate axes Cartesian_coordinate_system   A coordinate system for which the coordinates of a point are its distances from a set perpendicular lines that intersect at the origin of the system Cartesian_plane   A plane in which all points can be described in cartesian coordinates Cartesian_product   The set of elements common to two or more sets; "the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things" Carte_blanche   Complete freedom or authority to act Carte_du_jour   A list of dishes available at a restaurant; "the menu was in French" Carthage   An ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697 Carthaginian   A native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage Carthaginian   Of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language; "the Punic Wars"; "Carthaginian peace" Carthamus   Safflower Carthamus_tinctorius   Thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil Carthorse   Draft horse kept for pulling carts Carthusian   A member of the Carthusian order Carthusian   Of or relating to the Carthusian order Back to top Carthusian_order   An austere contemplative Roman Catholic order founded by St. Bruno in 1084 Cartier   French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557) Cartilage   Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults Cartilage_bone   Any bone that develops within cartilage rather than a fibrous tissue Cartilaginification   Abnormal formation of cartilage from other tissues; observed in some Orientals Cartilaginous   Difficult to chew Cartilaginous_fish   Fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified Cartilaginous_structure   Body structure given shape by cartilage Cartilaginous_tube   A duct with cartilaginous walls Carting   The work of carting Cartload   The quantity that a cart holds Cartographer   A person who makes maps Cartographic   Of or relating to the making of maps or charts Cartographical   Of or relating to the making of maps or charts Cartography   The making of maps and charts Carton   A box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top Carton   The quantity contained in a carton Cartonful   The quantity contained in a carton Cartoon   A film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence Cartoon   A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine Back to top Cartoon   Draw cartoons of Cartoonist   A person who draws cartoons Cartoon_strip   A sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book Cartouch   A cartridge (usually with paper casing) Cartouche   A cartridge (usually with paper casing) Cartridge   Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun Cartridge   An electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable Cartridge   A module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment; "he loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck" Cartridge   A light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required Cartridge_belt   A broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition Cartridge_brass   A copper-zinc alloy (containing about 30% zinc) that is wrought into cartridges or tubing Cartridge_clip   A metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun Cartridge_ejector   A mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing Cartridge_extractor   A mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector Cartridge_font   Any font that is contained in a cartridge that can be plugged into a computer printer Cartridge_fuse   A fuse cased in a tube Cartridge_holder   A metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun Cartridge_paper   Paper for making cartridge cases Cartridge_paper   Thick white paper for pencil and ink drawings Cartridge_remover   A mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector Back to top Cartroad   Any road or path affording passage especially a rough one Cartwheel   Acrobatic revolutions with the body turned sideways and the arms and legs outstretched like the spokes of a wheel Cartwheel   A wheel that has wooden spokes and a metal rim Cartwheel   A dollar made of silver Cartwheel   Do cartwheels: perform an acrobatic movement using both hands and feet Cartwright   A workman who makes and repairs carts and wagons Cartwright   English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823) Cart_away   Take away by means of a vehicle; "They carted off the old furniture" Cart_horse   Draft horse kept for pulling carts Cart_off   Take away by means of a vehicle; "They carted off the old furniture" Cart_track   Any road or path affording passage especially a rough one Carum   Caraway Carum_carvi   A Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed Caruncle   An outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl''s wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds Caruncula   An outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl''s wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds Caruncular   Resembling a caruncle Carunculate   Having a caruncle Carunculated   Having a caruncle Carunculous   Resembling a caruncle Caruso   Outstanding Italian operatic tenor (1873-1921) Back to top Carve   Cut to pieces; "Father carved the ham" Carve   Form by carving; "Carve a flower from the ice" Carve   Engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface; "carve one''s name into the bark" Carved   Made for or formed by carving (`carven'' is archaic or literary); "the carved fretwork"; "an intricately carved door"; "stood as if carven from stone" Carvedilol   Beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease is not advanced Carved_in_stone   No longer changeable; "the agreement is not yet set in stone" Carvel-built   (of ships) built with flush (rather than overlapping) hull planks Carven   Made for or formed by carving (`carven'' is archaic or literary); "the carved fretwork"; "an intricately carved door"; "stood as if carven from stone" Carver   Someone who carves the meat Carver   An artist who creates sculptures Carver   Makes decorative wooden panels Carver   United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943) Carve_up   Separate into parts or portions; "divide the cake into three equal parts"; "The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I" Carving   Creating figures or designs in three dimensions Carving   Cutting away parts to create a desired shape Carving   A sculpture created by carving (as wood or ivory or stone) Carving_fork   A large fork used in carving cooked meat Carving_knife   A large knife used to carve cooked meat Carya   Genus of large deciduous nut-bearing trees; United States and China Caryatid   A supporting column carved in the shape of a person Back to top Carya_aquatica   Hickory of southern United States having many narrow leaflets and rather bitter nuts Carya_cordiformis   Hickory of the eastern United States having a leaves with 7 or 9 leaflets and thin-shelled very bitter nuts Carya_glabra   An American hickory tree having bitter nuts Carya_illinoensis   Tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts Carya_illinoinsis   Tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts Carya_laciniosa   Hickory of the eastern United States resembling the shagbark but having a much larger nut Carya_myristicaeformis   Hickory of southern United States and Mexico having hard nutmeg-shaped nuts Carya_myristiciformis   Hickory of southern United States and Mexico having hard nutmeg-shaped nuts Carya_ovata   North American hickory having loose gray shaggy bark and edible nuts Carya_tomentosa   Smooth-barked North American hickory with 7 to 9 leaflets bearing a hard-shelled edible nut Caryocar   Type genus of the Caryocaraceae; South American trees yielding strong fine-grained wood and edible nuts Caryocaraceae   Small genus of tropical South American trees Caryocar_nuciferum   Large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil Caryophyllaceae   Large family of herbs or subshrubs (usually with stems swollen at the nodes) Caryophyllaceous   Of or pertaining to plants of the family Caryophyllaceae Caryophyllaceous_plant   A plant of the family Caryophyllaceae Caryophyllales   Corresponds approximately to the older group Centrospermae Caryophyllidae   A group of families of mostly flowers having basal or free-central placentation and trinucleate pollen (binucleate pollen is commoner in flowering plants); contains 14 families including: Caryophyllaceae (carnations and pinks); Aizoaceae; Amaranthaceae; B Caryophylloid_dicot_family   Family of relatively early dicotyledonous plants including mostly flowers Caryophylloid_dicot_genus   Genus of relatively early dicotyledonous plants including mostly flowers Back to top Caryopsis   Dry seedlike fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn Caryota   Fishtail palms Caryota_urens   Fishtail palm of India to Malay Peninsula; sap yields a brown sugar (jaggery) and trunk pith yields sago Cary_Grant   United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986) Car_battery   A lead-acid storage battery in a motor vehicle; usually a 12-volt battery of six cells; the heart of the car''s electrical system Car_bomb   A bomb placed in a car and wired to explode when the ignition is started or by remote control or by a timing device Car_boot_sale   An outdoor sale at which people sell things from the trunk of their car Car_care   Keeping a car in good working order Car_carrier   A trailer that can be loaded with new cars for delivery to sales agencies Car_company   A company that makes and sells automobiles Car_dealer   A firm that sells and buys cars Car_door   The door of a car Car_factory   A factory where automobiles are manufactured Car_horn   A device on an automobile for making a warning noise Car_insurance   Insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents Car_loan   A personal loan to purchase an automobile Car_maker   A business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles Car_manufacturer   A business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles Car_mirror   A mirror that the driver of a car can use Car_park   A lot where cars are parked Back to top Car_part   A component of an automobile; "his business is auto parts" Car_pool   A small group of car drivers who arrange to take turns driving while the others are passengers Car_port   Garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles Car_race   A race between (usually high-performance) automobiles Car_racing   The sport of racing automobiles Car_rental   A rented car; "she picked up a hire car at the airport and drove to her hotel" Car_seat   A seat in a car Car_sickness   Motion sickness experienced while traveling in a car Car_tire   A tire consisting of a rubber ring around the rim of an automobile wheel Car_traffic   Cars coming and going Car_train   A train that transports passengers and their automobiles Car_transporter   A long truck for carrying motor vehicles Car_wheel   A wheel that has a tire and rim and hubcap; used to propel the car Car_window   A window in a car Casaba   Melon having yellowish rind and whitish flesh Casaba_melon   Melon having yellowish rind and whitish flesh Casablanca   A port on the Atlantic and the largest city of Morocco Casals   An outstanding Spanish cellist noted for his interpretation of Bach''s cello suites (1876-1973) Casanova   Any man noted for his amorous adventures Casanova   An Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798) Back to top Casanova_de_Seingalt   An Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798) Casava   Any of several plants of the genus Manihot having fleshy roots yielding a nutritious starch Casbah   An older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located Cascabel   Bell attached to a sleigh, or to harness of horse pulling a sleigh Cascade   A sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower; "a little shower of rose petals"; "a sudden cascade of sparks" Cascade   A succession of stages or operations or processes or units; "progressing in severity as though a cascade of genetic damage was occurring"; "separation of isotopes by a cascade of processes" Cascade   A small waterfall or series of small waterfalls Cascade   Arrange (open windows) on a computer desktop so that they overlap each other, with the title bars visible Cascade   Rush down in big quantities, like a cascade Cascades   A mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range Cascades_frog   Mountain frog found near water; of United States northwest to California Cascade_down   Rush down in big quantities, like a cascade Cascade_everlasting   Shrub with white woolly branches and woolly leaves having fragrant flowers forming long sprays; flowers suitable for drying; sometimes placed in genus Helichrysum Cascade_liquefier   An apparatus used to liquefy air or oxygen etc. Cascade_Mountains   A mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range Cascade_penstemon   Whorls of deep blue to dark purple flowers at tips of erect leafy stems; moist places from British Columbia to Oregon Cascade_Range   A mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range Cascade_transformer   A number of transformers in series; provides a high-voltage source Cascading_menu   A secondary menu that appears while you are holding the cursor over an item on the primary menu Cascara   Dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative Back to top Cascara_buckthorn   Shrubby tree of the Pacific coast of the United States; yields cascara sagrada Cascara_sagrada   Dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative Cascarilla   West Indian shrub with aromatic bark Cascarilla_bark   Aromatic bark of cascarilla; used as a tonic and for making incense Case   A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" Case   A portable container for carrying several objects; "the musicians left their instrument cases backstage" Case   A glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home Case   Bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase" Case   The enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced" Case   The housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case" Case   An enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part Case   The actual state of things; "that was not the case" Case   Nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence Case   A statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument; "he stated his case clearly" Case   A problem requiring investigation; "Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir" Case   An occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths" Case   A person requiring professional services; "a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor" Case   A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case" Case   A person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation; "the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly"; "the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities" Case   The quantity contained in a case Back to top Case   A special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled" Case   A specific state of mind that is temporary; "a case of the jitters" Case   Enclose in, or as if in, a case; "my feet were encased in mud" Case   Look over, usually with the intention to rob; "They men cased the housed" Case-by-case   Separate and distinct from others of the same kind; "mark the individual pages"; "on a case-by-case basis" Case-fatality_proportion   The number of cases of a disease ending in death divided by the number of cases of the disease; usually expressed as a percentage or as the number of deaths per 1000 cases Case-hardened   Used of persons; emotionally hardened; "faced a case-hardened judge" Case-hardened_steel   Steel with a surface that is much harder than the interior metal Case-to-infection_proportion   The number of cases of a disease divided by the number of infections with the agent that causes the disease Case-to-infection_ratio   The number of cases of a disease divided by the number of infections with the agent that causes the disease Caseate   Become cheeselike; "necrotic tissue caseates" Caseate   Turn into cheese; "The milk caseated" Casebook   A book in which detailed written records of a case are kept and which are a source of information for subsequent work Casebook   According to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical; "a casebook schizophrenic"; "a textbook example" Cased   Enclosed in a case Cased   Covered or protected with or as if with a case; "knights cased in steel"; "products encased in leatherette" Caseful   The quantity contained in a case Casein   A water-base paint made with casein (which is a protein precipitated from milk) Casein   A milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives Casein_glue   Made from casein; used for e.g. plywood and cabinetwork Back to top Casein_paint   A water-base paint made with casein (which is a protein precipitated from milk) Casemaking_clothes_moth   The larvae live in tubes of its food material fastened with silk that it spins Casement   A window shash that is hinged (usually on one side) Casement_window   A window with one or more casements Caseous   Of damaged or necrotic tissue; cheeselike Casern   Military barracks in a garrison town Casework   Close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment Caseworker   Someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged) Caseworm   Insect larva that constructs a protective case around its body Casey_Jones   United States railroad engineer who died trying to stop his train from crashing into another train; a friend wrote a famous ballad describing the incident (1864-1900) Casey_Stengel   United States baseball manager (1890-1975) Case_agreement   Agreement in grammatical case between words in the same construction Case_history   Detailed record of the background of a person or group under study or treatment Case_in_point   An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time Case_knife   A knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath Case_knife   A metal blade with a handle; used as cutlery Case_law   (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions Case_law   A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States" Case_load   The number of cases handled in a given period of time (as by a court or agency) Case_officer   An operative who also serves as an official staffer of an intelligence service Back to top Case_shot   A metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm Case_study   A detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view Case_study   A careful study of some social unit (as a corporation or division within a corporation) that attempts to determine what factors led to its success or failure Cash   Prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check Cash   Money in the form of bills or coins Cash   Exchange for cash; "I cashed the check as soon as it arrived in the mail" Cash-and-carry   Sold for cash and the customer carries it away (no delivery service); "cash-and-carry business" Cashable   Able to be converted into ready money; "a cashable check"; "cashable gambling chips"; "redeemable stocks and bonds" Cashbox   A strongbox for holding cash Cashcard   A credit card that entitles the holder to receive cash Cashed   For which money has been paid; "a cashed check" Cashew   Kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted Cashew   Tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted Cashew_nut   Kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted Cashew_tree   Tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted Cashier   A person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant) Cashier   An employee of a bank who receives and pays out money Cashier   Discharge with dishonor, as in the army Cashier   Discard or do away with; "cashier the literal sense of this word" Cashier's_check   A check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person); "cashier''s checks are as good as cash" Back to top Cashier's_cheque   A check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person); "cashier''s checks are as good as cash" Cashmere   A soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat Cashmere   An area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India Cashmere   The wool of the Kashmir goat Cashmere_goat   Himalayan goat having a silky undercoat highly prized as cashmere wool Cash_account   An account with a securities brokerage whose transactions are settled on a cash basis Cash_advance   An amount paid before it is earned Cash_bar   A counter at a large party where you can purchase drinks by the glass Cash_basis   A method of accounting in which each item is entered as payments are received or made Cash_card   A credit card that entitles the holder to receive cash Cash_cow   A project that generates a continuous flow of money Cash_crop   A readily salable crop that is grown and gathered for the market (as vegetables or cotton or tobacco) Cash_dispenser   An unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used Cash_equivalent   A highly liquid debt instrument with maturities of less than three months Cash_flow   The excess of cash revenues over cash outlays in a give period of time (not including non-cash expenses) Cash_in   Exchange for cash; "I cashed the check as soon as it arrived in the mail" Cash_in_hand   Assets in the form of money Cash_in_on   Take advantage of or capitalize on Cash_in_one's_chips   Die; "The old man finally kicked the bucket" Cash_machine   An unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used Back to top Cash_on_delivery   Collecting the charges upon delivery; "mail a package C.O.D." Cash_out   Choose a simpler life style after questioning personal and career satisfaction goals; "After 3 decades in politics, she cashed out and moved to Polynesia" Cash_price   The current delivery price of a commodity traded in the spot market Cash_register   A cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill Cash_surrender_value   The amount that the insurance company will pay on a given life insurance policy if the policy is cancelled prior to the death of the insured Casimir_Funk   United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin'' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967) Casing   The enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced" Casing   The outermost covering of a pneumatic tire Casing   The housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case" Casino   A card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand Casino   A public building for gambling and entertainment Casino-hotel   A building that houses both a hotel and a casino Casino-hotel   A business establishment that combines a casino and a hotel Cask   A cylindrical container that holds liquids Cask   The quantity a cask will hold Casket   Small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables Casket   Box in which a corpse is buried or cremated Casket   Enclose in a casket Caskful   The quantity a cask will hold Casmerodius   A white egrets Back to top Casmerodius_albus   Widely distributed Old World white egret Caspar   (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus Caspar_Bartholin   Danish physician who discovered Bartholin''s gland (1585-1629) Caspase   Any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis Caspase-mediated_cell_death   A type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal''s survival Casper   A city of east central Wyoming on the North Platte river Caspian   A large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world Caspian   Of or relating to or characteristic of the Caspian Sea; "the Caspian salt flats" Caspian_Sea   A large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world Casque   (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor Casquet   A light open casque without a visor or beaver Casquetel   A light open casque without a visor or beaver Cassandra   (Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed Cassareep   Flavoring made by boiling down the juice of the bitter cassava; used in West Indian cooking Cassava   Any of several plants of the genus Manihot having fleshy roots yielding a nutritious starch Cassava   Cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca Cassava   A starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics Cassava_starch   A starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics Cassegrainian_telescope   A reflecting telescope that has a paraboloidal primary mirror and a hyperboloidal secondary mirror; light is brought to a focus through an aperture in the center of the primary mirror Casserole   Large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served Back to top Casserole   Food cooked and served in a casserole Cassette   A container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video Cassette_deck   A tape deck for playing and recording cassette tapes Cassette_player   Electronic equipment for playing cassettes Cassette_recorder   A recorder for recording or playing cassettes Cassette_tape   A cassette that contains magnetic tape Cassia   Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon Cassia   Any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Cassia having pinnately compound leaves and usually yellow flowers followed by long seedpods Cassia-bark_tree   Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon Cassia_acutifolia   Erect shrub having racemes of tawny yellow flowers; the dried leaves are used medicinally as a cathartic; sometimes placed in genus Cassia Cassia_alata   Tropical shrub (especially of Americas) having yellow flowers and large leaves whose juice is used as a cure for ringworm and poisonous bites; sometimes placed in genus Cassia Cassia_augustifolia   Erect shrub having racemes of tawny yellow flowers; the dried leaves are used medicinally as a cathartic; sometimes placed in genus Cassia Cassia_auriculata   Evergreen Indian shrub with vivid yellow flowers whose bark is used in tanning; sometimes placed in genus Cassia Cassia_bark   Aromatic bark of the cassia-bark tree; less desirable as a spice than Ceylon cinnamon bark Cassia_fasciculata   Tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia Cassia_fistula   Deciduous or semi-evergreen tree having scented sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes and pods whose pulp is used medicinally; tropical Asia and Central and South America and Australia Cassia_grandis   Tropical American semi-evergreen tree having erect racemes of pink or rose-colored flowers; used as an ornamental Cassia_javonica   Deciduous ornamental hybrid of southeastern Asia and Hawaii having racemes of flowers ranging in color from cream to orange and red Cassia_marginata   East Indian tree having long pods containing a black cathartic pulp used as a horse medicine Cassia_marilandica   North American perennial herb; leaves are used medicinally; sometimes placed in genus Cassia Back to top Cassia_occidentalis   Very leafy malodorous tropical weedy shrub whose seeds have been used as an adulterant for coffee; sometimes classified in genus Cassia Cassia_roxburghii   East Indian tree having long pods containing a black cathartic pulp used as a horse medicine Cassia_tora   Cosmopolitan tropical herb or subshrub with yellow flowers and slender curved pods; a weed; sometimes placed in genus Cassia Cassie   Tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery Cassin's_kingbird   A kingbird seen in the southwestern United States; largely gray with a yellow abdomen Cassino   A card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand Cassiope   Low tufted evergreen shrubs of colder parts of north temperate regions having mosslike foliage and nodding white or pink flowers Cassiopeia   A W-shaped constellation in the northern hemisphere near Polaris Cassiope_mertensiana   Heath of mountains of western United States having bell-shaped white flowers Cassirer   German philosopher concerned with concept formation in the human mind and with symbolic forms in human culture generally (1874-1945) Cassiri   A drink resembling beer; made from fermented cassava juice Cassite   An ancient language spoken by the Kassite people Cassite   A member of an ancient people who ruled Babylonia between 1600 and 1200 BC Cassiterite   A hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin Cassius   Prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC) Cassius_Clay   United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942) Cassius_Longinus   Prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC) Cassius_Marcellus_Clay   United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942) Cassock   A black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers Cassocked   Dressed in a cassock; "cassocked monks" Back to top Cassowary   Large black flightless bird of Australia and New Guinea having a horny head crest Cass_Gilbert   United States architect who influenced the development of the skyscraper (1859-1934) Cast   A violent throw Cast   The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel Cast   The act of throwing dice Cast   Object formed by a mold Cast   Bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal Cast   Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens Cast   The visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features" Cast   The actors in a play Cast   The distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region" Cast   Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night" Cast   Formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn''t put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language" Cast   Choose at random; "draw a card"; "cast lots" Cast   Throw forcefully Cast   Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes" Cast   Put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light" Cast   Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture" Cast   Select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet; "He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona" Cast   Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They ro Back to top Cast   Deposit; "cast a vote"; "cast a ballot" Cast   Assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors; "Who cast this beautiful movie?" Cast   (of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold Cast-iron   Extremely robust; "an iron constitution" Cast-iron_plant   Evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant Cast-off(a)   Disposed of as useless; "waste paper" Cast-off(a)   Thrown away; "wearing someone''s cast-off clothes"; "throwaway children living on the streets"; "salvaged some thrown-away furniture" Castanea   Chestnuts; chinkapins Castanea_chrysophylla   Small ornamental evergreen tree of Pacific Coast whose glossy yellow-green leaves are yellow beneath; bears edible nuts Castanea_crenata   A spreading tree of Japan that has a short trunk Castanea_dentata   Large tree found from Maine to Alabama Castanea_mollissima   A small tree with small sweet nuts; wild or naturalized in Korea and China Castanea_ozarkensis   Shrubby tree closely related to the Allegheny chinkapin but with larger leaves; southern midwest United States Castanea_pumila   Shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts Castanea_sativa   Wild or cultivated throughout southern Europe, northwestern Africa and southwestern Asia Castanets   A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance Castanopsis   Evergreen trees and shrubs of warm regions valued for their foliage; southeastern United States and eastern Australia and northern New Zealand Castanopsis_chrysophylla   Small ornamental evergreen tree of Pacific Coast whose glossy yellow-green leaves are yellow beneath; bears edible nuts Castanospermum   A rosid dicot genus of the subfamily Papilionoideae having one species: Moreton Bay chestnut Castaway   A shipwrecked person Back to top Castaway   A person who is rejected (from society or home) Castaway   Suffering the misfortune of shipwreck; "shipwrecked sailors"; "castaways marooned on a desert island" Castaway(a)   Cast off as valueless Caste   A social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth Caste   (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity Caste   Social status or position conferred by a system based on class; "lose caste by doing work beneath one''s station" Casteless   Not belonging to or having been expelled from a caste and thus having no place or status in society; "the foreigner was a casteless person" Castellated   (of a building) having turrets and battlements in the style of a castle Caster   A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable Caster   A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar Caster   A worker who casts molten metal into finished products Caster_sugar   Very finely granulated sugar that was formerly sprinkled from a castor Caste_system   A social structure in which classes are determined by heredity Castigate   Censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" Castigate   Inflict severe punishment on Castigation   Verbal punishment Castigation   A severe scolding Castile   A region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479 Castile_soap   A good hard soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide Castilla   A region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479 Back to top Castilleia   Genus of western North and South American perennials often partially parasitic on roots of grasses Castilleja   Genus of western North and South American perennials often partially parasitic on roots of grasses Castilleja_chromosa   Most common paintbrush of western United States dry lands; having erect stems ending in dense spikes of bright orange to red flowers Castilleja_miniata   Wildflower of western North America having ragged clusters of crimson or scarlet flowers Castilleja_sessiliflora   Hairy plant with pinkish flowers; Great Plains to northern Mexico Castilleja_sulphurea   Plant of moist highland meadows having ragged clusters of pale yellow flowers Casting   The choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie Casting   The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel Casting   The act of creating something by casting it in a mold Casting   Object formed by a mold Casting_lots   Making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn Casting_vote   The deciding vote cast by the presiding officer to resolve a tie Castle   Interchanging the positions of the king and a rook Castle   A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack Castle   (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard Castle   A large and stately mansion Castle   Move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king Castled   (of a building) having turrets and battlements in the style of a castle Castle_in_Spain   Absent-minded dreaming while awake Castle_in_the_air   Absent-minded dreaming while awake Back to top Castling   Interchanging the positions of the king and a rook Castor   Type genus of the Castoridae: beavers Castor   A hat made of beaver fur or similar material Castor   A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable Castor   A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar Castor   A multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux Castor-oil_plant   Large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics Castoridae   Beavers Castoroides   Extinct beavers of the Pleistocene; of eastern and southern United States Castor_bean   The toxic seed of the castor-oil plant; source of castor oil Castor_bean_plant   Large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics Castor_canadensis   A variety of beaver found in almost all areas of North America except Florida Castor_fiber   A European variety of beaver Castor_oil   A purgative extracted from the seed of the castor plant; used in paint and varnish as well as medically Castor_sugar   Very finely granulated sugar that was formerly sprinkled from a castor Castrate   A man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction; "eunuchs guarded the harem" Castrate   Remove the ovaries of; "Is your cat spayed?" Castrate   Remove the testicles of a male animal Castrate   Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate; "bowdlerize a novel" Castrate   Deprive of strength or vigor; "The Senate emasculated the law" Back to top Castrated   Deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes Castration   The deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work Castration   Surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men); "bilateral castration results in sterilization" Castration   Neutering a male animal by removing the testicles Castration_anxiety   (psychoanalysis) anxiety resulting from real or imagined threats to your sexual functions; originally applied only to men but can in principal apply to women Castrato   A male singer who was castrated before puberty and retains a soprano or alto voice Castries   A port on the island of Saint Lucia; capital and largest city of Saint Lucia Castro   Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927) Castroism   A form of communism developed in Cuba by Fidel Castro Cast_about   Search anxiously Cast_anchor   Secure a vessel with an anchor; "We anchored at Baltimore" Cast_around   Search anxiously Cast_aside   Throw or cast away; "Put away your worries" Cast_away   Throw or cast away; "Put away your worries" Cast_down   Lower someone''s spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child''s health demoralizes her" Cast_iron   An alloy of iron containing so much carbon that it is brittle and so cannot be wrought but must be shaped by casting Cast_off   Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes" Cast_off   Make the last row of stitches when knitting Cast_of_characters   The actors in a play Cast_on   Make the first row of stitches when knitting Back to top Cast_out   Throw or cast away; "Put away your worries" Cast_out   Expel from a community or group Casual   Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough; "a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house''s structural flaws"; "a passing glance"; "perfunctory courtesy" Casual   Marked by blithe unconcern; "an ability to interest casual students"; "showed a casual disregard for cold weather"; "an utterly insouciant financial policy"; "an elegantly insouciant manner"; "drove his car with nonchalant abandon"; "was polite in a teasi Casual   Not showing effort or strain; "a difficult feat performed with casual mastery"; "careless grace" Casual   Suited for everyday use; "casual clothes"; "everyday clothes" Casual   Natural and unstudied; "using their Christian names in a casual way"; "lectured in a free-and-easy style" Casual   Characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility; "a broken back is nothing to be casual about; it is no fooling matter" Casual   Occurring or appearing or singled out by chance; "their accidental meeting led to a renewal of their friendship"; "seek help from casual passers-by"; "a casual meeting"; "a chance occurrence" Casual   Without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand; "a casual remark"; "information collected by casual methods and in their spare time" Casual   Employed in a specified capacity from time to time; "casual employment"; "a casual correspondence with a former teacher"; "an occasional worker" Casually   In an unconcerned manner; "glanced casually at the headlines" Casually   Not methodically or according to plan; "he dealt with his course work casually" Casualness   A casual manner Casualty   A decrease of military personnel or equipment Casualty   An accident that causes someone to die Casualty   Someone injured or killed in an accident Casualty   Someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement Casualty_Care_Research_Center   An agency in the Department of Defense that is a national center for research on all aspects of injury control and casualty care Casuaridae   A family of large ostrich-like birds including cassowaries Back to top Casuariiformes   A ratite bird order: cassowaries and emus Casuarina   Any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina having jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some yield heavy hardwood Casuarinaceae   1 genus: Casuarina Casuarinales   Order of chiefly Australian trees and shrubs comprising the casuarinas; 1 family: Casuarinaceae Casuarina_equisetfolia   Common Australian tree widely grown as an ornamental in tropical regions; yields heavy hard red wood Casuarius   Type and sole genus of the Casuaridae: cassowaries Casuist   Someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious Casuistic   Of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems Casuistic   Of or relating to or practicing casuistry; "overly subtle casuistic reasoning" Casuistical   Of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems Casuistical   Of or relating to or practicing casuistry; "overly subtle casuistic reasoning" Casuistry   Moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas Casuistry   Argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading Casus_belli   An event used to justify starting a war CAT   A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis Cat   Feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and being unable to roar; domestic cats; wildcats Cat   Any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild Cat   A large vehicle that is driven by caterpillar tracks; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work Cat   A whip with nine knotted cords; "British sailors feared the cat" Cat   The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults" Back to top Cat   A spiteful woman gossip; "what a cat she is!" Cat   An informal term for a youth or man; "a nice guy"; "the guy''s only doing it for some doll" Cat   Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night" Cat   Beat with a cat-o''-nine-tails Cat's-claw   Erect shrub with small if any spines having racemes of white to yellow flowers followed by curved pointed pods and black shiny seeds; West Indies and Florida Cat's-ear   European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat''s ears Cat's-ear   Any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having flowers with petals shaped like cat''s ears Cat's-paw   A hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked Cat's-paw   A person used by another to gain an end Cat's-tail   Tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa Cat's_cradle   A game played with string looped over the fingers Cat's_eye   Any of various gems (as chrysoberyl or chalcedony) that reflect light when cut in a rounded shape Cat's_feet   Low-growing perennial herb having leaves with whitish down and clusters of small white flowers Cat's_foot   Low-growing perennial herb having leaves with whitish down and clusters of small white flowers Cat-o'-nine-tails   A whip with nine knotted cords; "British sailors feared the cat" Cata-cornered   Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line; "set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot" Catabatic   Of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night Catabatic_wind   A wind caused by the downward motion of cold air Catabiosis   Normal aging of cells Catabolic   Characterized by destructive metabolism Back to top Catabolic   Relating to or characterized by catabolism Catabolise   Subject to catabolism Catabolism   Breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy Catabolize   Subject to catabolism Catacala   Moths whose larvae are cutworms: underwings Catachresis   Strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant'' to mean `flagrant'') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths'') Catachrestic   Constituting or characterized by or given to catachresis Catachrestical   Constituting or characterized by or given to catachresis Cataclinal   Of valleys and rivers; running in the direction of the dip in surrounding rock strata Cataclysm   An event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster" Cataclysm   A sudden violent change in the earth''s surface Cataclysmal   Severely destructive; "cataclysmic nuclear war"; "a cataclysmic earthquake" Cataclysmic   Severely destructive; "cataclysmic nuclear war"; "a cataclysmic earthquake" Catacomb   An underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome) Catacorner   Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line; "set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot" Catadromous   Migrating from fresh water to the sea to spawn Catafalque   A decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral Cataflam   A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam) Catalan   The Romance language spoken in Catalonia in eastern Spain (related to Spanish and Occitan) Catalan   A native or inhabitant of Catalonia Back to top Catalan   Relating to or characteristic of the Catalan language; "Catalan poetry" Catalan   Relating to or denoting or characteristic of Catalonia or its inhabitants; "Catalan independence movement" Catalase   Enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into hydrogen and water Catalatic   Of or relating to the enzyme catalase Catalectic   (verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot Catalepsy   A trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli Cataleptic   A person suffering from catalepsy Cataleptic   Of or having characteristics of or affected with catalepsy; "cataleptic persons"; "cataleptic state" Catalexis   The absence of a syllable in the last foot of a verse Catalina_cherry   Evergreen shrub or small tree found on Catalina Island (California) Catalina_Island   An island resort in the Pacific off the southwestern coast of California Catalog   A book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things; "he found it in the Sears catalog" Catalog   A complete list of things; usually arranged systematically; "it does not pretend to be a catalogue of his achievements" Catalog   Make a catalog of Catalog   Make a catalogue, compile a catalogue of something Cataloged_procedure   A set of control statements that have been placed in a library and can be retrieved by name Cataloger   A librarian who classifies publication according to a categorial system Catalogue   A book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things; "he found it in the Sears catalog" Catalogue   A complete list of things; usually arranged systematically; "it does not pretend to be a catalogue of his achievements" Catalogue   Make a catalog of Back to top Catalogue   Make a catalogue, compile a catalogue of something Catalogued   Entered in a catalogue Cataloguer   A librarian who classifies publication according to a categorial system Catalog_buying   Buying goods to be shipped through the mail Catalonia   A region of northeastern Spain Catalpa   Tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods Catalpa_bignioides   Catalpa tree of southern United States Catalpa_speciosa   Catalpa tree of central United States Catalufa   Brightly colored carnivorous fish of western Atlantic and West Indies waters Catalyse   Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze Catalysis   Acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction; "of the top 50 commodity chemicals, 30 are created directly by catalysis and another 6 are made from raw materials that are catal Catalyst   Something that causes an important event to happen; "the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country" Catalyst   (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected Catalytic   Relating to or causing or involving catalysis; "catalytic reactions" Catalytically   By catalytic action; in a catalytic manner; "catalytically stabilized combustion of propane" Catalytic_converter   A converter that uses a platinum-iridium catalyst to oxidize pollutants and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water; an antipollution device on an automotive exhaust system Catalytic_cracker   A chemical reactor for converting oils with high boiling points into fuels with lower boiling points in the presence of a catalyst Catalyze   Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze Catamaran   A sailboat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck Catamenia   The monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; "the women were sickly and subject to excessive menstruation"; "a woman does not take the gout unless her menses be stopped"--Hippocrates; "the semen begins to Back to top Catamenial   Of or relating to menstruation or the menses; "menstrual period" Catamount   Large American feline resembling a lion Catamount   Short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur Catamountain   Bushy-tailed European wildcat resembling the domestic tabby and regarded as the ancestor of the domestic cat Catananche   Any of several plants of the genus Catananche having long-stalked heads of blue or yellow flowers Catananche_caerula   South European plant having dark-eyed flowers with flat blue rays Cataphasia   A speech disorder in which the same word is repeated several times in succession Cataphatic   Of or relating to the religious belief that God can be known to humans positively or affirmatively Cataphatism   The religious belief that God has given enough clues to be known to humans positively and affirmatively (e.g., God created Adam `in his own image'') Cataphoresis   The motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode Cataphoretic   Of or relating to electrophoresis Cataphract   Armor that protects the wearer''s whole body Cataphyll   A reduced or scarcely developed leaf at the start of a plant''s life (i.e., cotyledons) or in the early stages of leaf development Cataplasia   (biology) degenerative reversion of cells or tissue to a less differentiated or more primitive form Cataplasm   A medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc. Cataplastic   Of or relating to cataplasia Catapres   An antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches Catapult   Medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles Catapult   A device that launches aircraft from a warship Catapult   A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones Back to top Catapult   Hurl as if with a sling Catapult   Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort" Catapultian   Of or like a catapult; "a catapultic kind of action" Catapultic   Of or like a catapult; "a catapultic kind of action" Cataract   A large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice Cataract   Clouding of the natural lens of the eye Cataract_Canyon   A tributary of the Grand Canyon Catarrh   Inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus Catarrhal   Of or relating to a catarrh; "catarrhal fever is any of several respiratory or oral diseases of livestock such as bluetongue in horses and sheep" Catarrhine   Of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together Catarrhine   Of or related to Old World monkeys that have nostrils together and opening downward Catarrhinian   Of or related to Old World monkeys that have nostrils together and opening downward Catasetum   Genus of tropical American orchids having showy male and female flowers usually on separate inflorescences Catasetum_macrocarpum   Orchid having both male and female flowers in the same raceme; when a sensitive projection at the base of the column of the male flower is touched the pollen is suddenly ejected Catastrophe   An event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster" Catastrophe   A sudden violent change in the earth''s surface Catastrophe   A state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune; "lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system"; "his policies were a disaster" Catastrophic   Extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin; "a catastrophic depression"; "catastrophic illness"; "a ruinous course of action" Catastrophically   With unfortunate consequences; "catastrophically complex" Catastrophic_illness   Severe illness requiring prolonged hospitalization or recovery; usually involves high costs for hospitals and doctors and medicines Back to top Catatonia   A form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to short periods of extreme excitement Catatonia   Extreme tonus; muscular rigidity; a common symptom in catatonic schizophrenia Catatonic   Characterized by catatonia especially either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs Catatonic_schizophrenia   A form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to short periods of extreme excitement Catatonic_type_schizophrenia   A form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to short periods of extreme excitement Catawba   The Siouan language spoken by the Catawba people Catawba   Slip-skin reddish American table grape Catawba   A member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Carolinas Catbird   North American songbird whose call resembles a cat''s mewing Catbird   Any of various birds of the Australian region whose males build ornamented structures resembling bowers in order to attract females Catboat   A sailboat with a single mast set far forward Catbrier   A very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries Catcall   A cry expressing disapproval Catcall   Utter catcalls at Catch   The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar" Catch   The act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin''s snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder''s snap and throw was a single Catch   A cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard" Catch   A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window Catch   A restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open" Catch   A hidden drawback; "it sounds good but what''s the catch?" Back to top Catch   A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) Catch   Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others" Catch   A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect Catch   The quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish" Catch   Contract; "did you catch a cold?" Catch   Delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned; "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting" Catch   Be struck or affected by; "catch fire"; "catch the mood" Catch   Grasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of; "did you catch that allusion?"; "We caught something of his theory in the lecture"; "don''t catch your meaning"; "did you get it?"; "She didn''t get the joke"; "I just don''t get him" Catch   Detect a blunder or misstep; "The reporter tripped up the senator" Catch   Discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state; "She caught her son eating candy"; "She was caught shoplifting" Catch   Become aware of; "he caught her staring out the window" Catch   Be the catcher; "Who is catching?" Catch   Catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp" Catch   Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?" Catch   To hook or entangle; "One foot caught in the stirrup" Catch   Cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled; "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles" Catch   Spread or be communicated; "The fashion did not catch" Catch   Reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot; "the rock caught her in the back of the head"; "The blow got him in the back"; "The punch caught him in the stomach" Catch   Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!" Catch   Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap toady" Back to top Catch   Take in and retain; "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater" Catch   Attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter" Catch   Apprehend and reproduce accurately; "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs" Catch   Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men''s hearts" Catch   Reach in time; "I have to catch a train at 7 o''clock" Catch   Suffer from the receipt of; "She will catch hell for this behavior!" Catch   Perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily; "I caught the aroma of coffee"; "He caught the allusion in her glance"; "ears open to catch every sound"; "The dog picked up the scent"; "Catch a glimpse" Catch   See or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie" Catch   Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table" Catch   Perceive by hearing; "I didn''t catch your name"; "She didn''t get his name when they met the first time" Catch   Get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly; "Catch some sleep"; "catch one''s breath" Catch   Check oneself during an action; "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind" Catch   Start burning; "The fire caught" Catchall   An enclosure or receptacle for odds and ends Catcher   The position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws; "a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment"; "he plays behind the plate" Catcher   (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher Catcher's_mask   A mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball Catchfly   Mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone Catchfly   Any plant of the genus Silene Catching   Becoming infected; "catching cold is sometimes unavoidable"; "the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic" Back to top Catching   (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team Catching   The act of detecting something; catching sight of something Catching   (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection Catchment   A structure in which water is collected Catchment_area   The geographical area draining into a river or reservoir Catchment_basin   The geographical area draining into a river or reservoir Catchpenny(a)   Designed to sell quickly without concern for quality; "catchpenny ornaments" Catchphrase   A phrase that has become a catchword Catchweed   Annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia Catchword   A favorite saying of a sect or political group Catchy   Likely to attract attention; "a catchy title for a movie" Catchy   Having concealed difficulty; "a catchy question"; "a tricky recipe to follow" Catch_a_glimpse   See something for a brief time Catch_a_wink   Take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour" Catch_cold   Come down with a cold Catch_crop   A quick-growing crop (e.g. lettuce) planted between two regular crops grown in successive seasons or between two rows of crops in the same season Catch_fire   Start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously" Catch_it   Receive punishment; be scolded or reprimanded; "I really caught it the other day!" Catch_on   Become popular; "This fashion caught on in paris" Catch_on   Understand, usually after some initial difficulty; "She didn''t know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on" Back to top Catch_one's_breath   Take a short break from one''s activities in order to relax Catch_out   Trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act; "He was caught out"; "She was found out when she tried to cash the stolen checks" Catch_phrase   A phrase that has become a catchword Catch_some_Z's   Be asleep Catch_up   Learn belatedly; find out about something after it happened; "I''m trying to catch up with the latest developments in molecular biology" Catch_up   Reach the point where one should be after a delay; "I caught up on my homework" Catch_up_with   Catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp" Catch_up_with   Make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point; "I have to make up a French exam"; "Can I catch up with the material or is it too late?" Catclaw   Erect shrub with small if any spines having racemes of white to yellow flowers followed by curved pointed pods and black shiny seeds; West Indies and Florida Catechesis   Oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation) Catechetic   Of or relating to or involving catechesis Catechetic   Of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism; "the catechistic method" Catechetical   Of or relating to or involving catechesis Catechetical_instruction   Teaching religious principles by questions and answers Catechise   Examine through questioning and answering Catechise   Give religious instructions to Catechism   An elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers Catechism   A series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views Catechismal   Of or relating to a catechism summarizing the principles of Christianity Catechist   One who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism Back to top Catechistic   Of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism; "the catechistic method" Catechize   Examine through questioning and answering Catechize   Give religious instructions to Catecholamine   Any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland Catechu   East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu Catechu   Extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dying and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally Catechumen   A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist Categorem   A categorematic expression; a term capable of standing alone as the subject or predicate of a logical proposition; "names are called categorems" Categorematic   Of a term or phrase capable of standing as the subject or (especially) the predicate of a proposition Categoreme   A categorematic expression; a term capable of standing alone as the subject or predicate of a logical proposition; "names are called categorems" Categorial   Relating to the concept of categories; "the applicants were classified according to a categorial system" Categoric   Not modified or restricted by reservations; "a categorical denial"; "a flat refusal" Categorical   Not modified or restricted by reservations; "a categorical denial"; "a flat refusal" Categorical   Relating to or included in a category Categorically   In an unqualified manner; "he flatly denied the charges" Categorical_imperative   The moral principle that behavior should be determined by duty Categorisation   The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type Categorisation   The basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories Categorisation   A group of people or things arranged by class or category Categorise   Place into or assign to a category; "Children learn early on to categorize" Back to top Categorised   Arranged into categories Categorization   The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type Categorization   The basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories Categorization   A group of people or things arranged by class or category Categorize   Place into or assign to a category; "Children learn early on to categorize" Categorized   Arranged into categories Category   A general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme Category   A collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents" Catena   A chain of connected ideas or passages or objects so arranged that each member is closely related to the preceding and following members (especially a series of patristic comments elucidating Christian dogma) Catenary   The curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points Catenate   Arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores Catenulate   Arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores Catenulate   Having a chainlike form; "catenulate bacterial cell colonies" Cater   Supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets Cater   Provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests" Cater-cornered   Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line; "set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot" Catercorner   Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line; "set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot" Caterer   Someone who provides food and service (as for a party) Catering   Providing food and services Caterpillar   A wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth Back to top Caterpillar   A large vehicle that is driven by caterpillar tracks; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work Caterpillar-tracked   Having caterpillar treads or tracks on the wheels; "a caterpillar-tracked earthmover" Caterpillar_track   An endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground Caterpillar_tread   An endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground Caterwaul   The yowling sound made by a cat in heat Caterwaul   Utter shrieks, as of cats Catfish   Any of numerous mostly freshwater bottom-living fishes of Eurasia and North America with barbels like whiskers around the mouth Catfish   Large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins Catfish   Flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed Catgut   A strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery Catgut   Perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone Catha   A genus of African evergreen shrubs characterized by thick leaves and white flowers Catharacta   Skuas Catharacta_skua   Large brown skua of the northern Atlantic Catharanthus   Small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca Catharanthus_roseus   Commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers Cathari   A Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; believers in Albigensianism Catharism   A Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; characterized by dualism (asserted the coexistence of two mutually opposed principles, one good and one evil); was exterminated f Cathars   A Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; believers in Albigensianism Catharsis   (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions Back to top Catharsis   Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels Cathartes   Type genus of the Cathartidae: turkey vultures Cathartes_aura   Common in South America and Central America and southern United States Cathartic   A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels Cathartic   Strongly laxative Cathartic   Emotionally purging (of e.g. art) Cathartic   Emotionally purging Cathartid   Large birds of prey superficially similar to Old World vultures Cathartidae   Condors; turkey buzzards; king vultures Cathay   An archaic or literary name for China Cathaya   Chinese evergreen conifer discovered in 1955; not yet cultivated elsewhere Catha_edulis   A shrub that is cultivated by Arabs for its leaves which are chewed or used to make tea Cathect   Inject with libidinal energy Cathectic   Of or relating to cathexis Cathedra   A throne that is the official chair of a bishop Cathedral   Any large and important church Cathedral   The principal Christian church building of a bishop''s diocese Cathedral   Relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop''s office or throne; "a cathedral church" Cather   United States writer who wrote about frontier life (1873-1947) Catherine   Empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796) Back to top Catherine   First wife of Henry VIII; Henry''s divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536) Catherine_de_Medicis   Queen of France as the wife of Henry II and regent during the minority of her son Charles IX (1519-1589) Catherine_Howard   Queen of England as the fifth wife of Henry VIII who was accused of adultery and executed (1520-1542) Catherine_I   Empress of Russia who succeeded her husband Peter the Great (1684-1727) Catherine_II   Empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796) Catherine_of_Aragon   First wife of Henry VIII; Henry''s divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536) Catherine_Parr   Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548) Catherine_the_Great   Empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796) Catherine_wheel   Circular-shaped firework; spins round and round Catheter   A thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open Catheterise   Insert a catheter into (a body part); "cathererize the patient''s bladder" Catheterize   Insert a catheter into (a body part); "cathererize the patient''s bladder" Cathexis   (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object; "Freud thought of cathexis as a psychic analog of an electrical charge" Cathode   A negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons in an electrical device Cathode   The positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current Cathode-ray_oscilloscope   Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities Cathode-ray_tube   A vacuum tube in which a hot cathode emits a beam of electrons that pass through a high voltage anode and are focused or deflected before hitting a phosphorescent screen Cathode_ray   A beam of electrons emitted by the cathode of an electrical discharge tube Cathodic   Of or at or pertaining to a cathode; "cathodic deposition of metals" Catholic   A member of a Catholic church Back to top Catholic   Free from provincial prejudices or attachments; "catholic in one''s tastes" Catholic   Of or relating to or supporting Catholicism; "the Catholic Church" Catholicise   Cause to adopt catholicism Catholicism   The beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church Catholicity   The quality of being universal; existing everywhere Catholicity   The beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church Catholicize   Cause to adopt catholicism Catholicos   The ecclesiastical title of the leaders of the Nestorian and Armenian churches Catholic_Church   Any of several churches claiming to have maintained historical continuity with the original Christian Church Catholic_Pope   The head of the Roman Catholic Church Catholic_Reaction_Force   A radical terrorist group dedicated to the removal of British forces from Northern Ireland and the unification of Ireland Catholic_school   A parochial school maintained by the Catholic Church Cathouse   A building where prostitutes are available Cation   A positively charged ion Cationic   Of or relating to cations Cationic_detergent   A class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation Catjang_pea   Tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics Catkin   A cylindrical spikelike inflorescence Catkinate   Resembling a catkin Catling   A long double-edged knife used for amputations Back to top Catmint   Hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats Catnap   A short sleep (usually not in bed) Catnap   Take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour" Catnip   Hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats Catocala_nupta   Moth having dull forewings and red-marked hind wings Catoptric   Of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors Catoptrical   Of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors Catoptrics   Branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors Catoptrophorus   Willet Catoptrophorus_semipalmatus   Large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf coasts Catostomid   A cypriniform fish of the family Catostomidae Catostomidae   Suckers; closely related to the family Cyprinidae Catostomus   Type genus of the family Catostomidae Catskills   A range of the Appalachians west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas Catskill_Mountains   A range of the Appalachians west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas Catsup   Thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes Catsup_bottle   A bottle that holds catsup Cattail   Tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes Cattail_family   Perennial marsh plants with creeping rootstocks and long linear leaves Cattail_millet   Tall grass having cattail like spikes; grown in Africa and Asia for its grain and in the United States chiefly for forage; sometimes used in making beer Back to top Cattalo   Hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds Cattell   American psychologist and editor (1860-1944) Cattell   American psychologist (born in England) who developed a broad theory of human behavior based on multivariate research (1905-1998) Cattie   Any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) Cattiness   Malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty Cattish   Marked by or arising from malice; "a catty remark" Cattle   Domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; "so many head of cattle"; "wait till the cows come home"; "seven thin and ill-favored kine"- Bible; "a team of oxen" Cattleman   A man who raises (or tends) cattle Cattleman   A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback Cattleship   A cargo ship for the transport of livestock Cattleya   Any orchid of the genus Cattleya characterized by a hood-shaped three-lobed lip enclosing the column; among the most popular and most extravagantly beautiful orchids known Cattleya_citrina   Mexican epiphytic orchid with glaucous gray-green leaves and lemon- to golden-yellow flowers appearing only partially opened; sometimes placed in genus Cattleya Cattley_guava   Small tropical shrubby tree bearing deep red oval fruit Cattle_boat   A cargo ship for the transport of livestock Cattle_breeding   Breeding cattle Cattle_cake   A concentrated feed for cattle; processed in the form of blocks or cakes Cattle_car   A freight car for transporting cattle Cattle_drive   Driving a bovine herd (as cows or bulls or steers) Cattle_egret   Small white egret widely distributed in warm regions often found around grazing animals Cattle_farm   Farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) Back to top Cattle_grid   A bridge over a ditch consisting of parallel metal bars that allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass, but not cattle Cattle_guard   A bridge over a ditch consisting of parallel metal bars that allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass, but not cattle Cattle_pen   A pen for cattle Cattle_plague   An acute infectious viral disease of cattle (usually fatal); characterized by fever and diarrhea and inflammation of mucous membranes Cattle_ranch   Farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) Cattle_thief   Someone who steals livestock (especially cattle) Cattle_trail   A trail over which cattle were driven to market Catty   Any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) Catty   Marked by or arising from malice; "a catty remark" Catty-corner   Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line; "set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot" Catty-cornered   Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line; "set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot" Catullus   Roman lyric poet remembered for his love poems to an aristocratic Roman woman (84-54 BC) Catwalk   Narrow pathway high in the air (as above a stage or between parts of a building or along a bridge) Catwalk   Narrow platform; "models displayed clothes on a catwalk at the fashion show" Cat_and_mouse   A game for children in which the players form a circle and join hands; they raise their hands to let a player inside the circle or lower their hands to bar a second player who is chasing the first Cat_and_rat   A game for children in which the players form a circle and join hands; they raise their hands to let a player inside the circle or lower their hands to bar a second player who is chasing the first Cat_bear   Reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas Cat_box   A receptacle for cat excrement Cat_burglar   A burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person''s house Cat_chow   Food prepared for cats Back to top Cat_cracker   A chemical reactor for converting oils with high boiling points into fuels with lower boiling points in the presence of a catalyst Cat_fancier   A person who breeds and cares for cats Cat_flea   Flea that breeds chiefly on cats and dogs and rats Cat_food   Food prepared for cats Cat_rig   Rig of a catboat CAT_scan   An image produced by scanning; "he analyzed the brain scan"; "you could see the tumor in the CAT scan" CAT_scanner   A tomograph that constructs a 3-D model of an object by combining parallel planes Cat_scratch_disease   A disease thought to be transmitted to humans by a scratch from a cat Cat_shark   Small bottom-dwelling sharks with catlike eyes; found along continental slopes Cat_sleep   A short sleep (usually not in bed) Cat_squirrel   Common medium-large squirrel of eastern North America; now introduced into England Cat_squirrel   Common reddish-brown squirrel of Europe and parts of Asia Cat_suit   A tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance Cat_thyme   Mediterranean germander having small hairy leaves and reddish purple flowers; attractive to cats Cat_valium   Street names for ketamine Caucasia   A large region between the Black and Caspian seas; oil is its major resource Caucasian   A number of languages spoken in the Caucasus that have no known affiliations to languages spoken elsewhere Caucasian   A member of the Caucasoid race Caucasian   Of or belonging to a racial group having light skin coloration; "voting patterns within the white population" Caucasian   Of or relating to the geographical region of Caucasia; "Caucasian languages" Back to top Caucasian_language   A number of languages spoken in the Caucasus that have no known affiliations to languages spoken elsewhere Caucasian_race   A light-skinned race Caucasian_walnut   Medium-sized Caucasian much-branched tree distinguished from other walnut trees by its winged fruit Caucasic   Of or relating to the geographical region of Caucasia; "Caucasian languages" Caucasoid   Of or relating to Caucasian people Caucasoid_race   A light-skinned race Caucasus   A large region between the Black and Caspian seas; oil is its major resource Caucasus   The mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia Caucasus_Mountains   The mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia Caucus   A closed political meeting Caucus   Meet to select a candidate or promote a policy Cauda   Any taillike structure Caudal   (of quadrupeds) situated in or directed toward the part of the body from which the tail arises; "caudal fins"; "the caudal end of the body" Caudal   Resembling a tail Caudal   Constituting or relating to a tail; "caudal appendage" Caudal   Toward the posterior end of the body Caudally   Toward the posterior end of the body Caudal_anaesthesia   Regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the caudal end of the spinal canal; now largely replaced by epidural anesthesia Caudal_anesthesia   Regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the caudal end of the spinal canal; now largely replaced by epidural anesthesia Caudal_appendage   Tail especially of a mammal posterior to and above the anus Back to top Caudal_block   Regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the caudal end of the spinal canal; now largely replaced by epidural anesthesia Caudal_fin   The tail of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates Caudal_vertebra   One of 4 vertebrae in the human coccyx Caudata   Salamanders; newts; congo snakes Caudate   Amphibians that resemble lizards Caudate   A tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain Caudate   Having a tail or taillike appendage Caudate   Of a leaf shape; tapering gradually into a long taillike tip Caudated   Having a tail or taillike appendage Caudate_nucleus   A tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain Caudex   Woody stem of palms and tree ferns Caudex   Persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant Caudine_Forks   A battle in the Apennines in 321 BC in which the Samnites defeated the Romans Caught_up(p)   Having become involved involuntarily; "caught up in the excitement of the crowd"; "caught up in the scandal" Caul   The inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) Caul   Part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines Cauldron   A very large pot that is used for boiling Caulescent   Producing a well-developed stem above ground Cauliflower   Compact head of white undeveloped flowers Cauliflower   A plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds Back to top Cauliflower_ear   An auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers Cauline   Especially of leaves; growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem; "cauline leaves" Cauline   Producing a well-developed stem above ground Caulk   Seal with caulking; "caulk the window" Caulked   Having cracks and crevices stopped up with a filler Caulked   Having the seams between planks packed with waterproof material Caulophyllum   Blue cohosh Caulophyllum_thalictrioides   Tall herb of eastern North America and Asia having blue berrylike fruit and a thick knotty rootstock formerly used medicinally Caulophyllum_thalictroides   Tall herb of eastern North America and Asia having blue berrylike fruit and a thick knotty rootstock formerly used medicinally Causa   A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" Causal   Involving or constituting a cause; causing; "a causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices" Causalgia   A burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes Causality   The relation between causes and effects Causally   In a causal fashion; "causally efficacious powers" Causal_agency   Any entity that causes events to happen Causal_agent   Any entity that causes events to happen Causal_factor   A determining or causal element or factor; "education is an important determinant of one''s outlook on life" Causation   The act of causing something to happen Causative   Producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime" Cause   Any entity that causes events to happen Back to top Cause   A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to Cause   A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" Cause   A justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice" Cause   Events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something; "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash" Cause   Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa" Cause   Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident" Causeless   Having no cause or apparent cause; "a causeless miracle"; "fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune"; "we cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times" Causeless   Having no justifying cause or reason; "a senseless, causeless murder"; "a causeless war that never had an aim"; "an apparently arbitrary and reasonless change" Causerie   Light informal conversation for social occasions Causeway   A road that is raised above water or marshland or sand Causeway   Pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles Causeway   Provide with a causeway; "A causewayed swamp" Cause_celebre   Any incident that attracts great public attention Cause_of_death   The causal agent resulting in death; "heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States" Cause_to_be_perceived   Have perceptible qualities Cause_to_sleep   Make fall asleep; "The soft music caused us to to fall asleep" Causing   The act of causing something to happen Caustic   Any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue Caustic   Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action Caustic   Harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts Back to top Caustically   In a caustic vitriolic manner; "he addressed her caustically" Caustic_lime   A caustic substance produced by heating limestone Caustic_potash   A potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry Caustic_remark   Witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"; "Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody''s face but their own"--Johathan Swift Caustic_soda   A strongly alkaline caustic used in manufacturing soap and paper and aluminum and various sodium compounds Cauterant   An instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it Cauterisation   The act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing Cauterise   Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals Cauterise   Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart" Cauterization   The act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing Cauterize   Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals Cauterize   Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart" Cautery   The act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing Cautery   An instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it Caution   The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution" Caution   The trait of being circumspect and prudent Caution   Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care" Caution   A warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices" Caution   Warn strongly; put on guard Cautionary   Serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence" Back to top Cautionary   Tending to ward off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze Cautious   People who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid" Cautious   Unwilling to take risks Cautious   Cautious in attitude and careful in actions; prudent; "a cautious answer"; "very cautious about believing everything she was told" Cautious   Showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver" Cautious   Avoiding excess; "a conservative estimate" Cautiously   With caution or prudence or tact; "she ventured cautiously downstairs"; "they handled the incident with kid gloves" Cautiously   In a conservative manner; "we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200,000." Cautiousness   The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution" Cautious_statement   A statement made with careful qualifications Cavalcade   A procession of people traveling on horseback Cavalier   A royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War Cavalier   A gallant or courtly gentleman Cavalier   Given to haughty disregard of others Cavalierly   In a proud and domineering manner; "he treated his staff cavalierly" Cavalier_hat   A soft felt hat with a wide flexible brim Cavalla   Large mackerel with long pointed snout; important food and game fish of the eastern Atlantic coast southward to Brazil Cavalry   A highly mobile army unit Cavalry   Troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the attack" Cavalryman   A soldier mounted on horseback; "a cavalryman always takes good care of his mount" Back to top Cavalryman   A soldier in a motorized army unit Cavalry_horse   Horse trained for battle Cavalry_sword   A stout sword with a curved blade and thick back Cave   An underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea Cave   Explore natural caves Cave   Hollow out as if making a cave or opening; "The river was caving the banks" Caveat   (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing; "a caveat filed against the probate of a will" Caveat   A warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices" Caveat_emptor   A commercial principle that without a warranty the buyer takes upon himself the risk of quality Cavell   English nurse who remained in Brussels after the German occupation in order to help Allied prisoners escape; was caught and executed by the Germans (1865-1915) Caveman   Someone who dwells in a cave Cavendish   British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810) Cavern   A large cave or a large chamber in a cave Cavern   Any large dark enclosed space; "his eyes were dark caverns" Cavern   Hollow out as if making a cavern Cavernous   Filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood; "erectile tissue"; "the penis is an erectile organ" Cavernous   Being or suggesting a cavern; "vast cavernous chambers hollowed out of limestone" Cavernous_sinus   Either of a pair of large venous sinuses in the cranial cavity Cavern_out   Hollow out as if making a cavern Cavetto   A concave molding shaped like a quarter circle in cross section Back to top Cave_bat   Drab yellowish big-eared cave-dwelling bat Cave_dweller   Someone who dwells in a cave Cave_in   The sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it Cave_in   Break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice" Cave_man   Someone who dwells in a cave Cave_myotis   Small bat of southwest United States that lives in caves etc. Cavia   Type genus of the Caviidae: guinea pigs Caviar   Salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d''oeuvre Caviare   Salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d''oeuvre Cavia_cobaya   Stout-bodied nearly tailless domesticated cavy; often kept as a pet and widely used in research Cavia_porcellus   South American cavy; possibly ancestral to the domestic guinea pig Caviidae   A family of Hystricomorpha Cavil   An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections Cavil   Raise trivial objections Caviler   A disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections Caviling   Quibbling over insignificant details; "caviling pettifoggers and quiggling pleaders"-Edmund Burke; "her nagging and carping attack"; "thought her editor unnecessarily nitpicking"; "a pettifogging lawyer''s mind"; "had no patience with quibbling critics" Caviller   A disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections Cavitied   Pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb) Cavity   (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body Cavity   A sizeable hole (usually in the ground); "they dug a pit to bury the body" Back to top Cavity   Soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth Cavity   Space that is surrounded by something Cavity_resonator   A hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves Cavity_wall   A wall formed of two thicknesses of masonry with a space between them Caviuna_wood   An important Brazilian timber tree yielding a heavy hard dark-colored wood streaked with black Cavort   Play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom" Cavum   (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body Cavy   Short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent Caw   The sound made by corvine birds Caw   Utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens Caxton   English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491) Cay   A coral reef off the southern coast of Florida Cayenne   A long and often twisted hot red pepper Cayenne   Ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum Cayenne   Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red Cayenne_jasmine   Commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers Cayenne_pepper   A long and often twisted hot red pepper Cayenne_pepper   Ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum Cayenne_pepper   Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red Cayman   An alligator-like reptile of Central America and South America having a more heavily armored belly Back to top Cayman_Islands   A British colony in the Caribbean northwest of Jamaica; an international banking center Cayman_Islands_dollar   The basic unit of money in the Cayman Islands Cayuga   The Iroquoian language spoken by the Cayuga people Cayuga   A member of an Iroquoian people formerly living around Cayuga Lake in New York state Cayuga_Lake   A lake in central New York Cayuse   A small native range horse Cazique   Black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics CBC   Counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood CBR   (cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperature of about 2.725 kelvin Cc   A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter Cc   Being ten more than one hundred ninety Ccc   Being one hundred more than two hundred CCRC   An agency in the Department of Defense that is a national center for research on all aspects of injury control and casualty care CD   A digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser CD   A debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest Cd   The basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin Cd   A soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores Cd   Being one hundred more than three hundred CD-R   A compact disc on which you can write only once and thereafter is read-only memory CD-ROM   A compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user Back to top CD-ROM_drive   A drive that is connected to a computer and on which a CD-ROM can be `played'' CD-WO   A compact disc on which you can write only once and thereafter is read-only memory CD4_cell   T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and killer T cells; helper T cells are infected and killed by the AIDS virus CD4_T_cell   T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and killer T cells; helper T cells are infected and killed by the AIDS virus CD8_cell   T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it CD8_T_cell   T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it CDC   A federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services; located in Atlanta; investigates and diagnoses and tries to control or prevent diseases (especially new and unusual diseases) CDNA   Single-stranded DNA that is complementary to messenger RNA or DNA that has been synthesized from messenger RNA by reverse transcriptase CD_burner   Recording equipment for making compact disks CD_drive   A drive that reads a compact disc and that is connected to an audio system CD_player   A stand-alone piece of electronic equipment that either has its own display or attaches to a television set Ce   A ductile gray metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group Cease   (`cease'' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease'') end Cease   Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical; "the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"; "Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other"; "My property ends by the bushes"; "The symphony end Cease   Put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother" Cease-fire   A state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms Ceaseless   Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain"; "night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city"; "the never-ending search for happiness"; "the perpetual struggle to maintain standar Ceaselessly   With unflagging resolve; "dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste" Ceaselessness   The quality of something that continues without end or interruption Cease_and_desist_order   (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity; "injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order" Back to top Cebidae   All the New World monkeys except marmosets and tamarins Cebu   One of the Visayan islands of the central Philippines; important for its fine harbor Cebu   An important seaport on the island of Cebu in the Philippines Cebuan   Language of the people of Cebu in the Philippines; its lexicon contributes to the official language of the Philippines Cebuan   Inhabitant of the island of Cebu; a member of the Visayan people of the Philippines Cebuano   Language of the people of Cebu in the Philippines; its lexicon contributes to the official language of the Philippines Cebuella   Pygmy marmosets Cebuella_pygmaea   The smallest monkey; of tropical forests of the Amazon Cebus   Type genus of the Cebidae Cebus_capucinus   Monkey of Central America and South America having a cowl of thick hair on the head Cebu_City   An important seaport on the island of Cebu in the Philippines Cebu_maguey   Hard fiber used in making coarse twine; from Philippine agave plants Cecal   Of or like a cecum Cecal_appendage   A vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch Cecidomyidae   Gall midges Cecil_B._DeMille   United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959) Cecil_Blount_DeMille   United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959) Cecil_Frank_Powell   English physicist who discovered the pion (the first known meson) which is a subatomic particle involved in holding the nucleus together (1903-1969) Cecil_J._Rhodes   British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa; made a fortune in gold and diamond mining; helped colonize the territory now known as Zimbabwe; he endowed annual fellowships for Commonwealth and United States students to study at Oxford Universi Cecil_John_Rhodes   British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa; made a fortune in gold and diamond mining; helped colonize the territory now known as Zimbabwe; he endowed annual fellowships for Commonwealth and United States students to study at Oxford Universi Back to top Cecil_Rhodes   British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa; made a fortune in gold and diamond mining; helped colonize the territory now known as Zimbabwe; he endowed annual fellowships for Commonwealth and United States students to study at Oxford Universi Cecil_Scott_Forester   English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966) Cecity   Lack of sight Cecropia   North American silkworm moth; larvae feed on the leaves of forest trees Cecropia   Large genus of tropical American trees that yield a bast fiber used for cordage and bark used in tanning; milky juice yields caoutchouc Cecropiaceae   In some classifications included in family Moraceae Cecropia_moth   North American silkworm moth; larvae feed on the leaves of forest trees Cecropia_peltata   Tropical American tree with large peltate leaves and hollow stems Cecum   The cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; "the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum" Cedar   Any cedar of the genus Cedrus Cedar   Durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests Cedar   Any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars Cedar-apple_rust   Rust fungus causing rust spots on apples and pears etc Cedarbird   Widely distributed over temperate North America Cedarn   Consisting of or made of cedar; "carved cedarn doors" Cedarwood   Durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests Cedar_chest   A chest made of cedar Cedar_elm   Elm of southern United States and Mexico having spreading pendulous corky branches Cedar_mahogany   African tree having rather lightweight cedar-scented wood varying in color from pink to reddish brown Cedar_nut   The seed of the Swiss pine Back to top Cedar_of_Goa   Tall spreading evergreen found in Mexico having drooping branches; believed to have been introduced into Portugal from Goa Cedar_of_Lebanon   Cedar of Lebanon and northwestern Syria that attains great age and height Cedar_Rapids   A city in eastern Iowa Cedar_tree   Any cedar of the genus Cedrus Cedar_tree   Any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars Cedar_waxwing   Widely distributed over temperate North America Cede   Relinquish possession or control over; "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in" Cede   Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another Cedi   The basic unit of money in Ghana Cedilla   A diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s Ceding   The act of ceding Ceding_back   The act of ceding back Cedrela   Tropical American trees Cedrela_calantas   Philippine timber tree having hard red fragrant wood Cedrela_odorata   Tropical American tree yielding fragrant wood used especially for boxes Cedrus   True cedars Cedrus_atlantica   Tall Algerian evergreen of Atlas mountains with blue-green leaves; widely planted as an ornamental Cedrus_deodara   Tall East Indian cedar having spreading branches with nodding tips; highly valued for its appearance as well as its timber Cedrus_libani   Cedar of Lebanon and northwestern Syria that attains great age and height Cefadroxil   A cephalosporin antibiotic (trade name Ultracef) Back to top Cefobid   A parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Cefobid) used for severe infections Cefoperazone   A parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Cefobid) used for severe infections Cefotaxime   A parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract Ceftazidime   A parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections Ceftin   A cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges Ceftriaxone   A parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Rocephin) used for severe infection of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract Cefuroxime   A cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges Ceiba   Tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers Ceiba_pentandra   Massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber Ceiba_tree   Massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber Ceibo   Small South American spiny tree with dark crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or clustered Ceilidh   An informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling Ceiling   The overhead upper surface of a room; "he hated painting the ceiling" Ceiling   (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds Ceiling   Maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions) Ceiling   An upper limit on what is allowed; "they established a cap for prices" Ceilinged   Provided with a ceiling especially the overhead interior surface; "the large beam-ceilinged living room" Celandine   Perennial herb with branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers Celandine   North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil Celandine_poppy   Perennial here native to woodland of the eastern United States having yellow flowers Back to top Celastraceae   Trees and shrubs and woody vines usually having bright-colored fruits Celastric_articulatus   Ornamental Asiatic vine with showy orange-yellow fruit with a scarlet aril; naturalized in North America Celastrus   Type genus of the Celastraceae: bittersweet and shrubby bittersweet; woody vines and shrubs native chiefly to Asia and Australia Celastrus_orbiculatus   Ornamental Asiatic vine with showy orange-yellow fruit with a scarlet aril; naturalized in North America Celastrus_scandens   Twining shrub of North America having three-valved yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds Celebes   A mountainous island in eastern Indonesia Celebrant   An officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist Celebrant   A person who is celebrating Celebrate   Assign great social importance to; "The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood"; "The tenor was lionized in Vienna" Celebrate   Have a celebration; "They were feting the patriarch of the family"; "After the exam, the students were celebrating" Celebrate   Celebrate, as of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur" Celebrated   Having an illustrious past Celebrated   Widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter" Celebrater   A person who is celebrating Celebration   Any joyous diversion Celebration   The public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; "the celebration of marriage" Celebration   A joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event Celebrator   A person who is celebrating Celebratory   Used for celebrating Celebrex   A Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Celebrex) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract Back to top Celebrity   A widely known person; "he was a baseball celebrity" Celebrity   The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed Celecoxib   A Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Celebrex) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract Celeriac   Thickened edible aromatic root of a variety of celery plant Celeriac   Grown for its thickened edible aromatic root Celerity   A rate that is rapid Celery   Stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning Celery   Widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked Celery-leaved_buttercup   Annual herb growing in marshy places Celery-topped_pine   Medium tall celery pine of Tasmania Celery_blight   A fungous leaf spot disease of the celery plant Celery_cabbage   Elongated head of crisp celery-like stalks and light green leaves Celery_cabbage   Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia Celery_pine   Australasian evergreen conifer having a graceful head of foliage resembling celery that is composed of phyllodes borne in the axils of scalelike leaves Celery_root   Thickened edible aromatic root of a variety of celery plant Celery_root   Grown for its thickened edible aromatic root Celery_salt   Ground celery seed and salt Celery_seed   Seed of the celery plant used as seasoning Celery_stick   Celery stalks cut into small sticks Celery_top_pine   Medium tall celery pine of Tasmania Back to top Celesta   A musical instrument consisting of graduated steel plates that are struck by hammers activated by a keyboard Celestial   Of heaven or the spirit; "celestial peace"; "ethereal melodies"; "the supernal happiness of a quiet death" Celestial   Relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven; "celestial beings"; "heavenly hosts" Celestial   Of or relating to the sky; "celestial map"; "a heavenly body" Celestial_body   Natural objects visible in the sky Celestial_City   Phrases used to refer to Heaven; "the Celestial City was Christian''s goal in Bunyan''s `Pilgrim''s Progress''" Celestial_equator   The great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles Celestial_globe   A globe that is a spherical model of the heavens Celestial_guidance   A method of controlling the flight of a missile or spacecraft by reference to the positions of celestial bodies Celestial_hierarchy   The collective body of angels Celestial_horizon   The great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth Celestial_latitude   (astronomy) the angular distance to a point on a celestial object measured north or south from the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere Celestial_longitude   (astronomy) the angular distance eastward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through the body; expressed in hours and minutes and second; used with declination to specify positions on the Celestial_mechanics   The branch of astronomy concerned with the application of Newton''s laws of motion to the motions of heavenly bodies Celestial_navigation   Navigating according to the positions of the stars Celestial_orbit   The (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another; "he plotted the orbit of the moon" Celestial_point   A point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) Celestial_pole   One of two points of intersection of the Earth''s axis and the celestial sphere Celestial_sphere   The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected Celestite   A mineral consisting of strontium sulphate Back to top Celiac   Of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen Celiac   Belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease; "a celiac diet" Celiac_artery   An artery that originates from the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm and branches into the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery Celiac_disease   A disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance Celiac_trunk   An artery that originates from the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm and branches into the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery Celibacy   Abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) Celibacy   An unmarried status Celibate   An unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity Celibate   Abstaining from sexual intercourse; "celibate priests" Celiocentesis   Removal of fluid from the abdomen by centesis Celioma   An abdominal tumor Celioscopy   Endoscopic examination of the abdomen through the abdominal wall Cell   (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; cells may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals Cell   A device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction Cell   A room where a prisoner is kept Cell   Small room is which a monk or nun lives Cell   Any small compartment; "the cells of a honeycomb" Cell   A hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections (cells), each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver Cell   A small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement Cell-free   Lacking cells; "cell-free systems"; "a cell-free homogenate of the thyroid" Back to top Cell-like   Resembling a cell Cell-mediated_immune_response   An immune response (chiefly against viral or fungal invasions or transplanted tissue) that involves T cells Cellar   The lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage Cellar   Storage space where wines are stored Cellar   An excavation where root vegetables are stored Cellarage   A storage area in a cellar Cellarage   A charge for storing goods in a cellar Cellaret   Sideboard with compartments for holding bottles Cellblock   A division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) Cellini   Italian sculptor (1500-1571) Cellist   Some who plays a violoncello Cello   A large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing Cellophane   A transparent paper-like product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc. Cellphone   A hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections (cells), each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver Cellular   Characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization); "the cellular construction of a beehive"; "any effective opposition to a totalitarian regime must be secr Cellular   Relating to cells; "cellular walls"; "cellular physiology" Cellularity   The state of having cells Cellular_division   The process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells Cellular_inclusion   Any small intracellular body found within another (characteristic of certain diseases); "an inclusion in the cytoplasm of the cell" Cellular_phone   A hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections (cells), each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver Back to top Cellular_respiration   The metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic moelcules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lu Cellular_slime_mold   Differing from true slime molds in being cellular and nucleate throughout the life cycle Cellular_telephone   A hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections (cells), each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver Cellulite   Lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women''s thighs etc. Cellulitis   An inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain Celluloid   A medium that disseminates moving pictures; "theater pieces transferred to celluloid"; "this story would be good cinema"; "film coverage of sporting events" Celluloid   Highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics Celluloid   Artificial as if portrayed in a film; "a novel with flat celluloid characters" Cellulose   A polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers Cellulose_acetate   An ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes Cellulose_ester   Any ester of cellulose with an acid Cellulose_nitrate   Nitric acid esters; used in lacquers and explosives Cellulose_tape   Transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch Tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending Cellulose_triacetate   Cellulose acetate that is relatiely slow to burn; used instead of celluloid for motion-picture film Cellulose_xanthate   A cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda Cellulosic   A plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose) Cellulosid   Of or containing or made from cellulose; "cellulosic fibers" Cell_death   (physiology) the normal degeneration and death of living cells (as in various epithelial cells) Cell_division   The process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells Cell_doctrine   (biology) the theory that cells form the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms; proposed in 1838 by Matthias Schleiden and by Theodor Schwann Back to top Cell_membrane   A thin membrane around the cytoplasm of a cell; controls passage of substances in and out of the cell Cell_nucleus   A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction Cell_organ   A specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ; "the first organelle to be identified was the nucleus" Cell_phone   Call up by using a cellular phone; "If the train is late, I will cell phone you" Cell_theory   (biology) the theory that cells form the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms; proposed in 1838 by Matthias Schleiden and by Theodor Schwann Cell_wall   A thin membrane around the cytoplasm of a cell; controls passage of substances in and out of the cell Celom   A cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity Celoma   A cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity Celosia   Annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa Celosia_argentea   Weedy annual with spikes of silver-white flowers Celosia_argentea_cristata   Garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers Celosia_cristata   Garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers Celsius   Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744) Celsius_scale   A temperature scale that defines the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees Celt   A member of a European people who occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul in pre-Roman times Celtic   A branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era Celtic   Relating to or characteristic of the Celts Celtic_cross   A Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection Celtic_deity   A deity worshipped by the Celts Celtic_language   A branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era Back to top Celtis   Large genus of trees and shrubs with berrylike fruit Celtis_australis   Bright green deciduous shade tree of southern Europe Celtis_laevigata   Deciduous shade tree with small black berries; southern United States; yields soft yellowish wood Celtis_occidentalis   Large deciduous shade tree of southern United States with small deep purple berries Celtuce   Leaves having celery-like stems eaten raw or cooked Celtuce   Lettuce valued especially for its edible stems Cembalo   A clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots Cembra_nut   The seed of the Swiss pine Cembra_nut_tree   Large 5-needled European pine; yields cembra nuts and a resinous exudate Cement   A specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth Cement   Something that hardens to act as adhesive material Cement   A building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar Cement   Concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement; "they stood on the gray cement beside the pool" Cement   Any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth Cement   Make fast as if with cement; "We cemented our friendship" Cement   Bind or join with or as if with cement Cement   Cover or coat with cement Cementite   The iron carbide constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle Cementitious   Like or relevant to or having the properties of cement; "the adhesion of cementitious materials" Cementum   A specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth Back to top Cement_mixer   A machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete Cemetery   A tract of land used for burials Cenchrus   A genus of grasses of the family Gramineae that have burs Cenchrus_ciliaris   Erect tussock-forming perennial bur grass used in especially in South Africa and Australia for pasture and forage Cenchrus_tribuloides   Grass of the eastern United States and tropical America having spikelets enclosed in prickly burs Cenobite   A member of a religious order living in common Cenobitic   Of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living Cenobitical   Of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living Cenogenesis   Introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (as addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution) Cenogenetic   Of or relating to cenogenesis Cenotaph   A monument built to honor soldiers who died in a war Cenozoic   Approximately the last 63 million years Cenozoic_era   Approximately the last 63 million years Cense   Perfume especially with a censer Censer   A container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual) Censor   A person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable Censor   Subject to political, religious, or moral censorship; "This magazine is censored by the government" Censor   Forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper) Censored   Suppressed or subject to censorship; "the censored press in some countries" Censorial   Belonging or relating to a censor or a censor''s functions Back to top Censoring   Deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances Censoring   Counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy Censorious   Harshly critical or expressing censure; "was censorious of petty failings" Censorship   Deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances Censorship   Counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy Censurable   Deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious; "blameworthy if not criminal behavior"; "censurable misconduct"; "culpable negligence" Censure   Harsh criticism or disapproval Censure   The state of being excommunicated Censure   Rebuke formally Censured   Officially and strongly disapproved; "the censured conflict of interest"; "her condemned behavior" Censured   Officially rebuked or found blameworthy; "the censured senator did not run for another term" Census   A period count of the population Census   Conduct a census; "They censused the deer in the forest" Census_Bureau   The bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Census_taker   Someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes Cent   A coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit Cent   A fractional monetary unit of several countries Cental   A United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds Centare   A centare is 1/100th of an are Centas   100 centas equal 1 litas Back to top Centaur   A conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross Centaur   (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse Centaurea   Knapweed; star thistle Centaurea_americana   Annual of southwestern United States cultivated for its purple-rayed flower heads and its bracts that resemble small baskets Centaurea_cineraria   A plant having leaves and stems covered with down that resembles dust Centaurea_cyanus   An annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers Centaurea_gymnocarpa   A plant having leaves and stems covered with down that resembles dust Centaurea_imperialis   Perennial of mountains of Iran and Iraq; cultivated for its fragrant rose-pink flowers Centaurea_moschata   Asian plant widely grown for its sweetly fragrant pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Centaurea Centaurea_nigra   A weedy perennial with tough wiry stems and purple flowers; native to Europe but widely naturalized Centaurea_scabiosa   Tall European perennial having purple flower heads Centaurea_solstitialis   European weed having a winged stem and hairy leaves; adventive in the eastern United States Centauria_calcitrapa   Mediterranean annual or biennial herb having pinkish to purple flowers surrounded by spine-tipped scales; naturalized in America Centaurium   Genus of low-growing herbs mostly of northern hemisphere having flowers with protruding spirally twisted anthers Centaurium_calycosum   Erect plant with small clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers of southwestern United States Centaurium_minus   Common European glabrous annual centaury with flowers in dense cymes Centaurium_scilloides   Tufted perennial of western Europe and Azores having bright pink to white flowers Centaurus   A conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross Centaury   Any plant of the genus Centaurea Centaury   Any of various plants of the genus Centaurium Back to top Centavo   A fractional monetary unit of several countries: El Salvador and Sao Tome and Principe and Brazil and Argentina and Bolivia and Colombia and Cuba and the Dominican Republic and Ecuador and El Salvador and Guatemala and Honduras and Mexico and Nicaragua an Centenarian   Someone who is at least 100 years old Centenarian   Being at least 100 years old Centenary   The 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it) Centenary   Of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years; "centennial celebration" Centennial   The 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it) Centennial   Of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years; "centennial celebration" Centennially   Every hundred years; once in a century; "the birthday of this city is being celebrated centennially" Centennial_State   A state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains Center   A position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the center jump to start the game Center   The position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play; "it is a center''s responsibility to get the football to the quarterback" Center   The position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game Center   A building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research" Center   The piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher; "he hit the ball to deep center" Center   Mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace; "a good plaza should have a mov Center   A cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere" Center   The object upon which interest and attention focuses; "his stories made him the center of the party" Center   The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor''s argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story" Center   The sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering Center   Politically moderate persons; centrists Back to top Center   The middle of a military or naval formation; "they had to reinforce the center" Center   A place where some particular activity is concentrated; "they received messages from several centers" Center   A point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure Center   An area that is approximately central within some larger region; "it is in the center of town"; "they ran forward into the heart of the struggle"; "they were in the eye of the storm" Center   (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback; "the center fumbled the handoff" Center   (basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team Center   (ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team Center   Direct one''s attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies" Center   Move into the center; "That vase in the picture is not centered" Center   Center upon; "Her entire attention centered on her children"; "Our day revolved around our work" Center   Of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually Center(a)   Equally distant from the extremes Centerboard   A retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward Centered   Being or placed in the center Centered   Concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose Centerfielder   The person who plays center field Centerfold   A magazine center spread; especially a foldout of a large photograph or map or other feature Centering   (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back; "the quarterback fumbled the snap" Centering   The concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life" Centerline   A line that bisects a plane figure Back to top Centerpiece   Something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) Centerpiece   The central or most important feature; "education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Party''s political platform" Center_bit   A bit with a sharp center point for guidance and two side cutters Center_field   The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield Center_field   The piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher; "he hit the ball to deep center" Center_fielder   The person who plays center field Center_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention   A federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services; located in Atlanta; investigates and diagnoses and tries to control or prevent diseases (especially new and unusual diseases) Center_line   A line that bisects a plane figure Center_of_attention   The object upon which interest and attention focuses; "his stories made him the center of the party" Center_of_buoyancy   (physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object Center_of_curvature   The center of the circle of curvature Center_of_flotation   The center of gravity of a floating object Center_of_gravity   The point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass Center_of_immersion   (physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object Center_of_mass   Point representing the mean position of the matter in a body Center_on   Center upon; "Her entire attention centered on her children"; "Our day revolved around our work" Center_on   Have as a center; "The region centers on Charleston" Center_punch   Make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill Center_spread   The spread at the center of a magazine Center_stage   The central area on a theater stage Back to top Center_stage   A position of prominence or importance Centesimal   The ordinal number of one hundred in counting order Centesimal   Relating to or divided into hundredths Centesimo   A fractional monetary unit of several countries: Panama and Italy and Uruguay and Chile Centesis   (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid Centigrade_scale   A temperature scale that defines the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees Centigrade_thermometer   A thermometer calibrated in degrees centigrade Centile   (statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set of scores into 100 parts each of which contains one-hundredth of the total Centiliter   A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter Centilitre   A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter Centime   A coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit Centime   A fractional monetary unit of several countries: France and Algeria and Belgium and Burkina Faso and Burundi and Cameroon and Chad and the Congo and Gabon and Haiti and the Ivory Coast and Luxembourg and Mali and Morocco and Niger and Rwanda and Senegal a Centimeter   A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter Centimetre   A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter Centimo   A fractional monetary unit of Venezuela and Costa Rica and Equatorial Guinea and Paraguay and Spain Centipede   Chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs the foremost being modified into poison fangs Centner   A United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds Centner   In some European countries: a unit of weight equivalent to 50 kilograms Centner   A unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms Central   A workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication Back to top Central   In or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area; "a central position"; "central heating and air conditioning" Central   Centrally located and easy to reach; "the central city has good bus service"; "the shop has a central location" Central   Serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure" Central   Used in the description of a place that in the middle of another place; "the people of Central and Northern Europe"; "country in central Africa" Centralisation   Gathering to a center Centralisation   The act of consolidating power under a central control Centralise   Make central; "The Russian government centralized the distribution of food" Centralised   Concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose Centralised   Drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority; "centralized control of emergency relief efforts"; "centralized government" Centralising(a)   Tending to draw to a central point Centralism   The political policy of concentrating power in a central organization Centralist   Advocating centralization Centralistic   Advocating centralization Centrality   The property of being central Centralization   Gathering to a center Centralization   The act of consolidating power under a central control Centralize   Make central; "The Russian government centralized the distribution of food" Centralized   Concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose Centralized   Drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority; "centralized control of emergency relief efforts"; "centralized government" Centralizing(a)   Tending to draw to a central point Back to top Centrally   In or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function; "The theater is centrally located" Central_Africa   A landlocked country in central Africa; formerly under French control; became independent in 1960 Central_African_Republic   A landlocked country in central Africa; formerly under French control; became independent in 1960 Central_African_Republic_franc   The basic unit of money in the Central African Republic Central_America   The nations of Central America collectively Central_America   The isthmus joining North America and South America; extends from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia Central_American   A native or inhabitant of Central America Central_American   Of or relating to or characteristic of Central America or its people or languages Central_American_country   Countries occupying Central America; except for Belize and Costa Rica these countries are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments Central_American_nation   Countries occupying Central America; except for Belize and Costa Rica these countries are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments Central_American_strap_fern   Fern with shorter and narrower leaves than Florida strap fern; Florida to West Indies and Mexico and south to Argentina Central_artery_of_the_retina   A branch of the ophthalmic artery; enters the eyeball with the optic nerve Central_bank   A government monetary authority that issues currency and regulates the supply of credit and holds the reserves of other banks and sells new issues of securities for the government Central_body   Small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules Central_chimpanzee   Black-faced chimpanzees of central Africa; closely related to eastern chimpanzees Central_city   The central part of a city Central_Dravidian   A Dravidian language spoken primarily in central India Central_gyrus   Either of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus Central_heating   A heating system in which air or water is heated at a central furnace and sent through the building via vents or pipes and radiators Central_Intelligence_Agency   An independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the Back to top Central_Intelligence_Machinery   The United Kingdom''s central unit for the tasking and coordination and resourceing of intelligence and security agencies Central_nervous_system   The portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord Central_office   (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise; "many companies have their headquarters in New York" Central_Park   A large park in Manhattan Central_Powers   In World War I the alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary and other nations allied with them in opposing the Allies Central_processing_unit   (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached Central_processor   (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached Central_scotoma   A scotoma that involves the fixation point Central_Standard_Time   Standard time in the 6th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 90th meridian; used in the central United States Central_sulcus   A brain fissure extending upward on the lateral surface of both hemispheres; separates the frontal and parietal lobes Central_Thai   A branch of the Tai languages Central_Time   Standard time in the 6th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 90th meridian; used in the central United States Central_veins_of_liver   Terminal branches of the hepatic veins that lie in the hepatic lobules and receive blood from the liver sinusoids Central_vein_of_retina   Vein formed by the union of the retinal veins; accompanies central arteries of the retina in the optic nerve Central_vein_of_suprarenal_gland   A single draining vein; on the right it empties into the inferior vena cava; on the left it empties into the left renal vein Central_vision   Vision using the fovea and parafovea Centranthus   Genus of southern European herbs and subshrubs Centranthus_ruber   European herb with small fragrant crimson or white spurred flowers Centrarchid   Small carnivorous freshwater percoid fishes of North America usually having a laterally compressed body and metallic luster: crappies; black bass; bluegills; pumpkinseed Centrarchidae   Sunfish family Back to top Centre   A building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research" Centre   A cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere" Centre   The sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering Centre   A place where some particular activity is concentrated; "they received messages from several centers" Centre   A point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure Centre   An area that is approximately central within some larger region; "it is in the center of town"; "they ran forward into the heart of the struggle"; "they were in the eye of the storm" Centre   A low-lying region in central France Centre   Direct one''s attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies" Centre   Move into the center; "That vase in the picture is not centered" Centreboard   A retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward Centred   Ten 10s Centred   Concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose Centrefold   A magazine center spread; especially a foldout of a large photograph or map or other feature Centrepiece   Something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) Centrepiece   The central or most important feature; "education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Party''s political platform" Centrex   (CENTRal EXchange) a kind of telephone exchange Centre_bit   A bit with a sharp center point for guidance and two side cutters Centre_for_International_Crime_Prevention   The United Nations office responsible for crime prevention and criminal justice and law reform Centre_of_buoyancy   (physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object Centre_of_curvature   The center of the circle of curvature Back to top Centre_of_flotation   The center of gravity of a floating object Centre_of_gravity   The point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass Centre_of_immersion   (physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object Centre_of_mass   Point representing the mean position of the matter in a body Centre_spread   The spread at the center of a magazine Centre_stage   The central area on a theater stage Centre_stage   A position of prominence or importance Centric   Having or situated at or near a center Centrical   Having or situated at or near a center Centrifugal   Tending to move away from a center; "centrifugal force" Centrifugal   Conveying information to the muscles from the CNS; "motor nerves" Centrifugal   Tending away from centralization, as of authority; "the division of Europe into warring blocs produces ever-increasing centrifugal stress" Centrifugal_force   The outward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body Centrifugal_pump   A pump that use centrifugal force to discharge fluid into a pipe Centrifugate   Rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids Centrifugation   The process of separating substances by the use of a centrifuge Centrifuge   An apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension Centrifuge   Rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids Centriole   One of two small cylindrical cell organelles composes of 9 triplet microtubules; form the asters during mitosis Centripetal   Tending to move toward a center; "centripetal force" Back to top Centripetal   Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system; "sensory neurons" Centripetal   Tending to unify Centripetal_acceleration   The acceleration toward the center that holds a satellite in elliptical orbit Centripetal_force   The inward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body Centriscidae   Shrimpfishes Centrism   A political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action Centrist   A person who takes a position in the political center Centrist   Supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative Centrocercus   Sage grouse Centrocercus_urophasianus   Large grouse of sagebrush regions of North America Centroid   The center of mass of an object of uniform density Centroidal   Of or relating to (especially passing through) a centroid Centrolobium   A genus of Centrolobium Centrolobium_robustum   Brazilian tree with handsomely marked wood Centromere   A specialized condensed region of each chromosome that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape; "the centromere is difficult to sequence" Centromeric   Pertaining to the dense specialized portion of a chromosome to which the spindle attaches during mitosis Centropistes_striata   Bluish black-striped sea bass of the Atlantic coast of the United States Centropomidae   A family of fish or the order Perciformes including robolos Centropomus   Type genus of the Centropomidae: snooks Centropristis   Sea basses Back to top Centropristis_philadelphica   A kind of sea bass Centropus   A genus of Cuculidae Centropus_phasianinus   Australian bird with a tail like a pheasant Centropus_sinensis   Common coucal of India and China Centrosema   A genus of chiefly tropical American vines of the family Leguminosae having trifoliate leaves and large flowers Centrosema_virginianum   Large-flowered weakly twining or prostrate vine of New Jersey to tropical eastern North America, sometimes cultivated for its purple and white flowers Centrosome   Small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules Centrosomic   Of or relating to a centrosome Centrospermae   Used in former classification systems; approximately synonymous with order Caryophyllales Centrosymmetric   Having a symmetrical arrangement of radiating parts about a central point Centrum   The main body of a vertebra Centunculus   A dicotyledonous genus of the family Primulaceae Centurion   (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers Century   Ten 10s Century   100 years Century_plant   Tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber CEO   The corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president) Cephalalgia   Pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs Cephalanthera   Small genus of temperate Old World terrestrial orchids Cephalanthera_rubra   Orchid of Mediterranean and Asia having a lax spike of bright rose-pink flowers Back to top Cephalaspid   Extinct jawless fish of the Devonian with armored head Cephalaspida   Extinct group of armored fishlike vertebrates; taxonomy is not clear Cephalexin   An oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract Cephalhematoma   A collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth Cephalic   Of or relating to the head Cephalic_index   Ratio (in percent) of the maximum breadth to the maximum length of a skull Cephalic_vein   A large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein Cephalitis   Inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis'' is no longer in scientific use) Cephalobidae   A family of Nematoda Cephalochordata   Lancelets Cephalochordate   Fishlike animals having a notochord rather than a true spinal column Cephaloglycin   Antibiotic related to cephalosporin but no longer in common use Cephalohematoma   A collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth Cephalopod   Marine mollusk characterized by well-developed head and eyes and sucker-bearing tentacles Cephalopod   Relating or belonging to the class Cephalopoda Cephalopoda   Octopuses; squids; cuttlefish; pearly nautilus Cephalopodan   Relating or belonging to the class Cephalopoda Cephalopod_mollusk   Marine mollusk characterized by well-developed head and eyes and sucker-bearing tentacles Cephalopterus   A genus of Cotingidae Cephalopterus_ornatus   Black tropical American bird having a large overhanging crest and long feathered wattle Back to top Cephaloridine   A broad spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic produced by modifying cephalosporin Cephalosporin   One of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade names Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity Cephalotaceae   A family of plants of order Rosales; coextensive with the genus Cephalotus Cephalotaxaceae   A family of Cephalotaxaceae Cephalotaxus   The genus of Cephalotaxus (see plum-yews) Cephalothin   A semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin Cephalotus   One species: Australian pitcher plant Cephalotus_follicularis   Carnivorous perennial herb having a red-brown-marked green pitcher and hinged lid both with red edges; western Australia Cepheus   A faint constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cassiopeia and the pole star Cepphus   A genus of birds including: guillemots Cepphus_columba   Northern Pacific guillemot Cepphus_grylle   Northern Atlantic guillemot CER   An emotional response that has been acquired by conditioning Ceraceous   Resembling or covered with wax; "as shiny as a waxy pippin"; "the ceraceous surface of the leaves" Cerambycidae   Long-horned beetles Ceramic   An artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures Ceramic   Of or relating to or made from a ceramic; "a ceramic dish" Ceramicist   A craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter''s wheel and bakes them it a kiln Ceramics   The art of making and decorating pottery Ceramic_ware   Utensils made from ceramic material Back to top Ceramist   A craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter''s wheel and bakes them it a kiln Cerapteryx   Antler moths Cerapteryx_graminis   European moth with white antler-like markings on the forewings; the larvae damage pastures and grasslands Ceras   One of the often brightly colored and branching hornlike structures on the back of the nudibranch (and other related mollusks) that serve as gills Cerastes   Highly venomous viper of northern Africa and southwestern Asia having a horny spine above each eye Cerastes_cornutus   Highly venomous viper of northern Africa and southwestern Asia having a horny spine above each eye Cerastium   Mouse-eared chickweed Cerastium_alpinum   Widespread in Arctic and on mountains in Europe Cerastium_arvense   Densely tufted perennial chickweed of north temperate zone Cerastium_tomentosum   Chickweed with hairy silver-gray leaves and rather large white flowers Cerate   A hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin Ceratin   A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair feathers nails and hooves Ceratitis   Mediterranean fruit flies Ceratitis_capitata   Small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit Ceratodontidae   Lungfishes having hornlike ridges on the teeth Ceratodus   Extinct lungfish Ceratonia   Carobs Ceratonia_siliqua   Evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob Ceratopetalum   A dicotyledonous genus of the family Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum_gummiferum   Australian tree or shrub with red flowers; often used in Christmas decoration Back to top Ceratophyllaceae   Coextensive with the genus Ceratophyllum: hornworts Ceratophyllum   Constituting the family Ceratophyllaceae: hornworts Ceratopogon   Type genus of the Ceratopogonidae Ceratopogonidae   Biting midges; sand flies Ceratopsia   Horned dinosaurs Ceratopsian   Any of several four-footed herbivorous horned dinosaurs with enormous beaked skulls; of the late Cretaceous in North America and Mongolia Ceratopsidae   American ceratopsian dinosaurs Ceratopteris   Water ferns Ceratopteris_pteridioides   Aquatic fern of tropical America often used in aquariums Ceratopteris_thalictroides   Pantropical aquatic fern Ceratosaur   Primitive medium-sized theropod; swift-running bipedal carnivorous dinosaur having grasping hands with sharp claws and a short horn between the nostrils; Jurassic in North America Ceratosaurus   Primitive medium-sized theropod; swift-running bipedal carnivorous dinosaur having grasping hands with sharp claws and a short horn between the nostrils; Jurassic in North America Ceratostomataceae   Fungi having carbonous perithecia with long necks Ceratostomella   Genus of fungi forming continuous hyaline spores Ceratostomella_ulmi   Fungus causing Dutch elm disease Ceratotherium   African genus Ceratotherium_simum   Large light-gray African rhinoceros having two horns; endangered; sometimes placed in genus Diceros Ceratozamia   A small cycad of the genus Ceratozamia having a short scaly woody trunk and fernlike foliage and woody cones; Mexico Cerberus   (Greek mythology) 3-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon Cercaria   Tadpole-shaped parasitic larva of a trematode worm; tail disappears in adult stage Back to top Cercarial   Of or relating to cercaria Cercidiphyllaceae   1 genus Cercidiphyllum   1 species: katsura tree Cercidiphyllum_japonicum   Rapidly growing deciduous tree of low mountainsides of China and Japan; grown as an ornamental for its dark blue-green candy-scented foliage that becomes yellow to scarlet in autumn Cercidium   Spiny shrubs or small trees sometimes placed in genus Parkinsonia: paloverde Cercidium_floridum   Densely branched spiny tree of southwestern United States having showy yellow flowers and blue-green bark; sometimes placed in genus Cercidium Cercis   Deciduous shrubs and trees of eastern Asia, southern Europe and the United States Cercis_canadenis   Small shrubby tree of eastern North America similar to the Judas tree having usually pink flowers; found in damp sheltered underwood Cercis_occidentalis   Shrub of western United States having pink or crimson flowers; often forms thickets Cercocebus   Mangabeys Cercopidae   Froghoppers or spittlebugs Cercopithecidae   Old World monkeys: guenon; baboon; colobus monkey; langur; macaque; mandrill; mangabey; patas; proboscis monkey Cercopithecus   Type genus of the Cercopithecidae: guenons Cercopithecus_aethiops   White and olive green east African monkey with long white tufts of hair beside the face Cercopithecus_aethiops_pygerythrus   South African monkey with black face and hands Cercopithecus_aethiops_sabaeus   Common savannah monkey with greenish-gray back and yellow tail Cercopithecus_talapoin   Smallest guenon monkey; of swampy central and west African forests Cercospora   Form genus of imperfect fungi that are leaf parasites with long slender spores Cercospora_kopkei   Fungus causing yellow spot (a sugarcane disease in Australia) Cercosporella   Form genus of imperfect fungi lacking pigment in the spores and conidiophores Back to top Cere   Wrap us in a cerecloth; "cerecloth a corpse" Cereal   A breakfast food prepared from grain Cereal   Foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses Cereal   Grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet Cereal   Made of grain or relating to grain or the plants that produce it; "a cereal beverage"; "cereal grasses" Cereal_bowl   A bowl for holding breakfast cereal Cereal_box   A paper box in which breakfast cereals are sold Cereal_grass   Grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet Cereal_oat   Widely cultivated in temperate regions for its edible grains Cerebellar   Relating to or associated with the cerebellum; "cerebellar artery" Cerebellar_artery   An artery that supplies the cerebellum Cerebellar_hemisphere   Either of two lateral lobes of the cerebellum Cerebellar_vein   The veins draining the cerebellum Cerebellum   A major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans Cerebral   Involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct; "a cerebral approach to the problem"; "cerebral drama" Cerebral   Of or relating to the cerebrum or brain; "cerebral hemisphere"; "cerebral activity" Cerebrally   In the brain; "bleeding cerebrally" Cerebrally   In an intellectual manner; "cerebrally active" Cerebral_aneurysm   An aneurysm of the carotid artery Cerebral_aqueduct   A canal connecting the third and fourth ventricles Back to top Cerebral_artery   Any of the arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex Cerebral_cortex   The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum Cerebral_death   Death when respiration and other reflexes are absent; consciousness is gone; organs can be removed for transplantation before the heartbeat stops Cerebral_hemisphere   Either half of the cerebrum Cerebral_hemorrhage   Bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain Cerebral_mantle   The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum Cerebral_palsy   A loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth Cerebral_peduncle   A bundle of myelinated neurons joining different parts of the brain Cerebral_thrombosis   A blood clot in a cerebral artery or vein Cerebral_vein   Any of several veins serving the cerebral hemispheres of the brain Cerebrate   Use or exercise the mind or one''s power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; "I''ve been thinking all day and getting nowhere" Cerebration   The process of thinking (especially thinking carefully); "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought" Cerebromeningitis   Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges Cerebrospinal   Of or relating to the brain and spinal cord; "cerebrospinal fluid" Cerebrospinal_fever   Meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal Cerebrospinal_fluid   Clear liquid produced in the ventricles of the brain; fills and protects cavities in the brain and spinal cord Cerebrospinal_meningitis   Meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal Cerebrovascular   Of or relating to the brain and the blood vessels that supply it; "a cerebrovascular accident" Cerebrovascular_accident   A sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain Cerebrum   Anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans Back to top Cerecloth   A waterproof waxed cloth once used as a shroud Cerement   Burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped Ceremonial   A formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" Ceremonial   Marked by pomp or ceremony or formality; "a ceremonial occasion"; "ceremonial garb" Ceremonially   In a ceremonial manner; "he was ceremonially sworn in as President" Ceremonially   In a ceremonious manner; "my mother advised her children ceremoniouslly" Ceremonial_dance   A dance that is part of a religious ritual Ceremonial_occasion   A formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" Ceremonious   Rigidly formal or bound by convention; "their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt" Ceremoniously   In a ceremonious manner; "my mother advised her children ceremoniouslly" Ceremoniousness   A ceremonial manner Ceremony   Any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony" Ceremony   The proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony" Ceremony   A formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" Ceres   The largest asteroid and the first discovered Ceres   (Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter Ceresin   A white wax extracted from ozokerite Cereus   Genus of much-branched treelike or shrubby cacti with pronounced ribs and rounded needlelike spines and nocturnal flowers usually white Ceric   Of or relating to or containing cerium especially with valence 4 Ceriman   Tropical cylindrical fruit resembling a pinecone with pineapple-banana flavor Back to top Ceriman   Tropical American vine having roots that hang like cords and cylindrical fruit with a pineapple and banana flavor Cerise   A red the color of ripe cherries Cerise   Having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies Cerium   A ductile gray metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group Cerivastatin   An oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levels Cernuous   Having branches or flower heads that bend downward; "nodding daffodils"; "the pendulous branches of a weeping willow"; "lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers" Cero   Large mackerel with long pointed snout; important food and game fish of the eastern Atlantic coast southward to Brazil Cero   Large edible mackerel of temperate United States coastal Atlantic waters Cerotic_acid   A white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax) Cerous   Of or relating to or containing cerium with valence 3 Ceroxylon   Wax palms Ceroxylon_alpinum   Palm of the Andes yielding a resinous wax which is mixed with tallow to make candles Ceroxylon_andicola   Palm of the Andes yielding a resinous wax which is mixed with tallow to make candles Cerriped   Marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces Cerripede   Marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces Cert   An absolute certainty; "it''s a dead cert" Certain   Exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance; "be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through"; "be sure to lock the doors" Certain   Certain to occur; destined or inevitable; "he was certain to fail"; "his fate is certain"; "In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes"- Benjamin Franklin; "he faced certain death"; "sudden but sure regret"; "he is sure to win" Certain   Capable of being depended on; "a quick and certain remedy"; "a sure way to distinguish the two"; "wood dust is a sure sign of termites" Certain   Established irrevocably; "his fate is sealed" Back to top Certain(a)   Definite but not specified or identified; "set aside a certain sum each week"; "to a certain degree"; "certain breeds do not make good pets"; "certain members have not paid their dues"; "a certain popular teacher"; "a certain Mrs. Jones" Certain(p)   Established beyond doubt or question; definitely known; "what is certain is that every effect must have a cause"; "it is certain that they were on the bus"; "his fate is certain"; "the date for the invasion is certain" Certain(p)   Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; "felt certain of success"; "was sure (or certain) she had seen it"; "was very sure in his beliefs"; "sure of her friends" Certainly   Definitely or positively (`sure'' is sometimes used informally for `surely''); "the results are surely encouraging"; "she certainly is a hard worker"; "it''s going to be a good day for sure"; "they are coming, for certain"; "they thought he had been kille Certainty   Something that is certain; "his victory is a certainty" Certainty   The state of being certain; "his certainty reassured the others" Certhia   Type genus of the Certhiidae Certhia_americana   Common American brown creeper with down-curved bill Certhia_familiaris   Common European brown-and-buff tree creeper with down-curved bill Certhiidae   Creepers Certifiable   Capable of being guaranteed or certified; "a certifiable fact" Certifiable   Fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly) Certificate   A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts Certificate   A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities" Certificate   Authorize by certificate Certificate   Present someone with a certificate Certificated   Officially documented; "a certified public accountant" Certificate_of_deposit   A debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest Certificate_of_incorporation   State approval of the articles of incorporation of a corporation Certificate_of_indebtedness   A written promise to repay a debt Back to top Certification   Validating the authenticity of something or someone Certification   The act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on Certification   A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts Certification   Confirmation that some fact or statement is true Certificatory   Serving to certify or endorse authoritatively Certified   Endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements; "a certified public accountant" Certified   Holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill; "a registered pharmacist"; "a registered hospital" Certified   Fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly) Certified   Having quality or payment or delivery guaranteed; "certified milk"; "certified check"; "certified mail" Certified_check   A check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment Certified_cheque   A check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment Certified_milk   From dairies regulated by an authorized medical milk commission Certified_public_accountant   An accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state; "in addition to accounting and auditing, CPAs also prepare tax returns for individuals and cor Certify   Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one''s behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his se Certify   Declare legally insane Certify   Guarantee payment on; of checks Certify   Authorize officially; "I am licensed to practice law in this state" Certify   Guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat" Certiorari   A common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case Certitude   Total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant Back to top Cerulean   A light shade of blue Cerulean   Of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky; "October''s bright blue weather" Cerulean_blue   Light greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of oxides of cobalt and tin Cerumen   A soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal Ceruminous   Relating to or secreting cerumen Cerussite   A mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead Cervantes   Spanish writer best remembered for `Don Quixote'' which satirizes chivalry and influenced the development of the novel form (1547-1616) Cervantes_Saavedra   Spanish writer best remembered for `Don Quixote'' which satirizes chivalry and influenced the development of the novel form (1547-1616) Cervical   Relating to or associated with the neck Cervical   Of or relating to the cervix of the uterus; "cervical cancer" Cervical_artery   An artery that supplies the muscles of the neck Cervical_canal   A spindle-shaped canal extending from the uterus to the vagina Cervical_cap   A contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa Cervical_disc_syndrome   An abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia Cervical_glands   Mucus-secreting glands in the mucosa of the uterine cervix Cervical_glands_of_the_uterus   Mucus-secreting glands in the mucosa of the uterine cervix Cervical_nerve   Any of eight pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the cervical section of the spinal cord Cervical_plexus   A nerve plexus lying beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle Cervical_root_syndrome   An abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia Cervical_smear   A sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells Back to top Cervical_vein   A vein that accompanies an artery of the same name Cervical_vertebra   One of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region Cervicitis   Inflammation of the uterine cervix Cervicofacial_actinomycosis   The commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions Cervid   Distinguished from Bovidae by the male''s having solid deciduous antlers Cervidae   Deer: reindeer; moose or elks; muntjacs; roe deer Cervine   Relating to or resembling deer Cervix   Necklike opening to the uterus Cervix   The part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck" Cervix_uteri   Necklike opening to the uterus Cervus   Type genus of the Cervidae Cervus_canadensis   Large North American deer with large much-branched antlers Cervus_elaphus   Common deer of temperate Europe and Asia Cervus_nipon   Small deer of Japan with slightly forked antlers Cervus_sika   Small deer of Japan with slightly forked antlers Cervus_unicolor   A deer of southern Asia with antlers that have three tines Ceryle   A genus of birds of the family Alcedinidae Ceryle_alcyon   Grayish-blue North American kingfisher with a chestnut band on its chest Cesarean   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) Cesarean   Relating to abdominal delivery Back to top Cesarean_delivery   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) Cesarean_section   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) Cesare_Borgia   Italian cardinal and military leader; model for Machiavelli''s prince (1475-1507) Cesarian   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) Cesarian   Relating to abdominal delivery Cesarian_section   The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) Cesar_Chavez   United States labor leader who organized farm workers (born 1927) Cesar_Estrada_Chavez   United States labor leader who organized farm workers (born 1927) Cesar_Franck   French composer and teacher who influenced a generation of composers (1822-1890) Cesar_Ritz   Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918) Cesium   A soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal Cesium_137   A radioactive isotope of cesium used in radiation therapy Cespitose   (of plants) growing in dense clumps or tufts Cessation   A stopping; "a cessation of the thunder" Cession   The act of ceding Cesspit   A covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it Cesspool   A covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it Cestida   Ctenophore having short tentacles; one family Cestidae   Coextensive with the order Cestida; ctenophores having a greatly flattened and elongated body Cestoda   Tapeworms Back to top Cestode   Ribbon-like flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates Cestrum   Genus of fragrant tropical American shrubs Cestrum_diurnum   West Indian evergreen shrub having clusters of funnel-shaped white flowers that are fragrant by day Cestrum_nocturnum   West Indian evergreen shrub having clusters of funnel-shaped yellow-white flowers that are fragrant by night Cestum   Venus''s girdle Cestum_veneris   Ctenophore having a ribbon-shaped iridescent gelatinous body Cetacea   An order of Eutheria Cetacean   Large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals Cetacean   Of or relating to whales and dolphins etc Cetacean_mammal   Large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals Cetaceous   Of or relating to whales and dolphins etc Cetchup   Thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes Ceterach   Small genus of Old World ferns; superseded in some classification systems which place plants of this genus in e.g. genera Asplenium and Pleurosorus Ceterach_officinarum   Small European fern with chaffy leathery fronds Ceteris_paribus   All other things being equal Cetonia   A genus of Cetoniidae Cetonia_aurata   A common metallic green European beetle: larvae feed on plant roots and adults on leaves and flowers of e.g. roses Cetoniidae   Considered a separate family in some classification systems Cetorhinidae   In some older classifications considered the family of the basking sharks Cetorhinus   Comprising only the basking sharks; in some classifications considered the type genus of a separate family Cetorhinidae Back to top Cetorhinus_maximus   Large harmless plankton-eating northern shark; often swims slowly or floats at the sea surface Cetraria   Foliose lichens chiefly of northern latitudes Cetraria_islandica   Lichen with branched flattened partly erect thallus that grows in mountainous and arctic regions; used as a medicine or food for humans and livestock; a source of glycerol Cetrimide   A cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant Cetus   A large constellation on the equator near Pisces and Aquarius Ceylon   An island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India Ceylon   A republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948 Ceylonese   Of or relating to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) or its people or culture; "Sri Lankan beaches"; "Sri Lankan forces fighting the Sinhalese rebels" Ceylonite   A dark-colored spinel containing iron Ceylon_bowstring_hemp   Plant having thick fibrous leaves transversely banded in light and dark green Ceylon_cinnamon   Tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon Ceylon_cinnamon_tree   Tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon Ceylon_gooseberry   Small shrubby spiny tree cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit with sweet purple pulp tasking like gooseberries; Sri Lanka and India Cezanne   French postimpressionist painter who influenced modern art (especially cubism) by stressing the structural components latent in nature (1839-1906) CF   The most common congenital disease; the child''s lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; there is no cure Cf   A radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles Cf   Compare (used in texts to point the reader to another location in the text) Cf.   Compare (used in texts to point the reader to another location in the text) CFC   A fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans; "the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone" CFO   The corporate executive having financial authority to make appropriations and authorize expenditures for a firm Back to top Cgs   System of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds Cgs_system   System of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds Ch'i   The circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health Ch'ing   The last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu Ch'ing_dynasty   The last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu Cha-cha   A modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips Cha-cha-cha   A modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips Chabad   A form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule; the beliefs and practices of the Lubavitch movement Chabad   A large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study Chabad-Lubavitch   A large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study Chabad_Hasidism   A form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule; the beliefs and practices of the Lubavitch movement Chabasite   A group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum Chabazite   A group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum Chablis   Dry white table wine of Chablis, France or a wine resembling it Chablis   A town in north central France noted for white Burgundy wines Chachalaca   Slender arboreal guan resembling a wild turkey; native to Central America and Mexico; highly regarded as game birds Chachka   (Yiddish) an inexpensive showy trinket Chachka   (Yiddish) a mistress Chacma   Grayish baboon of southern and eastern Africa Chacma_baboon   Grayish baboon of southern and eastern Africa Back to top Chad   A family of Afroasiatic tonal languages (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa Chad   A landlocked desert republic in north-central Africa; was under French control until 1960 Chad   A lake in north central Africa; fed by the Shari river Chad   A small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape Chadar   A cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women Chaddar   A cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women Chadian   A native or inhabitant of Chad Chadian   Of or relating to or characteristic of the Republic of Chad or its people or language; "the Chadian desert"; "Chad soldiers"; "Chadian folktales" Chadian_franc   The basic unit of money in Chad Chadic   A family of Afroasiatic tonal languages (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa Chadic_language   A family of Afroasiatic tonal languages (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa Chadlock   Weedy Eurasian plant often a pest in grain fields Chador   A cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women Chaenactis   Any of several United States plants having long stalks of funnel-shaped white or yellow flowers Chaenomeles   Flowering quince Chaenomeles_japonica   Deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan having red blossoms Chaenomeles_speciosa   Deciduous thorny shrub native to China having red or white blossoms Chaenopsis   A genus of fish of the family Clinidae including pikeblennies Chaenopsis_ocellata   Found from Florida to Cuba Chaeronea   A battle in which Philip II of Macedon defeated the Athenians and Thebans (338 BC) and also Sulla defeated Mithridates (86 BC) Back to top Chaeta   A stiff chitinous seta or bristle especially of an annelid worm Chaetal   Of or relating to chaetae (setae or bristles) Chaetodipterus   A genus of Ephippidae Chaetodipterus_faber   Deep-bodied disk-shaped food fish of warmer western Atlantic coastal waters Chaetodon   Any fish of the genus Chaetodon Chaetodontidae   Butterfly fishes Chaetognath   Any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth Chaetognatha   Arrowworms: a group of small active transparent marine worms Chaetognathan   Of or relating to arrowworms Chaetognathous   Of or relating to arrowworms Chafe   Anger produced by some annoying irritation Chafe   Soreness and warmth caused by friction; "he had a nasty chafe on his knee" Chafe   Warm by rubbing, as with the hands Chafe   Cause friction; "my sweater scratches" Chafe   Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog''s neck" Chafe   Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves" Chafe   Feel extreme irritation or anger; "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation" Chafe   Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing Chafed   Painful from having the skin abraded Chafeweed   Weedy perennial of north temperate regions having woolly foliage and dirty white flowers in a leafy spike Back to top Chaff   Foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure Chaff   Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds Chaff   Be silly or tease one another; "After we relaxed, we just kidded around" Chaffer   Talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Chaffer   Wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.); "Let''s not haggle over a few dollars" Chaffinch   Small European finch with a cheerful song Chafflike   Abounding in or covered with or resembling or consisting of chaff Chaffweed   Weedy plant having short dry chafflike leaves Chaffy   Of no value; "an empty chaffy book by a foolish chaffy fellow" Chaffy   Abounding in or covered with or resembling or consisting of chaff Chafing   Soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction Chafing_dish   A metal pan over a heater; used to cook or to keep things warm at the table Chafing_gear   Covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to protect it from friction Chaga   A Bantu language spoken by the Chaga people in northern Tanzania Chagall   French painter (born in Russia) noted for his imagery and brilliant colors (1887-1985) Chagatai   A Turkic literary language of medieval central Asia (named for one of the sons of Genghis Khan) Chagga   A Bantu language spoken by the Chaga people in northern Tanzania Chagrin   Strong feelings of embarrassment Chagrin   Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss" Chagrined   Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious; "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"; "chagrined at the poor sales of his book"; "was embarrassed by her child''s tantrums" Back to top Chahta   The Muskhogean language of the Choctaw people Chaim_Azriel_Weizmann   Israeli statesman who persuaded the United States to recognize the new state of Israel and became its first president (1874-1952) Chaim_Soutine   French expressionist painter (born in Lithuania) (1893-1943) Chaim_Weizmann   Israeli statesman who persuaded the United States to recognize the new state of Israel and became its first president (1874-1952) Chain   A series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament Chain   A necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls"; Chain   Anything that acts as a restraint Chain   Metal shackles; for hands or legs Chain   A number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership Chain   A series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances" Chain   (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule) Chain   A series of hills or mountains; "the valley was between two ranges of hills"; "the plains lay just beyond the mountain range" Chain   British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) Chain   A unit of length Chain   Fasten or secure with chains; "Chain the chairs together" Chain   Connect or arrange into a chain by linking Chain-smoke   Smoke one cigarette after another; light one cigarette from the preceding one Chain-smoker   A heavy smoker (usually of cigarettes) who lights one off of another Chained   Bound with chains; "enchained demons strained in anger to gnaw on his bones"; "prisoners in chains" Chainlike   Having a chainlike form; "catenulate bacterial cell colonies" Back to top Chainlink_fence   A fence of steel wires woven into a diamond pattern Chains   Metal shackles; for hands or legs Chainsaw   Portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain Chain_armor   (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings Chain_armour   (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings Chain_fern   A fern of the genus Woodwardia having the sori in chainlike rows Chain_gang   A gang of convicts chained together Chain_letter   A letter that is sent successively to several people Chain_lightning   A form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like) Chain_mail   (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings Chain_of_mountains   A series of hills or mountains; "the valley was between two ranges of hills"; "the plains lay just beyond the mountain range" Chain_pickerel   Common in quiet waters of eastern United States Chain_pike   Common in quiet waters of eastern United States Chain_printer   An impact printer that carries the type slugs by links of a revolving chain Chain_reaction   A series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next Chain_reaction   A self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others Chain_reactor   A nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy Chain_saw   Portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain Chain_stitch   Looped machine stitch resembling the links of a chain; used in embroidery and in machine stitching Chain_stitch   A kind of crochet stitch Back to top Chain_store   One of a chain of retail stores under the same management and selling the same merchandise Chain_tongs   A pipe wrench used for turning large pipes; an adjustable chain circles the pipe with its ends connected to the head whose teeth engage the pipe Chain_up   Tie up with chains; "chain up the prisoners" Chain_wrench   A pipe wrench used for turning large pipes; an adjustable chain circles the pipe with its ends connected to the head whose teeth engage the pipe Chair   The position of professor; "he was awarded an endowed chair in economics" Chair   A seat for one person, with a support for the back; "he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down" Chair   An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles a chair; "the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair" Chair   The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; "address your remarks to the chairperson" Chair   Preside over; "John moderated the discussion" Chair   Act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university; "She chaired the department for many years" Chairlift   A ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable Chairman   The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; "address your remarks to the chairperson" Chairman   Act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university; "She chaired the department for many years" Chairmanship   The position of chairman Chairman_of_the_board   The chairman of the board of directors of a corporation Chairperson   The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; "address your remarks to the chairperson" Chairwoman   The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; "address your remarks to the chairperson" Chair_car   A passenger car for day travel; you pay extra fare for individual chairs Chair_lift   A ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable Chaise   A carriage consisting of two wheels and calash top; drawn by a single horse Back to top Chaise   A long chair; for reclining Chaise_longue   A long chair; for reclining Chait   The first Hindu calendar month (corresponding to March in the Gregorian calendar) Chaja   Largest crested screamer; naive to southern Brazil and Argentina Chalaza   One of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell Chalaza   Basal part of a plant ovule opposite the micropyle; where integument and nucellus are joined Chalazion   A small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked Chalcanthite   Hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulfate Chalcedon   A former town on the Bosporus (now part of Istanbul); site of the Council of Chalcedon Chalcedony   A milky or grayish translucent to transparent quartz Chalcid   Any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects Chalcidae   An arthropod family including: chalcidflies Chalcidfly   Any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects Chalcididae   An arthropod family including: chalcidflies Chalcid_fly   Any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects Chalcid_wasp   Any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects Chalcis   Type genus of the Chalcididae Chalcis_fly   A variety of chalcid fly Chalcocite   A heavy gray mineral that is an ore of copper Chalcopyrite   A yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper-iron sulfide Back to top Chalcostigma   Thornbills Chaldaea   An ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where the Daniel became a counselor to the king) Chaldaea   An ancient region of Mesopotamia lying between the Euphrates delta and the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Desert; settled in 1000 BC and destroyed by the Persians in 539 BC; reached the height of its power under Nebuchadnezzar II Chaldaean   An inhabitant of ancient Chaldea Chaldaean   A wise man skilled in occult learning Chaldaean   Of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture Chaldea   An ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where the Daniel became a counselor to the king) Chaldea   An ancient region of Mesopotamia lying between the Euphrates delta and the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Desert; settled in 1000 BC and destroyed by the Persians in 539 BC; reached the height of its power under Nebuchadnezzar II Chaldean   An inhabitant of ancient Chaldea Chaldean   A wise man skilled in occult learning Chaldean   Of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture Chaldee   An inhabitant of ancient Chaldea Chaldee   A wise man skilled in occult learning Chaldee   Of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture Chaldron   A British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 36 bushels Chalet   A Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style Chalice   A bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup Chalice_vine   Mexican evergreen climbing plant having large solitary funnel-shaped fragrant yellow flowers with purple-brown ridges in the throat Chalk   A piece of chalk (or similar substance) used for writing on blackboards or other surfaces Chalk   Amphetamine used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant Back to top Chalk   A pure flat white with little reflectance Chalk   A soft whitish calcite Chalk   Write, draw, or trace with chalk Chalkboard   Sheet of slate; for writing with chalk Chalkpit   A quarry for chalk Chalkstone   A deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout Chalky   Having the color of chalk; "she turned chalky white" Chalky   Composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk Chalk_dust   Dust resulting from writing with a piece of chalk; "the teacher''s hands were covered with chalk dust" Chalk_line   A chalked string used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface Chalk_out   Make a sketch of; "sketch the building" Chalk_pit   A quarry for chalk Chalk_talk   A talk that uses a blackboard and chalk Chalk_up   Keep score, as in games Chalk_up   Accumulate as a debt; "he chalked up $100 in the course of the evening" Challah   (Judaism) a loaf of white bread containing eggs and leavened with yeast; often formed into braided loaves and glazed with eggs before baking Challenge   A demand by a sentry for a password or identification Challenge   Questioning a statement and demanding an explanation; "his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy" Challenge   A formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror Challenge   A call to engage in a contest or fight Back to top Challenge   A demanding or stimulating situation; "they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power" Challenge   Raise a formal objection in a court of law Challenge   Ask for identification; "The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard" Challenge   Issue a challenge to; "Fischer challenged Spassky to a match" Challenge   Take exception to; "She challenged his claims" Challengeable   Capable of being challenged Challenger   The contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing" Challenging   Requiring full use of your abilities or resources; "ambitious schedule"; "performed the most challenging task without a mistake" Challenging   Disturbingly provocative; "an intriguing smile" Challenging   Stimulating interest or thought; "a challenging hypothesis"; "a thought-provoking book" Challis   A soft lightweight fabric (usually printed) Chalons   The battle in which Attila the Hun was defeated by the Romans and Visigoths in 451 Chalons-sur-Marne   The battle in which Attila the Hun was defeated by the Romans and Visigoths in 451 Chalybeate   Containing or impregnated with or tasting of iron Chalybite   Iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate Chamaea   A genus of Paridae Chamaea_fasciata   Small brown bird of California resembling a wren Chamaecrista   Genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods; some species placed in genus Cassia Chamaecrista_fasciculata   Tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia Chamaecyparis   A genus of Chamaecyparis Back to top Chamaecyparis_lawsoniana   Large timber tree of western North America with trunk diameter to 12 feet and height to 200 feet Chamaecyparis_nootkatensis   Tall evergreen of the Pacific coast of North America often cultivated for ornament Chamaecyparis_thyoides   Slow-growing medium-sized cedar of east coast of the United States; resembles American arborvitae Chamaecytisus   Small late-flowering trees or subshrubs having yellow to red flowers and leathery or woody pods; often especially formerly included in genus Cytisus Chamaecytisus_palmensis   Shrub of Canary Islands having bristle-tipped oblanceolate leaves; used as cattle fodder Chamaedaphne   1 species: leatherleaf Chamaedaphne_calyculata   North temperate bog shrub with evergreen leathery leaves and small white cylindrical flowers Chamaeleo   Type genus of the Chamaeleontidae Chamaeleon   Lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue Chamaeleon   A faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa Chamaeleonidae   Old World chameleons; in some classifications Rhiptoglossa is considered a superfamily of Sauria Chamaeleontidae   Old World chameleons; in some classifications Rhiptoglossa is considered a superfamily of Sauria Chamaeleo_chamaeleon   A chameleon found in Africa Chamaeleo_oweni   A kind of chameleon Chamaemelum   Small genus of plants sometimes included in genus Anthemis: chamomile Chamaemelum_nobilis   Eurasian plant apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis Chamber   A room used primarily for sleeping Chamber   A natural or artificial enclosed space Chamber   A room where a judge transacts business Chamber   An enclosed volume (as the aqueous chamber of the eyeball or the chambers of the heart) Back to top Chamber   A deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly; "the upper chamber is the senate" Chamber   Place in a chamber Chambered   Having compartmental chambers; "a spiral chambered seashell" Chambered_nautilus   Cephalopod of the Indian and Pacific oceans having a spiral shell with pale pearly partitions Chamberlain   An officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman Chamberlain   The treasurer of a municipal corporation Chamberlain   British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940) Chambermaid   A maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels) Chamberpot   A receptacle for urination or defecation in the bedroom Chambers   English architect (1723-1796) Chamber_music   Serious music performed by a small group of musicians Chamber_of_commerce   An association of businessmen to protect and promote business interests Chamber_orchestra   Small orchestra; usually plays classical music Chambray   A lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp Chameleon   Lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue Chameleon   A faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa Chameleon   A changeable or inconstant person Chameleon_tree_frog   A form of tree toad Chamfer   Two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees Chamfer   Cut a furrow into a columns Back to top Chamfer   Cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel; "bevel the surface" Chamfer_bit   A bit that is used for beveling Chamfer_plane   A plane that makes a beveled edge Chamfron   Medieval plate armor to protect a horse''s head Chammy   A soft suede leather formerly from the sheep of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin Chammy_leather   A soft suede leather formerly from the sheep of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin Chamois   Hoofed mammal of mountains of Eurasia having upright horns with backward-hooked tips Chamois   A soft suede leather formerly from the sheep of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin Chamois_cloth   A piece of chamois used for washing windows or cars Chamois_cress   Small tufted perennial herb of mountains of central and southern Europe having very small flowers of usually leafless stems; sometimes placed in genus Lepidium Chamois_leather   A soft suede leather formerly from the sheep of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin Chamomile   Eurasian plant apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis Chamosite   A greenish gray or black silicate of iron and aluminum Champ   Someone who has won first place in a competition Champ   Chew noisily; "The boy chomped his sandwich" Champ   Chafe at the bit, like horses Champagne   A white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there Champagne   A region of northeastern France Champagne-Ardenne   A region of northeastern France Champagne_cup   A punch containing a sparkling wine Back to top Champagne_flute   A tall narrow wineglass Champaign   A university town in east central Illinois adjoining Urbana Champaign   Extensive tract of level open land; "they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain"; "he longed for the fields of his youth" Champion   Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field Champion   Someone who fights for a cause Champion   Someone who has won first place in a competition Champion   A person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library" Champion   Protect or fight for as a champion Champion   Holding first place in a contest; "a champion show dog"; "a prizewinning wine" Championship   The act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives" Championship   The status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years" Champion_lode   The main vein of ore in a deposit Champlain   A lake in northeastern New York, northwestern Vermont and southern Quebec; site of many battles in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812 Champlain   French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635) Champleve   (for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired Champollion   Frenchman and Egyptologist who studied the Rosetta stone and in 1821 became the first person to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics (1790-1832) Champs_Elysees   A major avenue in Paris famous for elegant shops and cafes Chanal   Thorny shrub or small tree common in central Argentina having small orange or yellow flowers followed by edible berries Chanar   Thorny shrub or small tree common in central Argentina having small orange or yellow flowers followed by edible berries Chance   A risk involving danger; "you take a chance when you let her drive" Back to top Chance   A measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; "what is the probability of rain?"; "we have a good chance of winning" Chance   An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance" Chance   A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance" Chance   Come upon, as if by accident; meet with; "We find this idea in Plato"; "I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here"; "She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day" Chance   Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" Chance   Be the case by chance; "I chanced to meet my old friend in the street" Chance(a)   Occurring or appearing or singled out by chance; "their accidental meeting led to a renewal of their friendship"; "seek help from casual passers-by"; "a casual meeting"; "a chance occurrence" Chance-half_correlation   A correlation coefficient calculated between scores on two halves of a test; taken as an indication of the reliability of the test Chance-medley   Unpremeditated killing of a human being in self defense Chanceful   Of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk; "an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog"- New Yorker Chancel   Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing Chancellery   A government building housing the office of a chancellor Chancellor   The honorary or titular head of a university Chancellor   The person who is head of state (in several countries) Chancellorship   The office of chancellor Chancellorsville   A major battle in the American Civil War (1863); the Confederates under Robert E. Lee defeated the Union forces under Joseph Hooker Chancellor_of_the_Exchequer   The British cabinet minister responsible for finance Chancery   An office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records Chancery   A court with jurisdiction in equity Chance_event   Anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause Back to top Chance_on   Find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake" Chance_upon   Find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake" Chance_variable   A variable quantity that is random Chancre   A small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as syphilis) Chancroid   Infectious venereal ulcer Chancroidal   Of or relating to or having chancroids Chancrous   Of or having chancres Chancy   Subject to accident or chance or change; "a chancy appeal at best"; "getting that job was definitely fluky"; "a fluky wind"; "an iffy proposition" Chancy   Of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk; "an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog"- New Yorker Chandelier   Branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling Chandelle   A flight maneuver consisting of a steep climbing turn executed to gain altitude while changing direction Chandelle   Climb suddenly and steeply; "The airplane chandelled" Chandi   Malevolent aspect of Devi; "the fierce" Chandler   A maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints Chandler   A retail dealer in provisions and supplies Chandler   United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959) Chandlery   A storeroom where candles are kept Chandlery   Candles and other commodities sold by a chandler Chanfron   Medieval plate armor to protect a horse''s head Chang   The longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai Back to top Changan   A city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC Change   The action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election" Change   A different or fresh set of clothes; "she brought a change in her overnight bag" Change   A thing that is different; "he inspected several changes before selecting one" Change   A difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic" Change   An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" Change   The result of alteration or modification; "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains" Change   Money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency; "he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver" Change   The balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due; "I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change" Change   Coins of small denomination regarded collectively; "he had a pocketful of change" Change   A relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event; "he attributed the change to their marriage" Change   Undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one''s or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" Change   Make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one''s or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket''s selection of vegetables varies according to the season" Change   Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" Change   Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares" Change   Remove or replace the coverings of; "Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens" Change   Change clothes; put on different clothes; "Change before you go to the opera" Change   Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes" Change   Become deeper in tone; "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password" Change   Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another; "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast" Back to top Change   Give to, and receive from, one another; "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year" Change-of-pace   A baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball Change-of-pace_ball   A baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball Change-up   A baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball Changeability   The quality of being changeable; having a marked tendency to change; "the changeableness of the weather" Changeable   Such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change; "changeable behavior"; "changeable moods"; "changeable prices" Changeable   Capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature; "a mutable substance"; "the mutable ways of fortune"; "mutable weather patterns"; "a mutable foreign policy" Changeable   Varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; "changeable taffeta"; "chatoyant (or shot) silk"; "a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent" Changeable   Subject to change; "a changeable climate"; "the weather is uncertain"; "unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other" Changeableness   The quality of being changeable; having a marked tendency to change; "the changeableness of the weather" Changed   Made or become different in some respect; "he''s an altered (or changed) man since his election to Congress" Changed   Made or become different in nature or form; "changed attitudes"; "changed styles of dress"; "a greatly changed country after the war" Changed   Changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism; "metamorphic rocks" Changeful   Such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change; "changeable behavior"; "changeable moods"; "changeable prices" Changefulness   The quality of being changeable and variable Changeless   Remaining the same for indefinitely long times Changeless   Not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature; "the view of that time was that all species were immutable, created by God" Changeless   Persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze" Changelessness   The quality of being unchangeable; having a marked tendency to remain unchanged Changelessness   The property of remaining unchanged Back to top Changeling   A child secretly exchanged for another in infancy Changeling   A person of subnormal intelligence Changeover   An event that results in a transformation Changer   An automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention Changer   A person who changes something; "an inveterate changer of the menu" Change_by_reversal   Change to the contrary; "The trend was reversed"; "the tides turned against him"; "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern" Change_course   Shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly" Change_form   Assume a different shape or form Change_hands   Be transferred to another owner; "This restaurant changed owners twice last year" Change_integrity   Change in physical make-up Change_intensity   Increase or decrease in intensity Change_magnitude   Change in size or magnitude Change_of_color   An act that change the light that something reflects Change_of_course   A change in the direction that you are moving Change_of_direction   The act of changing the direction in which something is oriented Change_of_integrity   The act of changing the unity or wholeness of something Change_of_life   The time in a woman''s life in which the menstrual cycle ends Change_of_location   A movement through space that changes the location of something Change_of_magnitude   The act of changing the amount or size of something Change_of_mind   A decision to reverse an earlier decision Back to top Change_of_shape   An action that changes the shape of something Change_of_state   The act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics Change_over   Make a shift in or exchange of; "First Joe led; then we switched" Change_over   Change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy; "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt" Change_posture   Undergo a change in bodily posture Change_ringing   Ringing tuned bells in a fixed order that is continually changing Change_shape   Assume a different shape or form Change_state   Undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" Change_surface   Undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface Change_taste   Alter the flavor of Changing   Marked by continuous change or effective action Changtzu   A mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (24,780 feet high) Chang_Jiang   The longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai Chang_Kuo   One of the 8 immortals of Taoism Chang_Kuo-lao   One of the 8 immortals of Taoism Channel   A way of selling a company''s product either directly or via distributors; "possible distribution channels are wholesalers or small retailers or retail chains or direct mailers or your own stores" Channel   A passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through; "the fields were crossed with irrigation channels"; "gutters carried off the rainwater into a series of channels under the street" Channel   A television station and its programs; "a satellite TV channel"; "surfing through the channels"; "they offer more than one hundred channels" Channel   A bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake''s fangs" Channel   A path over which electrical signals can pass; "a channel is typically what you rent from a telephone company" Back to top Channel   (often plural) a means of communication or access; "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms" Channel   A deep and relatively narrow body of water (as in a river or a harbor or a strait linking two larger bodies) that allows the best passage for vessels; "the ship went aground in the channel" Channel   A long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record) Channel   Send from one person or place to another; "transmit a message" Channel   Direct the flow of; "channel infomartion towards a broad audience" Channel   Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat" Channel-surf   Switch channels, on television Channelisation   Management through specified channels of communication Channelise   Cause to form a channel; "channelize a stream" Channelise   Send from one person or place to another; "transmit a message" Channelise   Make a channel for; provide with a channel; "channelize the country for better transportation" Channelise   Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling Channelization   Management through specified channels of communication Channelize   Cause to form a channel; "channelize a stream" Channelize   Send from one person or place to another; "transmit a message" Channelize   Make a channel for; provide with a channel; "channelize the country for better transportation" Channelize   Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling Channels   Official routes of communication; "you have to go through channels" Channel_bass   Large edible fish found off coast of United States from Massachusetts to Mexico Channel_capacity   The maximum data rate that can be attained over a given channel Back to top Channel_cat   Freshwater food fish common throughout central United States Channel_catfish   Freshwater food fish common throughout central United States Channel_Islands   A group of British islands in the English Channel off the northern coast of France Channel_Islands_National_Park   A national park in California featuring sea birds and marine life Channel_Tunnel   The railroad tunnel between France and England under the English Channel Channidae   Snakeheads Channukah   (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC Channukkah   (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC Chanoyu   An ancient ritual for preparing and serving and drinking tea Chanson_de_geste   Old French epic poems Chant   A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone Chant   Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm; "The rabbi chanted a prayer" Chant   Utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again" Chantarelle   Widely distributed edible mushroom rich yellow in color with a smooth cap and a pleasant apricot aroma Chanted   Sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone; "a chanted psalm" Chanter   Reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played Chanterelle   Widely distributed edible mushroom rich yellow in color with a smooth cap and a pleasant apricot aroma Chantey   A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors Chanting   The act of singing in a monotonous tone Chantlike   Uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting; "their chantlike intoned prayers"; "a singsong manner of speaking" Back to top Chantry   A chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor Chantry   An endowment for the singing of Masses Chanty   A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors Chanukah   (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC Chanukkah   (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC Chaos   (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions Chaos   (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe Chaos   The formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos Chaos   A state of extreme confusion and disorder Chaotic   Lacking a visible order or organization Chaotic   Completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing Chaotic   Of or relating to a sensitive dependence on initial conditions Chaotically   In a manner suggestive of chaos; "the room was chaotically disorganized" Chaotically   In a wild and confused manner; "the drugged man was talking chaotically" Chaotic_attractor   An attractor for which the approach to its final point in phase space is chaotic Chao_Phraya   A river in Thailand formed by the confluence of the Nan and Ping Rivers; flows southward past Bangkok and empties into the Gulf of Thailand Chap   (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs Chap   A crack in a lip caused usually by cold Chap   A boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there''s a fellow at the door"; "he''s a likable cuss" Chap   A long narrow depression in a surface Back to top Chap   Crack due to dehydration; "My lips chap in this dry weather" Chaparral   Dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes Chaparral_broom   Widely spreading evergreen shrub of southwestern United States with flower heads in a leafy panicle Chaparral_cock   Speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas Chaparral_mallow   Shrub of coastal ranges of California and Baja California having hairy branches and spikes of numerous mauve flowers; sometimes placed in genus Sphaeralcea Chaparral_pea   Spiny evergreen xerophytic shrub having showy rose-purple flowers and forming dense thickets; of dry rocky mountain slopes of California Chaparral_sage   Silvery-leaved California herb with purple flowers Chapati   Flat pancake-like bread cooked on a griddle Chapatti   Flat pancake-like bread cooked on a griddle Chapeau   Headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim Chapel   A service conducted in a chapel; "he was late for chapel" Chapel   A place of worship that has its own altar Chapelgoer   A Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England Chapel_Hill   A town in central North Carolina; site of the University of North Carolina Chapel_service   A service conducted in a chapel; "he was late for chapel" Chaperon   One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people Chaperon   Accompany as a chaperone Chaperone   One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people Chaperone   Accompany as a chaperone Chapfallen   Brought low in spirit; "left us fatigued and deflated spiritually" Back to top Chapiter   The upper part of a column that supports the entablature Chaplain   A clergyman ministering to some institution Chaplaincy   The position of chaplain Chaplainship   The position of chaplain Chaplet   Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes Chapleted   Provided with a chaplet Chaplin   English comedian and film maker; portrayed a downtrodden little man in baggy pants and bowler hat (1889-1977) Chapman   Archaic term for an itinerant peddler Chapman   United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845) Chapped   Used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure; "chapped lips" Chapter   A subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled; "he read a chapter every night before falling asleep" Chapter   A series of related events forming an episode; "a chapter of disasters" Chapter   A local branch of some fraternity or association; "he joined the Atlanta chapter" Chapter   An ecclesiastical assembly of the monks in a monastery or even of the canons of a church Chapter   Any distinct period in history or in a person''s life; "the industrial revolution opened a new chapter in British history"; "the divorce was an ugly chapter in their relationship" Chapterhouse   A house used as a residence by a chapter of a fraternity Chapterhouse   A building attached to a monastery or cathedral; used as a meeting place for the chapter Chapultepec   A victory by American over Mexican forces in the Mexican War (1847) Char   Any of several small-scaled trout Char   A human female who does housework; "the char will clean the carpet" Back to top Char   A charred substance Char   Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling" Char   Burn to charcoal; "Without a drenching rain, the forest fire will char everything" Chara   Green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts Charabanc   A vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; "he always rode the bus to work" Characeae   Green algae superficially resembling horsetail ferns: stoneworts Characid   Any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae Characidae   Tropical freshwater fishes of Africa and South America and Central America Characin   Any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae Characinidae   Former name of the Characidae Characin_fish   Any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae Character   The inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer Character   A characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something; "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands" Character   An actor''s portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona" Character   A formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person''s qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all to often answered evasively" Character   A written symbol that is used to represent speech; "the Greek alphabet has 24 characters" Character   An imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); "she is the main character in the novel" Character   A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case" Character   Good repute; "he is a man of character" Character   Engrave or inscribe characters on Back to top Character-at-a-time_printer   A printer that prints a single character at a time Characterisation   The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media''s characterization of Al Gore as a nerd" Characterisation   A graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters" Characterise   Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of; "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover" Characterise   Be characteristic of; "What characterizes a Venetian painting?" Characterised   Of the meaning of words or concepts; stated precisely Characterisic_function   (electronics) graph showing how a particular characteristic of a device varies with other parameters Characteristic   A distinguishing quality Characteristic   Any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions Characteristic   A prominent aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics" Characteristic   The integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2 Characteristic   Typical or distinctive; "heard my friend''s characteristic laugh"; "red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn"; "stripes characteristic of the zebra" Characteristically   In characteristic manner; "he arrived characteristically late" Characteristic_curve   (electronics) graph showing how a particular characteristic of a device varies with other parameters Characterization   Acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture Characterization   The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media''s characterization of Al Gore as a nerd" Characterization   A graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters" Characterize   Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of; "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover" Characterize   Be characteristic of; "What characterizes a Venetian painting?" Characterized   Of the meaning of words or concepts; stated precisely Back to top Characterless   Lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting; "women dressed in nondescript clothes"; "a nondescript novel" Character_actor   An actor who specializes in playing supporting roles Character_assassination   An attack intended to ruin someone''s reputation Character_printer   A printer that prints a single character at a time Character_reference   A formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person''s qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all to often answered evasively" Character_set   An ordered list of characters that are used together in writing or printing Character_witness   A witness who testifies under oath as to the good reputation of another person in the community where that person lives Charade   A word acted out in an episode of the game of charades Charade   A composition that imitates somebody''s style in a humorous way Charades   Player acts out a phrase for others to guess Charadrii   Shorebirds: plovers; sandpipers; avocets; phalaropes; coursers; stone curlews Charadriidae   Plover family Charadriiformes   Large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters: shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on anima life Charadrius   Type genus of the Charadriidae: plovers Charadrius_melodus   Small plover of eastern North America Charadrius_morinellus   Rare plover of upland areas of Eurasia Charadrius_vociferus   American plover of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry Charales   Small order of macroscopic fresh and brackish water algae with a distinct axis: stoneworts Charcoal   A stick of black carbon material used for drawing Charcoal   A drawing made with charcoal Back to top Charcoal   A very dark gray color Charcoal   A carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air Charcoal   Draw, trace, or represent with charcoal Charcoal   Very dark gray Charcoal-gray   Very dark gray Charcoal-grey   Very dark gray Charcoal_burner   A stove that burns charcoal as fuel Charcoal_burner   A worker whose job is to make charcoal Charcoal_gray   A very dark gray color Charcoal_grey   A very dark gray color Charcot   French neurologist who tried to use hypnotism to cure hysteria (1825-1893) Charcot-Marie-Tooth_disease   A form of neuropathy that can begin between childhood and young adulthood; characterized by weakness and atrophy of the muscles of the hands and lower legs; progression is slow and individuals affected can have a normal life span; inheritance is X-linked Charcuterie   A delicatessen that specializes in meats Chard   Long succulent whitish stalks with large green leaves Chard   Beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks Chardonnay   Dry white table wine resembling Chablis but made from Chardonnay grapes Chardonnay   White wine grape Chardonnay_grape   White wine grape Chard_plant   Beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks Charge   A special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message" Back to top Charge   Attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard" Charge   A impetuous rush toward someone or something; "the wrestler''s charge carried him past his adversary"; "the battle began with a cavalry charge" Charge   A quantity of explosive to be set off at one time; "this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains" Charge   Heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield Charge   (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny" Charge   An assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving" Charge   A formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge''s charge to the jury" Charge   Request for payment of a debt; "they submitted their charges at the end of each month" Charge   The swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks" Charge   (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object; "Freud thought of cathexis as a psychic analog of an electrical charge" Charge   A person committed to your care; "the teacher led her charges across the street" Charge   The quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons; "the battery needed a fresh charge" Charge   The price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge" Charge   Financial liabilities (such as a tax); "the charges against the estate" Charge   Saturate; "The room was charged with tension and anxiety" Charge   Energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge; "I need to charge my car battery" Charge   Cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on; "charge a conductor" Charge   Set or ask for a certain price; "How much do you charge for lunch?"; "This fellow charges $100 for a massage" Charge   Attribute responsibility to; "We blamed the accident on her"; "The tragedy was charged to her inexperience" Charge   Instruct or command with authority; "The teacher charged the children to memorize the poem" Back to top Charge   Instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence Charge   Impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to; "He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend" Charge   Blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged me director with indifference" Charge   Make an accusatory claim; "The defense attorney charged that the jurors were biased" Charge   File a formal charge against; "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife" Charge   To make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle; "he saw Jess charging at him with a pitchfork" Charge   Direct into a position for use; "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me" Charge   Fill or load to capacity; "charge the wagon with hay" Charge   Provide with munition; "He loaded his gun carefully" Charge   Place a heraldic bearing on; "charge all weapons, shields, and banners" Charge   Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" Charge   Lie down on command, of hunting dogs Charge   Move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office" Charge   Pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt; "Will you pay cash or charge the purchase?" Charge   Demand payment; "Will I get charged for this service?"; "We were billed for 4 nights in the hotel, although we stayed only 3 nights" Charge   Enter a certain amount as a charge; "he charged me $15" Charge   Give over to another for care or safekeeping; "consign your baggage" Charge   Cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution; "After the second episode, she had to be committed"; "he was committed to prison" Charge   Assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to; "He was appointed deputy manager"; "She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance" Charge-exchange_accelerator   An accelerator in which high-energy ions escape from plasma following charge exchange Back to top Chargeable   Liable to be accused, or cause for such liability; "the suspect was chargeable"; "an indictable offense" Charged   Of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge; "charged particles"; "a charged battery" Charged   Fraught with great emotion; "an atmosphere charged with excitement"; "an emotionally charged speech" Charged   Capable of producing violent emotion or arousing controversy; "the highly charged issue of abortion" Charged   Supplied with carbon dioxide Chargeman   A workman employed to blast with explosives Charger   Formerly a strong horse ridden into battle Charger   A device for charging or recharging batteries Charge_account   Credit extended by a business to a customer Charge_account_credit   A consumer credit line that can be used up to a certain limit or paid down at any time Charge_card   A card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered Charge_d'affaires   The official temporarily in charge of a diplomatic mission in the absence of the ambassador Charge_of_quarters   An enlisted man who handles his unit''s administrative matters after hours Charge_per_unit   Amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5" Charge_plate   A card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered Charge_sheet   The daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station Charge_unit   A measure of the quantity of electricity (determined by the amount of an electric current and the time for which it flows) Charge_up   Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" Chari   An African river that flows northwest into Lake Chad Chari-Nile   A group of Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of the Sudan and Zaire and Uganda and Tanzania Back to top Charily   With great caution; warily Charina   Boas of western North America Charina_bottae   Boa of grasslands and woodlands of western North America; looks and feels like rubber with tail and head of similar shape Chariness   The trait of being cautious and watchful Chariot   A light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage Chariot   A two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle; used in war and races in ancient Egypt and Greece and Rome Chariot   Ride in a chariot Chariot   Transport in a chariot Charioteer   A conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way Charioteer   The driver of a chariot Chariot_race   A race between ancient chariots Charisma   A personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others Charismatic   Possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; "a charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality" Charitable   Full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust" Charitable   Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor" Charitable   Relating to or characterized by charity; "a charitable foundation" Charitableness   Generosity as manifested by practicing charity (as for the poor or unfortunate) Charitable_trust   A trust created for charitable or religious or educational or scientific purposes Charitably   In a charitable manner; "she treated him charitably" Charity   An activity or gift that benefits the public at large Back to top Charity   A kindly and lenient attitude toward people Charity   An institution set up to provide help to the needy Charity   A foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) Charity   Pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers Charity_case   A case for a welfare worker Charity_shot   An unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul Charity_throw   An unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul Charity_toss   An unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul Charivari   A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple Chari_River   An African river that flows northwest into Lake Chad Charlatan   A flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes Charlatanism   The dishonesty of a charlatan Charlemagne   King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814) Charleroi   City in southwestern Belgium; center of an industrial region Charles   A river in eastern Massachusetts that empties into Boston Harbor and that separates Cambridge from Boston Charles   French physicist and uathor of Charles''s law which anticipated Gay-Lussac''s law (1746-1823) Charles   The eldest son of Elizabeth II and heir to the English throne (born in 1948) Charles's_law   (physics) the density of an ideal gas at constant pressure varies inversely with the temperature Charles's_Wain   A group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major Charleston   An American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century Back to top Charleston   A port city in southeastern South Carolina Charleston   State capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river Charlestown_Navy_Yard   The navy yard in Boston where the frigate `Constitution'' is anchored Charles_A._Lindbergh   United States aviator who in 1927 made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean (1902-1974) Charles_Andre_Joseph_Marie_de_Gaulle   French general and statesman who became very popular during World War II as the leader of the Free French forces in exile (1890-1970) Charles_Augustin_de_Coulomb   French physicist famous for his discoveries in the field of electricity and magnetism; formulated Coulomb''s Law (1736-1806) Charles_Augustus_Lindbergh   United States aviator who in 1927 made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean (1902-1974) Charles_Baudelaire   A French poet noted for macabre imagery and evocative language (1821-1867) Charles_Bullfinch   United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844) Charles_Camille_Saint-Saens   French pianist and composer (1835-1921) Charles_Christopher_Parker   United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955) Charles_Cornwallis   Commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown Charles_Dana_Gibson   United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the `Gibson girl'' (1867-1944) Charles_Darwin   English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882) Charles_de_Gaulle   French general and statesman who became very popular during World War II as the leader of the Free French forces in exile (1890-1970) Charles_Dickens   English writer whose novels depicted and criticized social injustice (1812-1870) Charles_Digby_Harrod   English merchant who expanded his father''s shop in London into a prestigious department store (1841-1905) Charles_Dillon_Stengel   United States baseball manager (1890-1975) Charles_Dodgson   English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children''s stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) Charles_Dudley_Warner   United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958) Back to top Charles_Eames   United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978) Charles_Edouard_Jeanneret   French architect (born in Switzerland) (1887-1965) Charles_Edward_Berry   United States rock singer (born in 1931) Charles_Edward_Ives   United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) Charles_Evans_Hughes   United States jurist who served on the Supreme Court (1862-1948) Charles_Farrar_Browne   United States writer of humorous tales of an itinerant showman (1834-1867) Charles_Follen_McKim   United States neoclassical architect (1847-1909) Charles_Fourier   French sociologist and reformer who hoped to achieve universal harmony by reorganizing society (1772-1837) Charles_Francis_Hall   United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871) Charles_Francois_Gounod   French composer best remembered for his operas (1818-1893) Charles_Franklin_Kettering   United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958) Charles_Franklin_Peirce   United States philosopher and logician; pioneer of pragmatism (1839-1914) Charles_Frederick_Menninger   United States psychiatrist who with his sons founded a famous psychiatric clinic in Topeka (1862-1953) Charles_Frederick_Worth   French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895) Charles_Goodyear   United States inventor of vulcanized rubber (1800-1860) Charles_Grey   Englishman who as Prime minister implemented social reforms including the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire (1764-1845) Charles_Hardin_Holley   United States rock star (1936-1959) Charles_Henry_Harrod   English merchant who took over a shop in London that was expanded by his son into a prestigious department store (1800-1885) Charles_Herbert_Best   Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) Charles_I   King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814) Back to top Charles_I   Son of James I who was King of England and Scotland and Ireland; was deposed and executed by Oliver Cromwell (1600-1649) Charles_I   As Charles II he was Holy Roman Emperor and as Charles I he was king of France (1630-1685) Charles_II   King of England and Scotland and Ireland during the Restoration (1630-1685) Charles_II   As Charles II he was Holy Roman Emperor and as Charles I he was king of France (1630-1685) Charles_IX   King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574) Charles_James_Fox   English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806) Charles_John_Huffam_Dickens   English writer whose novels depicted and criticized social injustice (1812-1870) Charles_Joseph_Clark   Canadian politician who served as prime minister (1939-) Charles_Kay_Ogden   English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957) Charles_Kettering   United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958) Charles_L'Enfant   United States architect (born in France) who laid out the city plan for Washington (1754-1825) Charles_Lamb   English essayist (1775-1834) Charles_Laughton   United States film actor (born in England) (1899-1962) Charles_Lindbergh   United States aviator who in 1927 made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean (1902-1974) Charles_Liston   United States prizefighter who lost his world heavyweight championship to Cassius Clay in 1964 (1932-1970) Charles_Louis_de_Secondat   French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755) Charles_Louis_Napoleon_Bonaparte   Nephew of Napoleon I and emperor of the French from 1852 to 1871 (1808-1873) Charles_Lutwidge_Dodgson   English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children''s stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) Charles_M._Schulz   United States cartoonist whose comic strip included the beagle Snoopy (1922-2000) Charles_Martin_Hall   United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914) Back to top Charles_Maurice_de_Talleyrand   French statesman (1754-1838) Charles_Menninger   United States psychiatrist who with his sons founded a famous psychiatric clinic in Topeka (1862-1953) Charles_Munroe_Schulz   United States cartoonist whose comic strip included the beagle Snoopy (1922-2000) Charles_Peirce   United States philosopher and logician; pioneer of pragmatism (1839-1914) Charles_Percy_Snow   English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) Charles_Pierre_Baudelaire   A French poet noted for macabre imagery and evocative language (1821-1867) Charles_Proteus_Steinmetz   United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Germany) (1865-1923) Charles_Ringling   United States showman whose song-and-dance troop evolved into a circus (1863-1926) Charles_River   A river in eastern Massachusetts that empties into Boston Harbor and that separates Cambridge from Boston Charles_Robert_Darwin   English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882) Charles_Robert_Redford   United States actor and filmmaker who starred with Paul Newman in several films (born in 1936) Charles_Schulz   United States cartoonist whose comic strip included the beagle Snoopy (1922-2000) Charles_Stewart_Parnell   Irish nationalist leader (1846-1891) Charles_Stuart   Son of James I who was King of England and Scotland and Ireland; was deposed and executed by Oliver Cromwell (1600-1649) Charles_Taze_Russell   United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah''s Witnesses (1852-1916) Charles_the_Bald   As Charles II he was Holy Roman Emperor and as Charles I he was king of France (1630-1685) Charles_the_Great   King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814) Charles_Thomson_Rees_Wilson   Scottish physicist who invented the cloud chamber (1869-1959) Charles_VII   King of France who began his reign with most of northern France under English control; after the intervention of Jeanne d''Arc the French were able to defeat the English and end the Hundred Years'' War (1403-1461) Charles_Watson-Wentworth   English statesman who served as prime minister and who opposed the war with the American colonies (1730-1782) Back to top Charles_Wesley   English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788) Charles_Wilkes   United States explorer of Antarctica (1798-1877) Charles_William_Post   United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914) Charley-horse   A muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise Charley_horse   A muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise Charlie_Chaplin   English comedian and film maker; portrayed a downtrodden little man in baggy pants and bowler hat (1889-1977) Charlie_Parker   United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955) Charlock   Weedy Eurasian plant often a pest in grain fields Charlotte   A mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard Charlotte   The largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina Charlottetown   The provincial capital and largest city of Prince Edward Island Charlotte_Anna_Perkins_Gilman   United States feminist (1860-1935) Charlotte_Bronte   English novelist; oldest of three Bronte sisters (1816-1855) Charlotte_Corday   French revolutionary heroine (a Girondist) who assassinated Marat (1768-1793) Charlotte_russe   Lady fingers enclosing bavarian cream Charm   Something believed to bring good luck Charm   Attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates; "his smile was part of his appeal to her" Charm   A verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese" Charm   Induce into action by using one''s charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money" Charm   Protect through supernatural powers or charms Back to top Charm   Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men''s hearts" Charm   Control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft Charmed   Filled with wonder and delight Charmed   Strongly attracted Charmer   A person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness) Charmer   Someone with an assured and ingratiating manner Charming   Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; "charming incantations"; "magic signs that protect against adverse influence"; "a magical spell"; "''tis now the very witching time of night"- Shakespeare; "wizard wands"; "wi Charming   Pleasing or delighting; "endowed with charming manners"; "a charming little cottage"; "a charming personality" Charmingly   In a charming manner Charm_quark   A quark with an electric charge of +2/3 and a mass 2900 times that of an electron and a charm of +1 Charnel   A vault or building where corpses or bones are deposited Charnel   Gruesomely indicative of death or the dead; "a charnel smell came from the chest filled with dead men''s bones"; "ghastly shrieks"; "the sepulchral darkness of the catacombs" Charnel_house   A vault or building where corpses or bones are deposited Charolais   Large white or cream-colored breed from France Charon   (Greek mythology) the ferryman who brought the souls of the dead across the river Styx or the river Acheron to Hades Charophyceae   In some classifications: contains only the order Charales Charred   Having been burned so as to affect color or taste Charred_pancake_cup   A common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae Charronia   A genus of Mustelidae Charronia_flavigula   Large yellow and black marten of southern China and Burma Back to top Chart   A map designed to assist navigation by air or sea Chart   A visual display of information Chart   Plan in detail; "Bush is charting a course to destroy Saddam Hussein" Chart   Make a chart of; "chart the territory" Chart   Represent by means of a graph; "chart the data" Chartaceous   Of or like paper Charter   A document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation Charter   A contract to hire or lease transportation Charter   Engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let''s rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?" Charter   Grant a charter to Charter   Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services Chartered   Hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers; "a chartered plane"; "the chartered buses arrived on time" Chartered_accountant   A British accountant who is a member of a professional body that has a royal charter Charterhouse   A Carthusian monastery Charter_member   One of the original members when an organization was founded Charter_school   An experimental public school for kindergarten through grade 12; created and organized by teachers and parents and community leaders; operates independently of other schools Chartism   The principles of a body of 19th century English reformers who advocated better social and economic conditions for working people Chartist   A stock market analyst who tries to predict market trends from graphs of recent prices of securities Chartist   A 19th century English reformer who advocated better social and economic conditions for working people Chartless   (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated; "uncharted seas" Back to top Chartreuse   A shade of green tinged with yellow Chartreuse   Aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint; made at monastery near Grenoble, France Chartreuse   Having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur Charwoman   A human female who does housework; "the char will clean the carpet" Chary   Characterized by great cautious and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor" Charybdis   (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla Chase   The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit" Chase   Cut a furrow into a columns Chase   Cut a groove into; "chase silver" Chase   Go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit" Chase   Pursue someone sexually or romantically Chased   A person who is being chased; "the film jumped back and forth from the pursuer to the pursued" Chaser   A drink to follow immediately after another drink Chaser   A person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture; "always before he had been able to outwit his pursuers" Chase_after   Go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit" Chase_after   Pursue someone sexually or romantically Chase_away   Force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; "Drive away potential burglars"; "drive away bad thoughts"; "dispel doubts"; "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers" Chasid   A member of a Jewish sect that observes a form of strict Orthodox Judaism Chasidic   Of or relating to the Jewish Hasidim or its members or their beliefs and practices Chasidim   Sect of Orthodox Jews who follow the Mosaic Law strictly Back to top Chasidism   Beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews Chasm   A deep opening in the earth''s surface Chasse   (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading Chasse   Perform a chasse step, in ballet Chassid   A member of a Jewish sect that observes a form of strict Orthodox Judaism Chassidic   Of or relating to the Jewish Hasidim or its members or their beliefs and practices Chassidim   Sect of Orthodox Jews who follow the Mosaic Law strictly Chassidism   Beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews Chassis   The skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor Chassis   A metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device Chassis   Alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" Chaste   Morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse); "a holy woman innocent and chaste" Chaste   Abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse Chaste   Pure and simple in design or style; "a chaste border of conventionalized flowers" Chastely   In a chaste and virtuous manner; "she lived chastely" Chasten   Correct by punishment or discipline Chasten   Restrain or temper Chasten   Censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" Chastened   Punished especially by reproof or reprimand Chasteness   Lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint" Back to top Chastening   A rebuke for making a mistake Chastise   Censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" Chastised   Punished for misbehavior; "the chastised child sat humbly in the corner" Chastisement   Verbal punishment Chastisement   A rebuke for making a mistake Chastity   Abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) Chastity   Morality with respect to sexual relations Chasuble   A long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass Chat   Songbirds having a chattering call Chat   Birds having a chattering call Chat   An informal conversation Chat   Talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Chateau   An impressive country house (or castle) in France Chateau-Thierry   A World War I battle in northwestern France where the Allies defeated the Germans in 1918 Chateaubriand   Double-thick center cut of beef tenderloin Chateaubriand   French statesman and writer; considered a precursor of the romantic movement in France (1768-1848) Chatelaine   A chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc. Chatelaine   The mistress of a chateau or large country house Chateura   A genus of Apodidae Chateura_pelagica   American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys Back to top Chatoyant   Varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; "changeable taffeta"; "chatoyant (or shot) silk"; "a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent" Chatroom   A site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) Chattahoochee   A river rising in northern Georgia and flowing southwest and south to join the Flint River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River Chattahoochee_River   A river rising in northern Georgia and flowing southwest and south to join the Flint River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River Chattanooga   In the American Civil War (1863) the Union armies of Hooker, Thomas, and Sherman under the command of Ulysses S. Grant won a decisive victory over the Confederate Army under Braxton Bragg Chattanooga   A city in eastern Tennessee Chattel   Personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc) Chattel_mortgage   A loan to buy some personal item; the item (or chattel) is security for the loan Chatter   Noisy talk Chatter   The high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) Chatter   The rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine Chatter   Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly Chatter   Make noise as if chattering away; "The magpies were chattering in the trees" Chatter   Talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Chatter   Cut unevenly with a chattering tool Chatter   Click repeatedly or uncontrollably; "Chattering teeth" Chatterbox   An obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker Chatterbox   Orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf Chatterer   Passerine bird of New World tropics Chatterer   An obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker Back to top Chattering   The high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) Chattering   The rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine Chattering   Engaged in making a rapid repetitive noise resembling speech; "the chattering sparrows" Chatter_mark   A mark made by a chattering tool on the surface of a workpiece Chatter_mark   Marks on a glaciated rock caused by the movement of a glacier Chattily   In a chatty manner; "`when I was a girl,'' she said chattily, `I used to ride a bicycle''" Chatty   Prone to friendly informal communication Chatty   Full of trivial conversation; "kept from her housework by gabby neighbors" Chat_room   A site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) Chat_show   A program during which well-known people discuss a topic or answer questions telephoned in by the audience; "in England they call a talk show a chat show" Chat_up   Talk to someone with the aim of persuading him Chat_up   Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women" Chaucer   English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400) Chauffeur   A man paid to drive a privately owned car Chauffeur   Drive someone in a vehicle Chauffeuse   A woman chauffeur Chaulmoogra   East Indian tree with oily seeds yield chaulmoogra oil used to treat leprosy Chaulmoogra_oil   An oil from chaulmoogra trees; used in treatment of skin diseases and leprosy Chaulmoogra_tree   East Indian tree with oily seeds yield chaulmoogra oil used to treat leprosy Chaulmugra   East Indian tree with oily seeds yield chaulmoogra oil used to treat leprosy Back to top Chauna   Crested screamers Chauna_torquata   Largest crested screamer; naive to southern Brazil and Argentina Chauvinism   Activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women Chauvinism   Fanatical patriotism Chauvinist   An extreme bellicose nationalist Chauvinist   A person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind Chauvinistic   Fanatically patriotic Chavez   United States labor leader who organized farm workers (born 1927) Chavez   Mexican composer of nationalistic works using themes from Indian folk music (1899-1978) Chaw   A wad of something chewable as tobacco Chaw   Chew without swallowing; "chawtobacco" Chawbacon   Not very intelligent or interested in culture Cheap   Relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" Cheap   Embarrassingly stingy Cheap   Of very poor quality Cheap   Tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments" Cheap-jack   A seller of shoddy goods Cheapen   Lower the grade of something; reduce its worth Cheapjack   Cheap and shoddy; "cheapjack moviemaking...that feeds on the low taste of the mob"- Judith Crist Cheaply   With little expenditure of money; "I bought this car very cheaply" Back to top Cheaply   In a cheap manner; "a cheaply dressed woman approached him in the bar" Cheaply   In a stingy manner; "their rich uncle treated them rather chintzily" Cheapness   Tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar Cheapness   A price below the standard price Cheapskate   A miserly person Cheap_money   Credit available at low rates of interest Cheap_shot   An illegal and unsportsmanlike act of unnecessary violence; "he called a penalty on them when the lineman took a cheap shot at the quarterback" Cheap_shot   An unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person Cheat   A deception for profit to yourself Cheat   The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud" Cheat   Someone who leads you to believe something that is not true Cheat   Weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat Cheat   Weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous Cheat   Defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit Cheat   Deprive somebody of something by deceit; "The con-man beat me out of $50"; "This salesman ripped us off!"; "we were cheated by their clever-sounding scheme"; "They chiseled me out of my money" Cheat   Engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud; "Who''s chiseling on the side?" Cheat   Be sexually unfaithful to one''s partner in marriage; "She cheats on her husband"; "Might her husband be wandering?" Cheater   Someone who leads you to believe something that is not true Cheatgrass   Annual or winter annual grass with softly hairy leaves of the Mediterranean Cheating   A deception for profit to yourself Back to top Cheating(a)   Violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanlike behavior" Cheating(a)   Not faithful to a spouse or lover; "adulterous husbands and wives"; "a two-timing boyfriend" Cheat_on   Be sexually unfaithful to one''s partner in marriage; "She cheats on her husband"; "Might her husband be wandering?" Chebab   A Palestinian juvenile 10-15 years old who fights against the Israelis Chechen   A northern Caucasian language spoken by the Chechen people Chechen   A native or inhabitant of Chechnya Chechen   Of or relating to Chechnya or its people or culture Chechenia   An autonomous republic in southwestern Russia in the northern Caucasus Mountains bordering on Georgia; declared independence from the USSR in 1991 but Russian troops invaded and continue to prosecute a relentless military campaign in the largely Muslim re Chechen_Republic   An autonomous republic in southwestern Russia in the northern Caucasus Mountains bordering on Georgia; declared independence from the USSR in 1991 but Russian troops invaded and continue to prosecute a relentless military campaign in the largely Muslim re Chechnya   An autonomous republic in southwestern Russia in the northern Caucasus Mountains bordering on Georgia; declared independence from the USSR in 1991 but Russian troops invaded and continue to prosecute a relentless military campaign in the largely Muslim re Check   The act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure" Check   (chess) a direct attack on an opponent''s king Check   Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey Check   The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" Check   A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks" Check   A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something Check   Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Check   An appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" Check   Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory" Check   The bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check" Back to top Check   A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.; "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student''s name" Check   A written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check" Check   The state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat" Check   Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated" Check   Make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint" Check   Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly; "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve" Check   Slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child''s language development" Check   Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" Check   Put a check mark on or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items" Check   Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" Check   Verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts" Check   Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time" Check   Write out a check on a bank account Check   Place into check; "He checked my kings" Check   Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism" Check   Decline to initiate betting Check   Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on Check   Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step" Check   Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; "The dog checked" Check   Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons Back to top Check   Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door" Check   Consign for shipment on a vehicle; "check your luggage before boarding" Check   Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" Check   Make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class" Check   Train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?" Check   Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey Check   Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don''t agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect''s fingerprints don''t match those on the gun" Check   Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don''t check!" Check-in   The act of reporting your presence (as at an airport or a hotel) Check-out_procedure   The act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure" Checkbook   A book issued to holders of checking accounts Checked   Patterned with alternating squares of color Checked   Held back from some action especially by force Checker   One of the flat round pieces used in playing checkers Checker   One who checks the correctness of something Checker   An attendant who checks coats or baggage Checker   Variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns Checker   Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on Checkerberry   Spicy red berrylike fruit; source of wintergreen oil Checkerberry   Creeping shrub of eastern North America having white bell-shaped flowers followed by spicy red berrylike fruit and shiny aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil Back to top Checkerbloom   Perennial purple-flowered wild mallow of western North America that is also cultivated Checkerboard   A board having 64 squares of two alternating colors Checkered   Marked by changeable fortune; "a checkered business career" Checkered   Patterned with alternating squares of color Checkered_adder   Nonvenomous tan and brown king snake with an arrow-shaped occipital spot; southeastern ones have red stripes like coral snakes Checkered_daffodil   Eurasian checkered lily with pendant flowers usually veined and checkered with purple or maroon on a pale ground and shaped like the bells carried by lepers in medieval times; widely grown as an ornamental Checkered_lily   Any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria having nodding variously colored flowers Checkered_whiptail   Markings are darker and more marked than in western whiptail; from southeastern Colorado to eastern Chihuahua Checkers   A checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent''s pieces Checking_account   A bank account against which the depositor can drawn checks payable on demand Checking_program   A program that examines other computer programs for syntax errors Checklist   A list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted Checkmate   A chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent''s king Checkmate   Complete victory Checkmate   Place an opponent''s king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game; "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves" Checkout   The act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure" Checkout   A counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases Checkout   The latest time for vacating a hotel room; "the checkout here is 12 noon" Checkout_counter   A counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases Checkout_line   A queue of people waiting to pay for purchases Back to top Checkout_time   The latest time for vacating a hotel room; "the checkout here is 12 noon" Checkpoint   A place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance Checkrein   A rein designed to keep the horse''s head in the desired position Checkroom   A room where baggage or parcels are checked Checkrow   Plant in checkrows Checksum   A digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data; used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission or storage Checkup   A thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person Check_bit   (computer science) abit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1''s or an even number of 1''s; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arriv Check_character   A character that is added to the end of a block of transmitted data and used to check the accuracy of the transmission Check_girl   A female checker Check_in   Announce one''s arrival, e.g. at hotels or airports Check_into   Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" Check_mark   A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.; "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student''s name" Check_off   Put a check mark on or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items" Check_out   Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" Check_out   Try to learn someone''s opinions and intentions; "I have to sound out the new professor" Check_out   Announce one''s departure from a hotel Check_out   Withdraw money by writing a check Check_out   Record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased; "She was checking out the apples that the customer had put on the conveyer belt" Check_out   Trace; "We are running down a few tips" Back to top Check_out   Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don''t check!" Check_over   Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" Check_overdraft_credit   Credit provided by a bank in honoring a customer''s overdrafts Check_register   A register of checks issued (usually in numeric order) Check_stub   The part of a check that is retained as a record Check_up_on   Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" Cheddar   Hard smooth-textured cheese Cheddar_cheese   Hard smooth-textured cheese Cheddar_pink   Mat-forming perennial of central Europe with large fragrant pink or red flowers Cheek   Impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn''t believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty" Cheek   Either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump Cheek   Either side of the face below the eyes Cheek   An impudent statement Cheek   Speak impudently to Cheekbone   The arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek Cheekily   In a brash cheeky manner; "brashly, she asked for a rebate" Cheekiness   The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties Cheekpiece   Either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece Cheeky   Offensively bold; "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say" Cheek_by_jowl   In close proximity; "the houses were jumbled together cheek by jowl" Back to top Cheek_muscle   A muscle that flatten the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth Cheek_pouch   A membranous pouch inside the mouth of many rodents (as a gopher) Cheep   The short weak cry of a young bird Cheep   Make high-pitched sounds; of birds Cheer   The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; "flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room" Cheer   A cry or shout of approval Cheer   Show approval or good wishes by shouting; "everybody cheered the birthday boy" Cheer   Urge on or encourage especially by shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers" Cheer   Become cheerful Cheer   Cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful; "She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee" Cheer   Give encouragement to Cheerer   A spectator who shouts encouragement Cheerful   Being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be" Cheerful   Pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic Cheerfully   In a cheerful manner; "he cheerfully agreed to do it" Cheerfulness   The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; "flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room" Cheerfulness   A feeling of spontaneous good spirits; "his cheerfulness made everyone feel better" Cheerily   In a cheerful manner; "`I''ll do the dishes,'' he said pleasantly" Cheering   Encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators; "it''s all over but the shouting" Cheering   Bringing cheer or gladness; "cheering news" Back to top Cheering   Providing freedom from worry Cheerio   A farewell remark; "they said their good-byes" Cheerlead   Act as a cheerleader in a sports event Cheerleader   Someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event Cheerleader   An enthusiastic and vocal supporter; "he has become a cheerleader for therapeutic cloning" Cheerless   Lacking cheer; depressing; "something cheerless about the room"; "a moody and uncheerful person"; "an uncheerful place" Cheerlessly   In an unhappy manner; "he cheerlessly set out to do the task" Cheerlessness   A feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness Cheery   Bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; "a cheery hello"; "a gay sunny room"; "a sunny smile" Cheer_up   Become cheerful Cheer_up   Cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful; "She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee" Cheese   A solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk Cheese   Erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States Cheese   Wind onto a cheese; "cheese the yarn" Cheese   Used in the imperative (get away, or stop it); "Cheese it!" Cheeseboard   Tray on which cheeses are served Cheeseburger   A hamburger with melted cheese on it Cheesecake   A photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire Cheesecake   Made with sweetened cream cheese and eggs and cream baked in a crumb crust Cheesecloth   A coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses Back to top Cheesed_off   Greatly annoyed; out of patience; "had an exasperated look on his face"; "felt exasperated beyond endurance" Cheeseflower   Erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States Cheeselike   Having the consistency of cheese Cheesemonger   Someone who sells cheese Cheeseparing   Giving or spending with reluctance; "our cheeseparing administration"; "very close (or near) with his money"; "a penny-pinching miserly old man" Cheese_cutter   A kitchen utensil (board or handle) with a wire for cutting cheese Cheese_dip   A dip made of cheeses Cheese_fondue   Fondue made of cheese melted in wine for dipping bread and sometimes fruits Cheese_pizza   Pizza with lots of cheese Cheese_press   A press for shaping cheese curd Cheese_rind   The rind of a cheese Cheese_sauce   White sauce with grated cheese Cheese_souffle   Puffy dish of cheese and eggs (whites beaten separately) and white sauce Cheese_spread   Spread made of cheese mixed with butter or cream or cream cheese and seasonings Cheese_tray   Tray on which cheeses are served Cheesy   Of very poor quality Cheetah   Long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game Cheever   United States writer of novels and short stories (1912-1982) Cheewink   Common towhee of eastern North America Chef   A professional cook Back to top Chef's_salad   The combination prepared as prepared as a particular chef''s specialty Chef-d'oeuvre   The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman Cheilanthes   Small evergreen ferns: lipferns; in some classifications placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae Cheilanthes_alabamensis   Southeastern United States to northern Mexico and Jamaica Cheilanthes_eatonii   Lip fern of Texas to Oklahoma and Colorado and Arizona and Mexico having tall erect tufted fronds Cheilanthes_gracillima   Small tufted fern of northwestern America Cheilanthes_lanosa   Small North American evergreen fern whose stipes and lower frond surfaces are densely wooly Cheilitis   Inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips Cheiloschisis   A congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip Cheilosis   A disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin Cheiranthus   Old World perennial plants grown for their showy flowers Cheiranthus_allionii   Showy erect biennial or short-lived perennial cultivated for its terminal racemes of orange-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus Cheiranthus_asperus   Biennial or short-lived perennial prairie rocket having orange-yellow flowers; western North America to Minnesota and Kansas; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus Cheiranthus_cheiri   Perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum Chekhov   Russian dramatist whose plays are concerned with the difficulty of communication between people (1860-1904) Chekov   Russian dramatist whose plays are concerned with the difficulty of communication between people (1860-1904) Chela   A structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods Chela   A Hindu disciple of a swami Chelate   A heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions Chelate   Form a chelate, in chemistry Back to top Chelate   Having or resembling chelae or claws Chelate   Relating to or characterized by chelation Chelated   Relating to or characterized by chelation Chelate_compound   A heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions Chelation   The process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds Chelation   (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning Chelicera   Either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing Cheliceral   Of or relating to or resembling chelicerae Chelicerata   Spiders; scorpions; horseshoe crabs Chelicerate   Of or relating to or resembling chelicerae Chelicerous   Having chelicerae Chelidonium   1 species: greater celandine Chelidonium_majus   Perennial herb with branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers Chelifer   A genus of Chelonethida Cheliferous   Having chelae Chelifer_cancroides   Minute arachnid sometimes found in old papers Cheloid   Raised pinkish scar tissue at the site of an injury; results from excessive tissue repair Chelone   Herbaceous perennials: shellflower Chelonethida   False scorpions Chelone_glabra   Showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pink to deep purple Back to top Chelonia   Tortoises and turtles Chelonia   Green turtles Chelonian   A reptile of the order Chelonia Chelonian   Of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise Chelonian_reptile   A reptile of the order Chelonia Chelonia_mydas   Large tropical turtle with greenish flesh used for turtle soup Chelonidae   Green turtles; hawksbills Cheloniidae   Green turtles; hawksbills Chelyabinsk   A city in the Asian part of Russia Chelydra   Snapping turtles Chelydra_serpentina   Large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite Chelydridae   Snapping turtles Chemakuan   A group of Mosan languages spoken in Washington Chemakum   A Chemakuan language spoken by the Chemakum people Chemic   Relating to or used in chemistry; "chemical engineer"; "chemical balance" Chemical   Produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules Chemical   Relating to or used in chemistry; "chemical engineer"; "chemical balance" Chemical   Of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; "chemical fertilizer" Chemically   With respect to chemistry; "chemically different substances" Chemically   By the use of chemicals; "chemically fertilized" Back to top Chemical_action   (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved Chemical_agent   An agent that produces chemical reactions Chemical_analysis   The act of decomposing a substance into its constituent elements Chemical_attraction   The force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule; "basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk" Chemical_balance   A beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis Chemical_bomb   A bomb laden with chemical agents that are released when the bomb explodes Chemical_bond   An electrical force linking atoms Chemical_chain   (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule) Chemical_change   (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved Chemical_compound   (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight Chemical_defence   Procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents Chemical_defense   Procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents Chemical_diabetes   A mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures Chemical_element   Any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter Chemical_energy   That part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction Chemical_engineering   The activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems Chemical_engineering   The branch of engineering that is concerned with the design and construction and operation of the plants and machinery used in industrial chemical processes Chemical_equilibrium   A chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates Chemical_formula   A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements Chemical_group   (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule Back to top Chemical_industry   A manufacturer of chemicals Chemical_irritant   A substance producing irritation Chemical_Mace   (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization Chemical_mechanism   The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions" Chemical_notation   A notation used by chemists to express technical facts in chemistry Chemical_operations   Warfare using chemical agents to kill or injure or incapacitate the enemy Chemical_phenomenon   Any natural phenomenon involving chemistry (as changes to atoms or molecules) Chemical_plant   An industrial plant where chemicals are produced Chemical_process   (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved Chemical_property   A property used to characterize materials in reactions that change their identity Chemical_reaction   (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; "there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water" Chemical_reactor   An apparatus for holding substances that are undergoing a chemical reaction Chemical_science   The science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions Chemical_terrorism   Terrorism using the chemical agents of chemical warfare; can underminethe personal security of citizens; "a good agent for chemical terrorism should be colorless and odorless and inexpensive and readily available and not detectable until symptoms are expe Chemical_warfare   Warfare using chemical agents to kill or injure or incapacitate the enemy Chemical_weapon   Chemical substances that can be delivered using munitions and dispersal devices to cause death or severe harm to people and animals and plants Chemical_Weapons_Convention   A global treaty banning the production or acquisition of stockpiling or transfer of use of chemical weapons Chemiluminescence   Luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies Chemiluminescent   Relating to the phenomenon of chemiluminescence; "fireflies are chemiluminescent" Chemin_de_fer   A card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cars that total closest to nine Back to top Chemise   A loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist Chemise   A woman''s sleeveless undergarment Chemisorb   Take up a substance by chemisorption Chemisorption   Adsorption (especially when irreversible) by means of chemical instead of physical forces; "chemisorption of gaseous nitrogen on iron catalysts" Chemisorptive   Having the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces Chemist   A scientist who specializes in chemistry Chemist   A health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs Chemist's   A retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold Chemist's_shop   A retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold Chemistry   The science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions Chemistry   The way two individuals relate to each other; "their chemistry was wrong from the beginning -- they hated each other"; "a mysterious alchemy brought them together" Chemistry_class   Students taking a course in chemistry together Chemistry_department   The academic department responsible for teaching and research in chemistry Chemistry_lab   A laboratory for research in chemistry Chemistry_laboratory   A laboratory for research in chemistry Chemnitz   A city in east central Germany; formerly called Karl-Marx-Stadt until 1990; noted for textile manufacturing Chemoimmunology   The field of chemistry concerned with chemical processes in immunology (such as chemical studies of antigens and antibodies) Chemoreceptive   Of or relating to chemoreceptors Chemoreceptor   A sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli Chemosis   Edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining Back to top Chemosorption   Adsorption (especially when irreversible) by means of chemical instead of physical forces; "chemisorption of gaseous nitrogen on iron catalysts" Chemosorptive   Having the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces Chemosurgery   Use of chemical to destroy diseased or malignant tissue; used in treatment of skin cancer Chemosynthesis   Synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi Chemotaxis   Movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus Chemotherapeutic   Of or relating to chemotherapy Chemotherapeutical   Of or relating to chemotherapy Chemotherapy   The use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness) Chemulpo   A port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea Chem_lab   A laboratory for research in chemistry Chen   Wild goose having white adult plumage Chenfish   Small silvery marine food fish found off California Chenille   A heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads Chenille   A soft tufted cord used in embroidery Chenin_blanc   Made in California and the Loire valley in France Chenin_blanc   White grape grown especially in California and the lower Loire valley of France Chennai   A city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras Chenopodiaceae   Includes spinach and beets Chenopodiales   Corresponds approximately to the older group Centrospermae Chenopodium   Goosefoot; pigweed Back to top Chenopodium_album   Common weedy European plant introduced into North America; often used as a potherb Chenopodium_ambrosioides   Rank-smelling tropical American pigweed Chenopodium_bonus-henricus   European plant naturalized in North America; often collected from the wild as a potherb Chenopodium_botrys   Eurasian aromatic oak-leaved goosefoot with many yellow-green flowers; naturalized North America Chenopodium_capitatum   European annual with clusters of greenish flowers followed by red pulpy berrylike fruit; naturalized North America Chenopodium_glaucum   Annual European plant with spikes of greenish flowers and leaves that are white-hairy beneath; common as a weed in North America Chenopodium_hybridum   Herb considered fatal to swine Chenopodium_murale   European annual with coarsely dentate leaves; widespread in United States and southern Canada Chenopodium_rubrum   Common Eurasian weed; naturalized in United States Chenopodium_vulvaria   European goosefoot with strong-scented foliage; adventive in eastern North America Chen_caerulescens   North American wild goose having dark plumage in summer but white in winter Chen_N._Yang   United States physicist (born in China) who collaborated with Tsung Dao Lee in disproving the principle of conservation of parity (born in 1922) Cheoplastic_metal   Any low-fusing alloy used in cheoplasty (molding artificial teeth) Cheoplasty   Molding artificial teeth using low-fusing metals or alloys Cheque   A written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check" Cheque   Withdraw money by writing a check Chequebook   A book issued to holders of checking accounts Chequer   Variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns Chequer   Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on Chequered   Patterned with alternating squares of color Back to top Cherbourg   A port town in northwestern France on the English Channel; site of a naval base Cheremis   The Finnic language spoken by the Cheremis people Cheremis   A member of a rural Finnish people living in eastern Russia Cheremiss   The Finnic language spoken by the Cheremis people Cheremiss   A member of a rural Finnish people living in eastern Russia Cherepovets   A city of east central Russia north of Moscow Cherimolla   Large tropical fruit with leathery skin and soft pulp; related to custard apples Cherimoya   Large tropical fruit with leathery skin and soft pulp; related to custard apples Cherimoya   Small tropical American tree bearing round or oblong fruit Cherimoya_tree   Small tropical American tree bearing round or oblong fruit Cherish   Be fond of; be attached to Cherished   Thought of and clung to fondly or reverentially Cherished   Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted" Chermidae   Jumping plant lice Chernobyl   A city in north central Ukraine; site of a major disaster at a nuclear power plant (16 April 1986) Chernozemic_soil   A rich black loam of Russia Cherokee   The Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee people Cherokee   A member of an Iroquoian people formerly living in the Appalachian Mountains but now chiefly in Oklahoma Cherokee_rose   Chinese climbing rose with fragrant white blossoms Cheroot   A cigar with both ends cut flat Back to top Cherry   A red the color of ripe cherries Cherry   Fruit with a single hard stone Cherry   Any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood Cherry   Wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry Cherry   Having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies Cherry-red   Having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies Cherry-tree_gum   Exudation from trees of the prunus genus; resembles gum arabic Cherrystone   A half-grown quahog Cherrystone   Small quahog larger than a littleneck; eaten raw or cooked as in e.g. clams casino Cherrystone_clam   A half-grown quahog Cherrystone_clam   Small quahog larger than a littleneck; eaten raw or cooked as in e.g. clams casino Cherry_apple   Asian wild crab apple cultivated in many varieties for it small acid usually red fruit used for preserving Cherry_birch   Common birch of the eastern United States having spicy brown bark yielding a volatile oil and hard dark wood used for furniture Cherry_bomb   A red ball-shaped firecracker with high explosive power Cherry_crab   Asian wild crab apple cultivated in many varieties for it small acid usually red fruit used for preserving Cherry_laurel   Small flowering evergreen tree of southern United States Cherry_laurel   Frequently cultivated Eurasian evergreen shrub or small tree having showy clusters of white flowers and glossy foliage and yielding oil similar to bitter almond oil Cherry_pepper   Plant bearing small rounded usually pungent fruits Cherry_plum   Small Asiatic tree bearing edible red or yellow fruit; used in Europe as budding stock Cherry_red   A red the color of ripe cherries Back to top Cherry_stone   The stone seed of a cherry Cherry_tomato   Small red to yellow tomatoes Cherry_tomato   Plant bearing small red to yellow fruit Cherry_tree   Any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood Chert   Variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz Cherty   Resembling or containing chert Cherub   An angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child Cherub   A sweet innocent baby Cherubic   Having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; "an angelic smile"; "a cherubic face"; "looking so seraphic when he slept"; "a sweet disposition" Cherubini   Italian composer of church music and operas (1760-1842) Chervil   Fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach Chervil   Aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads Chesapeake_Bay   A large inlet of the North Atlantic between Virginia and Maryland; fed by Susquehanna River Chesapeake_Bay_retriever   American breed having a short thick oily coat ranging from brown to light tan Cheshire_cat   A fictional cat with a broad fixed smile on its face; created by Lewis Carroll Cheshire_cheese   A mild yellow English cheese with a crumbly texture Chess   A game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent''s king Chess   Weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat Chessboard   A checkerboard used to play chess Chessman   Any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess Back to top Chess_club   A club of people to play chess Chess_game   A game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent''s king Chess_master   A chess player of great skill Chess_match   A match between chess players Chess_move   The act of moving a chess piece Chess_piece   Any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess Chess_player   Someone who plays the game of chess Chess_set   Checkerboard and a set of 32 pieces used to play chess Chest   Box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy Chest   Furniture with drawers for keeping clothes Chest   The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates Chester   A city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia) Chesterfield   A fitted overcoat with a velvet collar Chesterfield   An overstuffed davenport with upright armrests Chesterfield   Suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773) Chesterton   Conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion; in addition to volumes of criticism and polemics he wrote detective novels featuring Father Brown (1874-1936) Chester_A._Arthur   Elected Vice President and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) Chester_Alan_Arthur   Elected Vice President and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) Chester_Nimitz   United States admiral of the Pacific fleet during World War II who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy (1885-1966) Chester_William_Nimitz   United States admiral of the Pacific fleet during World War II who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy (1885-1966) Back to top Chestnut   A dark golden-brown or reddish-brown horse Chestnut   A small horny callus on the inner surface of a horse''s leg Chestnut   Edible nut of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea Chestnut   Any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur Chestnut   Wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea Chestnut   Used of hair; of a golden brown to reddish brown color; "a chestnut horse"; "chestnut hair" Chestnut-bark_disease   A disease of American chestnut trees Chestnut_blight   A disease of American chestnut trees Chestnut_canker   A disease of American chestnut trees Chestnut_oak   An oak having leaves resembling those of chestnut trees Chestnut_tree   Any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur Chesty   Having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride; "an arrogant official"; "arrogant claims"; "chesty as a peacock" Chesty   Marked by a large or well-developed chest; "he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed" Chest_cavity   The cavity in the vertebrate body enclosed by the ribs between the diaphragm and the neck and containing the lungs and heart Chest_of_drawers   Furniture with drawers for keeping clothes Chest_pain   Pain in the chest Chest_protector   Protective garment consisting of a pad worn in baseball by catchers and by football players Chest_register   The lower ranges of the voice in speaking or singing Chest_tone   The lower ranges of the voice in speaking or singing Chest_voice   The lower ranges of the voice in speaking or singing Back to top Chetah   Long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game Chetrum   100 chetrums equal 1 ngultrum Cheval-de-frise   Defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry Chevalier   A gallant or courtly gentleman Chevalier   French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972) Chevalier_de_Bayard   French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524) Chevalier_de_Lamarck   French naturalist who proposed that evolution resulted from the inheritance of acquired characteristics (1744-1829) Cheval_glass   A full length mirror mounted in a frame in which it can be tilted Chevaux-de-frise   Defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry Cheviot   Hardy hornless sheep of the Cheviot hills noted for its wool Chevre   Made from goats'' milk Chevron   An inverted V-shaped charge Chevron   V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; "they earned their stripes in Kuwait" Chevrotain   Very small hornless deer-like ruminant of tropical Asia and west Africa Chevvy   Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers" Chevy   Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers" Chew   Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow Chew   A wad of something chewable as tobacco Chew   Chew (food); "He jawed his bubble gum"; "Chew your food and don''t swallow it!"; "The cows were masticating the grass" Chewa   A member of a Negro people of Malawi and eastern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe Back to top Chewable   Easy to cut or chew Chewer   Someone who chews (especially someone who chews tobacco) Chewing   Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow Chewing_gum   A preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing Chewing_gum   A gum prepared for chewing; sweetened and flavored Chewing_out   A severe scolding Chewink   Common towhee of eastern North America Chewy   Of a consistency requiring chewing; "chewy caramels" Chewy   Requiring much chewing Chew_out   Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger''s car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup" Chew_over   Reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" Chew_the_fat   Talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Chew_up   Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger''s car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup" Cheyenne   The Algonquian language spoken by the Cheyenne people Cheyenne   The capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state Cheyenne   A member of a North American Indian people living on the western plains (now living in Oklahoma and Montana) Cheyne-Stokes_respiration   Abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate Che_Guevara   An Argentine revolutionary leader who was Fidel Castro''s chief lieutenant in the Cuban revolution; active in other Latin American countries; was captured and executed by the Bolivian army (1928-1967) Chi   The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet Chi   The circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health Back to top Chiacoan_peccary   A recently discovered large wild pig of Paraguay Chian   Of or relating to Chios Chiang_Chung-cheng   Chinese military and political figure; in the Chinese civil war that followed World War II he was defeated by the Chinese communists and in 1949 was forced to withdraw to Taiwan where he served as president of Nationalist China until his death (1897-1975) Chiang_Kai-shek   Chinese military and political figure; in the Chinese civil war that followed World War II he was defeated by the Chinese communists and in 1949 was forced to withdraw to Taiwan where he served as president of Nationalist China until his death (1897-1975) Chianti   Dry red Italian table wine from the Chianti region of Tuscany Chian_turpentine   A turpentine exuded by the terebinth Chiaroscuro   A monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color Chiasm   An intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X Chiasma   An intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X Chiasmal   Of or relating to a chiasm Chiasmatic   Of or relating to a chiasm Chiasma_opticum   The crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain Chiasmic   Of or relating to a chiasm Chiasmus   Inversion in the second of two parallel phrases Chic   Elegance by virtue of being fashionable Chic   Elegant and stylish; "chic elegance"; "a smart new dress"; "a suit of voguish cut" Chicago   A gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; t Chicago   Largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan Chicane   The use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) Chicane   A movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes place before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file Back to top Chicane   A bridge hand that is void of trumps Chicane   Raise trivial objections Chicane   Defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit Chicanery   The use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) Chicha   An oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water; "a bipolar world with the hookah and Turkish coffee versus hamburgers and Coca Cola" Chichewa   The Bantu language of the Chewa people of east central Africa Chichi   Affectedly trendy Chichipe   Tall treelike Mexican cactus with edible red fruit Chick   Young bird especially of domestic fowl Chick   Informal terms for a (young) woman Chickadee   Any of various small gray-and-black songbirds of North America Chickamauga   A Confederate victory in the American Civil War (1863); Confederate forces under Braxton Bragg defeated Union forces Chickasaw   The Muskhogean language of the Chickasaw people Chickasaw   A member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Mississippi Chickasaw_plum   Small native American shrubby tree bearing small edible yellow to reddish fruit Chicken   A domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl Chicken   A foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops Chicken   The flesh of a chicken used for food Chicken   A person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy Chicken   Easily frightened Back to top Chicken-breasted   Having a chest deformity marked by a projecting breastbone caused by infantile rickets Chicken-fight   Fight while sitting on somebody''s shoulders Chickenfeed   A trifling sum of money Chickenfight   Fight while sitting on somebody''s shoulders Chickenhearted   Easily frightened Chickenpox   An acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body Chickenshit   A false statement that is considered to indicate timidity or fear Chicken_and_rice   Rice and chicken cooked together with or without other ingredients and variously seasoned Chicken_breast   Abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets Chicken_broth   A stock made with chicken Chicken_cacciatora   Chicken casserole prepared with tomatoes and mushrooms and herbs in the Italian style Chicken_cacciatore   Chicken casserole prepared with tomatoes and mushrooms and herbs in the Italian style Chicken_casserole   Chicken cooked and served in a casserole Chicken_coop   A farm building for housing poultry Chicken_cordon_bleu   Thin slices of chicken stuffed with cheese and ham and then sauteed Chicken_drumstick   The lower joint of the leg of a chicken Chicken_farm   Farm where chickens are raised for sale Chicken_feed   Amphetamine used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant Chicken_feed   Dry mash for poultry Chicken_hawk   Nontechnical term for any hawks said to prey on poultry Back to top Chicken_Kiev   Pounded chicken cutlets rolled around butter (that has been seasoned with herbs) and then covered with crumbs and fried Chicken_leg   The lower joint of the leg of a chicken Chicken_Little   A fictional character who was hit on the head with an acorn and believed that the sky was falling Chicken_liver   Liver of a chicken used as meat Chicken_louse   Parasitic on poultry Chicken_manure   Chicken excreta used as fertilizer Chicken_Marengo   Braised chicken with onions and mushrooms in a wine and tomato sauce Chicken_mousse   Mousse made with chicken Chicken_out   Remove oneself from an obligation; "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved" Chicken_paprika   Chicken simmered in broth with onions and paprika then mixed with sour cream Chicken_paprikash   Chicken simmered in broth with onions and paprika then mixed with sour cream Chicken_purloo   Thick stew made of rice and chicken and small game; southern U.S. Chicken_roundworm   Intestinal parasite of domestic fowl Chicken_run   An enclosed yard for keeping poultry Chicken_salad   Salad composed primarily of chopped chicken meat Chicken_sandwich   A sandwich made with a filling of sliced chicken Chicken_scratch   Cramped or illegible handwriting Chicken_snake   Large North American snake Chicken_soup   Soup made from chicken broth Chicken_stew   A stew made with chicken Back to top Chicken_stock   A stock made with chicken Chicken_taco   A taco with a chicken filling Chicken_Tetrazzini   Prepared with mushrooms in a cream sauce served over pasta and topped with cheese Chicken_wing   The wing of a chicken Chicken_wire   A galvanized wire network with a hexagonal mesh; used to build fences Chicken_yard   An enclosed yard for keeping poultry Chickeree   Far western United States counterpart of the red squirrel Chickpea   Large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried Chickpea   Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds Chickpea   The seed of the chickpea plant Chickpea_plant   Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds Chickweed   Any of various plants related to the common chickweed Chickweed   Any of various plants of the genus Stellaria Chickweed_phlox   Low mat-forming herb of rocky places in United States Chicle   Gum-like substance from the sapodilla Chicle_gum   Gum-like substance from the sapodilla Chicness   Elegance by virtue of being fashionable Chico   United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961) Chicory   Crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste Chicory   Root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee Back to top Chicory   Perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads Chicory   The dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute Chicory_escarole   Variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges Chicory_plant   Perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads Chicory_root   Root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee Chicory_root   The dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute Chicot   Handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute Chide   Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger''s car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup" Chiding   Rebuking a person harshly Chief   A person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman" Chief   A person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation" Chief(a)   Most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets" Chiefly   For the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies" Chieftain   The leader of a group of people; "a captain of industry" Chieftain   The head of a tribe or clan Chieftaincy   The position of chieftain Chieftainship   The position of chieftain Chief_assistant   The most helpful assistant Chief_Constable   The head of the police force in a county (or similar area) Chief_Executive   The office of the United States head of state; "a President is elected every four years" Back to top Chief_Executive   The person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government; "the President likes to jog every morning" Chief_executive_officer   The corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president) Chief_financial_officer   The corporate executive having financial authority to make appropriations and authorize expenditures for a firm Chief_Joseph   Leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904) Chief_justice   The judge who presides over a supreme court Chief_of_staff   The senior officer of a service of the armed forces Chief_of_state   The chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government Chief_operating_officer   The corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president) Chief_petty_officer   A person with the senior noncommissioned naval rank Chief_Secretary   A member of the British Cabinet Chiffon   A sheer fabric of silk or rayon Chiffon   As thin and soft as chiffon; "chiffon taffeta" Chiffonier   A tall elegant chest of drawers Chiffon_cake   Very light cake Chigetai   Mongolian wild ass Chigger   Larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation Chigger   Small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans Chiggerflower   Erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers Chigger_flower   Erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers Chignon   A roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck Back to top Chigoe   Small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans Chigoe_flea   Small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans Chihuahua   Old breed of tiny short-coated dog with protruding eyes from Mexico held to antedate Aztec civilization Chihuahua   A state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau Chihuahua   A city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico Chihuahuan_spotted_whiptail   Having longitudinal stripes overlaid with light spots; upland lizard of United States southwest and Mexico Chilblain   Inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture Chilblained   Having chilblains; "her poor chilblained hands" Chilblains   Inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture Child   A young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they''re just kids"; "`tiddler'' is a British term for youngsters" Child   A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college" Child   An immature childish person; "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!" Child   A member of a clan or tribe; "the children of Israel" Child's_body   The body of a human child Child's_game   A game enjoyed by children Child's_play   Play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child" Child's_play   Any undertaking that is easy to do; "marketing this product will be no picnic" Child's_room   A bedroom for a child Childbearing   The parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child Childbearing   Relating to or suitable for childbirth; "of childbearing age" Back to top Childbed   Concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of labor to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours" Childbed_fever   Serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon Childbirth   The parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child Childbirth-preparation_class   A course that teaches pregnant women to use breathing and concentration and exercise techniques to use during labor Childcare   A service involving care for other people''s children Childe_Hassam   United States painter noted for brilliant colors and bold brushwork (1859-1935) Childhood   The state of a child between infancy and adolescence Childhood   The time of person''s life when they are a child Childish   Indicating a lack of maturity; "childish tantrums"; "infantile behavior" Childishly   In a child-like manner; "he acted very childishly" Childishness   A property characteristic of a child Childless   Without offspring; "in some societies a childless woman is rejected by her tribesmen" Childlessness   The condition of being without offspring Childlike   Befitting a young child; "childlike charm" Childlike   Exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity; "childlike trust"; "dewy-eyed innocence"; "simple courtesy" Childly   Befitting a young child; "childlike charm" Child_abuse   The physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children Child_care   A service involving care for other people''s children Child_molester   A man who has sex (usually sodomy) with a boy as the passive partner Child_neglect   Failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child Back to top Child_pornography   The illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films Child_prodigy   A prodigy whose talents are recognized at an early age; "Mozart was a child prodigy" Child_psychology   The branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children Child_support   Court-ordered support paid by one spouse to the other who has custody of the children after the parents are separated Child_welfare_agency   An administrtive unit responsible for social work concerned with the welfare and vocational training of children Child_welfare_service   An administrtive unit responsible for social work concerned with the welfare and vocational training of children Chile   Very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency Chile   A republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast Chilean   A native or inhabitant of Chile Chilean   Of or relating to or characteristic of Chile or its people; "Chilean volcanoes" Chilean_bonito   Common bonito of Pacific coast of the Americas; its dark oily flesh cans well Chilean_cedar   Small well-shaped South American evergreen having coppery bark and pretty foliage Chilean_firebush   Grown for outstanding display of brilliant usually scarlet-crimson flowers; Andes Chilean_flameflower   Grown for outstanding display of brilliant usually scarlet-crimson flowers; Andes Chilean_hazelnut   Chilean shrub bearing coral-red fruit with an edible seed resembling a hazelnut Chilean_jasmine   Woody vine of Argentina grown as an ornamental for its glossy leaves and racemes of large fragrant funnel-shaped creamy-white flowers Chilean_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Chile Chilean_nut   Chilean shrub bearing coral-red fruit with an edible seed resembling a hazelnut Chilean_peso   The basic unit of money in Chile; equal to 100 centesimos Chilean_rimu   About the hardiest Podocarpaceae species; prostrate spreading shrub similar to mountain rimu; mountains of southern Chile Back to top Chilean_strawberry   Wild strawberry of western United States and South America; source of many varieties of cultivated strawberries Chile_bonito   Common bonito of Pacific coast of the Americas; its dark oily flesh cans well Chile_hazel   Chilean shrub bearing coral-red fruit with an edible seed resembling a hazelnut Chile_nut   Chilean shrub bearing coral-red fruit with an edible seed resembling a hazelnut Chile_pine   Large Chilean evergreen conifer having intertwined branches and bearing edible nuts Chile_tarweed   South American herb with sticky glandular foliage; source of madia oil Chili   Very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency Chili   Ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans Chiliad   The cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 Chiliasm   Belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations Chiliast   A person who believes in the coming of the millennium (a time of great peace and prosperity) Chiliastic   Relating to or believing in the millennium of peace and happiness Chili_con_carne   Ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans Chili_dog   A hotdog with chili con carne on it Chili_pepper   Very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency Chili_pepper   Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red Chili_powder   Powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oregano Chili_sauce   Tomatoes and onions and peppers (sweet or hot) simmered with vinegar and sugar and various seasonings Chili_vinegar   Fiery vinegar flavored with chili peppers Chill   Coldness due to a cold environment Back to top Chill   An almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him" Chill   A sudden numbing dread Chill   A sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever Chill   Loose heat; "The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm" Chill   Make cool or cooler; "Chill the food" Chill   Depress or discourage; "The news of the city''s surrender chilled the soldiers" Chill   Uncomfortably cool; "a chill wind"; "chilly weather" Chiller   Excitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones; "the movie was an old-fashioned hair-raiser" Chilli   Very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency Chilliness   The property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning" Chilling   The process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature Chilling   So scary as to cause chills and shudders; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge" Chilli_pepper   Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red Chills_and_fever   Successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria Chilly   Very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency Chilly   Not characterized by emotion; "a female form in marble--a chilly but ideal medium for depicting abstract virtues"-C.W.Cunningham Chilly   Uncomfortably cool; "a chill wind"; "chilly weather" Chilly   Lacking warmth of feeling; "a chilly greeting"; "an unfriendly manner" Chill_out   Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again." Chiloe   The largest Chilean island and the only one to be settled; located off south-central Chile Back to top Chilomastix   Flagellates parasitic in intestines of vertebrates including humans Chilomeniscus   Sand snakes Chilomeniscus_cinctus   A sand snake of southwestern United States; lives in fine to coarse sand or loamy soil in which it `swims''; banding resembles that of coral snakes Chilomycterus   Burrfishes Chilopoda   Arthropods having the trunk composed of numerous somites each bearing one pair of legs: centipedes Chilopsis   One species: desert willow Chilopsis_linearis   Evergreen shrubby tree resembling a willow of dry regions of southwestern North America having showy purplish flowers and long seed pods Chimaera   Smooth-skinned deep-sea fish with a tapering body and long threadlike tail Chimaera   A grotesque product of the imagination Chimaera   (Greek mythology) fire-breathing she-monster with a lion''s head and a goat''s body and a serpent''s tail; daughter of Typhon Chimaera_monstrosa   Large European chimaera Chimaeridae   A family of Holocephali Chimakum   A member of the Salishan people living in northwestern Washington Chimaphila   Small genus of evergreen herbs with long creeping rootstocks and shining leaves; North America; Europe; east Asia Chimaphila_corymbosa   Eurasian herb with white or pinkish flowers in a terminal corymb Chimaphila_umbellata   Eurasian herb with white or pinkish flowers in a terminal corymb Chimariko   The Hokan language spoken by the Chimariko people Chimariko   A member of an extinct North American Indian people formerly living in California Chimborazo   A mountain peak in the Andes in Ecuador (20,560 feet high) Chime   A percussion instrument consisting of vertical metal tubes of different lengths that are struck with a hammer Back to top Chime   Emit a sound; "bells and gongs chimed" Chimera   A grotesque product of the imagination Chimera   (Greek mythology) fire-breathing she-monster with a lion''s head and a goat''s body and a serpent''s tail; daughter of Typhon Chimeral   Being or relating to or like a chimera; "his Utopia is not as chimeric commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists"- Doublas Bush Chimeric   Being or relating to or like a chimera; "his Utopia is not as chimeric commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists"- Doublas Bush Chimerical   Produced by a wildly fanciful imagination; "his Utopia is not a chimerical commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists"- Douglas Bush Chimerical   Being or relating to or like a chimera; "his Utopia is not as chimeric commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists"- Doublas Bush Chime_in   Break into a conversation; "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation" Chimney   A vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building Chimney   A glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp Chimneypiece   Shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in England they call a mantel a chimneypiece" Chimneypot   A short earthenware pipe on the top of a chimney to increase the draft Chimneystack   The part of the chimney that is above the roof; usually has several flues Chimneysweep   Someone who cleans soot from chimneys Chimneysweeper   Someone who cleans soot from chimneys Chimney_bellflower   Bellflower of southeastern Europe Chimney_breast   Walls that project out from the wall of a room and surround the chimney base Chimney_corner   A corner by a fireplace Chimney_plant   Bellflower of southeastern Europe Chimney_swallow   Common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc. Back to top Chimney_swallow   American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys Chimney_swift   American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys Chimonanthus   Small genus of Asian deciduous or evergreen shrubs having fragrant flowers: winter sweet Chimonanthus_praecox   Deciduous Japanese shrub cultivated for its fragrant yellow flowers Chimp   Intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests Chimpanzee   Intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests ChiMwini   A Bantu language spoken in southern Somalia Chin   The protruding part of the lower jaw Chin   Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India Chin   In gymnastics: raise oneself while hanging from one''s hands until one''s chin is level with the support bar Chin-up   An arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar Chin-wag   Light informal conversation for social occasions Chin-wagging   Light informal conversation for social occasions China   High quality porcelain originally made only in China China   Dishware made of china China   A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world China   A government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the communists led by Mao Zedong Chinaberry   Tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree Chinaberry   Evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by native Americans Chinaberry_tree   Tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree Back to top Chinaman   A ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg Chinaman   Offensive terms for a person of Chinese descent Chinaware   Dishware made of china China_aster   Valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colors; grown primarily for cutting China_cabinet   A cabinet (usually with glass doors) for storing and displaying china China_clay   A fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) China_closet   A cabinet (usually with glass doors) for storing and displaying china China_fleece_vine   Twining perennial vine having racemes of fragrant greenish flowers; western China to Russia China_grass   Tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark green leaves; cultivated for the fiber from its woody stems that resembles flax China_jute   Tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia having velvety leaves and yellow flowers and yielding a strong fiber; naturalized in southeastern Europe and United States China_pink   Chinese pink with deeply toothed rose-lilac flowers with a purplish eye; usually raised as an annual China_rose   Large showy Asiatic shrub or small tree having large single or double red to deep-red flowers China_rose   Shrubby Chinese rose; ancestor of many cultivated garden roses China_stone   A fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) China_tree   Tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree China_tree   Evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by native Americans Chincapin   Small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut Chinch   Bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood Chincherinchee   South African perennial with long-lasting spikes of white blossoms that are shipped in to Europe and America for use as winter cut flowers Chinchilla   Small rodent with soft pearly gray fur; native to the Andes but bred in captivity for fur Back to top Chinchilla   A thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton Chinchilla   The expensive silvery gray fur of the chinchilla Chinchilla_laniger   Small rodent with soft pearly gray fur; native to the Andes but bred in captivity for fur Chinchilla_rat   Ratlike rodent with soft fur and large ears of the Andes Chinchillidae   Small bushy-tailed South American burrowing rodents Chinchillon   Gregarious burrowing rodent larger than the chinchillas Chinchona   Any of several trees of the genus Cinchona Chinchy   Embarrassingly stingy Chinch_bug   Small black-and-white insect that feeds on cereal grasses Chine   Backbone of an animal Chine   Cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone Chine   Cut through the backbone of an animal Chinese   Any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system Chinese   A native or inhabitant of Communist China or of Nationalist China Chinese   Of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures; "Chinese food" Chinese   Of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; "the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh" Chinese-red   Of a vivid red to reddish-orange color Chinese_alligator   Small alligator of the Yangtze valley of China having unwebbed digits Chinese_angelica   Similar to American angelica tree but less prickly; China Chinese_angelica_tree   Similar to American angelica tree but less prickly; China Back to top Chinese_anise   Anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Oriental cooking and medicine Chinese_anise   Small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative Chinese_black_mushroom   Edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe Chinese_brown_sauce   A sauce based on soy sauce Chinese_cabbage   Elongated head of crisp celery-like stalks and light green leaves Chinese_cabbage   Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia Chinese_celery   Elongated head of crisp celery-like stalks and light green leaves Chinese_checkers   A board game in which each player tries to move a set of marbles through a set of holes from one point of a six-pointed star to the opposite point Chinese_chequers   A board game in which each player tries to move a set of marbles through a set of holes from one point of a six-pointed star to the opposite point Chinese_chestnut   A small tree with small sweet nuts; wild or naturalized in Korea and China Chinese_chive   A plant of eastern Asia; larger than Allium schoenoprasum Chinese_cinnamon   Aromatic bark of the cassia-bark tree; less desirable as a spice than Ceylon cinnamon bark Chinese_cork_oak   Medium to large deciduous tree of China, Japan, and Korea having thick corky bark Chinese_date   Dark red plum-like fruit of Old World buckthorn trees Chinese_deity   A deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese Chinese_elm   Small fast-growing tree native to Asia; widely grown as shelterbelts and hedges Chinese_elm   Fast-growing shrubby Asian tree naturalized in United States for shelter or ornament Chinese_evergreen   Erect or partially climbing herb having large green or variegated leaves Chinese_forget-me-not   Biennial east Asian herb grown for its usually bright blue flowers Chinese_fried_rice   Boiled rice mixed with scallions and minced pork or shrimp and quickly scrambled with eggs Back to top Chinese_goose   Very large wild goose of northeast Asia; interbreeds freely with the graylag Chinese_gooseberry   Fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh Chinese_gooseberry   Climbing vine native to China; cultivated in New Zealand for its fuzzy edible fruit with green meat Chinese_hibiscus   Large showy Asiatic shrub or small tree having large single or double red to deep-red flowers Chinese_holly   Dense rounded evergreen shrub of China having spiny leaves; widely cultivated as an ornamental Chinese_jujube   Dark red plum-like fruit of Old World buckthorn trees Chinese_lacquer_tree   Small Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained Chinese_lantern   A collapsible paper lantern in bright colors; used for decorative purposes Chinese_lantern_plant   Old World perennial cultivated for its ornamental inflated papery orange-red calyx Chinese_magnolia   Large deciduous shrub or small tree having large open rosy to purplish flowers; native to Asia; prized as an ornamental in eastern North America Chinese_monetary_unit   The monetary unit in the People''s Republic of China Chinese_mushroom   Small tropical and subtropical edible mushroom having a white cap and long stem; an expensive delicacy in China and other Asian countries where it is grown commercially Chinese_mustard   Very hot prepared mustard Chinese_mustard   Asiatic mustard used as a potherb Chinese_paddlefish   Fish of larger rivers of China similar to the Mississippi paddlefish Chinese_parasol   Deciduous tree widely grown in southern United States as an ornamental for its handsome maplelike foliage and long racemes of yellow-green flowers followed by curious leaflike pods Chinese_parasol_tree   Deciduous tree widely grown in southern United States as an ornamental for its handsome maplelike foliage and long racemes of yellow-green flowers followed by curious leaflike pods Chinese_parsley   Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish Chinese_parsley   Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley Chinese_pea_tree   Shrub with dark-green glossy foliage and solitary pale yellow flowers; northern China Back to top Chinese_primrose   Cultivated Asiatic primrose Chinese_privet   Erect evergreen treelike shrub of China and Korea and Japan having acuminate leaves and flowers in long erect panicles; resembles Japanese privet Chinese_puzzle   Intricate or ingenious puzzle consisting of boxes within boxes Chinese_restaurant_syndrome   Headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate Chinese_Revolution   The republican revolution against the Manchu dynasty in China; 1911-1912 Chinese_rhubarb   Long used for laxative properties Chinese_scholartree   Handsome round-headed deciduous tree having compound dark green leaves and profuse panicles of fragrant creamy-white flowers; China and Japan Chinese_scholar_tree   Handsome round-headed deciduous tree having compound dark green leaves and profuse panicles of fragrant creamy-white flowers; China and Japan Chinese_Shan   A branch of the Tai languages Chinese_silk_plant   Tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark green leaves; cultivated for the fiber from its woody stems that resembles flax Chinese_Wall   A fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; is 1,500 miles long and averages 6 meters in width Chinese_water_chestnut   Chinese sedge yielding edible bulb-shaped tubers Chinese_white_cabbage   Asiatic plant grown for its cluster of edible white stalks with dark green leaves Chinese_wistaria   Having deep purple flowers Chinese_wood_oil   A yellow oil obtained from the seeds of the tung tree Chinese_yam   Hardy Chinese vine naturalized in United States and cultivated as an ornamental climber for its glossy heart-shaped cinnamon-scented leaves and in the tropics for its edible tubers Chingpo   A Kachinic language Chink   A short light metallic sound Chink   A narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall Chink   Offensive terms for a person of Chinese descent Back to top Chink   Make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint" Chink   Fill the chinks of, as with caulking Chink   Make or emit a high sound; "tinkling bells" Chinkapin   Small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut Chinkapin_oak   Medium-sized deciduous tree of the eastern United States that yields a strong durable wood Chinked   Having narrow opening filled Chinless   Having a receding chin Chinning_bar   A horizontal bar on which you can chin yourself Chino   A coarse twilled cotton fabric used for uniforms Chino-Japanese_War   A war between China and Japan (1894 and 1895) over the control of the Korean Peninsula; China was overwhelmingly defeated at Port Arthur Chinoiserie   A style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned Chinook   Large Pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning Chinook   A Penutian language spoken by the Chinook people Chinook   Pink or white flesh of large Pacific salmon Chinook   A member of an important North American Indian people who controlled the mouth of the Columbia river; they were organized into settlements rather than tribes Chinook   A warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies Chinookan   A Penutian language spoken by the Chinook people Chinook_Jargon   A pidgin incorporating Chinook and French and English words; formerly used as a lingua franca in northwestern North America Chinook_salmon   Large Pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning Chinook_salmon   Pink or white flesh of large Pacific salmon Back to top Chinook_wind   A warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies Chinos   Trousers made with chino cloth Chino_cloth   A coarse twilled cotton fabric used for uniforms Chinquapin   Small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut Chinquapin   Shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts Chinquapin   Shrubby tree closely related to the Allegheny chinkapin but with larger leaves; southern midwest United States Chinquapin_oak   Medium-sized deciduous tree of the eastern United States that yields a strong durable wood Chintz   A brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric Chintzily   In a stingy manner; "their rich uncle treated them rather chintzily" Chintzy   Embarrassingly stingy Chintzy   Of very poor quality Chin_music   Idle or foolish and irrelevant talk Chin_rest   A rest on which a violinist can place the chin Chin_strap   A strap attached to a hat; passes under the chin and holds the hat in place Chin_up   In gymnastics: raise oneself while hanging from one''s hands until one''s chin is level with the support bar Chiococca   Shrubs of tropical and subtropical New World Chiococca_alba   Evergreen climbing shrub of southern Florida and West Indies grown for its racemes of fragrant white to creamy flowers followed by globose white succulent berries Chionanthus   Deciduous trees or shrubs: fringe tree Chionanthus_virginicus   Small bushy tree of southeastern United States having profuse clusters of white flowers Chionochloa_conspicua   Used by Maoris for thatching Back to top Chios   An island in the Aegean Sea off the west coast of Turkey; belongs to Greece Chip   The act of chipping something Chip   A low running approach shot Chip   Electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit Chip   A small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling Chip   A triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line Chip   A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something Chip   A thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat Chip   A small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye" Chip   A piece of dried bovine dung Chip   Cut a nick into Chip   Break a small piece off from; "chip the glass"; "chip a tooth" Chip   Break off (a piece from a whole); "Her tooth chipped" Chip   Form by chipping; "They chipped their names in the stone" Chip   Play a chip shot Chipboard   A cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin Chipewyan   The language spoken by the Chipewyan people Chipewyan   A member of the Athapaskan people living in western Canada between Great Slave Lake and Hudson Bay Chipmunk   Chipmunk of western America and Asia Chipolata   A small thin sausage Back to top Chipotle   A ripe jalapeno that has been dried for use in cooking Chipped   Having a small piece broken off; "a chipped tooth" Chippendale   A British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779) Chippendale   Of or relating to an 18th-century style of furniture made by Thomas Chippendale; graceful outlines and Greek motifs and massive rococo carvings Chipper   Having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air; "looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit"- Frances G. Patton; "life that is gay, brisk, and debonair"- H.M.Reynolds; "walked with a jaunty step"; "a jaunty optimist" Chippewa   The Algonquian language spoken by the Ojibwa people Chippewa   A member of an Algonquian people who lived west of Lake Superior Chippewaian   The language spoken by the Chipewyan people Chippewyan   The language spoken by the Chipewyan people Chipping   The act of chipping something Chipping_sparrow   Small North American finch common in urban areas Chip_at   Engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface; "carve one''s name into the bark" Chip_away   Remove or withdraw gradually: "These new customs are chipping away at the quality of life" Chip_away_at   Remove or withdraw gradually: "These new customs are chipping away at the quality of life" Chip_in   Contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" Chip_off   Break off (a piece from a whole); "Her tooth chipped" Chip_shot   A low running approach shot Chiralgia   A pain in the hand that is not traumatic Chiricahua_Apache   An Apache language Chirico   Italian painter (born in Greece) whose deep shadows and barren landscapes strongly influenced the surrealists (1888-1978) Back to top Chirk   Make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird Chirk_up   Become cheerful Chirocephalus   Fairy shrimp; brine shrimp Chirology   Telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand Chiromance   Divine by reading someone''s palms; "The Gypsies chiromanced"; "She refused to chiromance my fate" Chiromancer   Fortuneteller who predicts your future by the lines on your palms Chiromancy   Telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand Chiromantic   Of or relating to palmistry Chironomidae   Midges Chironomus   Type genus of the Chironomidae Chiropodist   A specialist in care for the feet Chiropody   The branch of medicine concerned with the feet Chiropractic   A method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure Chiropractor   A therapist who practices chiropractic Chiroptera   An old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats); suborder Microchiroptera (insectivorous bats) Chiropteran   Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate Chirp   A sharp sound made by small birds or insects Chirp   Make high-pitched sounds; of birds Chirp   Sing in modulation Chirpily   In a cheerfully buoyant manner; "we accepted the opportunity buoyantly" Back to top Chirpiness   Cheerful and lively Chirpy   Characterized by liveliness and light-heartedness; "buoyant spirits"; "his quick wit and chirpy humor"; "looking bright and well and chirpy"; "a perky little widow in her 70s" Chirr   Make a vibrant noise, of grasshoppers or cicadas Chirrup   A series of chirps Chirrup   Make high-pitched sounds; of birds Chisel   An edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge Chisel   Carve with a chisel; "chisel the marble" Chisel   Deprive somebody of something by deceit; "The con-man beat me out of $50"; "This salesman ripped us off!"; "we were cheated by their clever-sounding scheme"; "They chiseled me out of my money" Chisel   Engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud; "Who''s chiseling on the side?" Chiseled   Having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges; "a finely chiseled nose"; "well-defined features" Chiseler   A person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud Chiseller   A person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud Chisel_in   Break into a conversation; "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation" Chisel_steel   Steel used in making chisels Chisholm_Trail   A former cattle trail from San Antonio in Texas to Abilene in Kansas; not used after the 1880s Chishona   A Bantu language that is one of the two major languages of Zimbabwe Chisinau   The capital of Moldova Chislev   The third month of the civil year; the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in November and December) Chit   The bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check" Chitchat   Light informal conversation for social occasions Back to top Chitchat   Talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Chitin   A tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi Chitinous   Of or resembling chitin Chitlings   Small intestines of hogs prepared as food Chitlins   Small intestines of hogs prepared as food Chiton   Primitive elongated bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk having a mantle covered with eight calcareous plates Chiton   A woolen tunic worn by men and women in ancient Greece Chittagong   A port city and industrial center in southeastern Bangladesh on the Bay of Bengal Chittamwood   Shrubby tree of southern United States having large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke Chittamwood   Deciduous tree of southeastern United States and Mexico Chittamwood   Shrubby tree of the Pacific coast of the United States; yields cascara sagrada Chittam_bark   Dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative Chittem_bark   Dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative Chitter   Make high-pitched sounds, as of birds Chitterlings   Small intestines of hogs prepared as food Chittimwood   Deciduous tree of southeastern United States and Mexico Chittimwood   Shrubby tree of the Pacific coast of the United States; yields cascara sagrada Chivalric   Characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years" Chivalrous   Having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knight Chivalrously   In a gallant manner; "he gallantly offered to take her home" Back to top Chivalry   Courtesy towards women Chivalry   The medieval principles of knighthood Chivaree   A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple Chive   Perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning Chives   Cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning Chives   Perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning Chivvy   Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers" Chivy   Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers" Chiwere   The Siouan language spoken by the Iowa and Oto and Missouri people Chlamydeous   Having a floral envelope or perianth consisting of a calyx and/or corolla Chlamydera   A genus of Ptilonorhynchidae Chlamydera_nuchalis   Large bowerbird of northern Australia Chlamydia   Coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract Chlamydia   A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia Chlamydiaceae   Gram-negative parasites in warm-blooded vertebrates Chlamydial   Of or pertaining to the sexually transmitted infection or to the parasite Chlamydia_psittaci   Bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia Chlamydia_trachomatis   Bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and lymphogranuloma venerum Chlamydomonadaceae   Green algae some of which are colored red by hematochrome Chlamydomonas   Type genus of the Chlamydomonadaceae; solitary doubly-flagellated plant-like algae common in fresh water and damp soil; multiply freely; often a pest around filtration plants Back to top Chlamydosaurus   Frilled lizards Chlamydosaurus_kingi   Large arboreal insectivorous Australian lizard with a ruff of skin around the neck Chlamydospore   Thick-walled asexual resting spore of certain fungi and algae Chlamyphore   Very small Argentine armadillo with pale silky hair and pink plates on head and neck Chlamyphorus   Pichiciago Chlamyphorus_truncatus   Very small Argentine armadillo with pale silky hair and pink plates on head and neck Chlamys   A short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece Chlamys   Collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils Chloasma   A tan discoloration of a woman''s face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives Chloe_Anthony_Wofford   United States writer whose novels describe the lives of African-Americans (born in 1931) Chlor-Trimeton   An antihistamine (trade names Coricidin and Chlor-Trimeton) Chloral_hydrate   A colorless crystalline drug used as a sedative; irritates the stomach and can be addictive Chlorambucil   An alkalating agent (trade name Leukeran) used to treat some kinds of cancer Chloramine   Any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds Chloramine-T   Any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds Chloramphenicol   An oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever) Chloranthaceae   Small family of tropical herbs and shrubs and trees Chloranthus   Type genus of the Chloranthaceae Chlorate   Any salt of chloric acid Chlordiazepoxide   A tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism Back to top Chlorella   Any alga of the genus Chlorella Chlorenchyma   Parenchyma whose cells contain chloroplasts Chlorhexidine   A long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery Chloric_acid   (HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts Chloride   Any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing the chloride ion) Chloride   Any compound containing a chlorine atom Chloride_of_lime   A white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect Chlorinate   Disinfect with chlorine; "chlorinate a pool" Chlorinate   Treat or combine with chlorine; "chlorinated water" Chlorinated_lime   A white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect Chlorination   Disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound Chlorination   The addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds Chlorine   A common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) Chlorine_dioxide   An explosive gas (ClO2) used chiefly in bleaching paper or starch or soap or flour and in water purification Chlorine_water   An aqueous solution of chlorine used as a bleaching agent Chlorinity   A measure of the quantity of chlorine or other halides in water (especially seawater) Chloris   Tufted or perennial or annual grasses having runners: finger grass; windmill grass Chloris_gayana   Perennial grass of South Africa introduced into United States; cultivated as forage grass in dry regions Chloris_truncata   Perennial Australian grass having numerous long spikes arranged like the vanes of a windmill Chlorite   A generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal Back to top Chloroacetophenone   A tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer Chlorobenzene   A colorless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odor that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDt and other organic compounds Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile   A tear gas that is stronger than CN gas but wears off faster; can be deployed by grenades or cluster bombs; can cause skin burns and fatal pulmonary edema Chlorococcales   Unicellular green algae that reproduce by spores Chlorococcum   Type genus of Chlorococcales; unicellular green algae occurring singly or in a layer on soil or damp rock Chlorofluorocarbon   A fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans; "the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone" Chloroform   A volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic; "chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic" Chloroform   Anesthetize with chloroform; "Doctors used to put people under by chloroforming them" Chloromycetin   An oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever) Chlorophis   African green snakes Chlorophoneus   A genus of Malaconotinae Chlorophoneus_nigrifrons   A kind of bush shrike Chlorophthalmidae   Small family of soft-finned bottom-livers with large eyes; relatives of lizardfishes Chlorophyceae   Algae distinguished chiefly by having flagella and a clear green color, their chlorophyll being masked little if at all by other pigments Chlorophyl   Any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms Chlorophyll   Any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms Chlorophyllose   Relating to or being or containing chlorophyll Chlorophyllous   Relating to or being or containing chlorophyll Chlorophyllum_molybdites   A poisonous agaric with a fibrillose cap and brown scales on a white ground color; cap can reach a diameter of 30 cm; often forms `fairy rings'' Chlorophyll_a   A blue-black plant pigment having a blue-green alcohol solution Back to top Chlorophyll_b   A dark-green plant pigment having a brilliant green alcohol solution Chlorophyta   Large division of chiefly freshwater eukaryotic algae that possess chlorophyll a and b, store food as starch, and cellulose cell walls; classes Chlorophyceae, Ulvophyceae, and Charophyceae; obviously ancestral to land plants Chlorophyte   Algae that are clear green in color; often growing on wet ricks or damp wood or the surface of stagnant water Chloropicrin   A heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas Chloroplast   Plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis Chloroprene   Derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization Chloroquine   An antimalarial drug used to treat malaria and amebic dysentery and systemic lupus erythematosus Chlorosis   Iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin Chlorothiazide   A diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension Chlorotic   Of or pertaining to chlorosis Chlorous_acid   (HClO2) a strongly oxidizing acid; known only in solution Chloroxylon   Deciduous trees of India and Sri Lanka Chloroxylon_swietenia   East Indian tree with valuable hard lustrous yellowish wood; Chlorpheniramine_maleate   An antihistamine (trade names Coricidin and Chlor-Trimeton) Chlorpromazine   A drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has anti-psychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer Chlorpyrifos   A common organophosphate insecticide Chlortetracycline   A yellow crystalline antibiotic (trade name Aureomycin) used to treat certain bacterial and rickettsial diseases Chlorthalidone   A diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that casue edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks Chlorura   Towhees Chlorura_chlorura   Towhee of the Rocky mountain region Back to top Choanocyte   Any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body Choc   Colloquial British abbreviation; "a box of chocs" Choc-ice   Colloquial British abbreviation for chocolate ice cream Chock   A block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object Chock   Support on chocks; "chock the boat" Chock   Secure with chocks Chock   As completely as possible; "it was chock-a-block full" Chock-a-block   As completely as possible; "it was chock-a-block full" Chock-full   Packed full to capacity; "chowder chockablock with pieces of fish" Chockablock(p)   Packed full to capacity; "chowder chockablock with pieces of fish" Chockful   Packed full to capacity; "chowder chockablock with pieces of fish" Chock_up   Crowd or pack to capacity; "the theater was jampacked" Chocolate   A medium to dark brown color Chocolate   A food made from roasted ground cacao beans Chocolate   A beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot Chocolate_bar   A bar of chocolate candy Chocolate_cake   Cake containing chocolate Chocolate_candy   Candy made with chocolate Chocolate_chip_cookie   Cookies containing chocolate chips Chocolate_eclair   Eclair topped with chocolate Back to top Chocolate_egg   Egg-shaped chocolate candy Chocolate_fondue   Fondue made of chocolate melted with milk or cream for dipping fruits Chocolate_fudge   Fudge made with chocolate or cocoa Chocolate_ice_cream   Ice cream flavored with chocolate Chocolate_kiss   Conical bite-sized piece of chocolate Chocolate_liquor   The liquid or paste that is produced when cocoa beans are roasted and ground; the basis of all chocolate Chocolate_milk   Milk flavored with chocolate syrup Chocolate_mousse   Dessert mousse made with chocolate Chocolate_pudding   Sweet chocolate flavored custard-like pudding usually thickened with flour rather than eggs Chocolate_root   Erect perennial of north temperate zone having pinnate leaves and few nodding flowers with brown-purple calyx and orange-pink petals Chocolate_sauce   Sauce made with unsweetened chocolate or cocoa and sugar and water Chocolate_syrup   Sauce made with unsweetened chocolate or cocoa and sugar and water Chocolate_tree   Tropical American tree producing cacao beans Chocolate_truffle   Creamy chocolate candy Choctaw   The Muskhogean language of the Choctaw people Choctaw   A member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in Alabama Choeronycteris   A genus of Phyllostomatidae Choeronycteris_mexicana   Small-eared Mexican bat with a long slender nose Choice   The act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick" Choice   The person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor" Back to top Choice   One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" Choice   Of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches" Choice   Appealing to refined taste; "choice wine" Choiceness   The quality of being very good indeed; "the inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine" Choice_morsel   A small tasty bit of food Choice_of_words   The manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton Choir   The area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave Choir   A chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony Choir   A family of similar musical instrument playing together Choir   Sing in a choir Choirboy   A boy who sings in a choir Choirmaster   The musical director of a choir Choir_loft   A gallery in a church occupied by the choir Choir_school   A school that is part of a cathedral or monastery where boys with singing ability can receive a general education Choke   A valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine Choke   A coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current Choke   Breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; "She choked with emotion when she spoke about her deceased husband" Choke   Cause to retch or choke Choke   Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake; "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged" Choke   Constrict (someone''s) throat and keep from breathing Back to top Choke   Reduce the air supply; "choke a carburetor" Choke   Die; "The old man finally kicked the bucket" Choke   Suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of; "His job suffocated him" Choke   Become stultified, suppressed, or stifled; "He is suffocating--living at home with his aged parents in the small village" Choke   Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of; "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children" Choke   Become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up" Choke   Be too tight; rub or press; "This neckband is choking the cat" Choke   Wring the neck of; "The man choked his opponent" Choke   Check or slow down the action or effect of; "She choked her anger" Choke   Fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation; "The team should have won hands down but choked, disappointing the coach and the audience" Choke-full   Packed full to capacity; "chowder chockablock with pieces of fish" Chokecherry   A common wild cherry of eastern North America having small bitter black berries favored by birds Chokecherry   The fruit of the chokecherry tree Chokecherry_tree   A common wild cherry of eastern North America having small bitter black berries favored by birds Choked   Stopped up; clogged up; "clogged pipes"; "clogged up freeways"; "streets choked with traffic" Chokedamp   The atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life Chokehold   A restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind; "he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled" Chokehold   Complete power over a person or situation; "corporations have a strangelhold on the media"; "the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public" Chokepoint   A point of congestion or blockage; "the bridge is always a chokepoint at rush hour" Chokepoint   A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel Back to top Choker   A high tight collar Choker   Necklace that fits tightly around a woman''s neck Choker   An unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; "he could win if he wasn''t a choker" Choker   Someone who kills by strangling Chokey   British slang (dated) for a prison Choke_back   Suppress; "He choked down his rage" Choke_coil   A coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current Choke_down   Suppress; "He choked down his rage" Choke_hold   A restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind; "he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled" Choke_off   Suppress; "He choked down his rage" Choke_off   Become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up" Choke_up   Obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked" Choking   The act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused" Choking   A condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx) Choking_coil   A coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current Choky   British slang (dated) for a prison Choky   So tight as to tend to choke; "a choky collar" Cholangiography   Roentgenographic examination of the bile ducts after a contrast medium has been injected Cholangitis   Inflammation of the bile ducts Cholecarciferol   A fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets Back to top Cholecystectomy   Surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain) Cholecystitis   Inflammation of the gall bladder Cholelithiasis   The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder Cholelithotomy   Removal of gallstone through an incision in the gallbladder Choler   A humor that was once believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irritability and anger Choler   A strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance Choler   An irritable petulant feeling Cholera   An acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food Choleraic   Relating to or resulting from or resembling cholera Cholera_infantum   Often fatal form of gastroenteritis occurring in children; not true cholera but having similar symptoms Cholera_morbus   Severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea Choleric   Characterized by anger; "a choleric outburst"; "an irascible response" Choleric   Quickly aroused to anger; "a hotheaded commander" Choleric   Easily moved to anger; "men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing"- H.G.Wells Cholestasis   A condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed Cholesterin   An animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues Cholesterol   An animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues Cholesterosis_cutis   Widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism Cholic_acid   An insoluble crystalline acid present in bile Choline   A B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat Back to top Cholinergic   Releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound Cholinesterase   An enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid) Cholla   Arborescent cacti having very spiny cylindrical stem segments; southwestern United States and Mexico Choloepus   A genus of Megalonychidae Choloepus_didactylus   Relatively small fast-moving sloth Choloepus_hoffmanni   Relatively small fast-moving sloth Chomp   The act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws Chomp   Chew noisily; "The boy chomped his sandwich" Chomping   The act of chewing noisily Chomsky   United States linguist whose theory of generative grammar redefined the field of linguistics (born 1928) Chon   100 chon equal 1 won Chon   100 chon equal 1 won Chondrichthian   Fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified Chondrichthyes   Cartilaginous fishes Chondrify   Turn into cartilage; "The tissue chondrifies" Chondrin   A substance that resembles gelatin and is obtained by boiling cartilage in water Chondriosome   An organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy Chondrite   A rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules Chondritic   Having a granular structure like that of chondrites Chondrodystrophy   An inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism Back to top Chondroma   A common benign tumor of cartilage cells Chondrosarcoma   A malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells Chondrule   Small granule (of e.g. chrysolite) found in some meteoric rocks Chondrus   A genus of protoctista Chondrus_crispus   Dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America Chongqing   A city in south-central China on the Chang Jiang; a commercial center for western China Choo-choo   A child''s word for locomotive Choose   Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; "Take any one of these cards"; "Choose a good husband for your daughter"; "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her" Choose   Select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast" Choose   See fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way; "She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam" Chooser   A person who chooses or selects out Choosey   Difficult to please Choose_up   Form sides, as for a game Choosy   Difficult to please Chop   A grounder that bounces high in the air Chop   A tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball Chop   A small cut of meat including part of a rib Chop   Hit sharply Chop   Cut with a hacking tool Chop   Cut into pieces; "Chop wood"; "chop meat" Back to top Chop   Strike sharply, as in some sports Chop   Move suddenly Chop-chop   With rapid movements; "he works quickly" Chop-suey_greens   Succulent and aromatic young dark green leaves used in Chinese and Vietnamese and Japanese cooking Chop-suey_greens   Grown for its succulent edible leaves used in Oriental cooking Chopfallen   Brought low in spirit; "left us fatigued and deflated spiritually" Chophouse   A restaurant that specializes in steaks Chopin   The music of Chopin; "he practiced Chopin day and night" Chopin   French composer (born in Poland) and pianist of the romantic school (1810-1849) Chopin   United States writer who described Creole life in Louisiana (1851-1904) Chopine   A woman''s shoe with a very high thick sole Chopines   A woman''s shoe with a very high thick sole Chopped   Prepared by cutting; "sliced tomatoes"; "sliced ham"; "chopped clams"; "chopped meat"; "shredded cabbage" Chopped_steak   A patty of ground cooked beef Chopper   A grounder that bounces high in the air Chopper   A butcher''s knife having a large square blade Chopper   An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades Chopper   Informal terms for a human `tooth'' Choppiness   Used of the sea Chopping_block   A steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split Back to top Chopping_board   A wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut Choppy   Rough with small waves; "choppy seas" Chopsteak   A patty of ground cooked beef Chopstick   Oriental tableware consisting of a pair of sticks used to eat food with Chopsticks   Oriental tableware consisting of a pair of sticks used to eat food with Chop_down   Cut down; "George chopped down the cherry tree" Chop_off   Remove by or as if by cutting; "cut off the ear"; "lop off the dead branch" Chop_shop   A place where stolen cars are disassembled for their parts Chop_shot   A tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball Chop_steak   A patty of ground cooked beef Chop_suey   Meat or fish stir-fried with vegetables (e.g., celery, onions, peppers or bean sprouts) seasoned with ginger and garlic and soy sauce; served with rice; created in the United States and frequently served in Chinese restaurants there Chop_up   Cut into pieces; "Chop wood"; "chop meat" Choragic   Pertaining to or characteristic of a choragus Choragus   (ancient Greece) leader of a group or festival; leader of a chorus Choral   A stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune Choral   Related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir; "choral composition"; "choral ensemble" Chorale   A stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune Chorale_prelude   A composition for organ using a chorale as a basis for variations Chorally   By a chorus; "chorally accompanied" Choral_ode   Ode sung by the chorus in classical Greek drama Back to top Chord   A combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together Chord   A straight line connecting two points on a curve Chord   Bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing Chord   Play chords on (a string instrument) Chordal   Relating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords; "chordal assonance in modern music"; "chordal rather than contrapuntal music" Chordamesoderm   The area of mesoderm that forms the notochord Chordata   Comprises true vertebrates and animals having a notochord Chordate   Any animal of the phylum Chordata having a notochord or spinal column Chordate   Of or relating to or characteristic of the Chordata Chordate_family   Any family in the phylum Chordata Chordate_genus   Any genus in the phylum Chordata Chordeiles   A genus of Caprimulgidae Chorditis   Inflammation of the vocal cords Chorditis   Inflammation of the spermatic cord Chordomesoderm   The area of mesoderm that forms the notochord Chordophone   A stringed instrument of the group including harps, lutes, lyres, and zithers Chordospartium   2 species of small New Zealand trees: weeping tree broom; endangered Chore   A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; "estimates of the city''s loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars"; "the job of repairing the engine took several hours"; "the endless task of classifying the sampl Chorea   Any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs Chorea   Chorea in dogs Back to top Choreic_abasia   Abasia related to abnormal movements of the legs Choreograph   Plan and oversee the development and details of; "The meeting between the two Presidents had been carefully choreographed" Choreograph   Compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music; "Balanchine choreographed many pieces to Stravinsky''s music" Choreographer   Someone who creates new dances Choreographic   Of or concerned with choreography Choreography   A show involving artistic dancing Choreography   A notation used by choreographers Choreography   The representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes Choric   Relating to or written for or in the style of a Greek chorus; "a choric Greek tragedy" Chorine   A woman who dances in a chorus line Chorioallantoic_membrane   Very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois Chorioallantois   Very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois Choriomeningitis   A cerebral meningitis with cellular infiltration of the meninges Chorion   Outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) Chorionic   Of or relating to a chorion; "a chorionic villus is a minute vascular projection on the fetal chorion" Chorionic_villus   One of the tiny villi that stick out of the fetal chorion and combine with the mother''s uterine tissue to form the placenta Chorionic_villus_biopsy   A prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed Chorionic_villus_sampling   A prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed Chorioretinitis   Inflammation of the choroid layer behind the retina Choriotis   Australian bustard Back to top Choriotis_australis   Popular Australian game bird Chorister   A singer in a choir Chorizagrotis   Moths whose larvae are army cutworms Chorizagrotis_auxiliaris   Moth whose larvae destroy grains and forage plants Chorizagrotis_auxiliaris   Noctuid moth larvae that travel in large groups and destroy grains and alfalfa in the Plains states Chorizema   Genus of Australian twining vines and small shrubs: flame peas Choroid   A highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera Choroidal_artery   An artery that supplies the choroid plexus Choroid_coat   A highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera Choroid_plexus   A vascular plexus of the cerebral ventricles that regulate intraventricular pressure Choroid_vein   Either of two veins serving the choroid coat of the eye Chortle   A soft partly suppressed laugh Chortle   Laugh quietly or with restraint Chorus   The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers Chorus   Any utterance produced simultaneously by a group; "a chorus of boos" Chorus   A group of people assembled to sing together Chorus   A company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play Chorus   A body of dancers or singers who perform together Chorus   Utter in unison; "`yes,'' the children chorused" Chorus   Sing in a choir Back to top Chorus_frog   Any of several small North American frogs having a loud call Chorus_girl   A woman who dances in a chorus line Chorus_line   A body of dancers or singers who perform together Chosen   An exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government" Chosen   The name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945) Chosen   One who is the object of choice; who is given preference; "she was Mama''s chosen" Chosen   Preferred above all others; "the chosen few"; "her chosen abode" Chosen_people   Any people believing themselves to be chosen by God Choson   An Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Choson Chou   Puff filled with cream or custard Chou   Any of various types of cabbage Chou   The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism Chough   A European corvine bird of small or medium size with red legs and glossy black plumage Chouse   Defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit Chou_dynasty   The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism Chou_En-lai   Chinese revolutionary and communist leader (1898-1976) Chow   Breed of thick-coated medium-sized dogs with fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in northern China Chow   Informal terms for a meal Chow   The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism Chowchow   A Chinese preserve of mixed fruits and ginger Back to top Chowchow   Chopped pickles in mustard sauce Chowder   A thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes Chow_chow   Breed of thick-coated medium-sized dogs with fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in northern China Chow_dynasty   The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism Chow_line   A queue of people waiting for food to be served (especially at a military camp) Chow_mein   Chop suey served with fried noodles Chrism   A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam Chrisom   A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam Chrissie_Evert   United States tennis player who won women''s singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954) Christ   Any expected deliverer Christ   A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) Christ's-thorn   Spiny tree having dark red edible fruits Christ's-thorn   Thorny Eurasian shrub with dry woody winged fruit Christ's_Resurrection   (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion Christchurch   Industrial city at the center of a rich agricultural region Christella   Any of several tropical ferns of the genus Christella having thin brittle fronds Christen   Administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized" Christendom   The collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia); "for a thousand years the Roman Catholic Church was the principal church of Christendom" Christening   Giving a Christian name at baptism Christiaan_Eijkman   Dutch physician who discovered that beriberi is caused by a nutritional deficiency (1858-1930) Back to top Christiaan_Huygens   Dutch physicist who first formulated the wave theory of light (1629-1695) Christian   A religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination Christian   Following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ Christian   Relating to or characteristic of Christianity; "Christian rites" Christiania   The capital and largest city of Norway; the country''s main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway''s southern coast Christianisation   Conversion to Christianity Christianise   Convert to Christianity; "missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world" Christianity   A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior Christianity   The collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia); "for a thousand years the Roman Catholic Church was the principal church of Christendom" Christianization   Conversion to Christianity Christianize   Convert to Christianity; "missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world" Christianize   Adapt in the name of Christianity; "some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites" Christianly   Becoming to or like a Christian; "gentle christianly behavior" Christian_Bible   The sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen" Christian_church   One of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship Christian_Church   A Protestant church that accepts the Bible as the only source of true Christian faith and practices baptism by immersion Christian_Dior   French couturier whose first collection in 1947 created a style that became known as the New Look (1905-1957) Christian_era   The time period beginning with the supposed year of Christ''s birth Christian_Friedrich_Hebbel   German dramatist (1813-1863) Christian_Friedrich_Schonbein   German chemist who discovered ozone and developed guncotton as a propellant in firearms (1799-1868) Back to top Christian_holy_day   A religious holiday for Christians Christian_Huygens   Dutch physicist who first formulated the wave theory of light (1629-1695) Christian_Johann_Doppler   Austrian physicist famous for his discovery of the Doppler effect (1803-1853) Christian_liturgy   The Christian worship services Christian_name   The first name given to Christians at birth or christening Christian_religion   A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior Christian_Schonbein   German chemist who discovered ozone and developed guncotton as a propellant in firearms (1799-1868) Christian_Science   Religious system based on teachings of Mary Baker Eddy emphasizing spiritual healing Christian_Science   Protestant denomination founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866 Christian_Scientist   A member of the Protestant church founded in the United States by Mary Baker Eddy Christian_theology   The teachings of Christian churches Christian_year   The year in the ecclesiastical calendar; especially feast days and special seasons Christie   Prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976) Christine_Marie_Evert   United States tennis player who won women''s singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954) Christless   Not believing in Christ Christlike   Resembling or showing the spirit of Christ Christly   Resembling or showing the spirit of Christ Christmas   A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland Christmas   Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 Christmas   Spend Christmas; "We were christmassing in New York" Back to top Christmasberry   Ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits; often placed in genus Photinia Christmasberry   Spiny evergreen shrub of southeastern United States having spreading branches usually blue or mauve flowers and red berries Christmastide   Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 Christmastime   Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 Christmas_begonia   Hybrid winter-blooming begonia grown for its many large pink flowers Christmas_bells   Any of several plants of the genus Blandfordia having large orange or crimson flowers Christmas_berry   Ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits; often placed in genus Photinia Christmas_berry   Spiny evergreen shrub of southeastern United States having spreading branches usually blue or mauve flowers and red berries Christmas_box   A present given at Christmas for services during the year Christmas_bush   Australian tree or shrub with red flowers; often used in Christmas decoration Christmas_cactus   Epiphytic cactus of Brazilian ancestry widely cultivated as a houseplant having jointed flat segments and usually rose-purple flowers that bloom in winter Christmas_cake   A rich fruitcake (usually covered with icing and marzipan) and eaten at Christmas Christmas_card   A card expressing a Christmas greeting Christmas_carol   Joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ Christmas_Day   A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland Christmas_disease   A clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX Christmas_Eve   The day before Christmas Christmas_factor   Coagulation factor whose absence is associated with hemophilia B Christmas_fern   North American evergreen fern having pinnate leaves and dense clusters of lance-shaped fronds Christmas_flower   Tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers Back to top Christmas_gift   A present given at Christmas time Christmas_green   Any of several club mosses having long creeping stems and erect branches Christmas_holly   An evergreen tree Christmas_present   A present given at Christmas time Christmas_pudding   A rich steamed or boiled cake-like pudding Christmas_rose   European evergreen plant with white or purplish roselike winter-blooming flowers Christmas_star   Tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers Christmas_stocking   A stocking that is filled with small Christmas presents Christmas_tree   An ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration Christmas_tree   Medium to tall fir of western North America having a conic crown and branches in tiers; leaves smell of orange when crushed Christmas_tree   Tall timber tree of central and southern Europe having a regular crown and gray bark Christmas_tree   A terrestrial evergreen shrub or small tree of western Australia having brilliant yellow-orange flowers; parasitic on roots of grasses Christmas_tree   Australian tree or shrub with red flowers; often used in Christmas decoration Christological   Of or relating to Christology Christology   The branch of theology concerned with the person and attributes and deeds of Christ Christology   A religious doctrine or theory based on Jesus or Jesus'' teachings Christopher   Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century) Christopher_Carson   United States frontiersman who guided Fremont''s expeditions in the 1840s and served as a Union general in the Civil War (1809-1868) Christopher_Columbus   Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506) Christopher_Fry   English dramatist noted for his comic verse dramas (born 1907) Back to top Christopher_Isherwood   United States writer (born in England) whose best known novels portray Berlin in the 1930''s and who collaborated with W. H. Auden in writing plays in verse (1904-1986) Christopher_Marlowe   English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593) Christopher_William_Bradshaw_Isherwood   United States writer (born in England) whose best known novels portray Berlin in the 1930''s and who collaborated with W. H. Auden in writing plays in verse (1904-1986) Christoph_Willibald_von_Gluck   German composer of more than 100 operas (1714-1787) Christ_plant   Somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts Christ_thorn   Somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts Christ_Within   A divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul Chris_Evert   United States tennis player who won women''s singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954) Chroma   Chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vividness of hue Chromaesthesia   A form of synesthesia in which nonvisual stimulation results in the experience of color sensations Chromate   Any salt or ester of chromic acid Chromatic   Being or having or characterized by hue Chromatic   Based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones; "a chromatic scale" Chromatic   Able to refract light without spectral color separation; "chromatic lens" Chromatically   With respect to color; "chromatically pure" Chromaticity   The quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength Chromatic_aberration   An optical aberration in which the image has colored fringes Chromatic_color   A color that has hue Chromatic_colour   A color that has hue Chromatic_scale   A 12-note scale including all the semitones of the octave Back to top Chromatic_vision   The normal ability to see colors Chromatid   One of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis Chromatin   The readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division the chromatin condenses into chromosomes Chromatinic   (of substance of a cell nucleus) readily colored by stains Chromatin_granule   The readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division the chromatin condenses into chromosomes Chromatism   Abnormal pigmentation Chromatism   Hallucinatory perception of colored lights Chromatogram   The recording (column or paper strip) on which the constituents of a mixture are adsorbed in chromatography Chromatographic   Of or relating to chromatography Chromatographical   Of or relating to chromatography Chromatographically   By means of a chromatographic process Chromatography   A process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency Chromatography_column   A vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands Chrome   Another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments Chrome   Treat with a chromium compound Chrome   Plate with chromium; "chrome bathroom fixtures" Chrome-nickel_steel   Elinvar is a trademark for a kind of nickel-chromium steel used for watch springs because its elasticity is constant over a wide range of temperatures Chrome-tungsten_steel   A steel alloy made with chromium and tungsten Chromesthesia   A form of synesthesia in which nonvisual stimulation results in the experience of color sensations Chrome_alum   A violet-colored salt used in hide tanning and as a mordant in dyeing Back to top Chrome_green   A brilliant green color Chrome_green   Any of a class of green pigments consisting of chrome yellow and iron blue Chrome_red   A red pigment used in paints; basic lead chromate Chrome_yellow   Yellow pigment consisting of neutral lead chromate Chrome_yellow   Any of several yellow pigments consisting of normal lead chromate and other lead compounds Chromic_acid   An unstable acid known only in solution and as chromate salts Chromite   A brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium Chromium   A hard brittle blue-white multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing Chromium-plate   Plate with chromium; "chrome bathroom fixtures" Chromium_steel   Steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion Chromoblastomycosis   A fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin Chromogen   A compound that can be converted to a pigment Chromolithography   Single- or multi-color lithography Chromophore   The chemical group that gives color to a molecule Chromoplast   Plastid containing pigments other than chlorophyll usually yellow or orange carotenoids Chromosomal   Of or relating to a chromosome; "chromosomal defect" Chromosomal_aberration   Any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities Chromosomal_anomaly   Any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities Chromosomal_mutation   (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism Chromosome   A threadlike body in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order Back to top Chromosome_mapping   (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome Chromosonal_disorder   Any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities Chromosphere   A gaseous layer of the sun''s atmosphere (extending from the photosphere to the corona) that is visible during a total eclipse of the sun Chronic   Being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; "chronic indigestion"; "a chronic shortage of funds"; "a chronic invalid" Chronic   Having a habit of long standing; "a chronic smoker" Chronically   In a slowly developing and long lasting manner; "chronically ill persons" Chronically   In a habitual and long-standing manner; "smoking chronically" Chronicle   A record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead" Chronicle   Record in chronological order; make a historical record Chronicler   Someone who writes chronicles Chronic_bronchitis   A form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow Chronic_eczema   Eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines Chronic_gastritis   Persistent gastritis can be a symptom of a gastric ulcer or pernicious anemia or stomach cancer or other disorders Chronic_glaucoma   Glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision Chronic_glossitis   Glossitis with atrophy of tongue tissue; sometimes accompanies pernicious anemia Chronic_kidney_failure   Renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders Chronic_leukemia   Slowly progressing leukemia Chronic_lymphocytic_leukemia   Chronic leukemia characterized by lymphoblast-like cells; more common in older men Chronic_myelocytic_leukemia   Chronic leukemia characterized by granular leukocytes; more common in older people Chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease   A nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers Back to top Chronic_pyelonephritis   Pyelonephritis that develops slowly and can lead to renal failure if untreated; often associated with a kidney stone or with narrowing of the urinary passageways Chronic_renal_failure   Renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders Chronic_wasting_disease   A wildlife disease (akin to bovine spongiform encephalitis) that affects deer and elk Chronograph   An accurate timer for recording time Chronological   Relating to or arranged according to temporal order; "chronological age" Chronologically   With respect to chronology; "he is chronologically older" Chronological_age   Age measured by the time (years and months) that something or someone has existed; "his chronological age was 71 years" Chronological_record   A chronological account of events in successive years Chronological_sequence   A following of one thing after another in time; "the doctor saw a sequence of patients" Chronological_succession   A following of one thing after another in time; "the doctor saw a sequence of patients" Chronologise   Establish the order in time of something; "The archivist chronologized the documents" Chronologize   Establish the order in time of something; "The archivist chronologized the documents" Chronology   The determination of the actual temporal sequence of past events Chronology   A record of events in the order of their occurrence Chronology   Arrangement of events in time Chronometer   An accurate clock (especially used in navigation) Chronoperates   A reptile genus of Therapsida Chronoperates_paradoxus   Shrew-sized protomammal from the Alberta region of Canada; from about 55 million years ago (much more recent than other mammal-like reptiles) Chronoscope   An instrument for accurate measurements of small intervals of time Chrosomal_abnormality   Any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities Back to top Chrysalis   Pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon Chrysanthemum   Any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum; Argyranthemum; Dendranthema; Tanacetum; widely cultivated Chrysanthemum   The flower of a chrysanthemum plant Chrysanthemum_balsamita   Tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum_cinerariifolium   White-flowered pyrethrum of Balkan area whose pinnate leaves are white and silky-hairy below; source of an insecticide; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum_coccineum   Spring-flowering garden perennial of Asiatic origin having finely divided aromatic leaves and white to pink-purple flowers; source of an insecticide; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum_coronarium   Shrubby annual of the Mediterranean region with yellowish-white flowers Chrysanthemum_coronarium_spatiosum   Grown for its succulent edible leaves used in Oriental cooking Chrysanthemum_dog   Breed of medium-sized terriers bred in Tibet resembling Old English sheepdogs with fluffy curled tails Chrysanthemum_frutescens   Perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum_lacustre   Perennial of Portugal similar to the oxeye daisy Chrysanthemum_leucanthemum   Tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum_maximum   Similar to oxeye daisy Chrysanthemum_maximum_maximum   Hybrid garden flower derived from Chrysanthemum maximum and Chrysanthemum lacustre having large white flower heads resembling oxeye daisies; often placed in the genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum_morifolium   Of China Chrysanthemum_parthenium   Bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum_ptarmiciflorum   Shrubby perennial of the Canary Islands having white flowers and leaves and hairy stems covered with dustlike down; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum_segetum   European herb with bright yellow flowers; a common weed in grain fields Chrysaora   A genus of Scyphozoa Chrysaora_quinquecirrha   A type of jellyfish Back to top Chrysarobin   A bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases Chrysemys   Painted turtles Chrysemys_picta   Freshwater turtles having bright yellow and red markings; common in the eastern United States Chrysobalanus   Coco plums Chrysobalanus_icaco   Small tropical American tree bearing edible plumlike fruit Chrysoberyl   A rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone Chrysochloridae   Golden moles Chrysochloris   Type genus of the Chrysochloridae Chrysolepis   Two species: golden chinkapins Chrysolepis_chrysophylla   Small ornamental evergreen tree of Pacific Coast whose glossy yellow-green leaves are yellow beneath; bears edible nuts Chrysolepis_sempervirens   Evergreen shrub similar to golden chinkapin; mountains of California Chrysolite   A brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone Chrysolophus   Golden pheasants Chrysolophus_pictus   Brightly colored crested pheasant of mountains of western and central Asia Chrysomelid   Brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems Chrysomelidae   Leaf beetles Chrysophrys   Australian snapper Chrysophrys_auratus   Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots Chrysophrys_australis   Important dark-colored edible food and game fish of Australia Chrysophyceae   All the yellow-green algae having flagella of unequal length Back to top Chrysophyllum   Tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs Chrysophyllum_cainito   Evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides Chrysophyllum_oliviforme   Tropical American timber tree with dark hard heavy wood and small plumlike purple fruit Chrysophyta   Mostly freshwater eukaryotic algae having the chlorophyll masked by brown or yellow pigment; yellow-green and golden-brown algae and diatoms: Xanthophyceae, Chrysophyceae, Bacillariophyceae; some classification systems superseded or subsumed by Heterokont Chrysopid   Pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae Chrysopidae   Green lacewings Chrysoprase   A green variety of chalcedony valued as a gemstone Chrysopsis   Golden aster Chrysopsis_mariana   Perennial golden aster of southeastern United States Chrysopsis_villosa   Hairy perennial with yellow flower heads in branched clusters; found almost everywhere in dry places from Canada to west central and western United States; sometimes placed in genus Chrysopsis Chrysosplenium   Genus of widely distributed semiaquatic herbs with minute greenish-yellow apetalous flowers Chrysosplenium_americanum   Aquatic herb with yellowish flowers; central and western United States Chrysothamnus   Genus of low branching shrubs of western North America Chrysothamnus_nauseosus   Pleasantly aromatic shrub having erect slender flexible hairy branches and dense clusters of small yellow flowers covering vast areas of western alkali plains and affording a retreat for jackrabbits; source of a yellow dye used by the Navajo Chrysotherapy   The use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis) Chrysotile   A gray or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos Chthonian   Of the underworld; "nether regions" Chthonic   Of the underworld; "nether regions" Chuang-tzu   4th-century Chinese philosopher on whose teachings Lao-Tzu based Taoism Chub   European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body Back to top Chubbiness   The property of having a plump and round body Chubby   Euphemisms for slightly fat; "a generation ago...buxom actresses were popular"- Robt.A.Hamilton; "chubby babies"; "pleasingly plump" Chub_mackerel   Small mackerel found nearly worldwide Chuck   A holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill Chuck   Informal terms for a meal Chuck   The part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade Chuck   Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night" Chuck   Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin Chuck   Throw carelessly; "chuck the ball" Chuck   Throw away; "Chuck these old notes" Chuck-full   Packed full to capacity; "chowder chockablock with pieces of fish" Chuck-will's-widow   Large whippoorwill-like bird of the southern United States Chucker-out   A person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting Chuckhole   A pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface) Chuckle   A soft partly suppressed laugh Chuckle   Laugh quietly or with restraint Chuckwalla   Rock-dwelling herbivorous lizard of arid parts of southwestern United States and Mexico Chuck_Berry   United States rock singer (born in 1931) Chuck_out   Put out or expel from a place; "The child was expelled from the classroom" Chuck_out   Throw or cast away; "Put away your worries" Back to top Chuck_short_ribs   Between the chuck and the brisket Chuck_up_the_sponge   Give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up" Chuck_wagon   A wagon equipped with a cookstove and provisions (for cowboys) Chuddar   A cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women Chufa   European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers Chuff   Blow hard and loudly; "he huffed and puffed as he made his way up the mountain" Chuffed   Very pleased; "I''m chuffed to have won" Chug   The dull explosive noise made by an engine Chug   Make a dull, explosive sound; "the engine chugged down the street" Chukaku-Ha   An ultra-leftist militant group founded in 1957 from the breakup of the Japanese Communist Party; includes a covert action wing; "Chukaku-Ha attacks tend to cause property damage rather than casualties" Chukka   One of the six playing periods into which the game of polo is divided Chukka_boot   A boot reaching halfway up to the knee Chukker   One of the six playing periods into which the game of polo is divided Chukker-brown   Snuff colored; grayish to yellowish brown Chum   A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities Chumminess   The quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability Chummy   (used informally) associated on close terms; "a close friend"; "the bartender was chummy with the regular customers"; "the two were thick as thieves for months" Chummy   (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals Chump   A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of Chump_change   A trifling sum of money Back to top Chum_up   Become friends; act friendly towards Chunga   Argentinian cariama Chunga_burmeisteri   Argentinian cariama Chungking   A city in south-central China on the Chang Jiang; a commercial center for western China Chunk   A compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" Chunk   Group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side Chunk   Put together indiscriminately; "lump together all the applicants" Chunking   (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units Chunky   Like or containing small stick lumps; "the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough" Chunky   Short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature; "some people seem born to be square and chunky"; "a dumpy little dumpling of a woman"; "dachshunds are long lowset dogs with drooping ears"; "a little church with a squat tower"; "a squatty Chunnel   The railroad tunnel between France and England under the English Channel Church   A service conducted in a church; "don''t be late for church" Church   A place for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty" Church   One of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship Church   The body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church; "our church is hosting a picnic next week" Church   Perform a special church rite or service for; "church a woman after childbirth" Church-state   A state ruled by religious authority Churchgoer   A religious person who goes to church regularly Churchgoing   Actively practicing a religion Churchill   A Canadian town in northern Manitoba on Hudson Bay; important port for shipping grain Back to top Churchill   British statesman and leader during World War II; received Nobel Prize for literature in 1953 (1874-1965) Churchill   English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722) Churchillian   Of or relating to or suggestive of Winston Churchill Churchill_Downs   A racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Louisville; site of the Kentucky Derby Churchlike   Resembling or suggesting or appropriate to a church; "churchlike silence"; "the pure fragrance of churchly incense" Churchly   Resembling or suggesting or appropriate to a church; "churchlike silence"; "the pure fragrance of churchly incense" Churchman   A clergyman or other person in religious orders Churchwarden   An officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters Churchyard   The yard associated with a church Church_bell   A bell in a church tower (usually sounded to summon people to church); "church bells were ringing all over town" Church_bench   Long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation Church_building   A place for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty" Church_calendar   A calendar of the Christian year indicating the dates of fasts and festivals Church_doctrine   The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group Church_Father   (Christianity) any of about 70 theologians in the period from the 2nd to the 7th century whose writing established and confirmed official church doctrine; in the Roman Catholic Church some were later declared saints and became Doctor of the Church; the be Church_festival   A festival having religious significance Church_hat   A fanciful hat of the kind worn by Black women for Sunday worship Church_key   Can opener that has a triangular pointed end that pierces the tops of cans Church_member   A religious person who goes to church regularly Church_mode   Any of a system of modes used in Gregorian chants up until 1600; derived historically from the Greek mode Back to top Church_mouse   A fictional mouse created by Lewis Carroll Church_music   Genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies Church_officer   A church official Church_of_Christ_Scientist   Protestant denomination founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866 Church_of_England   The national church of England (and all other churches in other countries that share its beliefs); has its see in Canterbury and the Sovereign as its temporal head Church_of_Ireland   Autonomous branch of the Church of England in Ireland Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints   Church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah Church_of_Rome   The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy Church_of_Scientology   A new religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1955 and characterized by a belief in the power of a person''s spirit to clear itself of past painful experiences through self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment Church_of_the_Brethren   A Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion Church_property   Property or income owned by a church Church_roll   A list of the members of church Church_school   A private religious school run by a church or parish Church_service   A service conducted in a church; "don''t be late for church" Church_Slavic   The Slavic language into which the Bible was translated in the 9th Century Church_tower   The tower of a church Church_year   The year in the ecclesiastical calendar; especially feast days and special seasons Churidars   Tight trousers worn by people from the Indian subcontinent (typically with a kameez or kurta) Churl   A bad-tempered person Churl   A selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend Back to top Churl   A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement Churlish   Having a bad disposition; surly; "churlish as a bear"- Shakespeare Churlish   Rude and boorish Churlishly   In a churlish manner; "the store owner treated his customers churlishly" Churn   A vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk Churn   Stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter Churn   Be agitated; "the sea was churning in the storm" Churned-up   Moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation; "winds whipped the piled leaves into churning masses"; "a car stuck in the churned-up mud" Churning   (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence; "the river''s roiling current"; "turbulent rapids" Churning   Moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation; "winds whipped the piled leaves into churning masses"; "a car stuck in the churned-up mud" Churn_out   Produce something at a fast rate; "He churns out papers, but they are all about the same topic" Churn_out   Perform in a mechanical way Churn_up   Cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of; "The pornographic pictures sickened us" Churr   Make a vibrant sound, as of some birds Churrigueresco   Having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation; "the building...frantically baroque"-William Dean Howells Churrigueresque   Having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation; "the building...frantically baroque"-William Dean Howells Chute   Sloping channel through which things can descend Chute   Rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall Chute-the-chute   Elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines) Chutney   Chopped fruits or green tomatoes cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices Back to top Chutzpa   (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity Chutzpah   (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity Chutzpanik   (Yiddish) a person characterized by chutzpa Chuvash   The Turkic language spoken by the Chuvash people Chuvash   A member of a people of Turkic speech and Mongolian race living in the Volga region in eastern Russia Chu_Kiang   A river in southeast China that flows into the South China Sea Chylaceous   Consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle Chyle   A milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats Chylifactive   Producing or converting into chyle Chylifactory   Producing or converting into chyle Chyliferous   Transmitting chyle; "chyliferous vessels" Chylific   Producing or converting into chyle Chyloderma   Swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction Chylomicron   A microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood Chylous   Consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle Chyme   A semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum Chymosin   An enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate Chytridiaceae   A family of aquatic fungi of order Chytridiales Chytridiales   Simple aquatic fungi mostly saprophytic but some parasitic on higher plants or animals or fresh water fungi; sometimes placed in class Oomycetes Chytridiomycetes   A class of mostly aquatic fungi; saprophytic or parasitic on algae or fungi or plants Back to top Ci   A unit of radioactivity equal to the amount of a radioactive isotope that decays at the rate of 37,000,000,000 disintegrations per second Ci   Being one more than one hundred CIA   An independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the Ciao   An acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) Ciardi   United States poet and critic (1916-1986) Cibotium   In some classification systems placed in family Cyatheaceae: ornamental tree ferns with coarse gracefully drooping fronds Cibotium_barometz   Asiatic tree fern having dense matted hairs sometimes used as a styptic Cicada   Stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone Cicada_killer   Large black or rust-colored wasp that preys on cicadas Cicadellidae   Leafhoppers Cicadidae   Cicadas Cicala   Stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone Cicatrice   A mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue Cicatrise   Form a scar, after an injury; "the skin will cicatrize and it will heal soon" Cicatrix   A mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue Cicatrize   Form a scar, after an injury; "the skin will cicatrize and it will heal soon" Cicer   Chick-pea plant; Asiatic herbs Cicero   A Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC) Cicero   A linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em Cicerone   A guide who conducts and informs sightseers Back to top Cicer_arietinum   Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds Cichlid   Freshwater fishes of tropical America and Africa and Asia similar to American sunfishes; some are food fishes; many small ones are popular in aquariums Cichlidae   Cichlids Cichlid_fish   Freshwater fishes of tropical America and Africa and Asia similar to American sunfishes; some are food fishes; many small ones are popular in aquariums Cichorium   Chicory Cichorium_endivia   Widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched Cichorium_intybus   Perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads Cicily_Isabel_Fairfield   British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983) Cicindelidae   Tiger beetles Ciconia   Type genus of the Ciconiidae: European storks Ciconia_ciconia   The common stork of Europe; white with black wing feathers and a red bill Ciconia_nigra   Old World stork that is glossy black above and white below Ciconiidae   Storks Ciconiiformes   Order of chiefly tropical marsh-dwelling fish-eating wading birds with long legs and bills and (except for flamingos) unwebbed feet: herons; storks; spoonbills; flamingos; ibises Cicuta   Small genus of perennial herbs having deadly poisonous tuberous roots: water hemlock Cicuta_verosa   Tall erect highly poisonous Eurasiatic perennial herb locally abundant in marshy areas CID   The United States Army''s principal law enfocement agency responsible for the conduct of criminal investigations for all levels of the Army anywhere in the world Cidade_de_Praia   The capital of Cape Verde on Sao Tiago Island Cider   A beverage made from juice pressed from apples Ciderpress   A press that is used to extract the juice from apples Back to top Cider_gum   Small to medium-sized tree of Tasmania Cider_mill   Mill that extracts juice from apples to make apple cider Cider_vinegar   Vinegar made from cider Cigar   A roll of tobacco for smoking Cigar-box_cedar   Fragrant wood much used for cigar boxes Cigar-shaped   Tapering at each end Cigaret   Finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking Cigarette   Finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking Cigarette_burn   A burn mark left by a smoldering cigarette; "a cigarette burn on the edge of the table" Cigarette_butt   Small part of a cigarette that is left after smoking Cigarette_case   A small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket Cigarette_holder   A tube that holds a cigarette while it is being smoked Cigarette_lighter   A lighter for cigars or cigarettes Cigarette_paper   A strong tissue paper that burns evenly and is sufficiently porous to control the burning of the tobacco in a cigarette Cigarette_smoker   A smoker of cigarettes Cigarfish   Small fusiform fish of western Atlantic Cigarillo   Small cigar or cigarette wrapped in tobacco instead of paper Cigar_band   A narrow paper band around a cigar Cigar_box   A box for holding cigars Cigar_butt   Small part of a cigar that is left after smoking Back to top Cigar_cutter   An implement for cutting the tip off of a cigar Cigar_lighter   A lighter for cigars or cigarettes Cigar_smoker   A smoker of cigars Cilantro   Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish Cilantro   Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley Cilial   Of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell Ciliary   Of or relating to the human eyelash Ciliary   Of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell Ciliary   Relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye Ciliary_artery   One of several arteries supplying the choroid coat of the eye Ciliary_body   The part of the tunic of the eye between the choroid coat and the iris Ciliary_veins   Small veins coming from the ciliary body Ciliata   Class of protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle Ciliate   A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell Ciliate   Having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections Ciliate   Of or relating to the human eyelash Ciliate   Of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell Ciliated   Having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections Ciliated_protozoan   A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell Cilioflagellata   In some classifications considered a phylum of the kingdom Protista; in others included in the plant phylum Pyrrophyta Back to top Ciliophora   Class of protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle Ciliophoran   A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell Cilium   A hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms Cilium   Any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids CIM   The United Kingdom''s central unit for the tasking and coordination and resourceing of intelligence and security agencies Cimabue   Painter of the Florentine school; anticipated the move from Byzantine to naturalistic art (1240-1302) Cimarron   Wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns Cimarron   A river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River Cimarron_River   A river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River Cimetidine   A drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid Cimex   Type genus of the Cimicidae: bedbugs Cimex_lectularius   Bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood Cimicidae   Wingless flat-bodied blood-sucking insects Cimicifuga   Small genus of perennial herbs of north temperate regions: bugbane Cimicifuga_americana   Bugbane of the eastern United States having erect racemes of white flowers Cimicifuga_foetida   Bugbane of Siberia and eastern Asia having ill-smelling green-white flowers Cimicifuga_racemosa   North American bugbane found from Main and Ontario to Wisconsin and south to Georgia Cimmerian   Intensely dark and gloomy as with perpetual darkness; "the Cimmerian gloom...a darkness that could be felt"-Norman Douglas Cinch   A form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps Cinch   Any undertaking that is easy to do; "marketing this product will be no picnic" Back to top Cinch   Stable gear consisting of a band around a horse''s belly that holds the saddle in place Cinch   Get a grip on; get mastery of Cinch   Make sure of Cinch   Tie a cinch around; "cinch horses" Cinchona   Any of several trees of the genus Cinchona Cinchona_bark   Medicinal bark of cinchona trees; source of quinine and quinidine Cinchona_calisaya   Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark Cinchona_cordifolia   Colombian tree; source of Cartagena bark (a cinchona bark) Cinchona_lancifolia   Colombian tree; source of Cartagena bark (a cinchona bark) Cinchona_ledgeriana   Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark Cinchona_officinalis   Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark Cinchona_pubescens   Small tree of Ecuador and Peru having very large glossy leaves and large panicles of fragrant pink flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark Cinchona_tree   Small tree of Ecuador and Peru having very large glossy leaves and large panicles of fragrant pink flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark Cincinnati   A city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river Cincinnatus   Roman statesman regarded as a model of simple virtue; he twice was called to assume dictatorship of Rome and each time retired to his farm (519-438 BC) Cinclidae   Water ouzels Cinclus   Type genus of the family Cinclidae Cinclus_aquaticus   A water ouzel of Europe Cinclus_mexicanus   A water ouzel of western North America Cincture   A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers Back to top Cinder   A fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire Cinderella   A fictional young girl who is saved from her stepmother and stepsisters by her fairy godmother and a handsome prince Cinderella   A woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition Cinder_block   A light concrete building block made with cinder aggregate; "cinder blocks are called breeze blocks in England" Cinder_pig   Pig iron containing a substantial proportion of slag Cinder_track   A racetrack paved with fine cinders Cine-camera   A camera that takes a sequence of photographs that can give the illusion of motion when viewed in rapid succession Cine-film   Photographic film several hundred feet long and wound on a spool; to be used in a movie camera Cinema   A theater where films are shown Cinema   A medium that disseminates moving pictures; "theater pieces transferred to celluloid"; "this story would be good cinema"; "film coverage of sporting events" Cinematic   Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema Cinematise   Make a film of or adopt so as to make into a film; "cinematize history" Cinematize   Make a film of or adopt so as to make into a film; "cinematize history" Cinematographer   A photographer who operates a movie camera Cinematography   The act of making a film Cinema_verite   A movie that shows ordinary people in actual activities without being controlled by a director Cineraria   Herb of Canary Islands widely cultivated for its blue or purple or red or variegated daisylike flowers Cineraria_maritima   Stiff much-branched perennial of the Mediterranean region having very white woolly stems and leaves; sometimes placed in genus Cineraria Cinerarium   A niche for a funeral urn containing the ashes of the cremated dead Cinerary   Containing or used for ashes of the cremated dead; "a cinerary urn" Back to top Cine_projector   Projects successive frames from a reel of film to create moving pictures Cingulate_gyrus   A long curved structure on the medial surface of the cerebral hemispheres; the cortical part of the limbic system Cingulum   (anatomy) an encircling girdle-like structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth) Cinnabar   Large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort Cinnabar   A heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury Cinnabar   Of a vivid red to reddish-orange color Cinnabar_chanterelle   Mushroom with a distinctive pink to vermillion fruiting body Cinnabar_moth   Large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort Cinnamene   A colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene Cinnamomum   Asiatic and Australian aromatic trees and shrubs Cinnamomum_camphora   Large evergreen tree of warm regions whose aromatic wood yields camphor Cinnamomum_cassia   Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon Cinnamomum_loureirii   Tropical southeast Asian tree with aromatic bark; yields a bark used medicinally Cinnamomum_zeylanicum   Tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon Cinnamon   Spice from the dried aromatic bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree; used as rolled strips or ground Cinnamon   Tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon Cinnamon   Aromatic bark used as a spice Cinnamon_bark   Aromatic bark used as a spice Cinnamon_bark   Aromatic bark of Saigon cinnamon used medicinally as a carminative Cinnamon_bear   Reddish-brown color phase of the American black bear Back to top Cinnamon_bread   Bread flavored with cinnamon often containing raisins Cinnamon_bun   Rolled dough spread with cinnamon and sugar (and raisins) then sliced before baking Cinnamon_fern   New World fern having woolly cinnamon-colored spore-bearing fronds in early spring later surrounded by green fronds; the early uncurling fronds are edible Cinnamon_roll   Rolled dough spread with cinnamon and sugar (and raisins) then sliced before baking Cinnamon_snail   Rolled dough spread with cinnamon and sugar (and raisins) then sliced before baking Cinnamon_stone   A garnet ranging in color from yellow to brown Cinnamon_toast   Buttered toast with sugar and cinnamon (and nutmeg and grated lemon peel) Cinnamon_vine   Hardy Chinese vine naturalized in United States and cultivated as an ornamental climber for its glossy heart-shaped cinnamon-scented leaves and in the tropics for its edible tubers Cinque   The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one Cinquefoil   An ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle Cinquefoil   Any of a numerous plants grown for their 5-petal flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties CIO   A federation of North American industrial unions that merged with the American Federation of Labor in 1955 Cipher   A message written in a secret code Cipher   A secret method of writing Cipher   A person of no influence Cipher   A quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn''t hear zilch about it" Cipher   A mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number Cipher   Make a mathematical calculation or computation Cipher   Convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons" Cipro   An oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints Back to top Ciprofloxacin   An oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints CIRA   A terrorist organization formed in Ireland in 1994 as a clandestine armed wing of Sinn Fein Circadian   Of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals; "circadian rhythms" Circadian_rhythm   A daily cycle of activity observed in many living organisms Circaea   Enchanter''s nightshade Circaea_alpina   An Alpine variety of enchanter''s nightshade Circaea_lutetiana   Tall evening primrose with inconspicuous flowers Circaetus   Harrier eagles Circassian   A northern Caucasian language spoken by the Circassian people Circassian   A member of a Caucasian people living in the Caucasus but not speaking an Indo-European language Circassian_walnut   Eurasian walnut valued for its large edible nut and its hard richly figured wood; widely cultivated Circe   (Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine Circinate   Shaped like a ring Circinus   A small faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Musca and Triangulum Australe Circis_siliquastrum   Small tree of the eastern Mediterranean having abundant purplish-red flowers growing on old wood directly from stems and appearing before the leaves: widely cultivated in mild regions; wood valuable for veneers Circle   Movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance" Circle   Any circular or rotating mechanism; "the machine punched out metal circles" Circle   A curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra; "they had excellent seats in the dress circle" Circle   Street names for flunitrazepan Circle   A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island; "the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary" Back to top Circle   An unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" Circle   Ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point; "he calculated the circumference of the circle" Circle   Something approximating the shape of a circle; "the chairs were arranged in a circle" Circle   Form a circle around; "encircle the errors" Circle   Travel around something; "circle the globe" Circle   Move in circles Circle   Be around; "Developments surround the town"; "The river encircles the village" Circlet   Decorated metal band worn around the head Circlet   A small circle Circle_around   Move around in a circular motion; "The Earth revolves around the Sun" Circle_of_curvature   The circle that touches a curve (on the concave side) and whose radius is the radius of curvature Circle_of_Willis   A ring of arteries at the base of the brain Circle_round   Move around in a circular motion; "The Earth revolves around the Sun" Circuit   Movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance" Circuit   A journey or route all the way around a particular place or area; "they took an extended tour of Europe"; "we took a quick circuit of the park"; "a ten-day coach circuit of the island" Circuit   An electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow Circuit   A racetrack for automobile races Circuit   (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeal Circuit   An established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to; "she''s a familiar name on the club circuit"; "on the lecture circuit"; "the judge makes a circuit of the courts in his district"; "the international tennis circuit" Circuit   Make a circuit; "They were circuiting about the state" Back to top Circuitous   Deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic" Circuitous   Marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct; "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling"; "a roundabout paragraph"; "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend" Circuitry   Electronic equipment consisting of a system of circuits Circuit_board   A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer''s capabilities Circuit_breaker   A device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded Circuit_card   A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer''s capabilities Circuit_court_of_appeals   One of the twelve federal United States courts of appeals that cover a group of states known as a `circuit'' Circular   An advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers" Circular   Marked by or moving in a circle Circular   Having a circular shape Circular   Shaped like a ring Circular-knit   Knitted in tubular form; "circular-knit sweaters without seams" Circularisation   Circulating printed notices as a means of advertising Circularise   Cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news" Circularise   Distribute circulars to Circularise   Canvass by distributing letters Circularity   The roundness of a 2-dimensional figure Circularization   Circulating printed notices as a means of advertising Circularize   Make circular Circularize   Cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news" Back to top Circularize   Distribute circulars to Circularize   Canvass by using a questionnaire Circularize   Canvass by distributing letters Circularly   In a circular manner Circular_file   A container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish Circular_function   Function of an angle expressed as a ratio of the sides of right-angled triangle containing the angle Circular_measure   Measurement of angles in radians Circular_plane   A plane with a flexible face that can plane concave or convex surfaces Circular_saw   A power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle Circulate   Cause to move around; "circulate a rumor" Circulate   Cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news" Circulate   Become widely known and passed on; "the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office" Circulate   Move around freely; "She circulates among royalty" Circulate   Move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point; "Blood circulates in my veins"; "The air here does not circulate" Circulate   Cause to move in a circuit or system; "The fan circulates the air in the room" Circulate   Cause to be distributed; "This letter is circulating among the faculty" Circulate   Move in circles Circulating(a)   Passing from one to another; "circulating bills and coins" Circulating_decimal   A decimal with a sequence of digits that repeats itself indefinitely Circulating_library   Library that provides books for use outside the building Back to top Circulation   The spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area Circulation   The dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines) Circulation   Free movement or passage through a series of vessels (as of water through pipes or sap through a plant) Circulation   Movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels Circulation   Number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold; "by increasing its circulation the newspaper hoped to increase its advertising" Circulation   (library science) the count of books that are loaned by a library over a specified period Circulative   Of or relating to circulation Circulatory   Relating to circulatory system or to circulation of the blood Circulatory   Of or relating to circulation Circulatory_failure   Failure of the cardiovascular system to supply adequate amounts of blood to body tissues Circulatory_system   The organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body Circumambulate   Walk around something Circumboreal   Comprising or throughout far northern regions Circumcise   Cut the foreskin off male babies or teenage boys; "During the bris, the baby boy is circumcised" Circumcise   Cut the skin over the clitoris Circumcision   The act of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin of males Circumcision   The act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite Circumcision   (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st Circumduction   A circular movement of a limb or eye Circumference   The size of something as given by the distance around it Back to top Circumference   The length of the closed curve of a circle Circumferential   A road that takes traffic around the edge of a town Circumferential   Lying around or just outside the edges or outskirts; "circumferential highways around cities" Circumflex   A diacritical mark (^) placed above a vowel in some languages to indicate a special phonetic quality Circumflex_artery   Any of several paired curving arteries Circumflex_artery_of_the_thigh   An artery that supplies the hip joint and thigh muscles Circumflex_femoral_vein   Either of two veins that accompany arteries of the same name serving the hip and thigh Circumflex_humeral_artery   An artery that supplies the shoulder joint and shoulder muscles Circumflex_iliac_artery   An artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle Circumflex_iliac_vein   Accompanies the artery of the same name Circumflex_scapular_artery   An artery that serves the muscles of the shoulder and scapular area Circumflex_vein   Any of several curved parallel veins accompanying arteries of the same name Circumfuse   Spread something around something Circumlocution   An indirect way of expressing something Circumlocution   A style that involves indirect ways of expressing things Circumlocutious   Roundabout and unnecessarily wordy; "had a preference for circumlocutious (or circumlocutory) rather than forthright expression"; "A periphrastic study in a worn-out poetical fashion,/ Leaving one still with the intolerable wrestle/ With words and meaning Circumlocutory   Roundabout and unnecessarily wordy; "had a preference for circumlocutious (or circumlocutory) rather than forthright expression"; "A periphrastic study in a worn-out poetical fashion,/ Leaving one still with the intolerable wrestle/ With words and meaning Circumnavigate   Travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the earth" Circumnavigation   Traveling around something (by ship or plane); "Magellan''s circumnavigation of the earth proved that it is a globe" Circumpolar   Located or found throughout a polar region Back to top Circumpolar   (of a celestial body) continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel; "a circumpolar star" Circumscribe   Restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day" Circumscribe   Draw a line around; "He drew a circle around the points" Circumscribe   To draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect Circumscribed   Showing or determining a boundary; "it is impossible to specify a clearly circumscribed (or delimited) area for any particular science" Circumscribed   Subject to limits or subjected to limits Circumscription   The act of circumscribing Circumspect   Heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor" Circumspection   The trait of being circumspect and prudent Circumspection   Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" Circumspectly   In a cagey manner; "`I don''t know yet,'' he answered cagily" Circumstance   Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take" Circumstance   Formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance" Circumstance   A condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity Circumstance   The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context" Circumstances   A person''s financial situation (good or bad); "he found himself in straitened circumstances" Circumstances   Your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion" Circumstances   The state (usually personal) with regard to wealth; "each person was helped according to his circumstances" Circumstantial   Fully detailed and specific about particulars; "a circumstantial report about the debate" Circumstantially   Without advance planning; "they met accidentally" Back to top Circumstantially   In minute detail; "our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses" Circumstantially   So far as the circumstances are concerned; "the account was circumstantially accurate" Circumstantially   According to circumstances; "he was convicted circumstantially" Circumstantial_evidence   Evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute Circumstantiate   Give circumstantial evidence for Circumvallate   Surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification Circumvent   Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully" Circumvent   Beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic"; "She outfoxed her competitors" Circumvent   Surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna" Circumvention   The act of evading by going around Circumvolute   Wind or turn in volutions, especially in an inward spiral, as of snail Circumvolution   The act of turning or winding or folding around a central axis Circumvolve   Cause to turn on an axis or center; "Rotate the handle" Circus   Performance given by a traveling company of acrobats clowns and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus" Circus   A frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a circus or carnival; "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere" Circus   A genus of haws comprising the harriers Circus   An arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent; "they used the elephants to help put up the circus" Circus   (antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games Circus   A travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; "he ran away from home to join the circus" Circus_acrobat   An acrobat who performs acrobatic feats in a circus Back to top Circus_Aeruginosus   Old World harrier frequenting marshy regions Circus_cyaneus   Common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land Circus_pygargus   Brownish European harrier Circus_tent   A canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour" Cirio   Candlewood of Mexico and southwestern California having tall columnar stems and bearing honey-scented creamy yellow flowers Cirque   A steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake Cirrhosis   A chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism Cirrhosis_of_the_liver   A chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism Cirrhus   Usually coiled Cirripedia   Barnacles Cirrocumulus   A cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples Cirrocumulus_cloud   A cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples Cirrostratus   A thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude Cirrostratus_cloud   A thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude Cirrus   A slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile Cirrus   A wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles) Cirrus   Usually coiled Cirrus_cloud   A wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles) Cirsium   Plume thistles Cirsium_arvense   European thistle naturalized in United States and Canada where it is a pernicious weed Back to top Cirsium_discolor   Stout North American thistle with purplish-pink flower heads Cirsium_eriophorum   Woolly thistle of western and central Europe and Balkan Peninsula Cirsium_flodmanii   Thistle of western North America having white woolly leaves Cirsium_helenioides   Perennial stoloniferous thistle of northern Europe with lanceolate basal leaves and usually solitary heads of reddish-purple flowers Cirsium_heterophylum   Perennial stoloniferous thistle of northern Europe with lanceolate basal leaves and usually solitary heads of reddish-purple flowers Cirsium_lanceolatum   European thistle with rather large heads and prickly leaves; extensively naturalized as a weed in the United States Cirsium_rivulare   Of central and southwestern Europe Cirsium_vulgare   European thistle with rather large heads and prickly leaves; extensively naturalized as a weed in the United States CIS   An alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991 Cisalpine   On the Italian or Roman side of the Alps; "ancient cisalpine Gaul included an area south and east of the Alps" CISC   (computer science) a kind of computer architecture that has a large number of instructions hard coded into the cpu chip CISC   An agency of the Canadian government that unifies the intelligence units of Canadian law enforcement agencies Cisco   Important food fish of cold deep lakes of North America Cisco   Cold-water fish caught in Lake Superior and northward Cislunar   Situated between the earth and the moon Cismontane   On this (the speaker''s) side of the mountains; "a contest in Virginia between a cismontane and a tramontane people" Cissy   Having unsuitable feminine qualities Cistaceae   Shrubs or woody herbs of temperate regions especially Mediterranean Cistercian   Member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence Cistern   An artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater Back to top Cistern   A tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet Cistern   A sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid Cisterna   A sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid Cistothorus   Marsh wrens Cistothorus_palustris   American wren that inhabits tall reed beds Cistothorus_platensis   Small American wren inhabiting wet sedgy meadows Cistron   (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors" Cistus   Small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa Cistus_albidus   Compact white pubescent shrub of southwestern Europe having pink flowers Cistus_ladanifer   Shrub having white flowers and viscid stems and leaves yielding a fragrant oleoresin used in perfumes especially as a fixative Cistus_ladanum   Shrub having white flowers and viscid stems and leaves yielding a fragrant oleoresin used in perfumes especially as a fixative Citadel   A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle Citation   Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948 Citation   A summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding Citation   A passage or expression that is quoted or cited Citation   An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement Citation   A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student''s essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical Citation   (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) Citation_form   The form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is alphabetized in a dictionary Cite   Call in an official matter, such as to attend court Back to top Cite   Advance evidence for Cite   Commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" Cite   Repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her" Cite   Refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior" Cite   Make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" Cite   Refer to; "he referenced his colleagues'' work" Citellus   Typical ground squirrels Citellus_citellus   Rather large central Eurasian ground squirrel Citellus_lateralis   Common black-striped reddish-brown ground squirrel of western North America; resembles a large chipmunk Citellus_leucurus   Small ground squirrel of western United States Citellus_parryi   Large ground squirrel of the North American far north Citellus_richardsoni   Of sagebrush and grassland areas of western United States and Canada Citellus_variegatus   Large gray ground squirrel of rocky areas of the southwestern United States Citharichthys   A genus of Bothidae Citharichthys_cornutus   Whiff found in waters from the Bahamas and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil Cither   A 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings Cither   A musical stringed instrument with strings stretch over a flat sounding box; it is laid flat and played with a plectrum and with fingers Cithern   A 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings Citified   Being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person Citify   Accustom to urban ways; "Immigration will citify the country?" Back to top Citizen   A native or naturalized member of a state or other political community Citizenry   The body of citizens of a state or country; "the Spanish people" Citizenship   Conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship" Citizenship   The status of a citizen with rights and duties Citizenship_Day   Celebrated in the United States Citizens_committee   A self-constituted organization to promote something Citizen_Genet   French diplomat who in 1793 tried to draw the United States into the war between France and England (1763-1834) Citlaltepetl   An extinct volcano in southern Mexico between Mexico City and Veracruz; the highest peak in Mexico (18,695 feet) Citole   A 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings Citrange   More aromatic and acid tasting than oranges; used in beverages and marmalade Citrange   More aromatic and acidic than oranges Citrange_tree   More aromatic and acidic than oranges Citrate   Cause to form a salt or ester of citric acid Citric   Of or related to citric acid Citric_acid   A weak water-soluble acid found in many fruits (especially citrus fruits); used as a flavoring agent Citric_acid_cycle   In all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy Citrin   A vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation Citrine   Semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz Citron   Large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved Citron   Thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind Back to top Citroncirus   A cross between Citrus sinensis and Poncirus trifoliata Citroncirus_webberi   More aromatic and acidic than oranges Citronwood   Durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain) Citronwood   Wood of a citron tree Citron_tree   Thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind Citrophilous_mealybug   Destructive especially to citrus Citrophilus_mealybug   Destructive especially to citrus Citrous   Of or relating to or producing fruit of the plants of the genus Citrus; "the citrus production of Florida" Citrous   Of or relating to plants of the genus Citrus; "a citrous disease" Citrous_fruit   Any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions Citrulline   An amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is an intermediate in the conversion of ornithine to arginine Citrullus   A dicot genus of the family cucurbitaceae including watermelons Citrullus_vulgaris   An African melon Citrus   Any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions Citrus   Any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds Citrus_aurantifolia   Any of various related trees bearing limes Citrus_aurantium   Any of various common orange trees yielding sour or bitter fruit; used as grafting stock Citrus_bergamia   Small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy Citrus_decumana   Southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits Citrus_fruit   Any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions Back to top Citrus_grandis   Southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits Citrus_limetta   Lemon tree having fruit with a somewhat insipid sweetish pulp Citrus_limon   A small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit Citrus_limonia   Hybrid between mandarin orange and lemon having very acid fruit with orange peel Citrus_maxima   Southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits Citrus_mealybug   Feeds on a wide variety of cultivated plants but especially destructive to citrus Citrus_medica   Thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind Citrus_nobilis   Large citrus tree having large sweet deep orange fruit that is easily peeled; widely cultivated in Florida Citrus_paradisi   Citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp Citrus_reticulata   Shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia Citrus_sinensis   Probably native to southern China; widely cultivated as source of table and juice oranges Citrus_tangelo   Hybrid between grapefruit and mandarin orange; cultivated especially in Florida Citrus_tree   Any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds Citrus_whitefly   Whitefly that attacks citrus trees Citta_del_Vaticano   The capital of the State of the Vatican City Cittern   A 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings City   People living in a large densely populated municipality; "the city voted for Republicans in 1994" City   A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city" City   An incorporated administrative district established by state charter; "the city raised the tax rate" City-born   Being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person Back to top City-bred   Being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person Cityfied   Being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person Cityscape   Painting depicting a city or urban area Cityscape   A viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area; "the dominant character of the cityscape is it poverty" Citywide   Occurring or extending throughout a city; "citywide bussing"; "a citywide strike" City_block   A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block" City_boy   A city dweller with sophisticated manners and clothing City_center   The central part of a city City_centre   The central part of a city City_council   A municipal body that can pass ordnances and appropriate funds etc. City_desk   The editorial department of a newspaper that edits the local news City_district   A district of a town or city City_editor   The newspaper editor in charge of editing local news City_father   An important municipal official City_hall   A building that houses administrative offices of a municipal government City_limit   The limits of the area occupied by a city or town City_limits   The limits of the area occupied by a city or town City_line   The boundary of a city City_man   A financier who works in one of the banks in the City of London City_manager   The head of a city government Back to top City_of_Bridges   A city in northwestern Belgium; connected by canal to the North Sea; the old city is a popular tourist attraction City_of_Brotherly_Love   The largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania City_of_God   Phrases used to refer to Heaven; "the Celestial City was Christian''s goal in Bunyan''s `Pilgrim''s Progress''" City_of_Light   The capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce City_of_London   The part of London situated within the ancient boundaries; the commercial and financial center of London City_of_the_Angels   A city in southern California; motion picture capital of the world; most populous city of California and second largest in the United States City_of_Westminster   A borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey City_planning   Determining and drawing up plans for the future physical arrangement and condition of a community City_room   The editorial department of a newspaper that edits the local news City_slicker   A city dweller with sophisticated manners and clothing City_state   A state consisting of a sovereign city City_university   An urban university in a large city Ciudad_de_Mexico   The capital and largest city of Mexico is a political and cultural and commercial and industrial center; one of the world''s largest cities Ciudad_Juarez   A city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso Ciudad_Trujillo   The capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic; "Santo Domingo is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the Americas with the oldest cathedral and the oldest hospital and the oldest monastery in the Western Hemisphere" Ciudad_Victoria   A city in east central Mexico Cive   Perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning Civet   Catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes Civet_bean   Small flat green bean similar to lima beans Civet_cat   Catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes Back to top Civet_cat   Raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings Civic   Of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals; "civil rights"; "civil liberty"; "civic duties"; "civic pride" Civic   Of or relating or belonging to a city; "civic center"; "civic problems" Civics   The social science of municipal affairs Civic_center   A center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities Civic_center   The center of a city Civic_duty   The responsibilities of a citizen Civic_leader   A leader in municipal affairs Civic_pride   Pride in your city Civic_responsibility   The responsibilities of a citizen Civic_spirit   Pride in your city Civies   Civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform Civil   Of or in a condition of social order; "civil peoples" Civil   Not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others; "even if he didn''t like them he should have been civil"- W.S. Maugham Civil   (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life; "the civil calendar"; "a civil day begins at mean midnight" Civil   Applying to ordinary citizens; "civil law"; "civil authorities" Civil   Of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals; "civil rights"; "civil liberty"; "civic duties"; "civic pride" Civil   Of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state; "civil affairs"; "civil strife"; "civil disobediece"; "civil branches of government" Civil-libertarian   Having or showing active concern for protection of civil liberties protected by law Civilian   A nonmilitary citizen Back to top Civilian   Associated with or performed by civilians as contrasted with the military; "civilian clothing"; "civilian life" Civilian_clothing   Ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc. Civilian_dress   Ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc. Civilian_garb   Ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc. Civilisation   The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization" Civilisation   A society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization" Civilisation   A particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization" Civilisation   The social process whereby societies achieve civilization Civilise   Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state; "The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized" Civilise   Train to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry" Civilised   Having a high state of culture and development both social and technological; "terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world" Civilised   Marked by refinement in taste and manners; "cultivated speech"; "cultured Bostonians"; "cultured tastes"; "a genteel old lady"; "polite society" Civility   The act of showing regard for others Civility   Formal or perfunctory politeness Civilization   The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization" Civilization   A society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization" Civilization   A particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization" Civilization   The social process whereby societies achieve civilization Civilize   Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state; "The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized" Civilize   Train to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry" Back to top Civilized   Having a high state of culture and development both social and technological; "terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world" Civilized   Marked by refinement in taste and manners; "cultivated speech"; "cultured Bostonians"; "cultured tastes"; "a genteel old lady"; "polite society" Civilly   In a civil manner; "he treats his former wife civilly" Civil_action   Legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution) Civil_authority   A person who exercises authority over civilian affairs Civil_censorship   Military censorship of civilian communications (correspondence or printed matter of films) entering or leaving of circulating within territories controlled by armed forces Civil_contempt   A failure to follow a court order that benefits someone else Civil_day   A day reckoned from midnight to midnight Civil_death   Cancellation of civil rights Civil_death   The legal status of a person who is alive but who has been deprived of the rights and privileges of a citizen or a member of society; the legal status of one sentenced to life imprisonment Civil_defense   Activities organized by civilians for their own protection in time of war or disaster Civil_disobedience   A group''s refusal to obey a law because they believe the law is immoral (as in protest against discrimination); "Thoreau wrote a famous essay justifying civil disobedience" Civil_engineer   An engineer trained to design and construct and maintain public works (roads or bridges or harbors etc.) Civil_engineering   The branch of engineering concerned with the design and construction of such public works as dams or bridges Civil_law   The legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law Civil_law   The body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation Civil_leader   A leader in municipal affairs Civil_liberty   Fundamental individual right protected by law and expressed as immunity from unwarranted governmental interference Civil_liberty   One''s freedom to exercise one''s rights as guaranteed under the laws of the country Civil_List   A sum of money voted by Parliament each year for the expenses of the British royal family Back to top Civil_marriage   A marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman Civil_order   The form of government of a social organization Civil_right   Right or rights belonging to a person by reason of citizenship including especially the fundamental freedoms and privileges guaranteed by the 13th and 14th amendments and subsequent acts of Congress including the right to legal and social and economic equ Civil_rights   Right or rights belonging to a person by reason of citizenship including especially the fundamental freedoms and privileges guaranteed by the 13th and 14th amendments and subsequent acts of Congress including the right to legal and social and economic equ Civil_rights_activist   A leader of the political movement dedicated to securing equal opportunity for members of minority groups Civil_rights_leader   A leader of the political movement dedicated to securing equal opportunity for members of minority groups Civil_Rights_movement   Movement in the United States beginning in the 1960s and led primarily by Blacks in an effort to establish the civil rights of individual Black citizens Civil_rights_worker   A leader of the political movement dedicated to securing equal opportunity for members of minority groups Civil_servant   A public official who is a member of the civil service Civil_service   Government workers; usually hired on the basis of competitive examinations Civil_suit   A lawsuit alleging violations of civil law by the defendant Civil_time   The official time in a local region (adjusted for location around the Earth); established by law or custom Civil_union   A voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex; "parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage" Civil_war   A war between factions in the same country Civil_wrong   (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought Civil_year   The year (reckoned from January 1 to December 31) according to Gregorian calendar Civvies   Civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform CJD   Rare (usually fatal) brain disease (usually in middle age) caused by an unidentified slow virus; characterized by progressive dementia and gradual loss of muscle control Cl   A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter Cl   A common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) Back to top Cl   Being ten more than one hundred forty Clabber   Raw milk that has soured and thickened Clabber   Turn into curds; "curdled milk" Clack   A simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction Clack   A sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated Clack   Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly Clack   Make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens Clack   Make a rattling sound; "clattering dishes" Clack_valve   A simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction Clad   Wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; "clothed and in his right mind"- Bible; "proud of her well-clothed family"; "nurses clad in white"; "white-clad nurses" Clad   Having an outer covering especially of thin metal; "steel-clad"; "armor-clad" Cladding   A protective covering that protects the outside of a building Clade   A group of biological taxa or species that share features inherited from a common ancestor Cladisitic_analysis   A system of biological taxonomy based on the quantitative analysis of comparative data and used to reconstruct cladograms summarizing the (assumed) phylogenetic relations and evolutionary history of groups of organisms Cladistics   A system of biological taxonomy based on the quantitative analysis of comparative data and used to reconstruct cladograms summarizing the (assumed) phylogenetic relations and evolutionary history of groups of organisms Cladode   A flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf Cladogram   A tree diagram used to illustrate phylogenetic relationships Cladonia   Type genus of Cladoniaceae; lichens characterized by a crustose thallus and capitate fruiting bodies borne on simple or branched podetia Cladoniaceae   A family of lichens Cladonia_rangiferina   An erect grayish branching lichen of Arctic and even some north temperate regions constituting the chief food for reindeer and caribou and sometimes being eaten by humans Back to top Cladophyll   A flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf Cladorhyncus   One of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills Cladorhyncus_leucocephalum   Web-footed Australian stilt with reddish-brown pectoral markings Cladrastis   Yellowwoods Cladrastis_kentukea   Small handsome round-headed deciduous tree having showy white flowers in terminal clusters and heavy hardwood yielding yellow dye Cladrastis_lutea   Small handsome round-headed deciduous tree having showy white flowers in terminal clusters and heavy hardwood yielding yellow dye Claes_Oldenberg   United States sculptor (born in Sweden); a leader of the pop art movement who was noted for giant sculptures of common objects (born in 1929) Claforan   A parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract Claim   Demand for something as rightful or due; "they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day" Claim   An informal right to something; "his claim on her attentions"; "his title to fame" Claim   An established or recognized right; "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father''s estate"; "he staked his claim" Claim   An assertion of a right (as to money or property); "his claim asked for damages" Claim   An assertion that something is true or factual; "his claim that he was innocent"; "evidence contradicted the government''s claims" Claim   A demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty" Claim   Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs; "the accident claimed three lives"; "The hard work took its toll on her" Claim   Assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing; "He claimed that he killed the burglar" Claim   Lay claim to; as of an idea; "She took credit for the whole idea" Claim   Ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example; "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount" Claim   Demand as being one''s due or property; assert one''s right or title to; "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident" Claimant   Someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a claimant to the throne" Back to top Claiming_race   A horse race in which each owner declares before the race at what price his horse will be offered for sale after the race Claims_adjuster   One who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement Claims_adjustor   One who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement Claim_agent   One who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement Claim_form   A form to use when filing a claim Claim_jumper   One who illegally occupies property to which another has a legal claim Clairvoyance   Apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses Clairvoyant   Someone who has the power of clairvoyance Clairvoyant   Foreseeing the future Clairvoyant   Perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses Clam   Burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud Clam   Flesh of either hard-shell or soft-shell clams Clam   A piece of paper money worth one dollar Clam   Gather clams, by digging in the sand by the ocean Clamant   Demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need" Clamant   Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; "blatant radios"; "a clamorous uproar"; "strident demands"; "a vociferous mob" Clamatores   Used in some classification systems; a suborder or superfamily nearly coextensive with suborder Tyranni; Passeriformes having relatively simple vocal organs and little power of song: clamatorial birds Clamatorial   Of or relating to Clamatores Clambake   A cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed Clamber   An awkward climb; "reaching the crest was a real clamber" Back to top Clamber   Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling Clammily   In a clammy manner Clamminess   Unpleasant wetness Clammy   Unpleasantly cool and humid; "a clammy handshake"; "clammy weather"; "a dank cellar"; "dank rain forests" Clammyweed   Strong-scented herb common in southern United States covered with intermixed gland and hairs Clammy_chickweed   Any of various plants related to the common chickweed Clammy_locust   Small rough-barked locust of southeastern United States having racemes of pink flowers and glutinous branches and seeds Clamor   Loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd" Clamor   A loud harsh or strident noise Clamor   Make loud demands; "he clamored for justice and tolerance" Clamor   Utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates clamored their disappointment" Clamor   Compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring; "They clamored the mayor into building a new park" Clamoring   Loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd" Clamorous   Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; "blatant radios"; "a clamorous uproar"; "strident demands"; "a vociferous mob" Clamorously   In manner that attracts attention; "obstreperously, he demanded to get service" Clamour   Loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd" Clamour   Make loud demands; "he clamored for justice and tolerance" Clamour   Utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates clamored their disappointment" Clamouring   Loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd" Clamp   A device (used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together Back to top Clamp   Impose or inflict forcefully; "The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital" Clamp   Fasten or fix with a clamp; "clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened" Clampdown   Sudden restriction on an activity Clamp_down   Repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable); "The police clamped down on illegal drugs" Clams   Informal terms for money Clamshell   The shell of a clam Clamshell   A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam Clam_chowder   Chowder containing clams Clam_dip   A dip made of clams and soft cream cheese Clam_up   Refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Clan   Group of people related by blood or marriage Clandestine   Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; "clandestine intelligence operations"; "cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines"; "hole-and-corner intrigue"; "secret missions"; "a secret agent"; "secret sales of arms"; "surreptitious mobilizati Clandestine_operation   An intelligence operation so planned and executed as to insure concealment Clang   A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" Clang   Make a loud noise; "clanging metal" Clanger   A conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate; "he dropped a clanger" Clanging   Having a loud resonant metallic sound; "the clangorous locomotive works"; "a clanging gong" Clangor   A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" Clangor   Make a loud noise; "clanging metal" Clangor   Make a loud resonant noise; "the alarm clangored throughout the building" Back to top Clangoring   A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" Clangorous   Having a loud resonant metallic sound; "the clangorous locomotive works"; "a clanging gong" Clangour   A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" Clangour   Make a loud resonant noise; "the alarm clangored throughout the building" Clangula   A genus of ducks Clangula_hyemalis   A common long-tailed sea duck of the northern parts of the United States Clank   A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" Clank   Make a clank; "the train clanked through the village" Clanking   Having a hard nonresonant metallic sound; "clanking chains"; "the clanking arms of the soldiers near him" Clannish   Befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior Clannish   Characteristic of a clan especially in being unified; "clannish loyalty" Clannishly   In a clannish manner; "these four friends always act clannishly, and don''t let us participate in their activities" Clannishness   Tendency to associate with only a select group Clansman   A member of a clan Clanswoman   A member of a clan Clan_member   A member of a clan Clap   A sudden very loud noise Clap   A sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated Clap   A common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra Clap   Clap one''s hands together; "The children were clapping to the music" Back to top Clap   Clap one''s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval Clap   Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together" Clap   Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting Clap   Put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail" Clap   Strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly" Clap   Cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings" Clapboard   A long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below Clapboard   Cover with clapboards Clapped_out   Worn from age or heavy use and no longer able to operate (of cars or machines or people) Clapper   Metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side Clapper   A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity Clapper   Someone who applauds Clapperboard   Photographic equipment used to synchronize sound and motion picture; boards held in front of a movie camera are banged together Clapperclaw   Use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher" Clapperclaw   Claw with the nails Clappers   A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance Clapper_valve   A simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction Clapping   A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together Claptrap   Pompous or pretentious talk or writing Clap_on   Apply carelessly; "slap some paint onto the wall" Back to top Clap_together   Make hastily and carelessly Clap_up   Make hastily and carelessly Claque   A group of followers hired to applaud at a performance Clara_Josephine_Schumann   German pianist and composer of peiano music; renowned for her interpretation of music, especially the music of her husband Robert Schumann (1819-1896) Clarence   A closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers Clarence_Darrow   United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938) Clarence_Day   United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935) Clarence_Malcolm_Lowry   English novelist (1909-1957) Clarence_Seward_Darrow   United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938) Clarence_Shepard_Day_Jr.   United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935) Claret   A dark purplish red Claret   Dry red Bordeaux or Bordeaux-like wine Claret   Drink claret; "They were clareting until well past midnight" Claret_cup   A punch made of claret and brandy with lemon juice and sugar and sometimes sherry or curacao and fresh fruit Clare_Booth_Luce   United States playwright and public official (1902-1987) Clarification   The act of removing solid particles from a liquid Clarification   An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor''s clarification helped her to understand the textbook" Clarified   Free from unwanted solid matter Clarified_butter   Butter made clear by heating and removing the sediment of milk solids Clarify   Make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating; "clarify the butter"; "clarify beer" Back to top Clarify   Make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death" Clarifying   That makes clear; "a clarifying example" Clarinet   A single-reed instrument with a straight tube Clarinetist   A musician who plays the clarinet Clarinettist   A musician who plays the clarinet Clarinet_section   The section of a band or orchestra that plays clarinets Clarion   A medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone Clarion   Proclaim on, or as if on, a clarion Clarion   Blow the clarion Clarion   Loud and clear; "a clarion call" Clarity   The quality of clear water; "when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes" Clarity   Free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression Clark   Canadian politician who served as prime minister (1939-) Clark   United States psychologist (born in Panama) whose research persuaded the Supreme Court that segregated schools were discriminatory (1914-) Clark   United States general who was Allied commander in Africa and Italy in World War II and was commander of the United Nations forces in Korea (1896-1984) Clark   United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838) Clark's_nutcracker   Nutcracker of the western United States Clarksburg   A city in northern West Virginia Clark_cell   A form of voltaic cell once used as a standard for electromotive force Clark_Gable   United States film actor (1901-1960) Back to top Clark_standard_cell   A form of voltaic cell once used as a standard for electromotive force Claro   A cigar made with light-colored tobacco Clary   Aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in England as a potherb and widely as an ornamental Clary_sage   Fresh leaves used in omelets and fritters and with lamb Clary_sage   Stout Mediterranean sage with white or pink or violet flowers; yields oil used as a flavoring and in perfumery Clash   A minor short-term fight Clash   A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" Clash   A state of conflict between persons Clash   A state of conflict between colors; "her dress was a disturbing clash of colors" Clash   Disagree violently; "We clashed over the new farm policies" Clash   Crash together with violent impact; "The cars collided"; "Two meteors clashed" Clash   Be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash" Clashing   Sharply and harshly discordant; "clashing interests of loggers and conservationists"; "clashing colors" Clasp   The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" Clasp   A fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together Clasp   Hold firmly and tightly Clasp   Grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands" Clasp   Fasten with a buckle or buckles Clasp   Fasten with or as if with a brooch Clasp_knife   A large knife with one or more folding blades Back to top Class   Education imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" Class   Elegance in dress or behavior; "she has a lot of class" Class   People having the same social or economic status; "the working class"; "an emerging professional class" Class   A collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents" Class   (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders Class   A body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy" Class   A body of students who graduate together; "the class of ''97"; "she was in my year at Hoehandle High" Class   A league ranked by quality; "he played baseball in class D for two years"; "Princeton is in the NCAA Division 1-AA" Class   Arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?" Class-action_suit   A lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group Class-conscious   (used of society) socially hierarchical; "American society is becoming increasingly stratified" Classic   A creation of the highest excellence Classic   An artist who has created classic works Classic   Characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions Classic   Adhering to established standards and principles; "a classic proof" Classical   Of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times Classical   Of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation" Classically   In the manner of Greek and Roman culture; "this exercise develops a classically shaped body" Classical_architecture   Architecture influenced by the ancient Greeks or Romans Classical_ballet   A style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements Back to top Classical_conditioning   Conditioning that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that evokes a reflex; the stimulus that evokes the reflex is given whether or not the conditioned response occurs until eventually the neutral stimulus comes to evoke the reflex Classical_Greek   The dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens Classical_haemophilia   Hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men Classical_hemophilia   Hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men Classical_Latin   The language of educated people in ancient Rome; "Latin is a language as dead as dead can be. It killed the ancient Romans--and now it''s killing me" Classical_mechanics   The branch of mechanics based on Newton''s laws of motion Classical_music   Traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste Classical_mythology   The system of mythology of the Greeks and Roman together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks Classical_scholar   A student of ancient Greek and Latin Classical_style   The artistic style of ancient Greek art with its emphasis on proportion and harmony Classicise   Make classic or classical Classicism   A movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms; "classicism often derived its models from the ancient Greeks and Romans" Classicist   An artistic person who adheres to classicism Classicist   A student of ancient Greek and Latin Classicistic   Of or relating to classicism; "the classicistic tradition" Classicize   Make classic or classical Classics   Study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome Classic_hemochromatosis   Inherited form of hemochromatosis Classifiable   Possible to classify Classification   The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type Back to top Classification   Restriction imposed by the government on documents or weapons that are available only to certain authorized people Classification   The basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories Classification   A group of people or things arranged by class or category Classification_system   A system for classifying things Classificatory   Relating to or involving classification:"classificatory criteria" Classified   Arranged into classes Classified   Official classification of information or documents; withheld from general circulation; "thousands of classified documents have now been declassified" Classified_ad   A short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type Classified_advertisement   A short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type Classified_stock   Common stock classified as A or B where A has certain advantages (e.g., voting power) that B does not Classifier   A word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class in which an item belongs Classifier   A person who creates classifications Classify   Arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?" Classify   Assign to a class or kind; "How should algae be classified?"; "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms" Classify   Declare unavailable, as for security reasons; "Classify these documents" Classifying_adjective   An adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease'' or `a musical instrument'') Classless   Favoring social equality; "a classless society" Classmate   An acquaintance that you go to school with Classroom   A room in a school where lessons take place Classroom_project   A school task requiring considerable effort Back to top Classy   Elegant and fashionable; "classy clothes"; "a classy dame"; "a posh restaurant"; "a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac"- Julia Child Class_Acrasiomycetes   Cellular slime molds; in some classifications placed in Kingdom Protoctista Class_act   Someone who shows impressive and stylish excellence Class_Actinozoa   No alternation of generations the medusoid phase being entirely suppressed: sea anemones; corals Class_action   A lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group Class_Amphibia   Frogs; toads; newts; salamanders; caecilians Class_Angiospermae   Comprising flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary; in some systems considered a class (Angiospermae) and in others a division (Magnoliophyta or Anthophyta) Class_Anthoceropsida   Hornworts: in some classification systems included in the class Hepaticopsida Class_Anthozoa   No alternation of generations the medusoid phase being entirely suppressed: sea anemones; corals Class_Aphasmidia   One of two subgroups of Nematoda used in some classification systems Class_Arachnida   A large class of arthropods including spiders and ticks and scorpions and daddy longlegs; have four pairs of walking legs and no wings Class_Archiannelida   A class of Annelida Class_Ascidiaceae   Sometimes classified as an order: sea squirts Class_Ascomycetes   Large class of higher fungi coextensive with division Ascomycota: sac fungi Class_Asteroidea   Sea stars Class_Aves   Birds Class_Bacillariophyceae   Marine and freshwater eukaryotic algae: diatoms Class_Basidiomycetes   Large class of higher fungi coextensive with subdivision Basidiomycota Class_Bivalvia   Oysters; clams; scallops; mussels Class_Bryopsida   True mosses: bryophytes having leafy rather than thalloid gametophytes: comprises orders Andreaeales; Bryales; Dicranales; Eubryales; Sphagnales Back to top Class_Cephalopoda   Octopuses; squids; cuttlefish; pearly nautilus Class_Cestoda   Tapeworms Class_Channidae   Snakeheads Class_Charophyceae   In some classifications: contains only the order Charales Class_Chilopoda   Arthropods having the trunk composed of numerous somites each bearing one pair of legs: centipedes Class_Chlorophyceae   Algae distinguished chiefly by having flagella and a clear green color, their chlorophyll being masked little if at all by other pigments Class_Chondrichthyes   Cartilaginous fishes Class_Chrysophyceae   All the yellow-green algae having flagella of unequal length Class_Chytridiomycetes   A class of mostly aquatic fungi; saprophytic or parasitic on algae or fungi or plants Class_Ciliata   Class of protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle Class_Ciliophora   Class of protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle Class_Coniferopsida   Cone-bearing gymnosperms dating from the Carboniferous period; most are substantial trees; includes the classes Pinopsida (subdivision Pinophytina) and Ginkgopsida (subdivision Ginkgophytina) and Taxopsida (subdivision Taxophytina) which in turn include t Class_Crinoidea   Sea lilies Class_Crustacea   Class of mandibulate arthropods including: lobsters; crabs; shrimps; woodlice; barnacles; decapods; water fleas Class_Cryptophyceae   Motile usually brownish-green protozoa-like algae Class_Cyanobacteria   Photosynthetic bacteria found in fresh and salt water, having chlorophyll a and phycobilins; once thought to be algae: blue-green algae Class_Cyanophyceae   Photosynthetic bacteria found in fresh and salt water, having chlorophyll a and phycobilins; once thought to be algae: blue-green algae Class_Cycadopsida   Palmlike gymnosperms: includes the surviving order Cycadales and several extinct orders; possibly not a natural group; in some systems considered a class (Cycadopsida) and in others a subdivision (Cycadophytina or Cycadophyta) Class_Cyclosporeae   In more recent classifications superseded by the order Fucales Class_Deuteromycetes   Form class; coextensive with subdivision Deuteromycota Back to top Class_Diatomophyceae   Marine and freshwater eukaryotic algae: diatoms Class_Dicotyledonae   Comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with paired cotyledons and net-veined leaves; divided into six (not always well distinguished) subclasses (or superorders): Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae (considered primitive); Caryophyllidae (an early and dist Class_Dicotyledones   Comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with paired cotyledons and net-veined leaves; divided into six (not always well distinguished) subclasses (or superorders): Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae (considered primitive); Caryophyllidae (an early and dist Class_Diplopoda   Arthropods having the body composed of numerous double somites each with two pairs of legs: millipedes Class_Echinoidea   Sea urchins and sand dollars Class_Equisetatae   Horsetails and related forms Class_Euglenophyceae   Coextensive with the division Euglenophyta Class_Eumycetes   Category used in some classifications: coextensive with division Eumycota Class_feeling   Feelings of envy and resentment of one social or economic class for toward another Class_fellow   An acquaintance that you go to school with Class_Filicinae   Ferns Class_Filicopsida   Ferns Class_Flagellata   Protozoa having flagella Class_Gasteromycetes   Fungi in which the hymenium is enclosed until after spores have matured: puffballs; earth stars; stinkhorn fungi Class_Gasteropoda   Snails and slugs and their relatives Class_Gastromycetes   Fungi in which the hymenium is enclosed until after spores have matured: puffballs; earth stars; stinkhorn fungi Class_Gastropoda   Snails and slugs and their relatives Class_Ginkgopsida   Ginkgos: in some systems classified as a class (Ginkgopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Ginkgophytina or Ginkgophyta); used in some classifications for one of five subdivisions of Gymnospermophyta Class_Gnetopsida   Gymnospermous flowering plants; supposed link between conifers and angiosperms; in some systems classified as a class (Gnetopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Gnetophytina or Gnetophyta) Class_Gymnospermae   Plants having naked seeds not enclosed in an ovary; in some systems considered a class (Gymnospermae) and in others a division (Gymnospermophyta); comprises three subdivisions (or classes): Cycadophytina (class Cycadopsida) and Gnetophytina (class Gnetops Back to top Class_Hemiascomycetes   Class of fungi in which no ascocarps are formed: yeasts and some plant parasites Class_Hepaticae   Liverworts: comprises orders Anthocerotales; Jungermanniales; Marchantiales; Sphaerocarpales Class_Hepaticopsida   Liverworts: comprises orders Anthocerotales; Jungermanniales; Marchantiales; Sphaerocarpales Class_Heterokontae   All the yellow-green algae having flagella of unequal length Class_Hexapoda   Insects; about five-sixths of all known animal species Class_Hirudinea   Hermaphroditic aquatic or terrestrial or parasitic annelids Class_Holothuroidea   Class of echinoderms including the sea cucumbers Class_Hyalospongiae   Sponges with 6-rayed siliceous spicules; choanocytes are restricted to finger-shaped chambers Class_Hydrozoa   Coelenterates typically having alternation of generations; hydroid phase is usually colonial giving rise to the medusoid phase by budding: hydras and jellyfishes Class_Hymenomycetes   Used in some classifications; usually coextensive with order Agaricales: mushrooms; toadstools; agarics; bracket fungi Class_Insecta   Insects; about five-sixths of all known animal species Class_Lamellibranchia   Oysters; clams; scallops; mussels Class_Larvacea   Small free-swimming tunicates; sometimes classified as an order Class_Liliopsida   Comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with a single cotyledon and parallel-veined leaves: includes grasses and lilies and palms and orchids; divided into four subclasses or superorders: Alismatidae; Arecidae; Commelinidae; and Liliidae Class_list   A list issued by examiners that categorizes students according to the class of honours they achieved in their degree examinations Class_Lycopodiate   Club mosses and related forms: includes Lycopodiales; Isoetales; Selaginellales; and extinct Lepidodendrales; sometimes considered a subdivision of Tracheophyta Class_Lycopodineae   Alternative designation for the class Lycopsida Class_Lycopsida   Club mosses and related forms: includes Lycopodiales; Isoetales; Selaginellales; and extinct Lepidodendrales; sometimes considered a subdivision of Tracheophyta Class_Magnoliopsida   Comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with paired cotyledons and net-veined leaves; divided into six (not always well distinguished) subclasses (or superorders): Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae (considered primitive); Caryophyllidae (an early and dist Class_Mammalia   Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by mammary glands in the female Back to top Class_Mastigophora   Protozoa having flagella Class_Merostomata   Used in some classifications; includes the orders Xiphosura and Eurypterida Class_Monocotyledonae   Comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with a single cotyledon and parallel-veined leaves: includes grasses and lilies and palms and orchids; divided into four subclasses or superorders: Alismatidae; Arecidae; Commelinidae; and Liliidae Class_Monocotyledones   Comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with a single cotyledon and parallel-veined leaves: includes grasses and lilies and palms and orchids; divided into four subclasses or superorders: Alismatidae; Arecidae; Commelinidae; and Liliidae Class_Musci   True mosses: bryophytes having leafy rather than thalloid gametophytes: comprises orders Andreaeales; Bryales; Dicranales; Eubryales; Sphagnales Class_Myriapoda   Arthropods having the body composed of numerous double somites each with two pairs of legs: millipedes Class_Myxomycetes   The class of true slime molds; essentially equivalent to the division Myxomycota Class_Nuda   Ctenophores lacking tentacles; comprises one genus: Beroe Class_Oligochaeta   Earthworms Class_Onychophora   Enigmatic small elongated wormlike terrestrial invertebrates of damp dark habitats in warm regions; distinct from the phylum Annelida; resemble slugs with legs and are sometimes described as the missing link between arthropods and annelids Class_Oomycetes   Nonphotosynthetic fungi that resemble algae and that reproduce by forming oospores; sometimes classified as protoctists Class_Ophiuroidea   Brittle stars and basket stars Class_Osteichthyes   A class of fish having a skeleton composed of bone in addition to cartilage Class_Pauropoda   An obscure class of minute arthropods with branched antennae and 8 to 10 pairs of legs Class_Pelecypoda   Oysters; clams; scallops; mussels Class_period   A regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study Class_Phaeophyceae   Brown algae; mostly marine and littoral eukaryotic algae Class_Phasmidia   One of two subgroups of Nematoda used in some classification systems Class_Pinopsida   Most conifers: in some systems classified as a class (Pinopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Pinophytina); used in some classifications for one of five subdivisions of Gymnospermophyta Class_Placodermi   Extinct group of bony-plated fishes with primitive jaws Back to top Class_Plectomycetes   Class of fungi in which the fruiting body is a cleistothecium (it releases spores only on decay or disintegration) Class_Polychaeta   Marine annelid worms Class_Polyplacophora   Small class of marine mollusks comprising the chitons; sometimes considered an order of the subclass Amphineura Class_Psilopsida   Whisk ferns; comprising the family Psilotaceae or Psilotatae: vascular plants with no roots, partial if any leaf differentiation, and rudimentary spore sacs Class_Psilotatae   Whisk ferns; comprising the family Psilotaceae or Psilotatae: vascular plants with no roots, partial if any leaf differentiation, and rudimentary spore sacs Class_Pteridospermopsida   Extinct gymnosperms most of Carboniferous to Jurassic: seed ferns and allies Class_Pyrenomycetes   Class of fungi in which the fruiting body is a perithecium; includes powdery mildews and ergot and neurospora Class_Reptilia   Class of cold-blooded air-breathing vertebrates with completely ossified skeleton and a body usually covered with scales or horny plates; once the dominant land animals Class_Rhodophyceae   Coextensive with the Rhodophyta: red algae Class_Sarcodina   Characterized by the formation of pseudopods for locomotion and taking food: Actinopoda; Rhizopoda Class_Scaphopoda   Small class of bilaterally symmetrical marine forms comprising the tooth shells Class_Schizomycetes   A former classification Class_Scyphozoa   Coelenterates in which the polyp stage is absent or at least inconspicuous: jellyfishes Class_Sphenopsida   Horsetails and related forms Class_Sporozoa   Strictly parasitic protozoans that are usually immobile; includes plasmodia and coccidia and piroplasms and malaria parasites Class_structure   The organization of classes within a society Class_struggle   Conflict between social or economic classes (especially between the capitalist and proletariat classes) Class_Symphyla   Small class of minute arthropods; unimportant except for the garden centipede Class_Tardigrada   In some classifications considered a separate phylum: microscopic arachnid-like invertebrates living in water or damp moss having 4 pairs of legs and instead of a mouth a pair of stylets or needle-like piercing organs connected with the pharynx Class_Taxopsida   Yews: in some systems classified as a class (Taxopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Taxophytina) used in some classifications for one of five subdivisions of Gymnospermophyta Back to top Class_Tentaculata   Ctenophores have retractile tentacles Class_Thaliacea   Small class of free-swimming tunicates; sometimes classified as an order Class_Tiliomycetes   Category used in some systems to comprise the two orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts) Class_Trematoda   Parasitic flatworms (including flukes) Class_Turbellaria   Free-living flatworms Class_Ulvophyceae   Alternative name for the class Chlorophyceae in some classifications Class_war   Conflict between social or economic classes (especially between the capitalist and proletariat classes) Class_warfare   Conflict between social or economic classes (especially between the capitalist and proletariat classes) Class_Xanthophyceae   Yellow-green algae Class_Zygomycetes   Class of fungi coextensive with subdivision Zygomycota Clast   (geology) a constituent fragment of a clastic rock Clastic   Capable of being taken apart; "the professor had a clastic model of the human brain" Clastic   Of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone) Clastic_rock   (geology) a rock composed of broken pieces of older rocks Clathraceae   Family of fleshy fungi resembling stinkhorns Clathrate   Designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another Clathrate   Having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows Clathrus   Type genus of the Clathraceae Clatonia_lanceolata   Small slender plant having one pair of succulent leaves at the middle of the stem and a loose raceme of white or pink or rose bowl-shaped flowers and an edible corm Clatter   A rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); "the shutters clattered against the house"; "the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones" Back to top Clatter   Make a rattling sound; "clattering dishes" Clattering   A rattling sound as of hard things striking together; "a clattering typewriter"; "the clattering sound of dishes" Clattery   A rattling sound as of hard things striking together; "a clattering typewriter"; "the clattering sound of dishes" Claude_Achille_Debussy   French composer who is said to have created impressionism in music (1862-1918) Claude_Bernard   French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878) Claude_Debussey   French composer who is said to have created impressionism in music (1862-1918) Claude_E._Shannon   United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001) Claude_Elwood_Shannon   United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001) Claude_Levi-Strauss   French cultural anthropologist who promoted structural analysis of social systems (born in 1908) Claude_Monet   French impressionist painter (1840-1926) Claude_Shannon   United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001) Claudication   Disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet Claudio_Monteverdi   Italian composer (1567-1643) Claudius   Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius'' heir (10 BC to AD 54) Claudius_I   Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius'' heir (10 BC to AD 54) Claudius_Ptolemaeus   Alexandrian astronomer who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until Copernicus (2nd century AD) Clausal   Of or relating to or functioning as a clause; "clausal structure" Clause   (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence Clause   A separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) Clausewitz   Prussian general and military theorist who proposed a doctrine of total war and war as an extension of diplomacy (1780-1831) Back to top Claustrophobe   A person suffering from claustrophobia Claustrophobia   A morbid fear of being closed in a confined space Claustrophobic   Suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places Claustrophobic   Uncomfortably closed or hemmed in; "a claustrophobic little room" Claustrum   A layer of gray matter in the brain adjacent to the lenticular nucleus Clavariaceae   Fleshy fungi: coral fungi Claver   Talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Claviceps   Fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses Claviceps_purpurea   A fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid Clavichord   An early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound Clavicipitaceae   Any of various mushrooms of the class Ascomycete Clavicle   Bone linking the scapula and sternum Clavier   A stringed instrument that has a keyboard Clavier   A bank of keys on a musical instrument Clavus   A hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes Claw   A bird''s foot that has claws Claw   Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles Claw   A structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods Claw   A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something Claw   Attack as if with claws; "The politician clawed his rival" Back to top Claw   Clutch as if in panic; "She clawed the doorknob" Claw   Scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails Claw   Move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging; "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain" Clawback   Finding a way to take money back from people that they were given in another way; "the Treasury will find some clawback for the extra benefits members received" Clawed   Of animals Clawed   Having a claw or claws; often used as a combining form; "sharp-clawed" Clawfoot   A deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a claw Clawhammer   A hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails Clawlike   Resembling a claw Claw_hammer   A hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails Claw_hatchet   A hatchet that has a cleft for pulling nails Claxon   A kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles Claxon   Use the horn of a car Claxon   Make a loud noise; "The horns of the taxis blared" Clay   The dead body of a human being Clay   United States politician responsible for the Missouri Compromise between free and slave states (1777-1852) Clay   United States general who commanded United States forces in Europe from 1945 to 1949 and who oversaw the Berlin airlift (1897-1978) Clay   A very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired Clay   Water soaked soil; soft wet earth Clay-colored_robin   Robin of Mexico and Central America Back to top Clayey   Resembling or containing clay; "argillaceous rocks" Clayey   (used of soil) compact and fine-grained; "the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated" Claymore   An anti-personnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy Claymore   A large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders Claymore_mine   An anti-personnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy Claystone   Fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles Claytonia   Genus of mainly North American succulent herbs with white or pink flowers usually in terminal racemes Claytonia_caroliniana   Similar to Claytonia virginica but having usually pink flowers; eastern North America Claytonia_virginica   Small cormous perennial grown for its low rosette of succulent foliage and racemes of pink-tinged white flowers; eastern North America Clayware   Ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln Clay_pigeon   Target used in skeet or trapshooting Clay_pipe   A pipe made of clay Clay_sculpture   Sculpture produced by molding Clean   A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead Clean   Clean one''s body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner" Clean   Remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits; "Clean the turkey" Clean   Remove shells or husks from; "clean grain before milling it" Clean   Remove unwanted substances from Clean   Remove while making clean; "Clean the spots off the rug" Clean   Make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from; "Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth" Back to top Clean   Clean and tidy up the house; "She housecleans every week" Clean   Remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely; "The boys cleaned the sandwich platters"; "The trees were cleaned of apples by the storm" Clean   Deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.; "The other players cleaned him completely" Clean   Be cleanable; "This stove cleans easily" Clean   Free of drugs; "after a long dependency on heroin she has been clean for 4 years" Clean   Free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed; "he landed a clean left on his opponent''s cheek"; "a clean throw"; "the neat exactness of the surgeon''s knife" Clean   Not carrying concealed weapons Clean   (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense; "a clean voting recor"; "a clean driver''s license" Clean   Free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits; "children with clean shining faces"; "clean white shirts"; "clean dishes"; "a spotlessly clean house"; "cats are clean animals" Clean   (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers; "good clean fun"; "a clean joke" Clean   Not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination; "a clean fuel"; "cleaner and more efficient engines"; "the tactical bomb is reasonably clean" Clean   Ritually clean or pure Clean   Thorough and without qualification; "a clean getaway"; "a clean sweep"; "a clean break" Clean   Marked by or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; "a clean fight"; "a sporting solution of the disagreement"; "sportsmanlike conduct" Clean   Of a surface; not written or printed on; "blank pages"; "fill in the blank spaces"; "a clean page"; "wide white margins" Clean   (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections; "fair copy"; "a clean manuscript" Clean   Morally pure; "led a clean life" Clean   Without difficulties or problems; "a clean test flight" Clean   Free from impurities; "clean water"; "fresh air" Clean   (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell" Back to top Clean   Free of restrictions or qualifications; "a clean bill of health"; "a clear winner" Clean   Free from sepsis or infection; "a clean (or uninfected) wound" Clean   Completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment"; "I''m plumb (or plum) tuckered out" Clean   In conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating; "they played fairly" Clean-cut   Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible; "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern" Clean-cut   (of persons) neat and smart in appearance; "a clean-cut and well-bred young man"; "the trig corporal in his jaunty cap" Clean-handed   Free from evil or guilt; "an innocent child"; "the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty" Clean-limbed   Having well-proportioned limbs Clean-living   Morally pure; "led a clean life" Clean-shaven   Closely shaved recently Cleanable   Capable of being cleaned Cleaned   Made clean Cleaner   A preparation used in cleaning something Cleaner   Someone whose occupation is cleaning Cleaner   The operator of dry-cleaning establishment Cleaners   Shop where dry cleaning is done Cleaning   The act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning" Cleaning_implement   Any of a large class of implements used for cleaning Cleaning_lady   A human female who does housework; "the char will clean the carpet" Cleaning_pad   A pad used as a cleaning implement Back to top Cleaning_woman   A human female who does housework; "the char will clean the carpet" Cleanliness   Diligence in keeping clean Cleanliness   The habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections Cleanly   Habitually clean; "cleanly in their persons and habitations" Cleanly   In an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall" Cleanly   Without distortion; "she played the piano accompaniment cleanly" Cleanness   Without moral defects Cleanness   The state of being clean; without dirt or other impurities Cleanse   Clean one''s body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner" Cleanse   Purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins; "Purgatory is supposed to cleanse you from your sins" Cleansed   Made clean Cleanser   A preparation used in cleaning something Cleansing   The act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning" Cleansing   Acting like an antiseptic Cleansing   Cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; "ablutionary rituals" Cleansing_agent   A preparation used in cleaning something Cleanthes   Ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school (300-232 BC) Cleanup   The act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning" Cleanup   (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) Cleanup   A very large profit Back to top Cleanup_position   (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) Cleanup_spot   (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) Clean_and_jerk   A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead Clean_bill_of_health   An assurance that someone is healthy or something is in good condition; "the doctor gave him a clean bill of health" Clean_bomb   An atom bomb leaving little or no radioactive contamination Clean_house   Clean and tidy up the house; "She housecleans every week" Clean_out   Empty completely; "We cleaned out all the drawers" Clean_out   Deprive completely of money or goods; "The robbers cleaned us out in a couple of hours" Clean_out   Force out; "The new boss cleaned out the lazy workers" Clean_room   A room that is virtually free of dust or bacteria; used in laboratory work and in assembly or repair of precision equipment Clean_slate   An opportunity to start over without prejudice Clean_up   Make oneself clean, presentable or neat; "Clean up before you go to the party" Clean_up   Put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!" Clean_up   Dispose of; "settle the bills" Clean_up   Make a big profit; often in a short period of time; "The investor really cleaned up when the stock market went up" Clear   A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water; "finally broke out of the forest into the open" Clear   The state of being free of suspicion; "investigation showed that he was in the clear" Clear   Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound; "Clear the throat" Clear   Rid of obstructions; "Clear your desk" Clear   Remove; "clear the leaves from the lawn"; "Clear snow from the road" Back to top Clear   Make a way or path by removing objects; "Clear a path through the dense forest" Clear   Remove the occupants of; "Clear the building" Clear   Remove (people) from a building; "clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat" Clear   Rid of instructions or data; "clear a memory buffer" Clear   Make clear, bright, light, or translucent; "The water had to be cleared through filtering" Clear   Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Clear   Settle, as of a debt; "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt" Clear   Grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography" Clear   Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" Clear   Pass an inspection or receive authorization; "clear customs" Clear   Pass by, over, or under without making contact; "the balloon cleared the tree tops" Clear   Go away or disappear; "The fog cleared in the afternoon" Clear   Sell; "We cleared a lot of the old model cars" Clear   Be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts; "The check will clear within 2 business days" Clear   Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month" Clear   Make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million" Clear   Yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million" Clear   Clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.; "clear the water before it can be drunk" Clear   Free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment; "Clear the ship and let it dock" Clear   Go unchallenged; be approved; "The bill cleared the House" Back to top Clear   Become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm" Clear   Of complexion; without such blemishes as e.g. acne; "the clear complexion of a healthy young woman" Clear   Clear to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature" Clear   Free from cloudiness; allowing light to pass through; "clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean" Clear   Free from confusion or doubt; "a complex problem requiring a clear head"; "not clear about what is expected of us" Clear   Free from clouds or mist or haze; "on a clear day" Clear   Accurately stated or described; "a set of well-defined values" Clear   Characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving; "clear mind"; "a percipient author" Clear   Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible; "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern" Clear   (especially of a title) free from any encumberance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law; "I have clear title to this property" Clear   Freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated" Clear   Easily deciphered Clear   Clear of charges or deductions; "a clear profit" Clear   Affording free passage or view; "a clear view"; "a clear path to victory" Clear   Free from flaw or blemish or impurity; "a clear perfect diamond" Clear   (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell" Clear   Free of restrictions or qualifications; "a clean bill of health"; "a clear winner" Clear   Characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt); "a clear conscience"; "regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes" Clear   In an easily perceptible manner; "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear" Clear   Completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night"; "there were open fields clear to the horizon" Back to top Clear(p)   Free from contact or proximity or connection; "we were clear of the danger"; "the ship was clear of the reef" Clear-air_turbulence   Strong turbulence in an otherwise cloudless region that subjects aircraft to violent updrafts or downdrafts Clear-cut   Clearly or sharply defined to the mind; "clear-cut evidence of tampering"; "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"; "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong" Clear-cut   Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible; "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern" Clear-cut   Having had all the trees removed at one time; "clear-cut hillsides subject to erosion" Clear-eyed   Mentally acute or penetratingly discerning; "too clear-eyed not to see what problems would follow"; "chaos could be prevented only by clear-sighted leadership"; "much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument" Clear-sighted   Mentally acute or penetratingly discerning; "too clear-eyed not to see what problems would follow"; "chaos could be prevented only by clear-sighted leadership"; "much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument" Clear-sighted   Having sharp clear vision Clear-thinking   Not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently Clearance   Permission to proceed; "the plane was given clearance to land" Clearance   The distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them Clearance   Vertical space available to allow easy passage under something Clearance_sale   A sale to reduce inventory Clearcutness   Clarity as a consequence of precision Cleared   Rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush; "cleared land"; "cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris"; "a cleared passage through the underbrush"; "played poker on the cleared dining room table" Cleared   Freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated" Clearheaded   Not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently Clearing   The act of removing solid particles from a liquid Clearing   The act of freeing from suspicion Clearing   A tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area Back to top Clearing_house   A central collection place where banks exchange checks or drafts; participants maintain an account against which credits or debits are posted Clearly   Without doubt or question; "they were clearly lost"; "history has clearly shown the folly of that policy" Clearly   Clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; "it''s distinctly possible"; "I could clearly see myself in his situation" Clearly   In an intelligible manner; "the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly" Clearly   In an easily perceptible manner; "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear" Clearness   The quality of clear water; "when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes" Clearness   Free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression Clearstory   Part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light Clearway   A road on which you are not allowed to stop (unless you have a breakdown) Clearweed   A plants of the genus Pilea having drooping green flower clusters and smooth translucent stems and leaves Clear_and_present_danger   A standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged; "no one has a right to shout `fire'' in a crowded theater when there is no fire because such an action would pose a clear and present danger to public safety" Clear_away   Remove from sight Clear_liquid_diet   A diet of fluids with minimal residues (fat-free broth or strained fruit juices or gelatin); cannot be used for more than one day postoperative Clear_off   Remove from sight Clear_out   Empty completely; "We cleaned out all the drawers" Clear_out   Clear out the chest and lungs; "This drug expectorates quickly" Clear_out   Move out and leave nothing behind Clear_sailing   Easy unobstructed progress; "after we solved that problem the rest was plain sailing" Clear_the_air   Dispel differences or negative emotions; "The group called a meeting to finally clear the air" Clear_the_throat   Clear mucus or food from one''s throat; "he cleared his throat before he started to speak" Back to top Clear_up   Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound; "Clear the throat" Clear_up   Finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment" Clear_up   Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Clear_up   Make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death" Clear_up   Become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm" Cleat   A strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached Cleat   A fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured Cleat   A metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping Cleat   Secure on a cleat; "cleat a line" Cleat   Provide with cleats; "cleat running shoes for better traction" Cleats   A pair of shoes with cleats on the soles; "the football players all wore cleats" Cleavable   Capable of being cleaved Cleavage   The act of cleaving or splitting Cleavage   The line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman''s breasts) Cleavage   (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum Cleavage   The breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules Cleavage   The state of being split or cleft Cleavage_cavity   The fluid-filled cavity inside a blastula Cleave   Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere" Cleave   Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; "cleave the bone" Back to top Cleave   Make by cutting into; "The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock" Cleaver   A butcher''s knife having a large square blade Cleavers   Annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia Clef   A musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it Cleft   A long narrow opening Cleft   A split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin) Cleft   Having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib Cleft   Used of hooves Cleft_foot   A deformity in which the space between the third and fourth toes extends up into the foot Cleft_lip   A congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip Cleft_palate   A congenital fissure of the hard palate Cleg   Large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals Clegg   Large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals Cleistes   Terrestrial orchids of North and South America having slender fibrous roots; allied to genus Pogonia Cleistes_divaricata   Orchid of northeastern United States with magenta-pink flowers having funnel-shaped lip; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia Cleistes_rosea   Orchid of central and northern South America having 1- to 3-blossomed racemes of large showy rose-colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia Cleistocarp   Closed spore-bearing structure of some fungi (especially Aspergillaceae and Erysiphaceae) from which spores are released only by decay or disintegration Cleistogamic   Exhibiting or relating to cleistogamy Cleistogamous   Exhibiting or relating to cleistogamy Cleistogamy   The production of small nonopening self-pollinating flowers Back to top Cleistothecium   Closed spore-bearing structure of some fungi (especially Aspergillaceae and Erysiphaceae) from which spores are released only by decay or disintegration Clematis   Any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers Clematis_baldwinii   Erect clematis of Florida having pink to purple flowers Clematis_crispa   Climber of southern United States having bluish-purple flowers Clematis_lasiantha   Clematis of California Clematis_ochreleuca   Shrubby clematis of the eastern United States having curly foliage Clematis_tangutica   Chinese clematis with serrate leaves and large yellow flowers Clematis_texensis   Woody vine of Texas having showy solitary nodding scarlet flowers Clematis_versicolor   Woody vine of the southern United States having purple or blue flowers with leathery recurved sepals Clematis_verticillaris   Climber of northeastern North America having waxy purplish-blue flowers Clematis_viorna   Scandent subshrub of southeastern United States having large red-purple bell-shaped flowers with leathery recurved sepals Clematis_virginiana   Common climber of eastern North America that sprawls over other plants and bears numerous panicles of small creamy white flowers Clematis_vitalba   Vigorous deciduous climber of Europe to Afghanistan and Lebanon having panicles of fragrant green-white flowers in summer and autumn Clemenceau   French statesman who played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles (1841-1929) Clemence_Sophia_Harned_Lozier   United States physician who in 1863 founded a medical school for women (1813-1888) Clemency   Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court" Clemency   Good weather with comfortable temperatures Clemens   United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910) Clement   (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy; "a more clement judge reduced the sentence" Clement   (of weather or climate) physically mild; "clement weather" Back to top Clementine   A mandarin orange of a deep reddish orange color and few seeds Clementine   A variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa Clementine_tree   A variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa Clement_Attlee   British statesman and leader of the Labour party who instituted the welfare state in England (1883-1967) Clement_Philibert_Leo_Delibes   French composer of operas (1836-1891) Clement_Richard_Attlee   British statesman and leader of the Labour party who instituted the welfare state in England (1883-1967) Clench   The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" Clench   A small slip noose made with seizing Clench   Squeeze together tightly; "clench one''s jaw" Clench   Hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel" Clenched   Closed or squeezed together tightly; "a clenched fist"; "his clenched (or clinched) teeth" Clenched_fist   A hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting) Cleome   Any of various often strong-smelling plants of the genus Cleome having showy spider-shaped flowers Cleome_hassleriana   Native to South America but naturalized in warm parts of United States; grown for its long-lasting spider-shaped white to pink-purple flowers Cleome_pinnata   Perennial of southwestern United States having leathery blue-green pinnatifid leaves and thick plumelike spikes of yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Cleome Cleome_serrulata   Plant of western North America having trifoliate leaves and white or pink spider-shaped flowers; sometimes used as an ornamental Cleopatra   Beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC) Clepsydra   Clock that measures time by the escape of water Clerestory   Part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light Clergy   Clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity) Back to top Clergyman   A member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church Cleric   A clergyman or other person in religious orders Clerical   Appropriate for or engaged in office work; "clerical skills"; "a clerical job"; "the clerical staff" Clerical   Of or relating to the clergy; "clerical collar" Clerical   Of or relating to clerks; "clerical work" Clericalism   A policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters Clericalist   One who advocates clericalism Clerical_collar   A stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy Clerid   Predacious on other insects; usually brightly colored or metallic Cleridae   Beetles that prey on other insects Clerid_beetle   Predacious on other insects; usually brightly colored or metallic Clerihew   A witty satiric verse containing two rhymed couplets and mentioning a famous person; "`The president is George W. Bush, Who is happy to sit on his tush, While sending his armies to fight, For anything he thinks is right'' is a clerihew" Clerisy   An educated and intellectual elite Clerk   An employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts) Clerk   A salesperson in a store Clerk   Work as a clerk, as in the legal business Clerking   The activity of recording business transactions Clerkship   The job of clerk Clethra   Type and sole genus of the Clethraceae; deciduous shrubs or small trees: white alder, summer-sweet Clethraceae   Coextensive with the genus Clethra Back to top Clethra_alnifolia   Shrub of eastern and southern coastal United States having beautiful racemes of spice-scented white flowers Clethrionomys   A genus of Cricetidae Cleveland   The largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port Cleveland   22nd and 24th President of the United States (1837-1908) Clever   Showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem" Clever   Skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an ingenious press agent"; "an ingeni Clever   Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" Clever   Mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker Cleverly   In a clever manner; "they were cleverly arranged"; "a smartly managed business" Cleverness   The property of being ingenious; "a plot of great ingenuity"; "the cleverness of its design" Cleverness   Intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty Cleverness   The power of creative imagination Clever_clogs   An intellectual who is ostentatiously and irritatingly knowledgeable Clever_Dick   An intellectual who is ostentatiously and irritatingly knowledgeable Clevis   A coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc. Clew   Evidence that helps to solve a problem Clew   A ball of yarn or cord or thread Clew   Roll into a ball Clews   The cords used to suspend a hammock CLI   A user interface in which you type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon Back to top Clianthus   Any of various shrubs or vines of the genus Clianthus having compound leaves and pealike red flowers in drooping racemes Clianthus_formosus   Sprawling shrubby perennial noted for its scarlet black-marked flowers; widely distributed in dry parts of Australia Clianthus_puniceus   Evergreen shrub with scarlet to white clawlike or beaklike flowers; New Zealand Clianthus_speciosus   Sprawling shrubby perennial noted for its scarlet black-marked flowers; widely distributed in dry parts of Australia Cliche   A trite or obvious remark Cliched   Repeated regularly without thought or originality; "ready-made phrases" Clichy   A northwestern suburb of Paris; the residence of the Merovingian royalty in the 7th century Clichy-la-Garenne   A northwestern suburb of Paris; the residence of the Merovingian royalty in the 7th century Click   Depression of a button on a computer mouse; "a click on the right button for example" Click   A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward Click   A stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu) Click   A short light metallic sound Click   Become clear or enter one''s consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow" Click   Make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens Click   Produce a click; "Xhosa speakers click" Click   Cause to make a snapping sound; "snap your fingers" Click   Move or strike with a noise; "he clicked on the light"; "his arm was snapped forward" Click   Make a clicking or ticking sound; "The clock ticked away" Click   Click repeatedly or uncontrollably; "Chattering teeth" Click-clack   A succession of clicks Back to top Clickety-clack   A fast and rhythmic click-clack; "the clickety-clack of the typewriters" Clickety-click   A fast and rhythmic click-clack; "the clickety-clack of the typewriters" Click_beetle   Able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound Click_off   Perform or finish an action rapidly; "The game was clicked off in 1:48" Click_open   Open with a clicking sound; "These keys have clicked open many doors" Client   (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network Client   Someone who pays for goods or services Client   A person who seeks the advice of a lawyer Client-centered_therapy   A method of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the client determines the focus and pace of each session Clientage   Relation of a client to a patron Clientele   Customers collectively; "they have an upper class clientele" Cliff   A steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop" Cliff-brake   Any of several small lithophytic ferns of tropical and warm temperate regions Cliff-hanging   (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense Cliffhanger   An episode that ends in suspense Cliffhanger   A contest whose outcome is uncertain up to the very end Clifflike   (of a shore or shoreline) characterized by steep cliffs or precipices; "the cliffy shores of Dover" Clifford_Odets   United States playwright (1906-1963) Clifford_trust   A trust established to shift the income to someone who is taxed at a lower rate than the grantor for a period of 10 years or more Cliffy   (of a shore or shoreline) characterized by steep cliffs or precipices; "the cliffy shores of Dover" Back to top Cliff_brake   Any of several small lithophytic ferns of tropical and warm temperate regions Cliff_diving   Diving into the water from a steep overhanging cliff Cliff_dweller   A member of the Anasazi people living in the southwestern United States who built rock or adobe dwellings on ledges in the sides of caves Cliff_dwelling   A rock and adobe dwelling built on sheltered ledges in the sides of a cliff; "the Anasazi built cliff dwellings in the southwestern United States" Cliff_penstemon   One of the West''s most beautiful wildflowers; large brilliant pink or rose flowers in many racemes above thick mats of stems and leaves; ledges and cliffs from Washington to California Cliff_rose   Tufted thrift of seacoasts and mountains of north temperate zone; occasionally grown as a ground cover Cliff_swallow   North American swallow that lives in colonies and builds bottle-shaped mud nests on cliffs and walls Cliftonia   1 species: titi Cliftonia_monophylla   Tree of low-lying coastal areas of southeastern United States having glossy leaves and racemes of fragrant white flowers Climacteric   The time in a woman''s life in which the menstrual cycle ends Climacteric   A period in a man''s life corresponding to menopause Climactic   Consisting of or causing a climax; "a climactic development" Climate   The weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter" Climate   The prevailing psychological state; "the climate of opinion"; "the national mood had changed radically since the last election" Climate_change   A change in the world''s climate Climatic   Of or relating to a climate; "climatic changes" Climatical   Of or relating to a climate; "climatic changes" Climatically   With respect to climate; "they were used to a climatically different environment" Climatic_zone   Any of the geographical zones loosely divided according to prevailing climate and latitude Climatology   Meteorology of climates and their phenomena Back to top Climax   The moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse Climax   The decisive moment in a novel or play; "the deathbed scene is the climax of the play" Climax   Arrangement of clauses in ascending order of forcefulness Climax   The highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding; "the climax of the artist''s career"; "in the flood tide of his success" Climax   The most severe stage of a disease Climax   End, especially to reach a final or climactic stage; "The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace" Climb   The act of climbing something; "it was a difficult climb to the top" Climb   An event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) Climb   An upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn''t make it up the rise" Climb   Increase in value or to a higher point; "prices climbed steeply"; "the value of our house rose sharply last year" Climb   Improve one''s social status; "This young man knows how to climb the social ladder" Climb   Go up or advance; "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered" Climb   Go upward with gradual or continuous progress; "Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?" Climb   Move with difficulty, by grasping Climb   Slope upward; "The path climbed all the way to the top of the hill" Climb-down   A retraction of a previously held position Climbable   Capable of being surmounted Climbable   Possible to climb Climber   An iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing Climber   Someone who climbs as a sport; especially someone who climbs mountains; "the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes" Back to top Climber   Someone who ascends on foot; "a solitary mounter of the staircase" Climber   Someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior Climber   A vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants Climbing   An event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) Climbing_bird's_nest_fern   Tropical Africa to Australasia and Polynesia Climbing_bittersweet   Twining shrub of North America having three-valved yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds Climbing_boneset   Herb of tropical America having vanilla-scented flowers; climbs up trees Climbing_corydalis   Annual vine with decompound leaves and racemes of yellow and pink flowers Climbing_fern   Any of several ferns of the genus Lygodium Climbing_frame   A framework of bars or logs for children to climb on Climbing_fumitory   Vine with feathery leaves and white or pinkish flowers; sometimes placed in genus Fumaria Climbing_hemp-vine   Herb of tropical America having vanilla-scented flowers; climbs up trees Climbing_hempweed   Herb of tropical America having vanilla-scented flowers; climbs up trees Climbing_hydrangea   Deciduous climber with aerial roots having white to creamy flowers in fairly flat heads Climbing_hydrangea   Deciduous climber with aerial roots having large flat flower heads Climbing_hydrangea   Climbing shrub with adhesive aerial roots having opposite leaves and small white flowers in terminal cymes; Himalayas to Taiwan and Japan Climbing_iron   An iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing Climbing_lily   Any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous Climbing_maidenhair   Tropical fern widespread in Old World; naturalized in Jamaica and Florida Climbing_maidenhair_fern   Tropical fern widespread in Old World; naturalized in Jamaica and Florida Back to top Climbing_nightshade   Poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America Climbing_onion   Much-branched leafless twining South African herb cultivated as an ornamental for its bright green stems growing from large above-ground bulbs Climbing_perch   A small perch of India whose gills are modified to allow it to breathe air; has spiny pectoral fins that enable it to travel on land Climbing_salamander   Any of several North American salamanders adapted for climbing with well-developed limbs and long somewhat squared-off toes Climb_down   Come down; "the birds alighted" Climb_on   Get on the back of; "mount a horse" Climb_up   Rise in rank or status; "Her new novel jumped high on the bestseller list" Climb_up   Go upward with gradual or continuous progress; "Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?" Clime   The weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter" Clinch   (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily Clinch   A tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug" Clinch   The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet Clinch   A small slip noose made with seizing Clinch   Settle conclusively; "clinch a deal" Clinch   Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched" Clinch   Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall" Clinch   Embrace amorously Clinch   Hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel" Clinch   Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches Clinched   Closed or squeezed together tightly; "a clenched fist"; "his clenched (or clinched) teeth" Back to top Clincher   A tool used to clinch nails or bolts or rivets Clincher   A point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively Clincher   An argument that is conclusive Clincher-built   (of ships) built with overlapping hull planks Clinch_River   A river that rises in southwestern Virginia and flows generally southwestward across eastern Tennessee to the Tennessee River Cline   Americn geneticist who succeeded in transferring a functioning gene from one mouse to another (born in 1934) Cling   Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit Cling   Hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father''s hands"; "The child clung to his mother''s apron" Cling   Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere" Cling   To remain emotionally or intellectually attached; "He clings to the idea that she might still love him." Clingfilm   A thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food Clingfish   Very small (to 3 inches) flattened marine fish with a sucking disc on the abdomen for clinging to rocks etc. Clingstone   Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit Cling_film   A thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food Cling_to   Hold firmly, usually with one''s hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared" Clinic   A healthcare facility for outpatient care Clinic   Meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity Clinic   A medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists Clinical   Scientifically detached; unemotional; "he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony" Clinical   Relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients; "clinical observation"; "clinical case study" Back to top Clinically   In a clinical manner; "she is clinically qualified" Clinical_anatomy   The practical application of anatomical knowledge to diagnosis and treatment Clinical_depression   A state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention Clinical_neurology   (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders Clinical_psychologist   A therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders Clinical_psychology   The branch of psychology concerned with the treatment of abnormal mentation and behavior Clinical_test   A rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use Clinical_thermometer   A mercury thermometer designed to measure the temperature of the human body; graduated to cover a range a few degrees on either side of the normal body temperature Clinical_trial   A rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use Clinician   A practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments Clinid   Mostly small blennioid fishes of coral reefs and seagrass beds Clinidae   Viviparous blennies of temperate and tropical seas Clinid_fish   Mostly small blennioid fishes of coral reefs and seagrass beds Clink   A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) Clink   A short light metallic sound Clink   Make or emit a high sound; "tinkling bells" Clink   Make a high sound typical of glass; "champagne glasses clinked to make a toast" Clinker   A hard brick used as a paving stone Clinker   A fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire Clinker   Turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning Back to top Clinker   Clear out the cinders and clinker from; "we clinkered the fire frequently" Clinker-built   (of ships) built with overlapping hull planks Clinker_block   A light concrete building block made with cinder aggregate; "cinder blocks are called breeze blocks in England" Clinker_brick   A hard brick used as a paving stone Clinking   Like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped Clinocephalism   A congenital defect in which the top of the head is depressed (concave instead of convex) Clinocephaly   A congenital defect in which the top of the head is depressed (concave instead of convex) Clinodactyly   A congenital defect in which one or more toes or fingers are abnormally positioned Clinometer   An instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation Clinopodium   Wild basil Clinopodium_grandiflorum   Aromatic herb with large pink flowers; southern and southeastern Europe; Anatolia; northern Iran Clinopodium_vulgare   Aromatic herb having heads of small pink or whitish flowers; widely distributed in United States, Europe and Asia Clinoril   A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Clinoril) Clinquant   Glittering with gold or silver Clinton   A town in east central Iowa Clinton   United States politician who as governor of New York supported the project to build the Erie Canal (1769-1828) Clinton   42nd President of the United States (1946-) Clinton's_lily   Any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Clintonia having broad basal leaves and white or yellowish or purplish flowers followed by blue or black berries Clintonia   Any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Clintonia having broad basal leaves and white or yellowish or purplish flowers followed by blue or black berries Clintonia_andrewsiana   Plant with nearly leafless stalk topped by an umbellike cluster of red or reddish lavender flowers; California to Oregon Back to top Clintonia_borealis   Common woodland herb of temperate North America having yellow nodding flowers and small round blue fruits Clintonia_uniflora   Plant with 1 or 2 white starlike flowers on short leafless stalks; Alaska to California and east to Oregon and Montana Clinton_administration   The executive under President Clinton Clio   (Greek mythology) the Muse of history Clioquinol   Drug used to treat certain fungal infection (as athlete''s foot) Clip   A sharp slanting blow; "he gave me a clip on the ear" Clip   The act of clipping or snipping Clip   A metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun Clip   Any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together Clip   An article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress Clip   An instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip" Clip   Terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent; "My speech was cut short"; "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries" Clip   Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" Clip   Attach with a clip; "clip the papers together" Clip   Sever or remove by pinching or snipping; "nip off the flowers" Clip   Run at a moderately swift pace Clip-on   Attachable by a clip; "clip-on earrings"; "a clip-on bow tie" Clipboard   A small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers Clipped   (of speech) having quick short sounds; "a clipped upper-class accent" Clipped   Cut or trimmed by clipping; "a handsome man with a clipped moustache"; "clipped hedges"; "close-clipped lawns"; "a clipped poodle" Back to top Clipped   Having an end or small portion cut off; "birds with clipped wings cannot fly" Clipped   (of animals) having ears or tail cut short; "doberman pinschers with docked tails and ears" Clipper   Scissors for cutting hair or finger nails Clipper   Shears for cutting grass or shrubbery Clipper   A fast sailing ship used in former times Clipper   (electronics) an nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform); "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion" Clippers   Scissors for cutting hair or finger nails Clippers   Shears for cutting grass or shrubbery Clipper_ship   A fast sailing ship used in former times Clipping   The act of clipping or snipping Clipping   Cutting down to the desired size or shape Clipping   An excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine; "he searched through piles of letters and clippings" Clip_art   Ready-made pieces of computerized graphic art that can be used to decorate a document Clip_artist   A swindler who fleeces the victim Clip_joint   A place of entertainment where high prices are charged for poor entertainment Clip_lead   A short piece of wire with alligator clips on both ends Clique   An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose Cliquish   Befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior Cliquishly   In a clannish manner; "these four friends always act clannishly, and don''t let us participate in their activities" Cliquishness   Tendency to associate with only a select group Back to top Clit   A female sexual organ homologous to the penis Clitocybe   A genus of agarics with white to pale yellow spore deposits and fleshy stalks centrally attached to the cap and closely attached gills Clitocybe_clavipes   An agaric with a flat cap that is grayish or yellowish brown with pallid gills and a stalk that bulges toward the base Clitocybe_dealbata   A small poisonous agaric; has a dry white cap with crowded gills and a short stalk Clitocybe_inornata   A fungus with a cap that is creamy gray when young and turns brown with age and a whitish stalk that stains yellow when handled Clitocybe_irina   An edible agaric with large silky white caps and thick stalks Clitocybe_nuda   Edible agaric that is pale lilac when young; has a smooth moist cap Clitocybe_robusta   A large white agaric; edible but not palatable Clitocybe_subconnexa   An edible white agaric that fruits in dense clusters; the gills are narrow and crowded and the stalk in fleshy and unpolished Clitoral   Of or relating to the clitoris Clitoral_vein   Veins that serve the clitoris Clitoria   Genus of tropical shrubs or vines having pinnate leaves and large axillary flowers Clitoria_mariana   Large-flowered wild twining vine of southeastern and central United States having pale blue flowers Clitoria_turnatea   Vine of tropical Asia having pinnate leaves and bright blue yellow-centered flowers Clitoric   Of or relating to the clitoris Clitoridectomy   Excision of the clitoris Clitoris   A female sexual organ homologous to the penis Clitter   Make a shrill creaking noise by rubbing together special bodily structures; "male insects such as crickets or grasshoppers stridulate" Clive   British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774) Clivers   Annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia Back to top Clive_Sinclair   English electrical engineer who founded a company that introduced many innovative products (born in 1940) Clive_Staples_Lewis   English critic and novelist; author of theological works and of books for children (1898-1963) Cloaca   A waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water Cloak   A loose outer garment Cloak   Anything that covers or conceals Cloak   Hide under a false appearance; "He masked his disappointment" Cloak-and-dagger   Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; "clandestine intelligence operations"; "cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines"; "hole-and-corner intrigue"; "secret missions"; "a secret agent"; "secret sales of arms"; "surreptitious mobilizati Cloaked   Covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak; "leaf-clothed trees"; "fog-cloaked meadows"; "a beam draped with cobwebs"; "cloud-wrapped peaks" Cloaked   Having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading; "hidden agenda"; "masked threat" Cloakmaker   Someone whose occupation is making or repairing fur garments Cloakroom   A room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily Cloakroom   A private lounge off of a legislative chamber Clobber   Informal terms for personal possessions; "did you take all your clobber?" Clobber   Beat thoroughly in a competition or fight; "We licked the other team on Sunday!" Clobber   Strike violently and repeatedly; "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her" Cloche   A woman''s close-fitting helmet-like hat Cloche   A low transparent cover put over young plants to protect them from cold Clock   A timepiece that shows the time of day Clock   Measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time; "he clocked the runners" Clock-watching   Paying excessive attention to the clock (in anticipation of stopping work) Back to top Clocking   The time taken to traverse a measured course; "it was a world record clocking" Clockmaker   Someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches Clocks   European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage Clocksmith   Someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches Clockwise   In the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock Clockwise   In the direction that the hands of a clock move; "please move clockwise in a circle" Clockwise_rotation   Rotation to the right Clockwork   Any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock Clockwork_universe   The view that the universe resembles a clock built by God and ticking along according to Newtonian mechanics Clock_dial   The face of a clock showing hours and minutes of the day Clock_face   The face of a clock showing hours and minutes of the day Clock_golf   A form of golf in which you putt from positions arranged on the circumference of a circle around the hole Clock_in   Register one''s arrival at work Clock_off   Register one''s departure from work Clock_on   Register one''s arrival at work Clock_out   Register one''s departure from work Clock_pendulum   A physical pendulum used to regulate a clockwork mechanism Clock_radio   A radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically Clock_time   The time as given by a clock; "do you know what time it is?"; "the time is 10 o''clock" Clock_tower   A tower with a large clock high up on an outside face Back to top Clock_up   Record a distance travelled; on planes and cars Clock_watcher   A worker preoccupied with the arrival of quitting time Clod   A compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" Clod   An awkward stupid person Cloddish   Heavy and dull and stupid Clodhopper   A thick and heavy shoe Clofibrate   A drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases Clog   A dance performed while wearing clogs; has heavy stamping steps Clog   Any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction Clog   Footwear usually with wooden soles Clog   Fill to excess so that function is impaired; "Fear clogged her mind"; "The story was clogged with too many details" Clog   Coalesce or unite in a mass; "Blood clots" Clog   Impede with a clog or as if with a clog; "The market is being clogged by these operations"; "My mind is constipated today" Clog   Impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden; "horses were clogged until they were tamed" Clog   Become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up" Clog   Dance a clog dance Clogged   Loaded with something that hinders motion; "The wings of birds were clogged with ice and snow"-Dryden Clogged   Stopped up; clogged up; "clogged pipes"; "clogged up freeways"; "streets choked with traffic" Clogged   Thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots); "clotted blood"; "seeds clogged together" Clogging   Preventing movement; "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street" Back to top Cloggy   (used of soil) compact and fine-grained; "the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated" Clog_dance   A dance performed while wearing clogs; has heavy stamping steps Clog_dancer   Someone who does clog dancing Clog_dancing   A dance performed while wearing clogs; has heavy stamping steps Clog_up   Become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up" Cloisonne   Enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips Cloisonne   (for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired Cloister   A courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions) Cloister   Residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery) Cloister   Seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister; "She cloistered herself in the office" Cloister   Surround with a cloister, as of a garden Cloistered   Providing privacy or seclusion; "the cloistered academic world of books"; "sat close together in the sequestered pergola"; "sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree"; "a secluded romantic spot" Cloistered   Of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows Cloistral   Of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows Clomid   A fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births Clomiphene   A fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births Clomiphene_citrate   A fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births Clomipramine   A tricyclic antidepressant drug Clomp   Walk clumsily Clon   A group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction Back to top Clonal   Of or relating to a clone Clone   An unauthorized copy or imitation Clone   A group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction Clone   A person who is almost identical to another Clone   Make multiple identical copies of; "people can clone a sheep nowadays" Clonic   Of or relating to abnormal neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscle contraction and relaxation; "clonic spasm" Clonidine   An antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches Cloning   A general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell) Clonus   Convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations Clop   Make or move along with a sound as of a horse''s hooves striking the ground Clopidogrel_bisulfate   A blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow Clorox   A commercial bleaching agent Close   The concluding part of any performance Close   The last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..." Close   The temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season" Close   Finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead; "The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning" Close   Complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement; "We closed on the house on Friday"; "They closed the deal on the building" Close   Unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of; "close the circuit"; "close a wound" Close   Move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window" Close   Become closed; "The windows closed with a loud bang" Back to top Close   Fill or stop up; "Can you close the cracks with caulking?" Close   Bar access to; "Due to the accident, the road had to be closed for several hours" Close   Bring together all the elements or parts of; "Management closed ranks" Close   Draw near; "The probe closed with the space station" Close   Come together, as if in an embrace; "Her arms closed around her long lost relative" Close   Change one''s body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact Close   Cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop Close   Engage at close quarters; "close with the enemy" Close   Finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.); "The meeting was closed with a charge by the chairman of the board" Close   Cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M." Close   Come to a close; "The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin" Close   Be priced or listed when trading stops; "The stock market closed high this Friday"; "My new stocks closed at $59 last night" Close   Marked by fidelity to an original; "a close translation"; "a faithful copy of the portrait"; "a faithful rendering of the observed facts" Close   Rigorously attentive; strict and thorough; "close supervision"; "paid close attention"; "a close study"; "kept a close watch on expenditures" Close   Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; "near neighbors"; "in the near future"; "they are near equals"; "his nearest approach to success"; "a very near thing"; "a near hit by the bomb"; "she was near tears"; "she was close to tears"; Close   At or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other; "close to noon"; "how close are we to town?"; "a close formation of ships" Close   Close in relevance or relationship; "a close family"; "we are all...in close sympathy with..."; "close kin"; "a close resemblance" Close   Inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information; "although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it" Close   Crowded; "close quarters" Close   (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched; "a close contest"; "a close election"; "a tight game" Back to top Close   Giving or spending with reluctance; "our cheeseparing administration"; "very close (or near) with his money"; "a penny-pinching miserly old man" Close   Used of hair or haircuts; "a close military haircut" Close   Fitting closely but comfortably; "a close fit" Close   Confined to specific persons; "a close secret" Close   Strictly confined or guarded; "kept under close custody" Close   Of textiles; "a close weave"; "smooth percale with a very tight weave" Close   Lacking fresh air; "a dusty airless attic"; "the dreadfully close atmosphere"; "hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke" Close   Near in time or place or relationship; "as the wedding day drew near"; "stood near the door"; "don''t shoot until they come near"; "getting near to the true explanation"; "her mother is always near"; "The end draws nigh"; "the bullet didn''t come close"; Close   In an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard" Close-cropped   Cut very short; "close-cropped hair" Close-fitting   Fitting closely but comfortably; "a close fit" Close-grained   Dense or compact in structure or texture, as a wood composed of small-diameter cells; "fine-grained birch" Close-hauled   Having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible Close-knit   Held together as by social or cultural ties; "a close-knit family"; "close-knit little villages"; "the group was closely knit" Close-minded   Not ready to receive to new ideas Close-order_drill   (military) military drill of troops in standard marching (shoulder-to-shoulder) Close-packed   Packed especially tightly Close-set(a)   Set close together; "close-set eyes"; "close-set teeth"; "her eyes are close set" Closed   Shut down; "the airport is closed because of the weather"; "the many closed shops and factories made the town look deserted" Closed   (of the wings of birds and insects) closed together Back to top Closed   Not open; "the door slammed shut" Closed   Not open or affording passage or access; "the many closed streets made travel difficult"; "our neighbors peeped from behind closed curtains" Closed   Used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight" Closed   Blocked against entry; "a closed porch" Closed   Of a curve or surface; having no end points or boundary curves; of a set; having members that can be produced by a specific operation on other members of the same set; of an interval; containing both its endpoints Closed   Not having an open mind; "a closed mind unreceptive to new ideas" Closed   Not open to the general public; "a closed meeting" Closed   With shutters closed Closed(a)   Requiring union membership; "a closed shop" Closed-captioned   Broadcast with captions that are seen only on receivers having special equipment; can be provided for hard-of-hearing viewers Closed-chain   Having atoms linked by bonds represented in circular or triangular form Closed-circuit   Relating to or consisting of a closed circuit; "closed-circuit television" Closed-circuit_television   A television system that is not used for broadcasting but is connected by cables to designated monitors (as in a factory or theater) Closed-class_word   A word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning Closed-door   Not open to the public; "a closed-door meeting" Closed-end_fund   A regulated investment company that issues a fixed number of shares which are listed on a stock market Closed-end_investment_company   A regulated investment company that issues a fixed number of shares which are listed on a stock market Closed-heart_surgery   Heart surgery in which a small incision is made (the chest cavity is not opened) Closed-loop_system   A control system with a feedback loop that is active Closed-minded   Not ready to receive to new ideas Back to top Closed-ring   Having atoms linked by bonds represented in circular or triangular form Closedown   Termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center" Closed_book   Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature''s secrets" Closed_chain   (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop Closed_circuit   A complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates Closed_corporation   A corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market Closed_couplet   A rhymed couplet that forms a complete syntactic unit Closed_curve   A curve (such as a circle) having no endpoints Closed_fracture   An uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin Closed_gentian   Gentian of eastern North America having tubular blue or white flowers that open little if at all Closed_gentian   Similar to Gentiana andrewsii but with larger flowers Closed_in(p)   Blocked against entry; "a closed porch" Closed_interval   An interval that includes its endpoints Closed_loop   A control system with a feedback loop that is active Closed_primary   A primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote; "closed primaries strengthen party unity" Closed_session   A session (usually of a legislative body) that is closed to the public Closed_shop   A company that hires only union members Closed_universe   (cosmology) a universe in which there is sufficient matter to halt the expansion that began with the big bang and to cause the universe to collapse again; the visible matter is only 10 percent of the matter required for closure but there may be large amou Closefisted   Unwilling to part with money Closelipped   Inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information; "although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it" Back to top Closely   In a close relation or position in time or space; "the onsets were closely timed"; "houses set closely together"; "was closely involved in monitoring daily progress" Closely   In a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned" Closely   In an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard" Closely-held   Owned by a relatively few shareholders; "a closely-held corporation" Closely_held_corporation   Stock is publicly traded but most is held by a few shareholders who have no plans to sell Closely_knit   Held together as by social or cultural ties; "a close-knit family"; "close-knit little villages"; "the group was closely knit" Closemouthed   Inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information; "although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it" Closeness   Close or warm friendship; "the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy" Closeness   Characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one''s actions or purposes) Closeness   Extreme stinginess Closeness   The spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; "the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action" Closeness   A feeling of being intimate and belonging together; "their closeness grew as the night wore on" Closeout   A sale intended to dispose of all remaining stock Closer   (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game Closer   A person who closes something; "whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up" Closer   (comparative of `near'' or `close'') within a shorter distance; "come closer, my dear!"; "they drew nearer"; "getting nearer to the true explanation" Closest   (superlative of `near'' or `close'') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death" Closet   A small private room for study or prayer Closet   A small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space Closet   A tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes Back to top Closet   A toilet in England Closet   Confine to a small space, as for intensive work Closet(a)   Indulging only covertly; "a closet alcoholic"; "closet liberals" Closet(a)   (of information) given in confidence or in secret; "closet information"; "this arrangement must be kept confidential"; "their secret communications" Closet_auger   A snake used to unblock toilets Closet_drama   Drama more suitable for reading that for performing Closet_queen   A negative term for a homosexual man who chooses not to reveal his sexual orientation Closeup   A photograph taken at close range Closeup_lens   A photographic lens with a short focal length used to take pictures at short ranges Close_at_hand(p)   Close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement" Close_at_hand(p)   Close in space; within reach; "the town is close at hand" Close_call   Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin Close_corporation   A corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market Close_down   Cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M." Close_in   Advance or converge on; "The police were closing in on him" Close_off   Block off the passage through Close_off   Isolate or separate Close_off   Stem the flow of Close_order   A military formation for drill or marching Close_out   Terminate; "We closed out our account" Back to top Close_out   Terminate by selling off or disposing of; "He closed out his line of sports cars" Close_out   Make impossible, especially beforehand Close_set(p)   Set close together; "close-set eyes"; "close-set teeth"; "her eyes are close set" Close_shave   Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin Close_support   Close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit Close_supporting_fire   Fire on enemy troops or weapons or positions that are near the supported unit and are the most immediate and serious threat to it Close_to   (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he''s about 30 years old"; "I''ve had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundre Close_together(p)   Located close together; "with heads close together"; "approximate leaves grow together but are not united" Close_to_the_wind   Nearly opposite to the direction from which wind is coming; "sailing close to the wind" Close_up   Refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Close_up   Block passage through; "obstruct the path" Close_up   Very close; "without my reading glasses I can hardly see things close up"; "even firing at close range he missed" Closing   A concluding action Closing   Termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center" Closing   Approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; "the ship''s rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision" Closing   The act of closing something Closing   The last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..." Closing   Final or ending; "the closing stages of the election"; "the closing weeks of the year"; "the closing scene of the film"; "closing remarks" Closing_curtain   The concluding part of any performance Closing_off   The act of isolating something; setting something apart from others Back to top Closing_price   (stock market) the price of the last transaction completed during a day''s trading session Closing_time   The regular time of day when an establishment closes to the public Clostridia   Spindle-shaped bacterial cell especially one swollen at the center by an endospore Clostridial_myonecrosis   (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by Clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon Clostridium   Spindle-shaped bacterial cell especially one swollen at the center by an endospore Clostridium_botulinum   Anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism Clostridium_perfringens   Anaerobic Gram-positive rod bacterium that produces epsilon toxin; can be used as a bioweapon Clostridium_perfringens_epsilon_toxin   A bacterial toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens; causes intense abdominal cramps and diarrhea that begins 8-22 hours after consumption of foods containing large numbers of these bacteria Closure   Termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center" Closure   Approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; "the ship''s rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision" Closure   The act of blocking Closure   An obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe" Closure   Something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "the finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"; "he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure" Closure   A Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric Closure   A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body Closure   Terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion" Closure_by_compartment   Closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill Clot   A lump of material formed from the content of a liquid Clot   Coalesce or unite in a mass; "Blood clots" Clot   Turn into curds; "curdled milk" Back to top Clot   Change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; "coagulated blood" Clot   Cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state Clotbur   Any of several erect biennial herbs of temperate Eurasia having stout taproots and producing burs Cloth   Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitraqnsparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress" Clothe   Provide with clothes or put clothes on; "Parents must feed and dress their child" Clothe   Furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors Clothed   Wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; "clothed and in his right mind"- Bible; "proud of her well-clothed family"; "nurses clad in white"; "white-clad nurses" Clothed   Covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak; "leaf-clothed trees"; "fog-cloaked meadows"; "a beam draped with cobwebs"; "cloud-wrapped peaks" Clothes   Clothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress" Clothesbrush   A brush used for cleaning clothing Clotheshorse   A framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying) Clotheshorse   A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance Clothesless   Possessing no clothing Clothesline   A cord on which clothes are hung to dry Clothespin   Wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline Clothespress   A closet where clothes are stored Clothes_basket   A hamper that holds dirty clothes to be washed or wet clothes to be dried Clothes_closet   A closet where clothes are stored Clothes_designer   Someone who designs clothing Clothes_drier   A dryer that dries clothes wet from washing Back to top Clothes_dryer   A dryer that dries clothes wet from washing Clothes_hamper   A hamper that holds dirty clothes to be washed or wet clothes to be dried Clothes_hanger   A hanger that is shaped like a person''s shoulders and used to hang garments on Clothes_moth   Any of several small yellowish or buff-colored moths whose larvae eat organic matter e.g. woolens Clothes_peg   Wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline Clothes_pin   Wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline Clothes_tree   An upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing Clothier   A merchant who sells men''s clothing Clothing   A covering designed to be worn on a person''s body Clothing_store   A store where men''s clothes are sold Clotho   The Fate who spins the thread of life; identified with Roman Nona Cloth_cap   A flat woolen cap with a stiff peak Cloth_covering   A covering made of cloth Clotted   Thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots); "clotted blood"; "seeds clogged together" Clotted_cream   Thick cream made from scalded milk Clotting   The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid Clotting_factor   Any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation Clotting_time   The time it takes for a sample of blood to clot; used to diagnose some clotting disorders Cloture   A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body Cloture   Terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion" Back to top Clot_buster   A kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle Cloud   A group of many insects; "a swarm of insects obscured the light"; "a cloud of butterflies" Cloud   A visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude Cloud   Any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible Cloud   Out of touch with reality; "his head was in the clouds" Cloud   Suspicion affecting your reputation; "after that mistake he was under a cloud" Cloud   A cause of worry or gloom or trouble; "the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French" Cloud   Make milky or dull; "The chemical clouded the liquid to which it was added" Cloud   Colour with streaks or blotches of different shades Cloud   Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone''s reputation" Cloud   Make gloomy or depressed; "Their faces were clouded with sadness" Cloud   Billow up in the form of a cloud; "The smoke clouded above the houses" Cloud   Make less visible or unclear; "The stars are obscured by the clouds" Cloud   Make overcast or cloudy; "Fall weather often overcasts our beaches" Cloud-covered   Filled or abounding with clouds Cloud-cuckoo-land   An imaginary place where you say people are when they seem optimistically out of touch with reality Cloudberry   Creeping raspberry of north temperate regions with yellow or orange berries Cloudburst   A heavy rain Clouded   Unclear in form or expression; "the blurred aims of the group"; "sometimes one understood clearly and sometimes the meaning was clouded"- H.G.Wells Clouded   Mentally disordered; "a mind clouded by sorrow" Back to top Clouded   Filled or abounding with clouds Clouded   Made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance; "his face was clouded with unhappiness" Cloudiness   The quality of being cloudy Cloudiness   Gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover Cloudiness   The state of the sky when it is covered by clouds Clouding   The process whereby water particles become visible in the sky Clouding_up   The process whereby water particles become visible in the sky Cloudless   Free from clouds; "under a cloudless sky" Cloudlessness   The lightness of a sunny day when there are no clouds in the sky Cloudlike   Resembling a cloud Cloudy   (of especially liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters" Cloudy   Full of or covered with clouds; "cloudy skies" Cloudy   Lacking definite form or limits; "gropes among cloudy issues toward a feeble conclusion"- H.T.Moore; "nebulous distinction between pride and conceit" Cloud_bank   A layer of clouds seen from a distance Cloud_chamber   Apparatus that detects high-energy particles passing through a supersaturated vapor; each particle ionizes molecules along its path and small droplets condense on them to produce a visible track Cloud_cover   The state of the sky when it is covered by clouds Cloud_grass   Spanish grass with light feathery panicles grown for dried bouquets Cloud_nine   A state of extreme happiness Cloud_over   Become overcast; "the sky clouded over" Cloud_over   Become covered with clouds; "The sky clouded over" Back to top Cloud_seeder   A person who seeds clouds Cloud_up   Become covered with clouds; "The sky clouded over" Clout   (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose" Clout   A short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood Clout   Special advantage or influence; "the chairman''s nephew has a lot of pull" Clout   A target used in archery Clout   Strike hard, especially with the fist; "He clouted his attacker" Clout_nail   A short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood Clove   Spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground Clove   One of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb Clove   Moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves Clove   Aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice Cloven   Used of hooves Cloven_foot   A hoof divided into two parts at its distal extremity (as of ruminants or swine) Cloven_foot   The mark of Satan Cloven_hoof   A hoof divided into two parts at its distal extremity (as of ruminants or swine) Cloven_hoof   The mark of Satan Clover   A plant of the genus Trifolium Clover-leaf_roll   Yeast-raised dinner roll made by baking three small balls of dough in each cup of a muffin pan Clover-root   Hairy Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and an astringent root formerly used medicinally Back to top Cloverleaf   An interchange that does not require left-hand turns Cloveroot   Hairy Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and an astringent root formerly used medicinally Clover_fern   Any of several water ferns of the genus Marsilea having four leaflets Clove_hitch   A knot used to fasten a line temporarily to a post or spar Clove_oil   Essential oil obtained from cloves and used to flavor medicines Clove_pink   Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors Clove_tree   Moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves Clovis   King of the Franks who unified Gaul and established his capital at Paris and founded the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic `Louis'' (466-511) Clovis_culture   The Paleo-American culture of Central America and North America; distinguished chiefly by sharp fluted projectile points made of obsidian or chalcedony Clovis_I   King of the Franks who unified Gaul and established his capital at Paris and founded the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic `Louis'' (466-511) Clowder   A group of cats Clowlike   Like a clown; "a buffoonish walk"; "a clownish face"; "a zany sense of humor" Clown   A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior Clown   A rude or vulgar fool Clown   Act as or like a clown Clowning   Acting like a clown or buffoon Clowning   A comic incident or series of incidents Clownish   Like a clown; "a buffoonish walk"; "a clownish face"; "a zany sense of humor" Clown_anemone_fish   An anemone fish of the genus Amphiprion Clown_around   Act as or like a clown Back to top Cloy   Cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing; "Too much spicy food cloyed his appetite" Cloy   Supply or feed to surfeit Cloying   Overly sweet Cloyingly   In an overly sweet manner Clozapine   An antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects Clozaril   An antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects Cloze   Based on or being a test of reading skill using the cloze procedure Cloze_procedure   A test for diagnosing reading ability; words are deleted from a prose passage and the reader is required to fill in the blanks Cloze_test   A test for diagnosing reading ability; words are deleted from a prose passage and the reader is required to fill in the blanks Club   A spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink; "don''t expect a good meal at a cabaret"; "the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night"; "he p Club   Stout stick that is larger at one end; "he carried a club in self defense"; "he felt as if he had been hit with a club" Club   A playing card in the minor suit of clubs (having one or more black trefoils on it); "he led a small club"; "clubs were trumps" Club   A building occupied by a club; "the clubhouse needed a new roof" Club   Golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball Club   A team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division" Club   A formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today" Club   Strike with a club or a bludgeon Club   Gather and spend time together; "They always club together" Club   Unite with a common purpose; "The two men clubbed together" Club-head   (golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball Back to top Club-moss   Primitive evergreen mosslike plant with spores in club-shaped strobiles Clubable   Inclined to club together; "a clubbable man" Clubbable   Inclined to club together; "a clubbable man" Clubbing   A condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease Clubbish   Effusively sociable; "a clubbish set"; "we got rather clubby" Clubby   Befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior Clubby   Effusively sociable; "a clubbish set"; "we got rather clubby" Clubfoot   Congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes Clubfooted   Having a deformed foot Clubhead   (golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball Clubhouse   A building occupied by a club; "the clubhouse needed a new roof" Clubmoss_family   A family of ferns belonging to the order Lycopodiales Clubroom   A room used for the activities of a club Clubroot_fungus   A fungus resembling slime mold that causes swellings or distortions of the roots of cabbages and related plants Club_car   Railroad car having a bar and tables and lounge chairs Club_drug   A controlled subtance that is usually taken by young people at dance clubs and raves Club_fungus   A club-shaped coral fungus Club_head   (golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball Club_member   Someone who is a member of a club Club_moss   Primitive evergreen mosslike plant with spores in club-shaped strobiles Back to top Club_sandwich   Made with three slices of usually toasted bread Club_soda   Effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide Club_steak   Small steak from the front of the short loin of beef Cluck   The sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) Cluck   Make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens Clue   Evidence that helps to solve a problem Clue   A slight indication Clue   Roll into a ball Clueless   Totally uninformed about what is going on; not having even a clue from which to infer what is occurring Clue_in   Provide someone with a clue; "Can you clue me in?" Clumber   A thickset spaniel with longish silky hair Clumber_spaniel   A thickset spaniel with longish silky hair Clump   A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) Clump   A grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers" Clump   A compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" Clump   Gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist"; "The students bunched up at the registration desk" Clump   Walk clumsily Clump   Come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer" Clump   Make or move along with a sound as of a horse''s hooves striking the ground Clumsily   In a clumsy manner; "he snatched the bills clumsily" Back to top Clumsiness   The inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment) Clumsiness   The carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant Clumsiness   Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training Clumsy   Not elegant or graceful in expression; "an awkward prose style"; "a clumsy apology"; "his cumbersome writing style"; "if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?" Clumsy   Lacking grace in movement or posture; "a gawky lad with long ungainly legs"; "clumsy fingers"; "what an ungainly creature a giraffe is"; "heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair" Clumsy   Showing lack of skill or aptitude; "a bungling workman"; "did a clumsy job"; "his fumbling attempt to put up a shelf" Clumsy   Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape; "an awkward bundle to carry"; "a load of bunglesome paraphernalia"; "clumsy wooden shoes"; "the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl" Clumsy_person   A person with poor motor coordination Clunch   Hardened clay Clunk   A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) Clunk   Make or move along with a sound as of a horse''s hooves striking the ground Clunky   Lacking grace in movement or posture; "a gawky lad with long ungainly legs"; "clumsy fingers"; "what an ungainly creature a giraffe is"; "heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair" Clupea   Type genus of the Clupeidae: typical herrings Clupea_harangus   Commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific Clupea_harengus_harengus   Important food fish; found in enormous shoals in the northern Atlantic Clupea_harengus_pallasii   Important food fish of the northern Pacific Clupea_sprattus   Small herring processed like a sardine Clupeid   Any of numerous soft-finned schooling food fishes of shallow waters of northern seas Clupeidae   Herrings; shad; sardines; etc. Clupeid_fish   Any of numerous soft-finned schooling food fishes of shallow waters of northern seas Back to top Clusia   An aromatic tree of the genus Clusia having large white or yellow or pink flowers Clusiaceae   Widely distributed family of chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines that produce oils and resins and some usable timber Clusia_flava   A West Indies clusia having fig-shaped fruit Clusia_insignis   Epiphytic clusia of British Guiana Clusia_major   A common tropical American clusia having solitary white or rose flowers Clusia_rosea   A common tropical American clusia having solitary white or rose flowers Cluster   A grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers" Cluster   Gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist"; "The students bunched up at the registration desk" Cluster   Come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer" Clustered   Clustered together but not coherent; "an agglomerated flower head" Clustered   Occurring close together in bunches or clusters Clustered   (of plants) growing close together but not in dense mats Clustered_bellflower   Bellflower of Europe to temperate Asia having dense spikes of violet-blue to white flowers Clustered_lady's_slipper   Clusters of several short stems each having 2 broad leaves and 2-4 drooping brownish to greenish flowers with pouches mottled with purple; British Columbia to central California and northern Colorado Clustered_poppy_mallow   Densely hairy perennial having mostly triangular basal leaves and rose-purple flowers in panicled clusters Clustering   A grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers" Cluster_bean   Drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material Cluster_bomb   Bomb consisting of a canister that is dropped from a plane and that opens to release a cluster of bomblets (usually fragmentation bombs) over a wide area; "cluster bombs cannot be targeted precisely" Cluster_bomblet   One of the smaller bombs that are released from a cluster bomb Cluster_headache   A painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells Back to top Clutch   The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" Clutch   A coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism Clutch   A pedal that operates a clutch Clutch   A collection of things or persons to be handled together Clutch   A number of birds hatched at the same time Clutch   A tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch" Clutch   Affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unberable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease" Clutch   Take hold of; grab; "The salesclerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals" Clutch   Hold firmly, usually with one''s hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared" Clutches   The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" Clutch_bag   A woman''s strapless purse that is carried in the hand Clutch_pedal   A pedal that operates a clutch Clutter   Unwanted echoes that interfere with the observation of signals on a radar screen Clutter   A confused multitude of things Clutter   Fill a space in a disorderly way Cluttered   Filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish; "the storm left the driveway littered with sticks and debris"; "his library was a cluttered room with piles of books on every chair" Clutter_up   Fill a space in a disorderly way Clv   Being five more than one hundred fifty Clx   Being ten more than one hundred fifty Clxv   Being five more than one hundred sixty Back to top Clxx   Being ten more than one hundred sixty Clxxv   Being five more than one hundred seventy Clxxx   Being ten more than one hundred seventy Clydesdale   Heavy feathered-legged breed of draft horse originally from Scotland Clydesdale_terrier   Selectively bred small Skye terrier with erect ears and a long silky coat Clyde_William_Tombaugh   United States astronomer who discovered the planet Pluto (1906-1997) Clypeus   A shield-like plate on the front of an insect''s head Clyster   Injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes Clytemnestra   (Greek mythology) wife of Agamemnon who had him murdered when he returned from the Trojan War Clytocybe_alba   A large white agaric; edible but not palatable Cm   A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter Cm   A radioactive transuranic metallic element; produced by bombarding plutonium with helium nuclei CMB   (cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperature of about 2.725 kelvin CMBR   (cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperature of about 2.725 kelvin CMV   Any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epitheltial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems Cnemidophorus   Whiptails Cnemidophorus_exsanguis   Having longitudinal stripes overlaid with light spots; upland lizard of United States southwest and Mexico Cnemidophorus_sexlineatus   Very swift lizard of eastern and central United States Cnemidophorus_tesselatus   Markings are darker and more marked than in western whiptail; from southeastern Colorado to eastern Chihuahua Cnemidophorus_tigris   Active lizard having a network of dusky dark markings; of semiarid areas from Oregon and Idaho to Baja California Back to top Cnemidophorus_velox   Having distinct longitudinal stripes: of Colorado Plateau from Arizona to western Colorado Cnicus   1 species: blessed thistle Cnicus_benedictus   Annual of Mediterranean to Portugal having hairy stems and minutely spiny-toothed leaves and large heads of yellow flowers Cnidaria   Hydras; polyps; jellyfishes; sea anemones; corals Cnidarian   Radially symmetrical animals having saclike bodies with only one opening and tentacles with stinging structures; they occur in polyp and medusa forms Cnidoscolus   A genus of perennial plant with bristles; belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae Cnidoscolus_urens   A stinging herb of tropical America Cnidosporidia   Single-host parasites of lower vertebrates and invertebrates Cnossos   An ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC Cnossus   An ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC CNPZ   A terrorist organization in Bolivia that acts as an umbrella for numerous small indigenous subversive groups; a revival of a group with Marxist-Leninist ideologies originally established by Che Guevara in the 1960s CNS   The portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord Cnut   King of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035) CN_gas   A tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer CO   A state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains CO   One who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience Co   A hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition CO   An odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon Co-author   Be a co-author on (a book, a paper, etc.) Co-defendant   A defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action Back to top Co-ed   A female student at a coeducational college or university Co-ed   Attended by members of both sexes Co-educate   Educate persons of both sexes together Co-occur   Go with, fall together Co-occurrence   The temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable" Co-occurrence   An event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another Co-occur_with   Go or occur together; "The word ''hot'' tends to cooccur with ''cold''" Co-op   A jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners Co-operative_Republic_of_Guyana   A republic in northeastern South America; achieved independence from England in 1966 Co-opt   Take or assume for one''s own use; "He co-opted the criticism and embraced it" Co-opt   Appoint summarily or commandeer; "The army tried to co-opt peasants into civil defence groups" Co-opt   Choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague; "The church members co-opted individuals from similar backgrounds to replenish the congregation" Co-opt   Neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group; "We co-opted the independent minority tribes by pulling them into the Northern Alliance" Co-optation   The act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee''s consent) Co-optation   The selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) Co-option   The act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee''s consent) Co-option   The selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) Co-ordinate   A number that identifies a position relative to an axis Co-respondent   The codefendant charged with adultery with the estranged spouse in a divorce proceeding Co-sign   Sign and endorse (another person''s signature), as for a loan Back to top Co-sign   Sign jointly; "Husband and wife co-signed the lease" Co-star   One of two actors who are given equal status as stars in a play or film Co-star   Be the co-star in a performance Co-star   Feature as the co-star in a performance Co-worker   An associate you work with CO2   A heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis Coach   A vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; "he always rode the bus to work" Coach   A carriage pulled by four horses with one driver Coach   A railcar where passengers ride Coach   A person who gives private instruction (as in singing or acting) Coach   (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team Coach   Teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports; "He is training our Olympic team"; "She is coaching the crew" Coach   Drive a coach Coach-and-four   A carriage pulled by four horses with one driver Coachbuilder   A craftsman who makes the bodies of motor vehicles Coaching   The job of a professional coach Coaching_job   The job of a professional coach Coachman   A man who drives a coach (or carriage) Coachwhip   A whipsnake of southern United States and Mexico; tail resembles a braided whip Coachwhip   Desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers Back to top Coachwhip_snake   A whipsnake of southern United States and Mexico; tail resembles a braided whip Coach_dog   A large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia Coach_horse   Strong draft horse for drawing coaches Coach_house   A small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles Coach_station   A terminal that serves bus passengers Coact   Act together, as of organisms Coaction   Act of working jointly; "they worked either in collaboration or independently" Coadjutor   An assistant to a Bishop Coagulable   Capable of coagulating and becoming thick Coagulant   An agent that produces coagulation Coagulase   An enzyme that induces coagulation Coagulate   Change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; "coagulated blood" Coagulate   Cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state Coagulate   Transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass; "coagulated blood"; "curdled milk"; "grumous blood" Coagulated   Changed into a solid mass Coagulated   Transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass; "coagulated blood"; "curdled milk"; "grumous blood" Coagulation   The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid Coagulation_factor   Any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation Coagulator   An agent that produces coagulation Coagulum   A lump of material formed from the content of a liquid Back to top Coal   A hot glowing or smouldering fragment of wood or coal left from a fire Coal   Fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period Coal   Take in coal; "The big ship coaled" Coal   Supply with coal Coal   Burn to charcoal; "Without a drenching rain, the forest fire will char everything" Coal-black   Of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal Coal-tar_creosote   A dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood Coalbin   A bin for holding coal Coalesce   Mix together different elements; "The colors blend well" Coalesce   Fuse or cause to grow together Coalesced   Joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university"; "a consolidated school" Coalescence   The union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts Coalescency   The union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts Coalface   The part of a coal seam that is being cut Coalfield   A region where there is coal underground Coalhole   A bin for holding coal Coaling_station   A seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal Coalition   The union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts Coalition   An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty Coalition   The state of being combined into one body Back to top Coalman   Someone who delivers coal Coalpit   A mine where coal is dug from the ground Coal_black   A very dark black Coal_car   Freight car with fixed sides and no roof; for transporting coal Coal_chute   A chute for coal Coal_gas   Gaseous mixture produced by distillation of bituminous coal and used for heating and lighting Coal_house   A shed for storing coal Coal_industry   A producer of coal Coal_mine   A mine where coal is dug from the ground Coal_miner   Someone who works in a coal mine Coal_miner's_lung   Lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust Coal_oil   A flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters Coal_scuttle   Container for coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire Coal_seam   A seam of coal Coal_shovel   A hand shovel for shoveling coal Coal_tar   A tar formed from distillation of bituminous coal; coal tar can be further distilled to give various aromatic compounds Coal_tongs   Tongs for taking hold of burning coals Coaming   A raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out Coapt   Fit tightly and fasten Coapt   Cause to adhere; "The wounds were coapted" Back to top Coarctate   (of an insect pupa) enclosed in a rigid case Coarctation   (biology) a narrowing or constriction of a vessel or canal; especially a congenital narrowing of the aorta Coarctation   Tight or narrow compression Coarse   Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; "coarse language"; "a crude joke"; "crude behavior"; "an earthy sense of humor"; "a revoltingly gross expletive"; "a vulgar gesture"; "full of language so vulgar it should have been edited" Coarse   Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; "he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "an untutored and uncouth human being"; "an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy"; "appealing to the vulgar taste for violence"; Coarse   Of texture; large-grained or rough to the touch; "coarse meal"; "coarse sand"; "a coarse weave" Coarse   Of low or inferior quality or value; "of what coarse metal ye are molded"- Shakespeare; "produced...the common cloths used by the poorer population" Coarse-grained   Not having a fine texture; "coarse-grained wood" Coarse-grained   Composed of or covered with relatively large particles; "granular sugar"; "gritty sand" Coarsely   In coarse pieces; "the surfaces were coarsely granular" Coarsen   Make less subtle or refined; "coarsen one''s ideals" Coarsen   Make or become coarse or coarser; "coarsen the surface"; "Their minds coarsened" Coarsened   Made coarse or crude by lack of skill Coarseness   The quality of lacking taste and refinement Coarseness   Looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth) Coarseness   The quality of being composed of relatively large particles Coast   The act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn''t stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope" Coast   The area within view; "the coast is clear" Coast   A slope down which sleds may coast; "when it snowed they made a coast on the golf course" Coast   The shore of a sea or ocean Back to top Coast   Move effortlessly; by force of gravity Coastal   Located on or near or bordering on a coast; "coastal marshes"; "coastal waters"; "the Atlantic coastal plain" Coastal   Of or relating to a coast; "coastal erosion" Coastal_diving_bird   Gull family; skimmer family; jaeger family; auk family Coastal_plain   A plain adjacent to a coast Coastal_rein_orchid   Stout orchid of central California to northern Washington having racemes of white fragrant bilaterally symmetrical flowers Coaster   A covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle) Coaster   Someone who coasts Coaster   A resident of a coastal area Coaster_brake   A brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals Coaster_wagon   A child''s four-wheeled toy cart sometimes used for coasting Coastguard   A military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters Coastguardsman   A member of a coastguard Coastland   Land in a coastal area Coastline   The outline of a coast Coastward   In the direction of the coast Coastwise   Along or following a coast; "coastal shipping"; "coastwise winds contributed to the storm" Coastwise   By way of, or along the coast; "we were travelling coastwise" Coast_banksia   Shrubby tree with silky foliage and spikes of cylindrical yellow nectarous flowers Coast_boykinia   Plant with leaves mostly at the base and openly branched clusters of small white flowers; western North America Back to top Coast_lily   Orange-flowered lily of Pacific coast of United States Coast_live_oak   Highly variable often shrubby evergreen oak of coastal zone of western North America having small thick usually spiny-toothed dark-green leaves Coast_Mountains   A string of mountain ranges along the Pacific coast of North America from southeastern Alaska to Lower California Coast_polypody   Stiff leathery-leaved fern of western North America having ovate fronds parted to the midrib Coast_Range   A string of mountain ranges along the Pacific coast of North America from southeastern Alaska to Lower California Coast_redwood   Lofty evergreen of United States coastal foothills from Oregon to Big Sur Coast_rhododendron   Medium-sized rhododendron of Pacific coast of North America having large rosy brown-spotted flowers Coast_white_cedar   Slow-growing medium-sized cedar of east coast of the United States; resembles American arborvitae Coat   Growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal Coat   An outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors Coat   A thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint" Coat   Cover or provide with a coat Coat   Form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face" Coat   Put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; "coat the cake with chocolate" Coat-of-mail_shell   Primitive elongated bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk having a mantle covered with eight calcareous plates Coatdress   A dress that is tailored like a coat and buttons up the front Coated   Having or dressed in a coat Coated   Having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination; "coated paper has a smooth polished coating especially suitable for halftone printing"; "sugar-coated pills" Coatee   A short close-fitting coat Coati   Omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America Back to top Coati-mondi   Omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America Coati-mundi   Omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America Coating   The work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"; Coating   A thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint" Coating   A heavy fabric suitable for coats Coating   A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly" Coatrack   A rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats Coatroom   A room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily Coats_Land   A region of western Antarctica along the southeastern shore of the Weddell Sea Coattail   The loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist Coattails_effect   (politics) the consequence of one popular candidate in an election drawing votes for other members of the same party; "he counted on the coattails effect to win him the election" Coat_button   A button on a coat Coat_closet   A closet for storing outerwear Coat_hanger   A hanger that is shaped like a person''s shoulders and used to hang garments on Coat_of_arms   The official symbols of a family, state, etc. Coat_of_mail   Armor that protects the wearer''s whole body Coat_of_paint   A layer of paint covering something else Coat_rack   A rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats Coat_stand   An upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing Coat_tree   An upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing Back to top Coauthor   A writer who collaborates with others in writing something Coax   A transmission line for high-frequency signals Coax   Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along" Coaxal   Having a common axis Coaxer   Someone who tries to persuade by blandishment and coaxing Coaxial   Having a common axis Coaxial_cable   A transmission line for high-frequency signals Coaxing   Flattery designed to gain favor Coaxing   Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable" Coaxingly   In a cajoling manner; "`Come here,'' she said coaxingly" Coax_cable   A transmission line for high-frequency signals Cob   Adult male swan Cob   White gull having a black back and wings Cob   Stocky short-legged harness horse Cob   Nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus Cobalamin   A B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia Cobalt   A hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition Cobaltite   A rare silvery-white mineral; important ore of cobalt Cobalt_60   A radioactive isotope of cobalt with mass number 60; a source of exceptionally intense gamma rays; used in radiation therapy Cobalt_bloom   A reddish mineral consisting of hydrated cobalt arsenate in monoclinic crystalline form and used in coloring glass; usually found in veins bearing cobalt and arsenic Back to top Cobalt_blue   A shade of blue tinged with green Cobalt_blue   Greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of cobalt oxide and alumina Cobalt_ultramarine   Greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of cobalt oxide and alumina Cobber   Australian term for a pal Cobble   Rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads Cobble   Repair or mend; "cobble shoes" Cobble   Pave with cobblestones Cobbler   Made of fruit with rich biscuit dough usually only on top of the fruit Cobbler   Tall sweetened iced drink of wine or liquor with fruit Cobbler   A person who makes or repairs shoes Cobbler's_last   Holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes Cobblers   A man''s testicles (from Cockney rhyming slang: cobbler''s awl rhymes with ball) Cobblers   Nonsense; "I think that is a load of cobblers" Cobblestone   Rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads Cobble_together   Put together hastily Cobble_up   Put together hastily Cobbling   The shoemaker''s trade Cobia   Large dark-striped tropical food and game fish related to remoras; found worldwide in coastal to open waters Cobitidae   Loaches Cobnut   Nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus Back to top Cobnut   Small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe COBOL   Common business-oriented language Cobra   Venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood Cobweb   A dense elaborate spider web that is more efficient than the orb web Cobweb   Filaments from a cobweb Cobwebby   So thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks" Coca   Dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their simulating effect Coca   United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001) Coca   A South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine Cocain   A narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive Cocaine   A narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive Cocaine_addict   A person addicted to cocaine Cocaine_addiction   An addiction to cocaine Cocainise   Anesthetize with cocaine Cocainize   Anesthetize with cocaine Cocarboxylase   A coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle Coca_Cola   Coca Cola is a trademarked cola Coccal   Of or pertaining to or resembling a coccus Cocci   Any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria Coccidae   Scale insects Back to top Coccidia   An order in the subclass Telosporidia Coccidioidomycosis   An infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules Coccidiomycosis   An infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules Coccidiosis   (veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia Coccidium   Parasitic on the digestive epithelium of vertebrates and higher invertebrates Coccid_insect   Scale insects and mealybugs Coccinellidae   The ladybugs Coccobacillus   A bacterial cell intermediate in morphology between a coccus and a bacillus; a very short bacillus Coccoid   Spherical; like a coccus; "a coccoid microorganism" Coccoidea   Scale insects and mealybugs Coccothraustes   Large finches Coccothraustes_coccothraustes   A common large finch of Eurasia Cocculus   Climbing plants or shrubs Cocculus_carolinus   Woody vine of southeastern United States resembling the common moonseed but having red fruits Coccus   Any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria Coccus_hesperidum   Pest on citrus trees Coccygeal   Of or relating to or near the coccyx Coccygeal_nerve   The lowest pair of spinal nerves Coccygeal_plexus   A small plexus formed by the fifth sacral and coccygeal nerves Coccygeal_vertebra   One of 4 vertebrae in the human coccyx Back to top Coccyx   The end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes Coccyzus   A genus of Cuculidae Coccyzus_erythropthalmus   North American cuckoo; builds a nest and rears its own young Cochimi   The Yuman language spoken by the Cochimi people Cochimi   A member of a North American Indian people living in central Baja California Cochin   Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs Cochineal   Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye Cochineal   A red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects Cochineal_insect   Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye Cochin_china   Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs Cochise   Apache leader of the resistance to United States troops in Arizona (1812-1874) Cochlea   The snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the Organ of Corti Cochlear   Of or relating to the cochlea of the ear; "cochlear implant" Cochlearia   A genus of the family Cruciferae Cochlearia_officinalis   A widely distributed arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C Cochlearius   Boatbills Cochlearius_cochlearius   Tropical American heron related to night herons Cochon_de_lait   Whole young pig suitable for roasting Cochran   United States aviator who held several speed records and headed the women''s Air Force pilots in World War II (1910-1980) Cock   Adult male bird Back to top Cock   Adult male chicken Cock   The part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled Cock   Faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid Cock   Obscene terms for penis Cock   Set the trigger of a firearm back for firing Cock   Tilt or slant to one side; "cock one''s head" Cock   To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house" Cock's_eggs   Weedy vine of Argentina having solitary white flowers followed by egg-shaped white or yellow fruit Cock-a-doodle-doo   An imitation of the crow of a cock Cock-a-hoop   Exhibiting self-importance; "big talk" Cock-a-leekie   Soup made from chicken boiled with leeks Cock-and-bull_story   An interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse Cockade   An ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat Cockaigne   (Middle Ages) an imaginary land of luxury and idleness Cockamamie   Pungent adjectives of disesteem; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books" Cockamamy   Pungent adjectives of disesteem; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books" Cockateel   Small gray Australian parrot with a yellow crested head Cockatiel   Small gray Australian parrot with a yellow crested head Cockatoo   White or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds Cockatoo_parrot   Small gray Australian parrot with a yellow crested head Back to top Cockatrice   Monster hatched by a reptile from a cock''s egg; able to kill with a glance Cockchafer   Any of various large European beetles destructive to vegetation as both larvae and adult Cockcroft   British physicist who (with Ernest Walton in 1931) first split an atom (1897-1967) Cockcroft-Walton_accelerator   A high-voltage machine in which rectifiers charge capacitors that discharge and drive charged particles through an accelerating tube Cockcroft-Walton_voltage_multiplier   A high-voltage machine in which rectifiers charge capacitors that discharge and drive charged particles through an accelerating tube Cockcroft_and_Walton_accelerator   A high-voltage machine in which rectifiers charge capacitors that discharge and drive charged particles through an accelerating tube Cockcroft_and_Walton_voltage_multiplier   A high-voltage machine in which rectifiers charge capacitors that discharge and drive charged particles through an accelerating tube Cockcrow   The first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning" Cocked_hat   Hat with opposing brims turned up and caught together to form points Cocker   A small breed with a wavy silky hair originally developed in England Cocker   Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let''s not mollycoddle our students!" Cockerel   A young domestic cock; not older than one year Cocker_spaniel   A small breed with a wavy silky hair originally developed in England Cockeyed   Very drunk Cockeyed   Turned or twisted toward one side; "a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"- G.K.Chesterton; "his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff" Cockeyed   Completely devoid of wisdom or good sense; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that''s a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a co Cockfight   A match in a cockpit between two fighting cocks heeled with metal gaffs Cockfighting   Participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight Cockhorse   Anything used as a toy horse (such as a rocking horse or one knee of an adult) Cockiness   Offensive assertiveness Back to top Cockle   Common edible European bivalve mollusk having a rounded shell with radiating ribs Cockle   Common edible European bivalve Cockle   To gather something into small wrinkles or folds; "She puckered her lips" Cockle   Stir up (water) so as to form ripples Cockle-bur   Any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs Cockle-burr   Any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs Cocklebur   Burdock having heart-shaped leaves found in open woodland, hedgerows and rough grassland of Europe (except extreme N) and Asia Minor; sometimes cultivated for medicinal and culinary use Cocklebur   Any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs Cockleburr   Any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs Cockleshell   A small light flimsy boat Cockloft   A small loft or garret Cockney   The nonstandard dialect of natives of the east end of London Cockney   A native of the east end of London Cockney   Relating to or resembling a cockney; "Cockney street urchins" Cockney   Characteristic of Cockneys or their dialect; "cockney vowels" Cockpit   Compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft Cockpit   Seat where the driver sits while driving a racing car Cockpit   An enclosure for cockfights Cockroach   Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests Cockscomb   The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds Back to top Cockscomb   A cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red Cockscomb   A conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments Cockscomb   Garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers Cocksfoot   Widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass Cockspur   Small spiny West Indian tree Cockspur   Widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass Cockspur_hawthorn   Eastern United States hawthorn with long straight thorns Cockspur_thorn   Eastern United States hawthorn with long straight thorns Cocksucker   Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous Cocksucker   A person who performs fellatio Cocksure   Marked by excessive confidence; "an arrogant and cocksure materialist"; "so overconfident and impudent as to speak to the queen"; "the less he knows the more positive he gets" Cocksureness   Total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant Cocktail   An appetizer served as a first course at a meal Cocktail   A short mixed drink Cocktail_dress   A dress suitable for formal occasions Cocktail_lounge   A barroom in a hotel or restaurant where cocktails are served Cocktail_party   An afternoon party at which cocktails are served Cocktail_sauce   Usually catsup with horseradish and lemon juice Cocktail_shaker   A shaker for mixing cocktails Cocktail_table   Low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served Back to top Cockup   Something badly botched or muddled Cocky   Overly self-confident or self-assertive; "a very cocky young man" Cocky-leeky   Soup made from chicken boiled with leeks Cock_of_the_rock   Tropical bird of northern South America the male having brilliant red or orange plumage and an erectile disklike crest Cock_of_the_rock   Bird of the Andes similar to Rupicola rupicola Cock_sucking   Slang terms for fellatio Cock_up   Raise; "The dog pricked up his ears" Coco   Tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics Cocoa   Powder of ground roasted cocao beans with most of the fat removed Cocoa   A beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot Cocoanut   Large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk Cocoa_bean   Seed of the cacao tree; ground roasted beans are source of chocolate Cocoa_butter   The vegetable fat from the cacao that is extracted from chocolate liquor; the basis for white chocolate Cocoa_butter   A yellow-white fat from cocoa beans Cocoa_palm   Tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics Cocoa_plum   Plum-shaped whitish to almost black fruit used for preserves; tropical American Cocoa_plum   Small tropical American tree bearing edible plumlike fruit Cocoa_powder   The powdery remains of chocolate liquor after cocoa butter is removed; used in baking and in low fat and low calorie recipes and as a flavoring for ice cream Cocobolo   A valuable timber tree of tropical South America Coconspirator   A member of a conspiracy Back to top Coconspire   Conspire together; "The two men coconspired to cover up the Federal investigation" Coconut   Large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk Coconut   The edible white meat a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries Coconut   Tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics Coconut_cake   Cake containing shredded coconut in batter and frosting Coconut_cream   White liquid obtained from compressing fresh coconut meat Coconut_macaroon   Macaroon containing coconut Coconut_meat   The edible white meat a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries Coconut_milk   Clear to whitish fluid from within a fresh coconut Coconut_milk   White liquid obtained from compressing fresh coconut meat Coconut_oil   Oil from coconuts Coconut_palm   Tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics Coconut_tree   Tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics Coconut_water   Clear to whitish fluid from within a fresh coconut Cocoon   Silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs Cocoon   Wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection Cocoon   Retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment; "Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings"; "She loves to stay at home and cocoon" Cocooning   Retreating to the seclusion of your home (as for privacy or escape) Cocopa   The Yuman language spoken by the Cocopa people Cocopa   A member of a North American Indian people living around the mouth of the Colorado river Back to top Cocopah   The Yuman language spoken by the Cocopa people Cocopah   A member of a North American Indian people living around the mouth of the Colorado river Cocos   Coconut palms Cocoswood   Wood of the granadilla tree used for making musical instruments especially clarinets Cocos_nucifera   Tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics Cocotte   A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money Cocoyam   Tropical starchy tuberous root Cocoyam   Edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants Cocozelle   Squash resembling zucchini Cocozelle   Squash plant having dark green fruit with skin mottled with light green or yellow Coco_de_macao   Tall feather palm of northern Brazil with hard-shelled nuts yielding valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory Coco_palm   Tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics Coco_plum   Plum-shaped whitish to almost black fruit used for preserves; tropical American Coco_plum   Small tropical American tree bearing edible plumlike fruit Coco_plum_tree   Small tropical American tree bearing edible plumlike fruit Cocteau   French writer and film maker who worked in many artistic media (1889-1963) Cocus   (Greek mythology) one of the Titans Cocuswood   Wood of the granadilla tree used for making musical instruments especially clarinets Cocytus   (Greek mythology) a river in Hades that was said to be a tributary of the Acheron Cod   Major food fish of arctic and cold-temperate waters Back to top Cod   Lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached Cod   The vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves) Cod   Harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don''t ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie" Cod   Fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can''t fool me!" Cod   Payment due by the recipient on delivery; "a collect call"; "the letter came collect"; "a COD parcel" COD   Collecting the charges upon delivery; "mail a package C.O.D." Cod-liver_oil   An oil obtained from the livers of cod and similar fishes; taken orally as a source of vitamins A and D Coda   The closing section of a musical composition Codariocalyx   Used in some classifications for plants usually included in genus Desmodium Codariocalyx_motorius   Erect tropical Asian shrub whose small lateral leaflets rotate on their axes and jerk up and down under the influence of sunshine Coddle   Cook in nearly boiling water; "coddle eggs" Coddle   Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let''s not mollycoddle our students!" Coddled   Treated with excessive indulgence; "pampered from earliest childhood, he believed the world had been invented for his entertainment" Coddled_egg   Egg cooked briefly in the shell in gently boiling water Coddler   Someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence Code   A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy Code   (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions Code   A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) Code   Convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons" Code   Attach a code to; "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later" Back to top Codefendant   A defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action Codeine   Derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relive pain) Coder   A person who designs and writes and tests computer programs Codetalker   A secret agent who was one of the Navajos who devised and used a code based on their native language; the code was unbroken by the Japanese during World War II Codex   An unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll) Codex   An official list of chemicals or medicines etc. Code_flag   One of an international code of flag signals used between ships Code_of_behavior   A set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group Code_of_conduct   A set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group Codfish   Major food fish of arctic and cold-temperate waters Codfish   Lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached Codfish_ball   Usually made of flaked salt cod and mashed potatoes Codfish_cake   Usually made of flaked salt cod and mashed potatoes Codger   Used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man Codiaeum   Evergreen tropical trees and shrubs with thick and colorful leathery leaves; Malaya and Pacific islands Codiaeum_variegatum   Grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant Codicil   A supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will Codification   The act of codifying; arranging is a systematic order Codification   A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) Codified   Enacted by a legislative body; "statute law"; "codified written laws" Back to top Codify   Organize into a code or system, such as a body of law; "Hamurabi codified the laws" Coding   Act of writing in code or cipher Coding_DNA   Sequence of a gene''s DNA that transcribes into protein structures; "exons are interspersed with introns" Coding_system   A system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages Codling   Young codfish Codling_moth   A small gray moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts Codlins-and-cream   Plant of Europe and Asia having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves; introduced into North America Codlin_moth   A small gray moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts Codon   A specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code information for a particular amino acid Codpiece   (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men''s tight-fitting breeches Codswallop   Nonsensical talk or writing Cody   United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917) Cod_liver_oil   An oil obtained from the livers of cod and similar fishes; taken orally as a source of vitamins A and D Cod_oil   An inferior cod-liver oil that is used in leather manufacturing Coeducate   Educate persons of both sexes together Coeducation   Education of men and women in the same institutions Coeducational   Attended by members of both sexes Coefficient   A constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic Coefficient_of_absorption   A measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber; "absorptance equals 1 minus tran Coefficient_of_concordance   A coefficient of agreement (concordance) between different sets of rank orderings of the same set of things Back to top Coefficient_of_correlation   A statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation); "what is the correlation between those two variables?" Coefficient_of_drag   The ratio of the drag on a body moving through air to the product of the velocity and the surface area of the body Coefficient_of_elasticity   (physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body Coefficient_of_expansion   The fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure Coefficient_of_friction   The ratio of the weight of an object being moved along a surface and the force that maintains contact between the object and the surface Coefficient_of_mutual_induction   A measure of the induction between two circuits; the ratio of the electromotive force in a circuit to the corresponding change of current in a neighboring circuit; usually measured in henries Coefficient_of_reflection   The fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface Coefficient_of_self_induction   The ratio of the electromotive force produced in a circuit by self-induction to the rate of change of current producing it, expressed in henries Coefficient_of_viscosity   A measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under an applied force Coelacanth   Fish thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous Period but found in 1938 off the coast of Africa Coelenterata   Hydras; polyps; jellyfishes; sea anemones; corals Coelenterate   Radially symmetrical animals having saclike bodies with only one opening and tentacles with stinging structures; they occur in polyp and medusa forms Coelenterate_family   A family of coelenterates Coelenterate_genus   A genus of coelenterates Coelenteron   The saclike body cavity of a coelenterate Coeliac   Of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen Coeliac_plexus   A large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach Coeloglossum   Terrestrial orchids of cooler parts of North America and Europe: satyr orchid Coeloglossum_bracteatum   Orchid with broad ovate leaves and long-bracted green very irregular flowers Coeloglossum_viride   Orchid having hooded long-bracted green to yellow-green flowers suffused with purple Back to top Coelogyne   Any of various orchids of the genus Coelogyne with: clusters of fragrant lacy snow-white flowers; sinister salmon-pink solitary flowers; chainlike racemes of topaz and chocolate brown flowers; spikes of delicate white spice-scented flowers; emerald green Coelom   A cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity Coelophysis   One of the oldest known dinosaurs; late Triassic; cannibalistic Coelostat   Optical device used to follow the path of a celestial body and reflect its light into a telescope; has a movable and a fixed mirror Coenobite   A member of a religious order living in common Coenobitic   Of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living Coenobitical   Of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living Coenzyme   A small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes Coenzyme_A   A coenzyme present in all living cells; essential to metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and some amino acids Coenzyme_Q   Any of several quinones that function as electron-carrying coenzymes Coequal   Having the same standing before the law Coerce   To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information" Coercion   Using force to cause something; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn`t have to use coercion" Coercion   The act of compelling by force of authority Coercive   Serving or intended to coerce; "authority is directional instead of coercive" Coereba   Type genus of the Coerebidae Coerebidae   The honeycreepers Coetaneous   Of the same period Coeur_d'Alene   A town in the northern panhandle of Idaho; popular resort area Coeval   A person of nearly the same age as another Back to top Coeval   Of the same period Coevals   All the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age Coexist   Exist together Coexist   Coexist peacefully, as of nations Coexistence   Existing peacefully together Coexistent   Existing at the same time Coexisting   Existing at the same time Coextensive   Of equal extent or scope or duration Cofactor   A substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result Coffea   Coffee trees Coffea_arabica   Shrubby tree of northeastern tropical Africa widely cultivated in tropical or near tropical regions for its seed which form most of the commercial coffee Coffea_canephora   Native to West Africa but grown in Java and elsewhere; resistant to coffee rust Coffea_liberica   Small tree of West Africa Coffea_robusta   Native to West Africa but grown in Java and elsewhere; resistant to coffee rust Coffee   A medium to dark brown color Coffee   A seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee Coffee   A beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; "he ordered a cup of coffee" Coffee   Any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans Coffee-table_book   A elaborate oversize book suitable for displaying on a coffee table Coffeeberry   Evergreen shrub of western United States bearing small red or black fruits Back to top Coffeecake   A cake or sweet bread usually served with coffee Coffeehouse   A small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold Coffeepot   Tall pot in which coffee is brewed Coffee_bar   A small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold Coffee_bean   A seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee Coffee_berry   A seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee Coffee_blight   A blight affecting the coffee plant Coffee_break   A snack taken during a break in the work day; "a ten-minute coffee break"; "the British have tea breaks" Coffee_cake   A cake or sweet bread usually served with coffee Coffee_can   A can for storing ground coffee Coffee_capuccino   Equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream Coffee_cream   Cream that has at least 18% butterfat; "in England they call light cream `single cream''" Coffee_cup   A cup from which coffee is drunk Coffee_fern   Evergreen fern of California and Baja California Coffee_filter   Filter (usually of paper) that passes the coffee and retains the coffee grounds Coffee_fungus   Fungus causing a disease in coffee and some other tropical plants Coffee_grinder   A mill that grinds roasted coffee beans Coffee_grounds   The dregs remaining after brewing coffee Coffee_liqueur   Coffee-flavored liqueur Coffee_maker   A kitchen appliance for brewing coffee automatically Back to top Coffee_mill   A mill that grinds roasted coffee beans Coffee_mug   A mug intended for serving coffee Coffee_ring   Ring-shaped coffeecake with fruits or nuts and often iced Coffee_roll   Any of numerous yeast-raised sweet rolls with our without raisins or nuts or spices or a glaze Coffee_rose   Tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand Coffee_royal   Black coffee with cognac and lemon peel and sugar Coffee_senna   Very leafy malodorous tropical weedy shrub whose seeds have been used as an adulterant for coffee; sometimes classified in genus Cassia Coffee_shop   A small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold Coffee_stall   A stand (usually movable) selling hot coffee and food (especially at night) Coffee_substitute   A drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it Coffee_table   Low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served Coffee_tree   Any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans Coffee_urn   An urn in which coffee is made and kept hot Coffer   A chest especially for storing valuables Coffer   An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome Cofferdam   Large watertight chamber used for construction under water Coffey_still   A still consisting of an apparatus for the fractional distillation of ethanol from fermentation on an industrial scale Coffin   Box in which a corpse is buried or cremated Coffin   Place into a coffin; "her body was coffined" Coffin_nail   Finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking Back to top Cofounder   One of a group of founders Cog   Tooth on the rim of gear wheel Cog   Join pieces of wood with cogs Cog   Roll steel ingots Cogency   The quality of being logically valid Cogency   Persuasive relevance Cogent   Powerfully persuasive; "a cogent argument"; "a telling presentation"; "a weighty argument" Cogent   Having the power to influence or convince; "a cogent analysis of the problem"; "potent arguments" Cogent_evidence   Any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it" Cogged   Having cogs; "a cogged wheel" Coggle   Move unsteadily; "His knees wobbled"; "The old cart wobbled down the street" Coggle   Walk unsteadily; "small children toddle" Cogitable   Possible to ponder; "space flight to other galaxies becomes more cogitable" Cogitate   Use or exercise the mind or one''s power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; "I''ve been thinking all day and getting nowhere" Cogitate   Consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one''s mind Cogitation   Attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer" Cogitation   A carefully considered thought about something; "his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook" Cogitative   Given to cogitation; "he looked at me with cogitative eyes" Cogitative   Of or relating to having capacities for cogitation; "the cogitative faculty" Cognac   High quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France Back to top Cognate   A word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language Cognate   One related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another Cognate   Related by blood Cognate   Having the same ancestral language; "cognate languages" Cognate   Related in nature; "connate qualities" Cognate_word   A word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language Cognation   Related by blood Cognation   Line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family Cognisable   Capable of being known Cognisance   Having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive" Cognisant   (usually followed by `of'') having knowledge or understanding; "our youth are cognizant of the law"; "I am well aware of his limitations" Cognise   Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about; "I know that the President lied to the people"; "I want to know who is winning the game!"; "I know it''s time" Cognition   The psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning Cognitive   Of or being or relating to or involving cognition; "cognitive psychology"; "cognitive style" Cognitively   With regard to cognition; "cognitively skillful" Cognitive_content   The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned Cognitive_factor   Something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result Cognitive_neuroscience   The branch of neuroscience that studies the biological foundations of mental phenomena Cognitive_neuroscientist   A cognitive scientist who studies the neurophysiological foundations of mental phenomena Cognitive_operation   (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking"; "the cognitive operation of remembering" Back to top Cognitive_process   (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking"; "the cognitive operation of remembering" Cognitive_psychology   An approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes Cognitive_science   The field of science concerned with cognition; includes parts of cognitive psychology and linguistics and computer science and cognitive neuroscience and philosophy of mind Cognitive_scientist   A student of cognitive processes Cognitive_state   The state of a person''s cognitive processes Cognizable   Capable of being known Cognizance   Having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive" Cognizance   Range or scope of what is perceived Cognizance   Range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken" Cognizant   (usually followed by `of'') having knowledge or understanding; "our youth are cognizant of the law"; "I am well aware of his limitations" Cognize   Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about; "I know that the President lied to the people"; "I want to know who is winning the game!"; "I know it''s time" Cognomen   The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member''s given name) Cognomen   A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person''s given name); "Joe''s mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph"; "Henry''s nickname was Slim" Cognoscenti   An expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts Cognoscible   Capable of being known Cognovit_judgement   A judgment entered after a written confession by the debtor without the expense of ordinary legal proceedings Cognovit_judgment   A judgment entered after a written confession by the debtor without the expense of ordinary legal proceedings Cogwheel   A toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion Cog_railway   Railway for steep mountains; a cogwheel on the locomotive engages cogs on a center rail to provide traction Cohabit   Room or live together; usually said of people who are not married and live together as a couple Back to top Cohabitation   Living together (as spouses) Cohan   United States songwriter and playwright famous for his patriotic songs (1878-1942) Cohere   Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere" Cohere   Have internal elements or parts logically connected so that aesthetic consistency results; "the principles by which societies cohere" Cohere   Cause to form a united, orderly, and aethestically consistent whole; "Religion can cohere social groups" Coherence   Logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts Coherence   The state of cohering or sticking together Coherency   Logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts Coherency   The state of cohering or sticking together Coherent   Sticking together; "two coherent sheets"; "tenacious burrs" Coherent   Marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; "a coherent argument" Coherent   Capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner; "a lucid thinker"; "she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident" Coherently   In a coherent manner; "she could not talk coherently after the accident" Cohesion   (physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid Cohesion   (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals) Cohesion   The state of cohering or sticking together Cohesive   Causing cohesion; "a cohesive agent" Cohesive   Cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated; "a cohesive organization" Cohesiveness   The property of being cohesive and sticky Cohesiveness   The state of cohering or sticking together Back to top Cohn   German botanist who is generally recognized as founding bacteriology when he recognized bacteria as plants Coho   Small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes Coho   Fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes Cohoe   Small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes Cohoe   Fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes Cohort   A group people having approximately the same age Cohort   A band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion) Cohort   A company of companions or supporters Cohosh   A plant of the genus Actaea having acrid poisonous berries Coho_salmon   Small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes Coho_salmon   Fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes Cohune   Tropical American feather palm whose large nuts yield valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory Cohune-nut_oil   Semisolid fat from nuts of the cohune palm; used in cooking and soap making Cohune_fat   Semisolid fat from nuts of the cohune palm; used in cooking and soap making Cohune_nut   Nut of the cohune palm having hard white shells like those of ivory nuts Cohune_oil   Semisolid fat from nuts of the cohune palm; used in cooking and soap making Cohune_palm   Tropical American feather palm whose large nuts yield valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory Coif   A skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law Coif   Arrange attractively; "dress my hair for the wedding" Coif   Cover with a coif Back to top Coiffe   Arrange attractively; "dress my hair for the wedding" Coiffeur   A man hairdresser Coiffeuse   A woman hairdresser Coiffure   The arrangement of the hair (especially a woman''s hair) Coiffure   Arrange attractively; "dress my hair for the wedding" Coign   The keystone of an arch Coign   Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase Coigne   The keystone of an arch Coigne   Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase Coigue   Chilean evergreen whose leafy boughs are used for thatching Coil   A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope" Coil   Reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit Coil   Tubing that is wound in a spiral Coil   A contraceptive device placed inside a woman''s womb Coil   A transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine Coil   A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles Coil   Wind around something in coils or loops Coil   Make without a potter''s wheel; "This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels" Coil   To wind or move in a spiral course; "the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action"; "black smoke coiling up into the sky"; "the young people gyrated on the dance floor" Coiled   Curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals); "a coiled snake ready to strike"; "the rope lay coiled on the deck" Back to top Coiling   In the shape of a coil Coil_spring   A spring in the shape of a coil Coin   A metal piece (usually a disc) used as money Coin   Form by stamping, punching, or printing; "strike coins"; "strike a medal" Coin   Of phrases or words Coin-operated   Of devices that do not operate without the prior insertion of one or more coins; "a coin-operated telephone" Coinage   The act of inventing a word or phrase Coinage   A newly invented word or phrase Coinage   Coins collectively Coincide   Happen simultaneously; "The two events coincided" Coincide   Be the same; "our views on this matter coincided" Coincide   Go with, fall together Coincidence   The temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable" Coincidence   The quality of occupying the same position or area in space; "he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs" Coincidence   An event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental Coincident   Matching point for point; "coincident circles" Coincident   Occurring or operating at the same time; "a series of coincident events" Coincidental   Occurring or operating at the same time; "a series of coincident events" Coincidentally   Happening at the same time Coincidently   Happening at the same time Back to top Coinciding   Matching point for point; "coincident circles" Coinciding   Occurring or operating at the same time; "a series of coincident events" Coiner   A skilled worker who coins or stamps money Coiner   Someone who is a source of new words or new expressions Coiner   A maker of counterfeit coins Coinsurance   Insurance issued jointly by two or more underwriters Coinsure   Take out coinsurance Coin_bank   A container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home; "the coin bank was empty" Coin_blank   A flat metal disk ready for stamping as a coin Coin_box   The part of a slot machine that serves as a receptacle for the coins Coin_collecting   The collection and study of money (and coins in particular) Coin_collection   The collection and study of money (and coins in particular) Coin_collection   A collection of coins Coin_collector   A collector and student of money (and coins in particular) Coin_machine   A machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot Coin_silver   A silver of the degree of purity established for making legal silver coins Coin_slot   A slot through which coins can be inserted into a slot machine Coir   Stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut Coital   Of or relating to coitus or copulation Coition   The act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man''s penis is inserted into the woman''s vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur Back to top Coitus   The act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man''s penis is inserted into the woman''s vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur Coitus_interruptus   A method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation Coke   Street names for cocaine Coke   Coca Cola is a trademarked cola Coke   Carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal Coke   Become coke; "petroleum oils coke after distillation" Col   A pass between mountain peaks Cola   Carbonated drink flavored with extract from Kola nuts (`dope'' is a southernism in the United States) Cola   Large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts Colander   Bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods Colaptes   A genus of Picidae Colaptes_auratus   Large flicker of eastern North America with a red neck and yellow undersurface to wings and tail Colaptes_caper_collaris   Western United States bird with red undersurface to wings and tail Colaptes_chrysoides   Southwestern United States bird like the yellow-shafted flicker but lacking the red neck Cola_acuminata   Tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract Cola_extract   A flavoring extracted from the kola nut Cola_nut   Bitter brown seed containing caffein; source of cola extract Colbert   Butter creamed with parsley and tarragon and beef extract Colbert_butter   Butter creamed with parsley and tarragon and beef extract Colchicaceae   One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: Colchicum; Gloriosa Back to top Colchicum   Chiefly fall-blooming perennial cormous herbs; sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae Colchicum_autumnale   Bulbous autumn-flowering herb with white, purple or lavender-and-white flowers; native to western and central Europe Colchine   An analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout Colchis   (Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece Cold   The absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor" Cold   The sensation produced by low temperatures; "he shivered from the cold"; "the cold helped clear his head" Cold   A mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs); "will they never find a cure for the common cold?" Cold   Lacking the warmth of life; "cold in his grave" Cold   Of a seeker; far from the object sought Cold   Unconscious from a blow or shock or intoxication; "the boxer was out cold"; "pass out cold" Cold   Feeling or showing no enthusiasm; "a cold audience"; "a cold response to the new play" Cold   Having lost freshness through passage of time; "a cold trail"; "dogs attempting to catch a cold scent" Cold   Used of physical coldness; having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration; "a cold climate"; "a cold room"; "dinner has gotten cold"; "cold fingers"; "if you are cold, turn u Cold   Extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion; "a cold unfriendly nod"; "a cold and unaffectionate person"; "a cold impersonal manner"; "cold logic"; "the concert left me cold" Cold   Without compunction or human feeling; "in cold blood"; "cold-blooded killing"; "insensate destruction" Cold   Sexually unresponsive; "was cold to his advances"; "a frigid woman" Cold   So intense as to be almost uncontrollable; "cold fury gripped him" Cold   No longer new; uninteresting; "cold (or stale) news" Cold   Marked by errorless familiarity; "had her lines cold before rehearsals started" Cold   (color) giving no sensation of warmth; "a cold bluish gray" Back to top Cold-blooded   Without compunction or human feeling; "in cold blood"; "cold-blooded killing"; "insensate destruction" Cold-blooded   Having cold blood (in animals whose body temperature is not internally regulated) Cold-bloodedly   In a cold-blooded manner; "he cold-bloodedly planned the murder of his boss" Cold-cream   Put cold cream on one''s face Cold-eyed   Unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice; "a journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact" Cold-shoulder   Pay no attention to, disrespect; "She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance" Cold-water_flat   An apartment without modern conveniences Coldcock   Knock down with force; "He decked his opponent" Coldcream   A cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin Coldhearted   Lacking in sympathy or feeling Coldheartedness   An absence of concern for the welfare of others Coldly   In a cold unemotional manner; "he killed her in cold blood" Coldness   A lack of affection or enthusiasm Coldness   The absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor" Coldness   The sensation produced by low temperatures; "he shivered from the cold"; "the cold helped clear his head" Coldwork   Shape (metal) without heat Cold_cash   Money in the form of cash that is readily available; "his wife was always a good source of ready cash"; "he paid cold cash for the TV set" Cold_cereal   A cereal that is not heated before serving Cold_chisel   Narrow chisel made of steel; used to cut stone or bricks Cold_comfort   Very limited consolation or empathy; "he told me that time heals all wounds but that was cold comfort to me" Back to top Cold_cream   A cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin Cold_cuts   Sliced assorted cold meats Cold_duck   Pink sparkling wine originally from Germany Cold_feet   Timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action; "I was going to tell him but I got cold feet" Cold_fish   An aloof unemotional person Cold_frame   Protective covering consisting of a wooden frame with a glass top in which small plants are protected from the cold Cold_front   The front of an advancing mass of colder air Cold_fusion   Nuclear fusion at or near room temperatures; claims to have discovered it are generally considered to have been mistaken Cold_gangrene   (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color Cold_medicine   Medicine intended to relieve the symptoms of the common cold Cold_rubber   A rubber made at low temperatures (5 degrees Centigrade) which is tougher than conventional rubber and is often used in car tires Cold_shoulder   A refusal to recognize someone you know; "the snub was clearly intentional" Cold_snap   A spell of cold weather Cold_sober   Totally sober Cold_sore   Caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) Cold_spell   A spell of cold weather Cold_storage   Refrigerated storage for preservation Cold_storage   In a state of abeyance or postponement Cold_stuffed_tomato   Tomato cases filled with various salad mixtures and served cold Cold_sweat   Concurrent perspiration and chill; associated with fear Back to top Cold_turkey   Complete and abrupt withdrawal of all addictive drugs or anything else on which you have become dependent; "he quit smoking cold turkey"; "she quit her job cold turkey" Cold_turkey   A blunt expression of views; "I told him cold turkey" Cold_war   A state of political conflict using means short of armed warfare Cold_wave   A wave of unusually cold weather Cold_weather   A period of unusually cold weather Cold_work   Shape (metal) without heat Cole   Coarse curly-leafed cabbage Cole   A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head Coleman_Hawkins   United States jazz saxophonist (1904-1969) Coleonyx   Banded geckos Coleoptera   Beetles Coleridge   English romantic poet (1772-1834) Coleridgean   Of or relating to Samuel Taylor Coleridge or his writings Coleridgian   Of or relating to Samuel Taylor Coleridge or his writings Coleslaw   Basically shredded cabbage Colette   French writer of novels about women (1873-1954) Coleus   Any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers Coleus_amboinicus   An aromatic fleshy herb of India and Ceylon to South Africa; sometimes placed in genus Plectranthus Coleus_aromaticus   An aromatic fleshy herb of India and Ceylon to South Africa; sometimes placed in genus Plectranthus Coleus_blumei   Perennial aromatic herb of southeastern Asia having large usually bright-colored or blotched leaves and spikes of blue-violet flowers; sometimes placed in genus Solenostemon Back to top Colewort   A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head Cole_Albert_Porter   United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946) Cole_Porter   United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946) Colic   Acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) Colicky   Suffering from excessive gas in the alimentary canal Colicroot   Any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic Colic_artery   Arteries that supply blood to the colon Colic_root   Any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic Colic_vein   Vein serving the large intestine Colima   An active volcano in southwestern Mexico Colinus   New World quail: the bobwhites Colinus_virginianus   A favorite game bird of eastern and central United States Colin_luther_Powell   United States general who was the first Black to serve as Chief of Staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937) Colin_Powell   United States general who was the first Black to serve as Chief of Staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937) Coliphage   A bacteriophage that infects the bacterium Escherichia coli Coliseum   An oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held Colitis   Inflammation of the colon Collaborate   Work together on a common enterprise of project; "The soprano and the pianist did not get together very well"; "We joined forces with another research group" Collaborate   Cooperate as a traitor; "he collaborated with the Nazis when they occupied Paris" Collaboration   Act of working jointly; "they worked either in collaboration or independently" Back to top Collaboration   Act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country Collaborationism   Act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country Collaborationist   Someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force Collaborative   Accomplished by collaboration; "collaborative research" Collaborator   An associate who works with others toward a common goal; "partners in crime" Collaborator   Someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force Collaborator   Someone who assists in a plot Collage   A paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image; "he used his computer to make a collage of pictures superimposed on a map" Collage   Any collection of diverse things; "a collage of memories" Collagen   A fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling Collagenase   Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin Collagenic   Relating to or consisting of collagen Collagenous   Relating to or consisting of collagen Collage_film   A movie that juxtaposes different kinds of footage Collapsable   Capable of collapsing or being collapsed; "a collapsible boat" Collapse   The act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop" Collapse   A mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in Collapse   A sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) Collapse   An abrupt failure of function or health Collapse   Collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack Back to top Collapse   Lose significance, effectiveness, or value; "The school system is collapsing"; "The stock market collapsed" Collapse   Suffer a nervous breakdown Collapse   Break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice" Collapse   Cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe" Collapse   Fall apart; "the building crimbled after the explosion"; "Negociations broke down" Collapse   Fold or close up; "fold up your umbrella"; "collapse the music stand" Collapsed   Folded compactly; "put the collapsed top hat into its box" Collapsible   Capable of collapsing or being collapsed; "a collapsible boat" Collapsible_shelter   A portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); "he pitched his tent near the creek" Collar   The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar" Collar   A figurative restraint; "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"; "kept a tight leash on his emotions"; "he''s always gotten a long leash" Collar   Necklace that fits tightly around a woman''s neck Collar   A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over Collar   A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal''s neck as a harness or to identify it Collar   Take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals" Collar   Furnish with a collar; "collar the dog" Collar   Seize by the neck or collar Collarbone   Bone linking the scapula and sternum Collard   Variety of kale having smooth leaves Collards   Smooth-leaved kale Back to top Collard_greens   Smooth-leaved kale Collared_lizard   Any of several robust long-tailed lizards with collars of two dark bands; of central and western United States and northern Mexico Collared_peccary   Dark gray peccary with an indistinct white collar; of semi desert areas of Mexico and southwestern United States Collared_pika   Similar to little chief hare and may be same species Collarless   Without a collar Collar_blight   A disease affecting the trunks of pear and apple trees Collar_cell   Any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body Collate   Compare critically; of texts Collate   To assemble in proper sequence; "collate the papers" Collateral   A security pledged for the repayment of a loan Collateral   Descended from a common ancestor but through different lines; "cousins are collateral relatives"; "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts" Collateral   Situated or running side by side; "collateral ridges of mountains" Collateral   Accompaniment to something else; "collateral target damage from a bombing run" Collateral   Serving to support or corroborate; "collateral evidence" Collateralize   Pledge as a collateral; "The loan was collateralized by government bonds" Collateral_damage   (euphemism) inadvertent casualties and destruction inflicted on civilians in the course of military operations Collateral_fraud   Fraud that prevents a party from knowing their rights or from having a fair opportunity of presenting them at trial Collation   Careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement Collation   Assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence Collation   A light informal meal Back to top Colleague   A person who is member of your class or profession; "the surgeon consulted his colleagues"; "he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers" Colleague   An associate you work with Collect   A short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England Collect   Assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together" Collect   Get or bring together; "accumulate evidence" Collect   Call for and obtain payment of; "we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts"; "he collected the rent" Collect   Get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man''s unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune" Collect   Gather or collect; "You can get the results on Monday"; "She picked up the children at the day care center"; "They pick up our trash twice a week" Collect   Payment due by the recipient on delivery; "a collect call"; "the letter came collect"; "a COD parcel" Collect   Make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays; "call collect"; "send a package collect" Collectable   Things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) Collectable   Subject to or requiring payment especially as specified; "a collectible bill"; "a note payable on demand"; "a check payable to John Doe" Collected   In full control of your faculties; "the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the Collected   Brought together into a group or crowd; "the accumulated letters in my office" Collected   Brought together in one place; "the collected works of Milton"; "the gathered folds of the skirt" Collectedly   In a self-collected or self-possessed manner; "he announced the death of his father collectedly" Collectible   Things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) Collectible   Subject to or requiring payment especially as specified; "a collectible bill"; "a note payable on demand"; "a check payable to John Doe" Collecting   The act of gathering something together Collection   The act of gathering something together Back to top Collection   Request for a sum of money; "an appeal to raise money for starving children" Collection   A publication containing a variety of works Collection   Several things grouped together or considered as a whole Collection_plate   A shallow receptacle for collection in church Collective   Members of a cooperative enterprise Collective   Set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually under the supervision of a government; "collective farms" Collective   Forming a whole or aggregate Collective   Done by or characteristic of individuals acting together; "a joint identity"; "the collective mind"; "the corporate good" Collectively   In conjunction with; combined; "Our salaries put together couldn''t pay for the damage"; "we couldn`t pay for the damages with all out salaries put together" Collective_agreement   Contract between labor and management government wages and benefits and working conditions Collective_bargaining   Negotiation between an employer and trade union Collective_farm   A farm operated collectively Collective_noun   A noun that is singular in form but refers to a group of people or things Collective_security   A system for international peace Collectivisation   The organization of a nation or economy on the basis of collectivism Collectivise   Bring under collective control; of farms and industrial enterprises Collectivised   Subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively Collectivised   Characterized by the principle of ownership by the state or the people of the means of production Collectivism   A political theory that the people should own the means of production Collectivism   Soviet communism Back to top Collectivist   A person who belongs to the political left Collectivist   Subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively Collectivistic   Subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively Collectivization   The organization of a nation or economy on the basis of collectivism Collectivize   Bring under collective control; of farms and industrial enterprises Collectivized   Subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively Collectivized   Characterized by the principle of ownership by the state or the people of the means of production Collector   The electrode in a transistor through which a primary flow of carriers leaves the region between the electrodes Collector   A crater that has collected cosmic material hitting the earth Collector   A person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) Collector   A person who collects things Collector's_item   The outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection Collector_of_internal_revenue   Someone who collects taxes for the government Collect_call   A telephone call that the receiving party is asked to pay for Colleen   An Irish girl College   A complex of buildings in which a college is housed College   British slang for prison College   The body of faculty and students of a college College   An institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university College_boy   A student (or former student) at a college or university Back to top College_girl   A female student at a coeducational college or university College_level   The level of education that college students are assumed to have attained College_man   A student (or former student) at a college or university College_of_Cardinals   (Roman Catholic Church) the body of cardinals who advise the Pope and elect new Popes College_student   A student enrolled in a college or university Collegial   Of or resembling or typical of a college or college students; "collegiate living"; "collegiate attitudes"; "collegiate clothes" Collegial   Characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues; "collegial harmony"; "a tendency to turn from collegial to one-man management"- Merle Fainsod Collegian   A student (or former student) at a college or university Collegiate   Of or resembling or typical of a college or college students; "collegiate living"; "collegiate attitudes"; "collegiate clothes" Collegiate_dictionary   An abridged dictionary of a size convenient to hold in the hand Collembola   Minute wingless arthropods: springtails Collembolan   Any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water Collet   A band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewellery setting Collet   A cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe Collet   A metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting Collet_chuck   A cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe Collide   Crash together with violent impact; "The cars collided"; "Two meteors clashed" Collide   Cause to collide; "The physicists collided the particles" Collide   Be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash" Collider   An accelerator in which two beams of particles are forced to collide head on Back to top Collide_with   Hit against; come into sudden contact with; "The car hit a tree"; "He struck the table with his elbow" Collie   A silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland Collier   Someone who works in a coal mine Colliery   A workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it Colligate   Consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle Colligate   Make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all" Colligation   The connection of isolated facts by a general hypothesis Colligation   The state of being joined together Collimate   Adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument) Collimate   Make or place parallel to something; "They paralleled the ditch to the highway" Collimation   The accurate adjustment of the line of sight of a telescope Collimator   Optical device consisting of a tube containing a convex achromatic lens at one end and a slit at the other with the slit at the focus of the lens; light rays leave the slit as a parallel beam Collimator   A small telescope attached to a large telescope to use in setting the line of the larger one Collinear   Lying on the same line Collins   Tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice Collins   English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889) Collinsia   Genus of hardy annual herbs of western United States Collinsia_bicolor   White and lavender to pale-blue flowers grow in perfect rings of widely spaced bands around the stems forming a kind of pagoda; California Collinsia_heterophylla   White and lavender to pale-blue flowers grow in perfect rings of widely spaced bands around the stems forming a kind of pagoda; California Collinsia_parviflora   Small widely branching Western plant with tiny blue-and-white flowers; British Columbia to Ontario and south to California and Colorado Back to top Collinsia_verna   Eastern United States plant with whorls of blue-and-white flowers Collinsonia   Small genus of perennial erect or spreading aromatic herbs; United States Collinsonia_canadensis   Erect perennial strong-scented with serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers; the eastern United States Collision   A conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals; "a collision of interests" Collision   An accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object; "three passengers were killed in the collision"; "the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill" Collision   (physics) an brief event in which two or more bodies come together; "the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction" Collision_course   A course of action (following a given idea) that will lead to conflict if it continues unabated Collision_course   A course of a moving object that will lead to a collision if it continues unchanged Collis_Potter_Huntington   United States railroad executive who built the western section of the first United States transcontinental railroad (1821-1900) Collocalia   A genus of Apodidae Collocalia_inexpectata   Swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird''s nest Collocate   Group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side Collocate   Have a strong tendency to occur side by side; "The words ''new'' and ''world'' collocate" Collocate_with   Go or occur together; "The word ''hot'' tends to cooccur with ''cold''" Collocation   The act of positioning close together (or side by side); "it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors" Collocation   A grouping of words in a sentence Collodion   A colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films Collogue   Confer secretly Colloid   A mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension Colloidal   Of or relating to or having the properties of a colloid Back to top Colloidally   In a colloidal manner; "particles were colloidally dispersed in the medium" Colloidal_gel   A colloid in a more solid form than a sol Colloidal_solution   A colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid Colloidal_suspension   A colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid Colloquial   Characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation; "wrote her letters in a colloquial style"; "the broken syntax and casual enunciation of conversational English" Colloquialism   A colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech Colloquially   With the use of colloquial expressions; "this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn" Colloquium   An address to an academic meeting or seminar Colloquium   An academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting Colloquy   Formal conversation Colloquy   A conversation especially a formal one Collotype   A photomechanical printing process that uses a glass plate with a gelatin surface that carries the image to be reproduced; can be used with one or more colors Collotype_printing   A photomechanical printing process that uses a glass plate with a gelatin surface that carries the image to be reproduced; can be used with one or more colors Collude   Act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose; "The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall" Collusion   Secret agreement Collusion   Agreement on a secret plot Collusive   Acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end Colly   Make soiled, filthy, or dirty; "don''t soil your clothes when you play outside!" Collyrium   Lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes Collywobbles   Severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea Back to top Colobus   Arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs Colobus_guereza   A colobus monkey with a reddish brown coat and white silky fringes down both sides of the body Colobus_monkey   Arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs Colocasia   Small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taro Colocasia_esculenta   Herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves Cologne   A perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol Cologne   A commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League Cologne_water   A perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol Colombia   A republic in northwestern South America; the major legal crop is coffee but cocaine is also a major export Colombian   A native or inhabitant of Colombia Colombian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people; "Colombian drug dealers" Colombian_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Colombia Colombian_peso   The basic unit of money in Colombia; equal to 100 centavos Colombo   The capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon Colon   The part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted Colon   A punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter) Colon   A port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal Colon   The basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos Colon   The basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos Colonel   A commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general Back to top Colonel_Blimp   A pompous reactionary cartoon character created by Sir David Low Colonel_Blimp   Any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low) Colonial   A resident of a colony Colonial   Composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism" Colonial   Of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony Colonial   Of animals who live in colonies, such as ants Colonialism   Exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country''s resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country Colonialist   A believer in colonialism Colonic   Irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon Colonic   Of or relating to the colon Colonic_irrigation   Irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon Colonisation   The act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies; "the British colonization of America" Colonise   Settle as colonists or establish a colony (in); "The British colonized the East Coast" Colonise   Settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world; "Europeans colonized Africa in the 17th century" Colonised   Inhabited by colonists Coloniser   Someone who helps to found a colony Colonist   A person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country Colonization   The act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies; "the British colonization of America" Colonize   Settle as colonists or establish a colony (in); "The British colonized the East Coast" Colonize   Settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world; "Europeans colonized Africa in the 17th century" Back to top Colonized   Inhabited by colonists Colonizer   Someone who helps to found a colony Colonnade   A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns Colonnade   Structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns Colonnaded   Having a series of columns arranged at regular intervals Colonoscope   An elongated fiberoptic endoscope for examining the entire colon from cecum to rectum Colonoscopy   Visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation Colony   A group of animals of the same type living together Colony   (microbiology) a group of organisms grown from a single parent cell Colony   A body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state''s system of government Colony   A geographical area politically controlled by a distant country Colony   One of the 13 British colonies that formed the original states of the United States Colon_cancer   A malignant tumor of the colon; early symptom is bloody stools Colophon   A publisher''s emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page) Colophony   Translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments Color   The appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person''s perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation Color   An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color" Color   A visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light" Color   The timbre of a musical sound; "the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music" Color   Interest and variety and intensity; "the Puritan Period was lacking in color" Back to top Color   (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction; each flavor of quarks comes in three colors Color   A race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) Color   Any material used for its color; "she used a different color for the trim" Color   Change color, often in an undesired manner; "The shirts discolored" Color   Add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Color   Affect as in thought or feeling; "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case"; "The sadness tinged his life" Color   Gloss or excuse; "color a lie" Color   Decorate with colors; "color the walls with paint in warm tones" Color   Modify or bias; "His political ideas color his lectures" Color   Having or capable of producing colors; "color film"; "he rented a color television"; "marvelous color illustrations" Color-blind   Unprejudiced about race Color-blind   Unable to distinguish one or more chromatic colors Color-blind_person   A person unable to distinguish differences in hue Coloradan   A resident of Colorado Coloradillo   Handsome shrub with showy orange to scarlet or crimson flowers; Florida and West Indies to Mexico and Brazil Colorado   A state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains Colorado   A river in southwestern United States; rises in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado and flows southwest through Utah into Arizona (where it flows through the Grand Canyon) and then southward forming the border between California and Arizona and final Colorado   A river in Texas; flows southeast into the Gulf of Mexico Colorado_beetle   Black-and-yellow beetle that feeds in adult and larval stages on potato leaves; originally of eastern Rocky Mountains; now worldwide Colorado_blue_spruce   Tall spruce with blue-green needles and dense conic crown; older trees become columnar with lower branches sweeping downward Back to top Colorado_Desert   An arid region of southeastern California Colorado_fir   Medium to tall fir of central to western United States having a narrow erect crown and soft wood Colorado_four_o'clock   Wildflower having vibrant deep pink tubular evening-blooming flowers; found in sandy and desert areas from southern California to southern Colorado and into Mexico Colorado_Plateau   A large plateau south and west of the Rocky Mountains; abuts mountains on the north and east and ends in an escarpment overlooking lowlands to the south and west; the Grand Canyon is carved out of the southwestern corner Colorado_potato_beetle   Black-and-yellow beetle that feeds in adult and larval stages on potato leaves; originally of eastern Rocky Mountains; now worldwide Colorado_River   A river in southwestern United States; rises in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado and flows southwest through Utah into Arizona (where it flows through the Grand Canyon) and then southward forming the border between California and Arizona and final Colorado_River   A river in Texas; flows southeast into the Gulf of Mexico Colorado_River_hemp   Tall-growing annual of southwestern United States widely grown as green manure; yields a strong tough bast fiber formerly used by Indians for cordage Colorado_Springs   A city in east central Colorado on the eatern edge of the Rocky Mountains; popular tourist center and site of the United States Air Force Academy Colorado_spruce   Tall spruce with blue-green needles and dense conic crown; older trees become columnar with lower branches sweeping downward Coloration   Choice and use of colors (as by an artist) Coloration   Appearance with regard to color; "her healthy coloration" Coloration   The timbre of a musical sound; "the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music" Coloratura   Singing with florid ornamentation Coloratura   A lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music Coloratura_soprano   A lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music Colorcast   Broadcast in color Colorectal   Relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum; "most colorectal cancers arise from adenomatous polyps" Colored   A United States term for Blacks that is now considered offensive Colored   Having skin rich in melanin pigments; "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"; "the dark races"; "dark-skinned peoples" Back to top Colored   Having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; "colored crepe paper"; "the film was in color"; "amber-colored heads of grain" Colored   (used of color) artificially produced; not natural; "a bleached blonde" Colored   Favoring one person or side over another; "a biased account of the trial"; "a decision that was partial to the defendant" Colored_audition   A form of chromesthesia in which experiences of color accompany auditory stimuli Colored_hearing   A form of chromesthesia in which experiences of color accompany auditory stimuli Colored_person   A United States term for Blacks that is now considered offensive Colorfast   Having color that is resistant to fading or running Colorful   Having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; "colored crepe paper"; "the film was in color"; "amber-colored heads of grain" Colorful   Having striking color; "colorful autumn leaves" Colorful   Striking in variety and interest; "a colorful period of history"; "a colorful character"; "colorful language" Colorimeter   A measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents Colorimetric   Of or relating to colorimetry Colorimetrical   Of or relating to colorimetry Colorimetric_analysis   Quantitative chemical analysis by color using a colorimeter Colorimetry   Quantitative chemical analysis by color using a colorimeter Coloring   The act or process of changing the color of something Coloring   A visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light" Coloring   A digestible substance used to give color to food; "food color made from vegetable dyes" Coloring_book   A picture book with line drawings intended to be colored with crayons by children Coloring_material   Any material used for its color; "she used a different color for the trim" Back to top Colorise   Add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Colorist   A painter able to achieve special effects with color Colorize   Add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Colorless   Weak in color; not colorful Colorless   Lacking in variety and interest; "a colorless and unimaginative person"; "a colorless description of the parade" Colorlessness   The visual property of being without color Colors   A flag that shows its nationality Colors   A distinguishing emblem; "his tie proclaimed his school colors" Color_bar   Barrier preventing blacks from participating in various activities with whites Color_bearer   The soldier who carries the standard of the unit in military parades or in battle Color_blindness   Genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue Color_chart   A chart displaying colors Color_circle   A chart in which complementary colors (or their names) are arranged on opposite sides of a circle Color_code   System using colors to designate classifications Color_constancy   The tendency for a color to look the same under widely different viewing conditions Color_force   (physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons Color_guard   A ceremonial escort for the (regimental) colors Color_in   Add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Color_line   Barrier preventing blacks from participating in various activities with whites Color_of_law   A mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law; "the plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights" Back to top Color_property   An attribute of color Color_scheme   A planned combination of colors; "the color scheme for this room was determined by an interior decorator" Color_sergeant   A sergeant in a color guard who carries one of the colors Color_spectrum   The distribution of colors produced when light is dispersed by a prism Color_television   A television that transmits images in color Color_television_system   A television that transmits images in color Color_television_tube   A television tube that displays images in full color Color_tube   A television tube that displays images in full color Color_TV   A television that transmits images in color Color_TV_tube   A television tube that displays images in full color Color_vision   The normal ability to see colors Color_vision_deficiency   Genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue Color_wash   A wash of whitewash or other water-base paint tinted with a colored pigment Color_wheel   A chart in which complementary colors (or their names) are arranged on opposite sides of a circle Colossae   An ancient city in south western Phrygia in Asia Minor; site of an early Christian Church Colossal   So great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; "colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple"; "has a colossal nerve"; "a prodigious storm"; "a stupendous field of grass"; "stupendous demand" Colosseum   Amphitheater in Rome built about AD 75 or 80 Colossian   A native or inhabitant of the city of Colossae in ancient Phrygia Colossians   A New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the Colossians in ancient Phrygia Colossus   A person of exceptional importance and reputation Back to top Colossus   Someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful Colostomy   A surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus Colostrum   Milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturition Colour   The appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person''s perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation Colour   An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color" Colour   A visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light" Colour   The timbre of a musical sound; "the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music" Colour   Interest and variety and intensity; "the Puritan Period was lacking in color" Colour   (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction; each flavor of quarks comes in three colors Colour   A race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) Colour   Any material used for its color; "she used a different color for the trim" Colour   Change color, often in an undesired manner; "The shirts discolored" Colour   Add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Colour   Affect as in thought or feeling; "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case"; "The sadness tinged his life" Colour   Gloss or excuse; "color a lie" Colour   Decorate with colors; "color the walls with paint in warm tones" Colour   Modify or bias; "His political ideas color his lectures" Colour   Having or capable of producing colors; "color film"; "he rented a color television"; "marvelous color illustrations" Colour-blind   Unprejudiced about race Colour-blind   Unable to distinguish one or more chromatic colors Back to top Colouration   Choice and use of colors (as by an artist) Colouration   Appearance with regard to color; "her healthy coloration" Colouration   The timbre of a musical sound; "the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music" Coloured   Having skin rich in melanin pigments; "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"; "the dark races"; "dark-skinned peoples" Coloured   Having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; "colored crepe paper"; "the film was in color"; "amber-colored heads of grain" Coloured   (used of color) artificially produced; not natural; "a bleached blonde" Coloured   Favoring one person or side over another; "a biased account of the trial"; "a decision that was partial to the defendant" Colourful   Having striking color; "colorful autumn leaves" Colouring   The act or process of changing the color of something Colouring   A visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light" Colouring   A digestible substance used to give color to food; "food color made from vegetable dyes" Colouring_material   Any material used for its color; "she used a different color for the trim" Colourise   Add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Colourize   Add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Colourless   Weak in color; not colorful Colourless   Lacking in variety and interest; "a colorless and unimaginative person"; "a colorless description of the parade" Colourlessness   The visual property of being without color Colours   A flag that shows its nationality Colours   A distinguishing emblem; "his tie proclaimed his school colors" Colour_bar   Barrier preventing blacks from participating in various activities with whites Back to top Colour_blindness   Genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue Colour_constancy   The tendency for a color to look the same under widely different viewing conditions Colour_in   Add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Colour_line   Barrier preventing blacks from participating in various activities with whites Colour_of_law   A mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law; "the plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights" Colour_scheme   A planned combination of colors; "the color scheme for this room was determined by an interior decorator" Colour_supplement   (British) a magazine that is printed in color and circulated with a newspaper (especially on weekends) Colour_television   A television that transmits images in color Colour_television_system   A television that transmits images in color Colour_television_tube   A television tube that displays images in full color Colour_tube   A television tube that displays images in full color Colour_TV   A television that transmits images in color Colour_TV_tube   A television tube that displays images in full color Colour_vision_deficiency   Genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue Colour_wash   A wash of whitewash or other water-base paint tinted with a colored pigment Colpitis   Inflammation of the vagina Colpocele   Hernia projecting into the vagina Colpocystitis   Inflammation of the vagina and bladder Colpocystocele   Hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth Colpoxerosis   A condition in which the vagina is unusually dry Back to top Colt   A young male horse under the age of four Colt   A kind of revolver Coltan   A valuable black mineral combining niobite and tantalite; used in cell phones and computer chips Colter   A sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil Coltish   Given to merry frolicking; "frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes" Coltsfoot   Perennial herb with large rounded leaves resembling a colt''s foot and yellow flowers appearing before the leaves do; native to Europe but now nearly cosmopolitan; used medicinally especially formerly Coltsfoot   Tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall Coluber   Racers Coluber_constrictor   Blackish racer of the eastern United States that grows to six feet Coluber_constrictor_flaviventris   Bluish-green blacksnake found from Ohio to Texas Coluber_hippocrepis   Slender fast-moving Eurasian snake Colubrid   Mostly harmless temperate-to-tropical terrestrial or arboreal or aquatic snakes Colubridae   Nonvenomous snakes; about two-thirds of all living species Colubrid_snake   Mostly harmless temperate-to-tropical terrestrial or arboreal or aquatic snakes Colubrina   Mostly tropical American shrubs or small trees with small yellowish flowers and yellow or red fruits Colugo   Arboreal nocturnal mammal of southeast Asia and the Philippines resembling a lemur and having a fold of skin on each side from neck to tail that is used for long gliding leaps Columba   Type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons Columba   A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum Columbarium   A sepulchral vault or other structure having recesses in the walls to receive cinerary urns Columbarium   A niche for a funeral urn containing the ashes of the cremated dead Back to top Columbary   A birdhouse for pigeons Columba_fasciata   Wild pigeon of western North America; often mistaken for the now extinct passenger pigeon Columba_livia   Pale gray Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descended Columba_palumbus   Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck Columbia   A university in New York City Columbia   A university town in central Missouri Columbia   Capital and largest city in South Carolina; located in central South Carolina Columbia   A town in west central Tennessee Columbia   A North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring Columbian   Of or relating to Christopher Columbus Columbian_mammoth   A variety of mammoth Columbia_River   A North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring Columbia_tiger_lily   Lily of western North America with showy orange-red purple-spotted flowers Columbia_University   A university in New York City Columbidae   Doves and pigeons Columbiformes   Sand grouse; pigeons; doves; extinct dodos and solitaires Columbiform_bird   A cosmopolitan order of land birds having small heads and short legs with four unwebbed toes Columbine   A plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains Columbite   A black mineral that is an ore of niobium and tantalum Columbite-tantalite   A valuable black mineral combining niobite and tantalite; used in cell phones and computer chips Back to top Columbium   A former name for niobium Columbo   Any of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera; widely distributed in warm dry upland areas of California, Oregon, and Washington Columbus   A city in western Georgia on the Chattahoochee River; industrial center Columbus   A town in eastern Mississippi near the border with Alabama Columbus   The state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University Columbus   Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506) Columbus_Day   A legal holiday commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus Columella   A small column (or structure resembling a column) that is a part of a plant or animal Column   (architeture) a tall cylindrical vertical upright and used to support a structure Column   A vertical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (as a monument or a column of air) Column   A vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands Column   An article giving opinions or perspectives Column   A line of (usually military) units following one after another Column   A linear array of numbers one above another Column   Anything tall and thin approximating the shape of a column or tower; "the test tube held a column of white powder"; "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"; "a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite" Columnar   Characterized by columns; "columnar construction" Columnar   Having the form of a column; "trees with columned trunks"; "columnar forms"; "a columnlike tree trunk" Columnar_cell   An epithelial cell that is shaped like a column; some have cilia Columnar_epithelial_cell   An epithelial cell that is shaped like a column; some have cilia Columnea   Tropical plant having thick hairy somewhat toothed leaves and solitary or clustered yellow to scarlet flowers; many cultivated for their flowers and ornamental foliage Back to top Columned   Having or resembling columns; having columns of a specified kind (often used as a combining form); "a columned portico"; "trees with columned trunks"; "white-columned houses" Columniation   (architecture) the arrangement of columns (especially freestanding columns) in a structure Columniform   Having the form of a column; "trees with columned trunks"; "columnar forms"; "a columnlike tree trunk" Columnist   A journalist who writes editorials Columnlike   Having the form of a column; "trees with columned trunks"; "columnar forms"; "a columnlike tree trunk" Column_chromatography   Chromatography that uses selective adsorption by a column of powders Column_inch   A unit of measurement for advertising space Colutea   Small genus of Eurasian shrubs with yellow flowers and bladdery pods Colutea_arborescens   Yellow-flowered European shrub cultivated for its succession of yellow flowers and very inflated bladdery pods and as a source of wildlife food Colymbiformes   Grebes Colza   Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop Colza_oil   Edible light yellow to brown oil from rapeseed used also as a lubricant or illuminant Coma   A state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury Coma   (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed Coma   A usually terminal tuft of hairs especially on a seed Comal   Of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair; "comate (or comose) seeds"; "a comal tuft" Comanche   The Shoshonean language spoken by the Comanche people Comanche   A member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma Comandra   Small genus of chiefly North American parasitic plants Comandra_pallida   Woody creeping parasite of western North America having numerous thick powdery-looking leaves and panicles of small dull-white flowers Back to top Comate   Of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair; "comate (or comose) seeds"; "a comal tuft" Comate   Bearing a coma; crowned with an assemblage of branches or leaves or bracts; "comate royal palms"; "pineapples are comate" Comatose   In a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli; "a comatose patient" Comatose   Relating to or associated with a coma; "comatose breathing"; "comatose state" Comatoseness   A state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury Comatula   Former usage synonymous with Antedon Comatulid   Free-swimming stalkless crinoid with ten feathery arms; found on muddy sea bottoms Comatulidae   Former usage synonymous with Antedonidae Coma_Berenices   A constellation in the northern hemisphere between Ursa Major and Bootes; contains a cluster of some 10,000 galaxies Comb   The act of drawing a comb through hair; "his hair needed a comb" Comb   The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds Comb   Ciliated comb-like swimming plate of a ctenophore Comb   A flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair Comb   Any of several tools for straightening fibers Comb   A fleshy and deeply serrated outgrowth atop the heads of certain birds especially domestic fowl Comb   Smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb; "comb your hair before dinner"; "comb the wool" Comb   Search thoroughly; "They combed the area for the missing child" Comb   Straighten with a comb; "comb your hair"; "comb the wool" Comb-footed_spider   Spider having a comb-like row of bristles on each hind foot Comb-out   The act of carefully weeding out unwanted things or people; "the department got a good comb-out" Back to top Comb-out   The act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb Combat   An engagement fought between two military forces Combat   The act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap" Combat   Battle or contend against in or as if in a battle; "The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Nothern Iraq"; "We must combat the prejudices against other races"; "they battled over the budget" Combat-ready   Engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; "on active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready"; "review the fighting forces" Combatant   Someone who fights (or is fighting) Combatant   Engaging in or ready for combat Combative   Having or showing a ready disposition to fight; "bellicose young officers"; "a combative impulse"; "a contentious nature" Combative   Striving to overcome in argument; "a dialectical and agonistic approach" Combatively   In a bellicose contentious manner; "`Don''t trespass onto my property,'' the neighbor shouted combatively" Combativeness   A militant aggressiveness Combat_area   A military area where combat forces operate Combat_boot   A boot reaching halfway up to the knee Combat_casualty   Loss of military equipment in battle Combat_ceiling   Altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate Combat_fatigue   A mental disorder caused by stress of active warfare Combat_injury   A casualty to military personnel resulting from combat Combat_intelligence   Intelligence that is required for the planning and conduct of tactical operations Combat_mission   A mission to capture or defend something Combat_neurosis   A mental disorder caused by stress of active warfare Back to top Combat_pay   Extra pay for soldiers engaged in active combat Combat_pilot   Airplane pilot who fights in an action between two military forces Combat_ship   A government ship that is available for waging war Combat_zone   A military area where combat forces operate Combat_zone   A city district known for its vice and high crime rate Combed   (of hair) made tidy with a comb; "with hair combed to the side" Combinable   Able to or tending to combine Combination   The act of combining things to form a new whole Combination   The act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order Combination   A collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities Combination   An alliance of people or corporations or countries for a special purpose (formerly to achieve some antisocial end but now for general political or economic purposes) Combination   A group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose; "they were a winning combination" Combination   A sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock; "he forgot the combination to the safe" Combination   A coordinated sequence of chess moves Combinational   Able to or tending to combine Combination_in_restraint_of_trade   (law) any monopoly or contract or combination or conspiracy intended to restrain commerce (which are illegal according to anti-trust laws of the United States) Combination_lock   Lock that can be opened only by turning dials in a special sequence Combination_plane   A woodworking plane that has interchangeable cutters of various shapes Combination_salad   Containing meat or chicken or cheese in addition to greens and vegetables Combinative   Marked by or relating to or resulting from combination Back to top Combinative   Relating to or involving combinations Combinatorial   Relating to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets Combinatorial   Relating to or involving combinations Combinatory   Marked by or relating to or resulting from combination Combinatory   Able to or tending to combine Combinatory   Relating to or involving combinations Combine   Harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field Combine   An occurrence that results in things being united Combine   A consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service; "they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly" Combine   Put or add together; "combine resources" Combine   Mix together different elements; "The colors blend well" Combine   Gather in a mass, sum, or whole Combine   Combine so as to form a whole; mix; "compound the ingredients" Combine   Add together from different sources; "combine resources" Combine   Join for a common purpose or in a common action; "These forces combined with others" Combine   Have or possess in combination; "she unites charm with a good business sense" Combined   Made or joined or united into one Combined   Involving the joint activity of two or more; "the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions"; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong dring"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a Combined_operation   A military operation carried out cooperatively by two or more allied nations or a military operation carried out by coordination of sea, land, and air forces Combing   The act of drawing a comb through hair; "his hair needed a comb" Back to top Combining   The act of combining things to form a new whole Combining   An occurrence that results in things being united Combining_form   A bound form used only in compounds; "`hemato-'' is a combining form in words like `hematology''" Combining_weight   The atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen Combo   A small band of jazz musicians Combretaceae   A family of tropical trees and shrubs of the order Myrtales Combretum   Any of numerous shrubs or small trees of the genus Combretum having spikes of small flowers Combretum_appiculatum   Small deciduous tree of the Transvaal having spikes of yellow flowers Combretum_bracteosum   Ornamental red-flowering African shrub or climber Combretum_erythrophyllum   Small South African tree having creamy yellow fragrant flowers usually growing on stream banks Combretum_family   A family of tropical trees and shrubs of the order Myrtales Combtooth_blenny   Small usually scaleless fishes with comb-like teeth living about rocky shores; territorial and hole-dwelling Comburant   Supporting combustion Comburent   Supporting combustion Combust   Undergo combustion; "Maple wood burns well" Combust   Cause to become violent or angry; "Riots combusted Pakistan after the U.S. air attacks on Afghanistan" Combust   Get very angry and fly into a rage; "The professor combusted when the student didn''t know the answer to a very elementary question"; "Spam makes me go ballistic" Combust   Start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously" Combust   Cause to burn or combust; "The sun burned off the fog"; "We combust coal and other fossil fuels" Combustible   A substance that can be burned to provide heat or power Back to top Combustible   Capable of igniting and burning Combustible_material   A substance that can be burned to provide heat or power Combustion   The act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance" Combustion   A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light Combustion   A state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable" Combustive   Supporting combustion Comb_jelly   Biradially symmetrical hermaphroditic solitary marine animals resembling jellyfishes having for locomotion eight rows of cilia arranged like teeth in a comb Comb_out   Smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb; "comb your hair before dinner"; "comb the wool" Comb_out   Remove unwanted elements; "The company weeded out the incompetent people"; "The new law weeds out the old inequities" Come   Come to pass; arrive, as in due course; "The first success came three days later"; "It came as a shock"; "Dawn comes early in June" Come   Be found or available; "These shoes come in three colors; The furniture comes unassembled" Come   Happen as a result; "Nothing good will come of this" Come   Reach a state, relation, or condition; "The water came to a boil"; "We came to understand the true meaning of life"; "Their anger came to a boil"; "I came to realize the true meaning of life" Come   Have a certain priority; "My family comes first" Come   Come to one''s mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary"; "A great idea then came to her" Come   Cover a certain distance; "She came a long way" Come   Move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody; "He came singing down the road"; "Come with me to the Casbah"; "come down here!"; "come out of the closet!"; "come into the room" Come   Reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o''clock"; "She didn''t get to Chicago until after midnight" Come   Be received; "News came in of the massacre in Rwanda" Come   Experience orgasm; "she could not come because she was too upset" Back to top Come   Proceed or get along; "How is she doing in her new job?"; "How are you making out in graduate school?"; "He''s come a long way" Come   To be the product or result; "Melons come from a vine"; "Understanding comes from experience" Come   Develop into; "This idea will never amount to anything"; "nothing came of his grandiose plans" Come   Add up in number or quantity; "The bills amounted to $2,000"; "The bill came to $2,000" Come   Extend or reach; "The water came up to my waist"; "The sleeves come to your knuckles" Come   Come under, be classified or included; "fall into a category"; "This comes under a new heading" Come   Enter or assume a condition, relation, use, or position; "He came into contact with a terrorist group"; "The shoes came untied"; "I came to see his point of view"; "her face went red with anger"; "The knot came loose"; "Your wish will come true" Come   Come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example; "She was descended from an old Italian noble family"; "he comes from humble origins" Come   Be a native of; "She hails from Kalamazoo" Come   Exist or occur in a certain point in a series; "Next came the student from France" Come   Come forth; "A scream came from the woman''s mouth"; "His breath came hard" Come-at-able   Capable of being reached or attained; "a very getatable man"; "both oil and coal are there but not in getatable locations" Come-at-able   Capable of being attained or accomplished; "choose an attainable goal"; "art is not something that is come-at-able by dint of study" Come-on   Qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward Come-on   Anything that serves as an enticement Comeback   Return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity Comeback   A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" Comedian   A professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts Comedian   An actor in a comedy Comedienne   A female comedian Back to top Comedienne   A female actor in a comedy Comedo   A black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin Comedown   Decline to a lower status or level Comedy   A comic incident or series of incidents Comedy   Light and humorous drama with a happy ending Comedy_ballet   A ballet that stresses the drama with features of comedy Comeliness   The quality of being good looking and attractive Comely   Very pleasing to the eye; "my bonny lass"; "there''s a bonny bay beyond"; "a comely face"; "young fair maidens" Comely   According with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior" Comenius   Czech educational reformer (1592-1670) Comer   Someone who arrives (or has arrived) Comer   Someone with a promising future Comer_Vann_Woodward   United States historian (born in 1908) Comestible   Any substance that can be used as food Comestible   Suitable for use as food Comet   (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit Cometary   Of or relating to or resembling a comet Cometic   Of or relating to or resembling a comet Comeupance   An outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved Comeuppance   An outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved Back to top Come_about   Come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important" Come_across   Be received or understood Come_across   Communicate the intended meaning or impression; "He came across very clearly" Come_across   Come together; "I''ll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!" Come_across   Be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression Come_across   Find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake" Come_after   Be the successor (of); "Carter followed Ford"; "Will Charles succeed to the throne?" Come_after   Come after in time, as a result; "A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake" Come_alive   Stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock" Come_along   Develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up" Come_along   Come into being or existence, or appear on the scene; "Then the computer came along and changed our lives"; "Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago" Come_apart   Become separated into pieces or fragments; "The figurine broke"; "The freshly baked loaf fell apart" Come_around   Happen regularly; "Christmas rolled around again" Come_around   Change one''s position or opinion; "He came around to our point of view" Come_away   Come to be detached; "His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery" Come_away   Leave in a certain condition; "She came away angry" Come_back   Be restored; "Her old vigor returned" Come_back   Answer back Come_back   Go back to something earlier; "This harks back to a previous remark of his" Come_back   Even the score, in sports Back to top Come_back   Come back to place where one has been before, or return to a previous activity Come_before   Be the predecessor of; "Bill preceded John in the long line of Susan''s husbands" Come_by   Obtain, especially accidentally Come_by   Visit informally and spontaneously; "We frequently drop by the neighbors'' house for a cup of coffee" Come_close   Nearly do something; "She came close to quitting her job" Come_close   Be close or similar; "Her results approximate my own" Come_down   Get sick; "She fell sick last Friday, and now she is in the hospital" Come_down   Be the essential element; "The proposal boils down to a compromise" Come_down   Criticize or reprimand harshly; "The critics came down hard on the new play" Come_down   Move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way; "The temperature is going down"; "The barometer is falling"; "The curtain fell on the diva"; "Her hand went up and then fell again" Come_down   Fall from clouds; "rain, snow and sleet were falling"; "Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum" Come_forth   Come out of; "Water issued from the hole in the wall"; "The words seemed to come out by themselves" Come_forth   Happen or occur as a result of something Come_forward   Make oneself visible; take action; "Young people should step to the fore and help their peers" Come_hell_or_high_water   In spite of all obstacles; "we''ll go to Tibet come hell or high water" Come_home   Become clear or enter one''s consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow" Come_in   Take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal; "Jerry came in third in the Marathon" Come_in   To insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks" Come_in   Be received; "News came in of the massacre in Rwanda" Come_in   To come or go into; "the boat entered an area of shallow marshes" Back to top Come_in   Come into fashion; become fashionable Come_into   Obtain from someone after their death; "I inherited a castle from my French grandparents" Come_into_being   Be born or come into existence; "All these flowers come to life when the rains come" Come_in_for   Be subject to or the object of; "The governor came in for a lot of criticism" Come_in_handy   Be useful for a certain purpose Come_near   Come near in time; "Winter is approaching"; "approaching old age" Come_near   Move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer" Come_near   Almost do or experience something; "She came near to screaming with fear" Come_off   Happen in a particular manner; "how did your talk go over?" Come_off   Break off (a piece from a whole); "Her tooth chipped" Come_off   Come to be detached; "His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery" Come_of_age   Reach a certain age that marks a transition to maturity Come_on   Develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up" Come_on   Become available; "water or electricity came on again after the earthquake" Come_on   Appear or become visible; make a showing; "She turned up at the funeral"; "I hope the list key is going to surface again" Come_on   Start running, functioning, or operating; "the lights went on"; "the computer came up" Come_on   Move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer" Come_out   Appear or become visible; make a showing; "She turned up at the funeral"; "I hope the list key is going to surface again" Come_out   Be issued or published; "Did your latest book appear yet?"; "The new Woody Allen film hasn''t come out yet" Come_out   Come out of; "Water issued from the hole in the wall"; "The words seemed to come out by themselves" Back to top Come_out   As of teeth, for example; "The tooth erupted and had to be extracted" Come_out   Take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal; "Jerry came in third in the Marathon" Come_out   Be made known; be disclosed or revealed; "The truth will out" Come_out   To state openly and publicly one''s homosexuality; "This actor outed last year" Come_out   Bulge outward; "His eyes popped" Come_out   Make oneself visible; take action; "Young people should step to the fore and help their peers" Come_out   Come forth or out; "You stick the coins in, but they come out again"; "His hair and teeth fell out" Come_out   Prove to be in the result or end; "How will the game turn out?" Come_out_of_the_closet   To state openly and publicly one''s homosexuality; "This actor outed last year" Come_over   Communicate the intended meaning or impression; "He came across very clearly" Come_round   Change one''s position or opinion; "He came around to our point of view" Come_short   Fail to meet (expectations or standards) Come_through   Penetrate; "The sun broke through the clouds"; "The rescue team broke through the wall in the mine shaft" Come_through   Succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems; "We finally got through the bureaucracy and could talk to the Minister" Come_through   Attain success or reach a desired goal; "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won" Come_through   Continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.); "He survived the cancer against all odds" Come_to   Return to consciousness; "The patient came to quickly"; "She revived after the doctor gave her an injection" Come_to   Cause to experience suddenly; "Panic struck me"; "An interesting idea hit her"; "A thought came to me"; "The thought struck terror in our minds"; "They were struck with fear" Come_to   Attain; "The horse finally struck a pace" Come_to   Have to do with or be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments" Back to top Come_together   Come together, as if in an embrace; "Her arms closed around her long lost relative" Come_to_grips   Deal with (a problem or a subject); "I still have not come to grips with the death of my parents" Come_to_hand   Be revealed or disclosed; "The truth finally came to light" Come_to_life   Be born or come into existence; "All these flowers come to life when the rains come" Come_to_life   Be lifelike, as of a paintings; "If you look at it long enough, this portrait comes to life!" Come_to_light   Be revealed or disclosed; "The truth finally came to light" Come_to_mind   Be remembered; "His name comes to mind when you mention the strike" Come_to_the_fore   Make oneself visible; take action; "Young people should step to the fore and help their peers" Come_up   Occur; "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion" Come_up   Gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage" Come_up   Gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college" Come_up   Start running, functioning, or operating; "the lights went on"; "the computer came up" Come_up   Bring forth, usually something desirable; "The committee came up with some interesting recommendations" Come_up   Move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody; "He came singing down the road"; "Come with me to the Casbah"; "come down here!"; "come out of the closet!"; "come into the room" Come_up   Move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows" Come_up   Come up, of celestial bodies; "The sun also rises"; "The sun uprising sees the dusk night fled..."; "Jupiter ascends" Come_up   Come to the surface Come_up   Get something or somebody for a specific purpose; "I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener"; "I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing"; "The chairman got hold of a secretary on Friday night to type the urgent letter" Come_up   Originate or come into being; "aquestion arose" Come_up   Be mentioned; "These names came up in the discussion" Back to top Come_upon   Take possession of; "She entered upon the estate of her rich relatives" Come_upon   Find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake" Come_up_to   Speak to someone Come_with   Be associated with; "French fries come with the hamburger" Comfit   Candy containing a fruit or nut Comfit   Make into a confection; "This medicine is home-confected" Comfort   The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" Comfort   A feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment Comfort   A state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; "he is a man who enjoys his comfort"; "she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair" Comfort   A freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world" Comfort   Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs" Comfort   Give moral or emotional strength to Comfortable   Providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy'' is informal); "comfortable clothes"; "comfortable suburban houses"; "made himself comfortable in an armchair"; "the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable"; "are you comfortable?"; "f Comfortable   Free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind; "was settled in a comfortable job, one for which he was well prepared"; "the comfortable thought that nothing could go wrong"; "was comfortable in his religious beliefs"; "sh Comfortable   In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; "they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards"; "easy living"; "a prosperous family"; "his family is well-situated financially"; "well-to-do members of the community" Comfortable   Sufficient to provide comfort; "a comfortable salary" Comfortable   More than adequate; "the home team had a comfortable lead" Comfortableness   A feeling of being at ease in a relationship Comfortableness   A state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; "he is a man who enjoys his comfort"; "she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair" Comfortably   In financial comfort; "They live well"; "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died" Back to top Comfortably   In mental comfort; without stress; "he works comfortably on three continents" Comfortably   In physical comfort; "she could have been lying comfortably in bed getting the same relief" Comforted   Made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress; "the news make her feel comforted" Comforter   Device used for an infant to suck or bite on Comforter   Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together Comforter   A person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears" Comforter   Commiserates with someone who has had misfortune Comforting   Affording comfort or solace Comforting   Providing freedom from worry Comfortingly   In a comforting or consoling manner; "one part of a strange world should be given a comfortingly familiar form" Comfortless   Without comfort; "a comfortless room" Comforts   Things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the comforts of home" Comfort_food   Food that is simply prepared and gives a sense of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking Comfort_station   A toilet that is available to the public Comfort_woman   A woman forced into prostitution for Japanese servicemen during World War II; "she wrote a book about her harsh experiences as a comfort woman" Comfort_zone   The temperature range (between 28 and 30 degrees Centigrade) at which the naked human body is able to maintain a heat balance without shivering or sweating Comfrey   Leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked Comfrey   Perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas Comfy   Providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy'' is informal); "comfortable clothes"; "comfortable suburban houses"; "made himself comfortable in an armchair"; "the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable"; "are you comfortable?"; "f Comic   A professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts Back to top Comic   Arousing or provoking laughter; "an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls"; "an amusing fellow"; "a comic hat"; "a comical look of surprise"; "funny stories that made everybody laugh"; "a very funny writer"; "it would have been laughab Comic   Of or relating to or characteristic of comedy; "comic hero" Comical   Arousing or provoking laughter; "an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls"; "an amusing fellow"; "a comic hat"; "a comical look of surprise"; "funny stories that made everybody laugh"; "a very funny writer"; "it would have been laughab Comically   In a comical manner; "she acted comically" Comic_book   A magazine devoted to comic strips Comic_opera   Opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken Comic_strip   A sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book Coming   Arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous); "the advent of the computer" Coming   The moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse Coming   The act of drawing spatially closer to something; "the hunter''s approach scattered the geese" Coming   The temporal property of becoming nearer in time; "the approach of winter" Coming(a)   Of the relatively near future; "the approaching election"; "this coming Thursday"; "the forthcoming holidays"; "the upcoming spring fashions" Coming(a)   Yet to come; "coming generations"; "a future-day Gibbon of Macaulay" Coming_attraction   A movie that is advertised to draw customers Coming_back   The occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction Coming_into_court   Formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action Coming_together   The act of joining together as one; "the merging of the two groups occurred quickly"; "there was no meeting of minds" Coming_together   The social act of assembling for some common purpose; "his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day" Coming_upon   A casual meeting with a person of thing COMINT   Technical and intelligence information derived from foreign communications by other than the intended recipients Back to top Comity   A state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect Comity_of_nations   Courteous respect by one nation for the laws and institutions of another Comma   Anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing Comma   A punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence Command   Availability for use; "the materials at the command of the potters grew" Command   The power or authority to command; "an admiral in command" Command   Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French" Command   (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program Command   An authoritative direction or instruction to do something Command   A military unit or region under the control of a single officer Command   A position of highest authority; "the corporation has just undergone a change in command" Command   Make someone do something Command   Be in command of; "The general commanded a huge army" Command   Demand as one''s due; "This speaker commands a high fee"; "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers" Command   Exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces" Command   Look down on; "The villa dominates the town" Commandant   An officer in command of a military unit Commandeer   Take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami" Commander   An officer in the airforce Commander   Someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others Back to top Commander   A commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain Commander   An officer in command of a military unit Commandership   The position or office of commander Commandery   The position or office of commander Commander_in_chief   The officer who holds the supreme command; "in the U.S. the president is the commander in chief" Commanding   Used of a height or viewpoint; "a commanding view of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the countryside"; "the balcony overlooking the ballroom" Commanding   Of the highest rank; used of persons; "the commanding officer" Commanding_officer   An officer in command of a military unit Commandment   A doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts" Commandment   Something that is commanded Commando   An amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory Commando   A member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids Command_guidance   A method of controlling the flight of a missile by commands originating from the ground or from another missile Command_key   (computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters Command_language   A source language consisting of procedural operators that invoke functions to be executed Command_line   Commands that a user types in in order to run an application Command_line_interface   A user interface in which you type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon Command_module   A space module in which astronauts can live and control the spacecraft and communicate with earth Command_overhead   (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command Command_post   Military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces Back to top Command_processing_overhead   (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command Command_processing_overhead_time   (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command Command_prompt   (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command Comma_bacillus   Comma-shaped bacteria that cause Asiatic cholera Comma_butterfly   Anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing Commedia_dell'arte   Italian comedy of the 16th to 18th centuries improvised from standardized situations and stock characters Commelina   Any plant of the genus Commelina Commelinaceae   Large widely distributed family of chiefly perennial herbs or climbers: spiderworts Commelinales   An order of monocotyledonous herbs Commelinidae   One of four subclasses or superorders of Monocotyledones; comprises about 19,000 species in 25 families of mostly terrestrial herbs especially of moist places including: Cyperaceae; Gramineae; Bromeliaceae; and Zingiberaceae Commemorate   Call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony; "We remembered the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz"; "Remember the dead of the First World War" Commemorate   Be or provide a memorial to a person or an event; "This sculpture commemorates the victims of the concentration camps"; "We memorialized the Dead" Commemorate   Mark by some ceremony or observation; "We marked the anniversary of his death" Commemorating   Intended as a commemoration; "a commemorative plaque" Commemoration   A recognition of meritorious service Commemoration   A ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something Commemorative   Intended as a commemoration; "a commemorative plaque" Commence   Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?"; "Get working as soon as the sun rises!"; "The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia"; "He began early in the day"; "Let''s get down to work now" Commence   Set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life" Commence   Get off the ground; "Who started this company?"; "We embarked on an exciting enterprise"; "I start my day with a good breakfast"; "We began the new semester"; "The afternoon session begins at 4 PM"; "The blood shed started when the partisans launched a su Back to top Commencement   The act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations" Commencement   An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred Commencement   The time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" Commencement_ceremony   An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred Commencement_day   The day on which university degrees are conferred Commencement_exercise   An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred Commend   Express approval of Commend   Mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife" Commend   Express a good opinion of Commend   Give to in charge; "I commend my children to you" Commend   Present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world" Commendable   Worthy of high praise; "applaudable efforts to save the environment"; "a commendable sense of purpose"; "laudable motives of improving housing conditions"; "a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence" Commendable   In an admirable manner; "the children''s responses were admirably normal" Commendation   A message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips" Commendation   An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement Commensal   Either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent Commensal   Living in a state of commensalism Commensalism   The relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it Commensally   In a commensal manner Commensurable   Able to be measured by a common standard; "hours and minutes are commensurable" Back to top Commensurate   Corresponding in size or degree or extent; "pay should be commensurate with the time worked" Commensurateness   The relation of correspondence in degree or size or amount Comment   A written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal" Comment   A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account" Comment   A report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; "the divorce caused much gossip" Comment   Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written" Comment   Explain or interpret something Comment   Make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague" Commentary   A written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal" Commentate   Serve as a commentator, as in sportscasting Commentate   Make a commentary on Commentator   A writer who reports and analyzes events of the day Commentator   An expert who observes and comments on something Commerce   Transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) Commerce   Social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc. Commerce   The United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913 Commerce_Department   The United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913 Commerce_Secretary   The position of the head of the Department of Commerce; "the position of Commerce Secretary was created in 1913" Commerce_Secretary   The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Commerce; "the first Commerce Secretary was William C. Redfield who was appointed by Wilson" Commercial   A commercially sponsored ad on radio or television Back to top Commercial   Connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises; "commercial trucker"; "commercial TV"; "commercial diamonds" Commercial   Of the kind or quality used in commerce; average or inferior; "commercial grade of beef"; "commercial oxalic acid" Commercial   Of or relating to commercialism; "a commercial attache"; "commercial paper"; "commercial law" Commercialisation   The act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce; "my father considered the commercialization of Christmas to be a sacrilege"; "the government tried to accelerate the commercialization of this development"; "both companies will retain Commercialise   Make commercial; "Some Amish people have commercialized their way of life" Commercialised   Organized principally for financial gain; "Christmas has become a commercialized spectacle" Commercialism   Transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) Commercialization   The act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce; "my father considered the commercialization of Christmas to be a sacrilege"; "the government tried to accelerate the commercialization of this development"; "both companies will retain Commercialize   Make commercial; "Some Amish people have commercialized their way of life" Commercialize   Exploit for maximal profit, usually by sacrificing quality; "The hotel owners are commercializing the beaches" Commercialized   Organized principally for financial gain; "Christmas has become a commercialized spectacle" Commercially   In a commercial manner; "the product is commercially available" Commercial_activity   Activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise Commercial_agency   An organization that provides businesses with credit ratings of other firms; "Dun & Bradstreet is the largest mercantile agency in the United States" Commercial_art   Art used for commercial purposes (as in advertising) Commercial_artist   An illustrator who is supported by advertising Commercial_bank   A financial institution that accepts demand deposits and makes loans and provides other services for the public Commercial_bribery   Bribery of a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into a transaction Commercial_credit   Credit granted by a bank to a business concern for commercial purposes Commercial_credit_company   A finance company that makes loans to manufacturers and wholesalers Back to top Commercial_document   A document of or relating to commerce Commercial_enterprise   The activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects; "computers are now widely used in business" Commercial_enterprise   An enterprise connected with commerce Commercial_finance_company   A finance company that makes loans to manufacturers and wholesalers Commercial_instrument   A document of or relating to commerce Commercial_law   The body of rules applied to commercial transactions; derived from the practices of traders rather than from jurisprudence Commercial_letter_of_credit   A letter of credit given to a business concern for commercial purposes Commercial_loan   A bank loan granted for the use of a business Commercial_message   A commercially sponsored ad on radio or television Commercial_paper   An unsecured and unregistered short-term obligation issued by an institutional borrower to investors who have temporarily idle cash Commercial_traveler   A salesman who travels to call on customers Commercial_traveller   A salesman who travels to call on customers Commercial_treaty   A treaty governing commerce between two or more nations Comme_il_faut   According with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior" Commie   A socialist who advocates communism Comminate   Curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment Commination   A threat of divine punishment or vengeance Commination   Prayers proclaiming God''s anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday Comminatory   Containing warning of punishment Commingle   Mix together different elements; "The colors blend well" Back to top Commingle   Mix or blend; "His book commingles sarcasm and sadness" Comminute   Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic" Comminuted_fracture   Fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed Commiphora   Genus of East Indian and African trees yielding balsamic products Commiphora_meccanensis   Small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised Commiphora_myrrha   Tree of eastern Africa and Asia yielding myrrh Commiserate   To feel or express sympathy or compassion Commiseration   An expression of sympathy with another''s grief; "they sent their condolences" Commiseration   A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity" Commiserative   Feeling or expressing sympathy; "made commiserative clicking sounds with his tongue"- Kenneth Roberts Commissaire_Maigret   A fictional detective in novels by Georges Simenon Commissar   An official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit Commissariat   A stock or supply of foods Commissary   A retail store that sells equipment and provisions to military personnel Commissary   A snack bar in a film studio Commission   A special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message" Commission   The act of committing a crime Commission   The act of granting authority to undertake certain functions Commission   An official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces Commission   A formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge''s charge to the jury" Back to top Commission   A special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle Commission   A group of representatives or delegates Commission   A fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary); "he works on commission" Commission   The state of being in good working order and ready for operation; "put the ships into commission"; "the motor was out of commission" Commission   Charge with a task Commission   Put into commission; equip for service; of ships Commission   Place an order for Commissionaire   A uniformed doorman Commissioned   Given official approval to act; "an accredited college"; "commissioned broker"; "licensed pharmacist"; "authorized representative" Commissioned   Of military officers; holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above Commissioned_military_officer   A commissioned officer in the army or air force or marine corp Commissioned_naval_officer   A commissioned officer in the navy Commissioned_officer   A military officer holding a commission Commissioner   A government administrator Commissioner   A member of a commission Commissioning   The act of granting authority to undertake certain functions Commission_on_Human_Rights   The commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with human rights Commission_on_Narcotic_Drugs   The commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with drug traffic Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women   The commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with the status of women in different societies Commission_plan   A municipal government that combines legislative and executive authority in the members of a commission Back to top Commit   Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one''s talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church" Commit   Make an investment; "Put money into bonds" Commit   Cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution; "After the second episode, she had to be committed"; "he was committed to prison" Commit   Confer a trust upon; "The messenger was entrusted with the general''s secret"; "I commit my soul to God" Commit   Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; "perpetrate a crime"; "pull a bank robbery" Commitment   The official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) Commitment   The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team" Commitment   An engagement by contract involving financial obligation; "his business commitments took him to London" Commitment   The trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; "a man of energy and commitment" Commitment   A message that makes a pledge Committal   The act of committing a crime Committal   The official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) Committal_service   Service committing a body to the grave; "the committal service will be held next Monday" Committal_to_memory   Learning so as to be able to remember verbatim; "the actor''s memorization of his lines" Committal_to_writing   The activity of putting something in written form; "she did the thinking while he did the writing" Committed   Associated in an exclusive sexual relationship Committed   Bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude; "committed church members"; "a committed Marxist" Committedness   The trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; "a man of energy and commitment" Committee   A special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle Committee   A self-constituted organization to promote something Back to top Committeeman   A man who is a member of committee Committeewoman   A woman who is a member of a committee Committee_for_State_Security   Formerly the predominant security police organization of Soviet Russia Committee_meeting   A meeting for administrative purposes Committee_member   A member of a committee Commit_suicide   Kill oneself; "the terminally ill patient committed suicide" Commix   To bring or combine together or with something else; "resourcefully he mingled music and dance" Commixture   The act of mixing together; "paste made by a mix of flour and water"; "the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio" Commode   A tall elegant chest of drawers Commode   A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination Commodious   Large and roomy (`convenient'' is archaic in this sense); "a commodious harbor"; "a commodious building suitable for conventions" Commodiousness   Spatial largeness (especially inside a building) Commodities_exchange   An exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery Commodities_market   An exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery Commodity   Articles of commerce Commodity_brokerage   A brokerage firm dealing in commodities Commodity_exchange   An exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery Commodore   A commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral Commodore_John_Barry_Bridge   A cantilever bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania Commodore_Perry   United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819) Back to top Commodore_Vanderbilt   United States financier who accumulated great wealth from railroad and shipping businesses (1794-1877) Common   A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area; "they went for a walk in the park" Common   Of no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual; "the common man"; "a common sailor"; "the common cold"; "a common nuisance"; "followed common procedure"; "it is common knowledge that she lives alon Common   Belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public; "for the common good"; "common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community" Common   Commonly encountered; "a common (or familiar) complaint"; "the usual greeting" Common   Being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language; "common parlance"; "a vernacular term"; "vernacular speakers"; "the vulgar tongue of the masses"; "the technical and vulgar names for an animal species" Common   Of or associated with the great masses of people; "the common people in those days suffered greatly"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "his square plebeian nose"; "a vulgar and objectionable person"; "the unwashed masses" Common   To be expected; standard; "common decency" Common   Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; "he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "an untutored and uncouth human being"; "an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy"; "appealing to the vulgar taste for violence"; Common   Common to or shared by two or more parties; "a common friend"; "the mutual interests of management and labor" Common   Of low or inferior quality or value; "of what coarse metal ye are molded"- Shakespeare; "produced...the common cloths used by the poorer population" Common-law(p)   Based on common law; "a common-law right" Common-law_marriage   A marriage relationship created by agreement and cohabitation rather than by ceremony Commonage   Property held in common Commonality   Sharing of common attributes Commonality   Class composed of persons lacking noble or knightly or gentle rank Commonalty   Class composed of persons lacking noble or knightly or gentle rank Commoner   A person who holds no title Commonly   Under normal conditions; "usually she was late" Commonness   Sharing of common attributes Back to top Commonness   Ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace Commonness   The quality of lacking taste and refinement Commonness   The state of being that is commonly observed Commonplace   A trite or obvious remark Commonplace   Not challenging; dull and lacking excitement; "an unglamorous job greasing engines" Commonplace   Obvious and dull; "trivial conversation"; "commonplace prose" Commonplace   Completely ordinary and unremarkable; "air travel has now become commonplace"; "commonplace everyday activities" Commonplace   Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails''" Commonplaceness   Ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace Commonplace_book   A notebook in which you enter memorabilia Commons   Class composed of persons lacking noble or knightly or gentle rank Commons   A pasture subject to common use Commons   A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area; "they went for a walk in the park" Commonsense   Exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour"; "commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius"; "unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated" Commonsensible   Exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour"; "commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius"; "unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated" Commonsensical   Exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour"; "commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius"; "unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated" Commonweal   The good of a community Commonwealth   A politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president"; "African nations"; "students who had come to the nation''s capitol"; "the country''s largest manufacturer"; "an industrialized land" Commonwealth   A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them Commonwealth   A world organization of autonomous states that are united in allegiance to a central power but are not subordinate to it or to one another Back to top Commonwealth   The official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico) Commonwealth_Day   British, anniversary of Queen Victoria''s birth Commonwealth_of_Australia   A nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony Commonwealth_of_Dominica   A country on the island of Dominica Commonwealth_of_Independent_States   An alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991 Commonwealth_of_Nations   An association of nations consisting of the United Kingdom and its dependencies and many former British colonies that are now sovereign states but owe allegiance to the British Crown Commonwealth_of_Puerto_Rico   A self-governing commonwealth associated with the United States occupying the island of Puerto Rico Commonwealth_of_the_Bahamas   Island country in the Atlantic east of Florida and Cuba; a popular winter resort Common_ageratum   Small tender herb grown for its fluffy brushlike blue to lavender blooms Common_alder   Medium-sized tree with brown-black bark and woody fruiting catkins; leaves are hairy beneath Common_allamanda   Vigorous evergreen climbing plant of South America having glossy leathery foliage and golden yellow flowers Common_American_shad   Shad of Atlantic coast of North America; naturalized to Pacific coast Common_amsinckia   Annual of western United States with coiled spikes of yellow-orange coiled flowers Common_apricot   Temperate zone tree bearing downy yellow to rosy fruits Common_arrowhead   A weed Common_ax   An ax with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side Common_axe   An ax with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side Common_bamboo   Extremely vigorous bamboo having thin-walled culms striped green and yellow; so widely cultivated that native area is uncertain Common_barberry   Upright deciduous European shrub widely naturalized in United States having clusters of juicy berries Common_barley   Grass yielding grain used for breakfast food and animal feed and in malt beverages Back to top Common_basil   Annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leave; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs Common_bean   Any of numerous beans eaten either fresh or dried Common_bean   The common annual twining or bushy bean plant grown for its edible seeds or pods Common_bean_plant   The common annual twining or bushy bean plant grown for its edible seeds or pods Common_bearberry   Evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn Common_beech   Large European beech with minutely-toothed leaves; widely planted as an ornamental in North America Common_beet   Biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop Common_bile_duct   A duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum Common_birch   European birch with silvery white peeling bark and markedly drooping branches Common_bird_cherry   Small European cherry tree closely resembling the American chokecherry Common_blackfish   Small dark-colored whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; the largest male acts as pilot or leader for the school Common_bog_rosemary   Erect to procumbent evergreen shrub having pendent clusters of white or pink flowers; of sphagnum peat bogs and other wet acidic areas in northern Europe Common_booklouse   A variety of booklouse Common_box   Large slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with multiple stems; extensively used for hedges or borders and topiary figures Common_brant_goose   The best known variety of brant goose Common_broom   Deciduous erect spreading broom native to western Europe; widely cultivated for its rich yellow flowers Common_burdock   A plant that is ubiquitous in all but very acid soil; found in most of Europe and North Africa Common_buttercup   Perennial Old World buttercup with golden to sulphur yellow flowers in late spring to early summer; naturalized in North America Common_calamint   Mint-scented perennial of central and southern Europe Common_camas   Plant having a large edible bulb and linear basal leaves and racemes of light to deep violet-blue star-shaped flowers on tall green scapes; western North America Back to top Common_canary   Native to the Canary Islands and Azores; popular usually yellow cage bird noted for its song Common_caper   Prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled Common_cardinal_vein   The major return channels to the heart; formed by anastomosis of the anterior and posterior cardinal veins Common_carline_thistle   Eurasian thistle growing in sand dunes and dry chalky soils Common_carotid   Runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries Common_carotid_artery   Runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries Common_carrier   A person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages Common_chickweed   A common low-growing annual garden weed with small white flowers; cosmopolitan; so-called because it is eaten by chickens Common_chord   A 3-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones Common_cockscomb   Garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers Common_cold   A mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs); "will they never find a cure for the common cold?" Common_comfrey   European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers; naturalized as a weed in North America Common_coral_tree   Small South American spiny tree with dark crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or clustered Common_corn_salad   Widely cultivated as a salad crop and pot herb; often a weed Common_cotton_grass   Having densely tufted white cottony or downlike glumes Common_daisy   Low-growing Eurasian plant with yellow central disc flowers and pinkish-white outer ray flowers Common_dandelion   Eurasian plant widely naturalized as a weed in North America; used as salad greens and to make wine Common_denominator   An attribute that is common to all members of a category Common_denominator   An integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions Common_devil's_claw   Annual of southern United States to Mexico having large whitish or yellowish flowers mottled with purple and a long curving beak Back to top Common_divisor   An integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly Common_dogbane   North American perennial having pinkish flowers in loose cymes; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints Common_dolphin   Black-and-white dolphin that leaps high out of the water; one of the dolphins displayed at the Marinelands in California and in Florida Common_duckweed   Of temperate regions except eastern Asia and Australia Common_eel   Eels that live in fresh water as adults but return to sea to spawn; found in Europe and America; marketed both fresh and smoked Common_eland   Dark fawn-colored eland of southern and eastern Africa Common_elder   Common black-fruited shrub or small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies Common_era   The time period beginning with the supposed year of Christ''s birth Common_European_ash   Tall ash of Europe to the Caucasus having leaves shiny dark-green above and pale downy beneath Common_European_dogwood   European deciduous shrub turning red in autumn having dull white flowers Common_European_earwig   Sometimes destructive to cultivated bulbs Common_European_jay   Fawn-colored jay with black-and-white crest and blue-and-black wings Common_evening_primrose   A coarse biennial of eastern North America with yellow flowers that open in the evening; naturalized in Europe Common_facial_vein   Vein formed by union of facial vein and the retromandibular vein and emptying into the jugular vein Common_factor   An integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly Common_fate   A Gestalt principle of organization holding that aspects of perceptual field that move or function in a similar manner will be perceived as a unit Common_fault   An inclined fault in which the hanging wall appears to have slipped downward relative to the footwall Common_fennel   Leaves used for seasoning Common_fennel   Strongly aromatic with a smell of aniseed; leaves and seeds used for seasoning Common_fig   Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit Back to top Common_fig_tree   Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit Common_flat_pea   Low spreading evergreen shrub of southern Australia having triangular to somewhat heart-shaped foliage and orange-yellow flowers followed by flat winged pods Common_four-o'clock   Common garden plant of North America having fragrant red or purple or yellow or white flowers that open in late afternoon Common_foxglove   Tall leafy European biennial or perennial having spectacular clusters of large tubular pink-purple flowers; leaves yield drug digitalis and are poisonous to livestock Common_fraction   The quotient of two integers Common_front   A movement in which several individuals or groups with different interests join together; "the unions presented a common front at the bargaining table" Common_garden_cress   Annual herb used as salad green and garnish Common_garter_snake   A garter snake that is widespread in North America Common_ginger   Tropical Asian plant widely cultivated for its pungent root; source of gingerroot and powdered ginger Common_good   The good of a community Common_grape_hyacinth   Prolific species having particularly beautiful dark blue flowers Common_grape_vine   Common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes Common_ground   A basis agreed to by all parties for reaching a mutual understanding Common_gum_cistus   Shrub having white flowers and viscid stems and leaves yielding a fragrant oleoresin used in perfumes especially as a fixative Common_heath   Spindly upright shrub of southern Australia and Tasmania having white to rose or purple-red flowers Common_heath   Small erect shrub of Australia and Tasmania with fragrant ivory flowers Common_hop   European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America Common_hops   European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America Common_horehound   European aromatic herb with hairy leaves and numerous white flowers in axillary cymes; leaves yield a bitter extract use medicinally and as flavoring Common_horsetail   Of Eurasia and Greenland and North America Back to top Common_hyacinth   Widely grown for its fragrance and its white, pink, blue, or purplish flowers Common_iguana   Large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America Common_iliac_artery   Terminal branches of the abdominal aorta Common_iliac_vein   Formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava Common_ivy   Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits Common_jasmine   Tall-climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea Common_juniper   Densely branching shrub or small tree having pungent blue berries used to flavor gin; widespread in northern hemisphere; only conifer on coasts of Iceland and Greenland Common_kingsnake   Widespread in United States except northern regions; black or brown with yellow bands Common_knowledge   Something generally known to everyone Common_laburnum   An ornamental shrub or tree of the genus Laburnum; often cultivated for Easter decorations Common_lady's-slipper   Pale pink wild orchid of northeastern America having an inflated pouchlike lip Common_land   A pasture subject to common use Common_law   (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions Common_law   A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States" Common_lettuce   Annual or perennial garden plant having succulent leaves used in salads; widely grown Common_lilac   Large European lilac naturalized in North America having heart-shaped ovate leaves and large panicles of highly fragrant lilac or white flowers Common_limpet   Marine limpet Common_logarithm   A logarithm to the base 10 Common_louse   Head or body louse Common_lynx   Of northern Eurasia Back to top Common_mackerel   Important food fish of the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean; its body is greenish-blue with dark bars and small if any scales Common_madia   California annual having red-brown spots near the base of its yellow flower rays Common_maidenhair   Delicate maidenhair fern with slender shining black leaf stalks; cosmopolitan Common_mallow   Annual Old World plant with clusters of pink or white flowers; naturalized in United States Common_man   A person who holds no title Common_marigold   The common European annual marigold Common_Market   An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he took Britain into Europe" Common_matrimony_vine   Deciduous erect or spreading shrub with spiny branches and violet-purple flowers followed by orange-red berries; southeastern Europe to China Common_measure   The usual (iambic) meter of a ballad Common_measure   An integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly Common_measure   A time signature indicating four beats to the bar Common_meter   The usual (iambic) meter of a ballad Common_milkwort   Small European perennial with numerous branches having racemes of blue, pink or white flowers; formerly reputed to promote human lactation Common_mood   A mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact Common_moonseed   A woody vine of eastern North America having large oval leaves and small white flowers and purple to blue-black fruits Common_moonwort   Of America and Eurasia and Australia Common_morel   An edible and choice morel with a globular to elongate head with an irregular pattern of pits and ridges Common_morning_glory   Pantropical annual climbing herb with funnel-shaped blue, purple, pink or white flowers Common_morning_glory   Annual or perennial climbing herb of Central America having sky-blue flowers; most commonly cultivated morning glory Common_mosquito   Common house mosquito Back to top Common_mugwort   European tufted aromatic perennial herb having hairy red or purple stems and dark green leaves downy white below and red-brown florets Common_mullein   Tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches Common_multiple   An integer that is a multiple of two or more other integers Common_murre   The most frequent variety of murre Common_myrtle   European shrub with white or rosy flowers followed by black berries Common_nardoo   Australian clover fern Common_newt   Small semiaquatic salamander Common_nightshade   Eurasian herb naturalized in America having white flowers and poisonous hairy foliage and bearing black berries that are sometimes poisonous but sometimes edible Common_noun   A noun that denotes any or all members of a class Common_nuisance   A nuisance that unreasonably interferes with a right that is common to the general public; "a public nuisance offends the public at large" Common_nutcracker   Old World nutcracker Common_oak   Medium to large deciduous European oak having smooth leaves with rounded lobes; yields hard strong light-colored wood Common_opossum   Omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America Common_or_garden   The usual or familiar type; "it is a common or garden sparrow" Common_osier   Willow with long flexible twigs used in basketry Common_pea   Plant producing peas usually eaten fresh rather than dried Common_people   People in general; "they''re just country folk"; "the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next" Common_pepper   Climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam Common_person   A person who holds no title Common_pitcher_plant   Perennial bog herb having dark red flowers and decumbent broadly winged pitchers forming a rosette; of northeastern North America and naturalized in Europe especially Ireland Back to top Common_plantain   Common European perennial naturalized worldwide; a troublesome weed Common_plum   Any of various widely distributed plums grown in the cooler temperate areas Common_polypody   Mat-forming lithophytic or terrestrial fern with creeping rootstocks and large pinnatifid fronds found throughout North America and Europe and Africa and east Asia Common_pond-skater   A variety of water strider Common_privet   Deciduous semi-evergreen shrub used for hedges Common_purslane   Weedy trailing mat-forming herb with bright yellow flowers cultivated for its edible mildly acid leaves eaten raw or cooked especially in Indian and Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine; cosmopolitan Common_raccoon   North American raccoon Common_racoon   North American raccoon Common_ragweed   Annual weed with finely divided foliage and spikes of green flowers; common in North America; introduced elsewhere accidentally Common_reed   Tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts Common_room   A sitting room (usually at school or university) Common_rorqual   Large flat-headed whalebone whale having deep furrows along the throat; of Atlantic and Pacific Common_rose_mallow   Showy shrub of salt marshes of the eastern United States having large rose-colored flowers Common_roundworm   Intestinal parasite of humans and pigs Common_rush   Tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America Common_sage   Shrubby plant with aromatic grayish-green leaves used as a cooking herb Common_salt   White crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food Common_salt   A white crystalline solid consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl) Common_scold   Someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault Common_scoter   A variety of scoter Back to top Common_scurvy_grass   A widely distributed arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C Common_seal   Small spotted seal of coastal waters of the northern hemisphere Common_sense   Sound practical judgment; "I can''t see the sense in doing it now"; "he hasn''t got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away" Common_shares   Stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation''s profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections; "over 40 million Americans invest in common stocks" Common_shiner   The common North American shiner Common_shrew   Common American shrew Common_sickle_pine   Small tropical rain forest tree of Indonesia and Malaysia Common_snapping_turtle   Large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite Common_snipe   Common snipe of Eurasia and Africa Common_snowberry   Deciduous shrub of western North America having spikes of pink flowers followed by round white berries Common_soldier   An enlisted man of the lowest rank; "our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value" Common_sorrel   Large sour-tasting arrowhead-shaped leaves used in salads and sauces Common_speedwell   Common hairy European perennial with pale blue or lilac flowers in axillary racemes Common_spindle_tree   Small erect deciduous shrub having tough white wood and cathartic bark and fruit Common_spoonbill   Pure white crested spoonbill of southern Eurasia and northeastern Africa Common_spotted_orchid   European orchid having lanceolate leaves spotted purple and pink to white or mauve flowers spotted or lined deep red or purple Common_staghorn_fern   Commonly cultivated fern of Australia and southeastern Asia and Polynesia Common_starling   Gregarious bird having plumage with dark metallic gloss; builds nests around dwellings and other structures; naturalized worldwide Common_stinkhorn   A common fungus formerly used in preparing a salve for rheumatism Common_stock   Stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation''s profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections; "over 40 million Americans invest in common stocks" Back to top Common_stock_equivalent   Preferred stock or convertible bonds or warrants that can be converted into common stock Common_St_John's_wort   Deciduous bushy Eurasian shrub with golden yellow flowers and reddish-purple fruits from which a soothing salve is made in Spain Common_sunflower   Annual sunflower grown for silage and for its seeds which are a source of oil; common throughout United States and much of North America Common_tarweed   California annual having red-brown spots near the base of its yellow flower rays Common_teasel   Teasel with lilac flowers native to Old World but naturalized in North America; dried flower heads used to raise a nap on woolen cloth Common_thorn_apple   Intensely poisonous tall coarse annual tropical weed having rank-smelling foliage, large white or violet trumpet-shaped flowers and prickly fruits Common_thyme   Common aromatic garden perennial native to the western Mediterranean; used in seasonings and formerly as medicine Common_time   A time signature indicating four beats to the bar Common_tobacco   Tall erect South American herb with large ovate leaves and terminal clusters of tubular white or pink flowers; cultivated for its leaves Common_topaz   A yellow quartz Common_touch   The property of appealing to people in general (usually by appearing to have qualities in common with them) Common_unicorn_plant   Annual of southern United States to Mexico having large whitish or yellowish flowers mottled with purple and a long curving beak Common_valerian   Tall rhizomatous plant having very fragrant flowers and rhizomes used medicinally Common_vetchling   Scrambling perennial Eurasian wild pea having yellowish flowers and compressed seed pods; cultivated for forage Common_viper   Small terrestrial viper common in northern Eurasia Common_wallaby   Height 30 inches Common_wart   A benign growth (often with a rough surface) Common_wasp   A variety of vespid wasp Common_watercress   Perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere Common_water_snake   In some classifications placed in the genus Nerodia; western United States snake that seldom ventures far from water Back to top Common_wheat   Widely cultivated in temperate regions in many varieties for its commercially important grain Common_white_dogwood   Deciduous tree; celebrated for its large white or pink bracts and stunning autumn color that is followed by red berries Common_winterberry_holly   A holly shrub Common_wolffia   Smallest flowering plants known; of the Americas Common_wood_sorrel   Eurasian plant with heart-shaped trifoliate leaves and white pink- or purple-veined flowers Common_wormwood   Aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe Common_year   A year that is not a leap year Common_yellowthroat   An American warbler Common_yellowwood   Medium-sized tree of South Africa Common_zebra   Of the plains of central and eastern Africa Commotion   The act of making a noisy disturbance Commotion   Confused movement; "he was caught up in a whirl of work"; "a commotion of people fought for the exits" Commotion   A disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused" Commove   Change the arrangement or position of Commove   Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" Communal   For or by a group rather than individuals; "dipping each his bread into a communal dish of stew"- Paul Roche; "a communal settlement in which all earnings and food were shared"; "a group effort" Communal   Relating to a small administrative district or community; "communal elections in several European countries" Communalise   Make something the property of the commune or community Communalism   Loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole Communalism   The practice of communal living and common ownership Back to top Communalize   Make something the property of the commune or community Communally   By a group of people rather than an individual; "the mills were owned communally" Commune   A body of people or families living together and sharing everything Commune   The smallest administrative district of several European countries Commune   Communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity; "He seemed to commune with nature" Commune   Receive Communion, in the Catholic church Communicable   Readily communicated; "communicable ideas" Communicable   (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection Communicable_disease   A disease that can be communicated from one person to another Communicant   A person entitled to receive Communion Communicate   Transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" Communicate   Transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees" Communicate   Receive Communion, in the Catholic church Communicate   Administer communion; in church Communicate   Be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas; "He and his sons haven''t communicated for years"; "Do you communicate well with your advisor?" Communicate   Join or connect; "The rooms communicated" Communicate   Transfer to another; "communicate a disease" Communicating   The activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information; "they could not act without official communication from Moscow" Communicating_artery   Any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis Communication   Something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups Back to top Communication   The activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information; "they could not act without official communication from Moscow" Communication   A connection allowing access between persons or places; "how many lines of communication can there be among four people?"; "a secret passageway provided communication between the two rooms" Communicational   Used in communication; "he had few communicational grooves available for use" Communications   The discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); "communications is his major field of study" Communications_intelligence   Technical and intelligence information derived from foreign communications by other than the intended recipients Communications_protocol   (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data Communications_satellite   An artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit Communications_Security_Establishment   Canadian agency that gathers communications intelligence and assist law enforcement and security agencies Communications_technology   The activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems Communication_channel   (often plural) a means of communication or access; "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms" Communication_equipment   Facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information Communication_system   Facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information Communication_system   A system for communicating Communication_theory   The discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); "communications is his major field of study" Communication_trench   A trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position Communicative   Able or tending to communicate; "was a communicative person and quickly told all she knew"- W.M.Thackeray Communicative   Of or relating to communication; "communicative arts" Communicativeness   The trait of being communicative Communicator   A person who communicates with others Communicatory   Able or tending to communicate; "was a communicative person and quickly told all she knew"- W.M.Thackeray Back to top Communion   The act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation" Communion   Sharing thoughts and feelings Communion   (Christianity) a group of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites Communion_table   The table in Christian churches where communion is given Communique   An official report (usually sent in haste) Communisation   Changing something from private to state ownership or control Communisation   The organization of a nation of the basis of communism Communisation   A change from private property to public property owned by the community Communise   Make into state-owned property; "The new government communized all banks" Communise   Make Communist or bring in accord with Communist principles; "communize the government" Communism   A political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society Communism   A form of socialism that abolishes private ownership Communist   A socialist who advocates communism Communist   A member of the communist party Communist   Relating to or marked by communism; "Communist Party"; "communist governments"; "communistic propaganda" Communistic   Relating to or marked by communism; "Communist Party"; "communist governments"; "communistic propaganda" Communist_China   A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world Communist_economy   The managed economy of a communist state Communist_Manifesto   A socialist manifesto written by Marx and Engels (1842) describing the history of the working-class movement according to their views Communist_Party   A political party that actively advocates a communist form of government; in Communist countries it is the sole political party of the state Back to top Communist_Party_of_Kampuchea   A communist organization formed in Cambodia in 1970; became a terrorist organization in 1975 when it captured Phnom Penh and created a government that killed an estimated three million people; was defeated by Vietnamese troops but remained active until 19 Community   (ecology) a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other Community   The body of people in a learned occupation; "the news spread rapidly through the medical community" Community   A group of people living in a particular local area; "the team is drawn from all parts of the community" Community   A group of people having ethnic or cultural or religious characteristics in common; "the Christian community of the apostolic age"; "he was well known throughout the Catholic community" Community   A group of nations having common interests; "they hoped to join the NATO community" Community   A district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences Community   Common ownership; "they shared a community of possessions" Community   Agreement as to goals; "the preachers and the bootleggers found they had a community of interests" Community_center   A center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities Community_chest   A charity supported by individual subscriptions; defrays the demands on a community for social welfare Community_college   A nonresidential junior college offering a curriculum fitted to the needs of the community Community_of_interests   Agreement as to goals; "the preachers and the bootleggers found they had a community of interests" Community_of_scholars   The body of individuals holding advanced academic degrees Community_property   Property and income belonging jointly to a married couple Community_service   An unpaid service for the benefit of the public that is performed by lawbreakers as part (or all) of their sentence Community_service   A service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions Communization   Changing something from private to state ownership or control Communization   The organization of a nation of the basis of communism Communization   A change from private property to public property owned by the community Back to top Communize   Make into state-owned property; "The new government communized all banks" Communize   Make Communist or bring in accord with Communist principles; "communize the government" Commutability   The quality of being commutable Commutability   Exchangeability by virtue of being replaceable Commutable   Subject to alteration or change; "the death sentence was commutable to life imprisonment" Commutable   Capable of being exchanged for another or for something else that is equivalent Commutate   Reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current Commutation   The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help" Commutation   The travel of a commuter Commutation   (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law Commutation   A warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one Commutation_ticket   A ticket good for several trips or to attend a season of entertainments; sold at a reduced rate Commutative   Of a binary operation; independent of order; as in e.g. "a x b = b x a" Commutative_group   A group that satisfies the commutative law Commutator   Switch for reversing the direction of an electric current Commute   Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares" Commute   Exchange a penalty for a less severe one Commute   Change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word" Commute   Transpose and remain equal in value; "These operators commute with each other" Commute   Travel back and forth regularly, as between one''s place of work and home Back to top Commuter   A passenger train that is ridden primarily by commuters Commuter   Someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city Commuter_traffic   Traffic created by people going to or returning from work Commuter_train   A passenger train that is ridden primarily by commuters Commuting   The travel of a commuter Comoros   A country on the Comoro Islands Comoro_Islands   Three main islands and numerous islets in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar Comose   Of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair; "comate (or comose) seeds"; "a comal tuft" Comose   Bearing a coma; crowned with an assemblage of branches or leaves or bracts; "comate royal palms"; "pineapples are comate" Compact   A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman''s purse Compact   A small and economical car Compact   A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action Compact   Squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle" Compact   Make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data" Compact   Compress into a wad; "wad paper into the box" Compact   Have the property of being packable or compactable or of compacting easily; "This powder compacts easily"; "Such odd-shaped items do not pack well" Compact   Closely and firmly united or packed together; "compact soil"; "compact clusters of flowers" Compact   Closely crowded together; "a compact shopping center"; "a dense population"; "thick crowds" Compact   Briefly giving the gist of something; "a short and compendious book"; "a compact style is brief and pithy"; "succinct comparisons"; "a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject" Compact   Heavy and compact in form or stature; "a wrestler of compact build"; "he was tall and heavyset"; "stocky legs"; "a thick middle-aged man"; "a thickset young man" Back to top Compact-disk_burner   Recording equipment for making compact disks Compaction   The act of crushing Compaction   An increase in the density of something Compactly   Taking up no more space than necessary; "liquid food compactly stored in a pressurized tank" Compactly   With concise and precise brevity; to the point; "Please state your case as succinctly as possible"; "he wrote compactly but clearly" Compactly   In a compact manner or state; "The children were packed compactly into the car" Compactness   The consistency of a compact solid Compactness   The spatial property of being crowded together Compact_car   A small and economical car Compact_disc   A digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser Compact_disc_read-only_memory   A compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user Compact_disc_recordable   A compact disc on which you can write only once and thereafter is read-only memory Compact_disc_write-once   A compact disc on which you can write only once and thereafter is read-only memory Compact_disk   A digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser Companion   One paid to accompany or assist or live with another Companion   A person who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms" Companion   A traveler who accompanies you Companion   Be a companion to somebody Companionability   Suitability to be a companion Companionable   Suggestive of companionship; "a companionable pet" Back to top Companionableness   Suitability to be a companion Companionate   Like a companion; "companionate marriage"; "a companionate dog" Companionship   The state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends" Companionway   A stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship Company   An institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage" Company   A unit of firefighters including their equipment; "a hook-and-ladder company" Company   A social gathering of guests or companions; "the house was filled with company when I arrived" Company   Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel" Company   Small military unit; usually two or three platoons Company   Crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship Company   A band of people associated temporarily in some activity; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen" Company   A social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn''t expected company" Company   The state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends" Company   Be a companion to somebody Company_man   An employee whose first loyalty is to the company rather than to fellow workers Company_name   The name by which a corporation is identified Company_operator   An operator who works for a company Company_union   A union of workers for a single company; a union not affiliated with a larger union Comparability   Qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare" Comparable   Able to be compared or worthy of comparison Back to top Comparable   Conforming in every respect; "boxes with corresponding dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year" Comparable_to(p)   Worthy of comparison; as good as; "at that moment nothing in the world seemed comparable to sleep" Comparable_with(p)   Similar in some respect and so able to be compared in order to show differences and similarities; "pianists of comparable ability"; "cars comparable with each other in terms of fuel consumption" Comparably   In a comparable manner or to a comparable degree; "you will have to work comparably harder" Comparative   The comparative form of an adjective; "`better'' is the comparative of `good''" Comparative   Having significance only in relation to something else; "a comparative newcomer" Comparative   Relating to or based on or involving comparison; "comparative linguistics" Comparatively   In a relative manner; by comparison to something else; "the situation is relatively calm now" Comparative_anatomist   Anatomist who compares the anatomy of different animals Comparative_anatomy   The study of anatomical features of animals of different species Comparative_literature   Study of literary works from different cultures (often in translation) Comparative_negligence   (law) negligence allocated between the plaintiff and the defendant with a corresponding reduction in damages paid to the plaintiff Comparative_psychology   The branch of psychology concerned with the behavior of animals Compare   Qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare" Compare   Examine and note the similarities or differences of; "John compared his haircut to his friend''s"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie" Compare   Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed" Compare   To form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb Compare   Be comparable; "This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes" Comparing   Examining resemblances or differences Comparison   Examining resemblances or differences Back to top Comparison   Qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare" Comparison   Relation based on similarities and differences Comparison-shop   Compare prices for a given item Compart   Lay out in parts according to a plan Compartment   A partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area Compartment   A small space or subdivision for storage Compartmental   Divided up into compartments or categories; "most sciences have become woefully compartmentalized" Compartmentalisation   The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type Compartmentalisation   A mild state of dissociation Compartmentalise   Separate into isolated compartments or categories; "You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!" Compartmentalised   Divided up into compartments or categories; "most sciences have become woefully compartmentalized" Compartmentalization   The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type Compartmentalization   A mild state of dissociation Compartmentalize   Separate into isolated compartments or categories; "You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!" Compartmentalized   Divided up into compartments or categories; "most sciences have become woefully compartmentalized" Compartmented   Divided up or separated into compartments or isolated units; "a compartmented box"; "the protected and compartmented society of Beacon Hill"- John Mason Brown Compartment_pressure   The air pressure maintained in an air-tight compartment (as in an aircraft) Compass   Navigational instrument for finding directions Compass   Drafting instrument used for drawing circles Compass   An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in t Back to top Compass   The limit of capability; "within the compass of education" Compass   Get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" Compass   Travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the earth" Compass   Bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass" Compassion   The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it Compassion   A deep awareness of and sympathy for another''s suffering Compassionate   Share the suffering of Compassionate   Showing or having compassion; "heard the soft and compassionate voices of women" Compassionate   Showing recognition of unusually distressful circumstances; "compassionate leave"; "considered for a compassionate discharge because of domestic difficulties" Compassionate   Showing merciful compassion; "sparing the child''s mother was a compassionate act" Compassionately   In a compassionate manner; "the nurse looked at him pityingly" Compassionateness   A deep awareness of and sympathy for another''s suffering Compassionate_leave   (military) leave granted in an emergency such as family sickness or death Compass_card   Compass in the form of a card that rotates so that 0 degrees or North points to magnetic north Compass_flower   Any of several plants having leaves so arranged on the axis as to indicate the cardinal points of the compass Compass_north   The direction in which a compass needle points Compass_plane   A plane with a flexible face that can plane concave or convex surfaces Compass_plant   Any of several plants having leaves so arranged on the axis as to indicate the cardinal points of the compass Compass_plant   North American annual with red or rose-colored flowers Compass_point   Any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass; "he checked the point on his compass" Back to top Compass_saw   A handsaw with a thin triangular blade for cutting curves Compatibility   Capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination Compatibility   A feeling of sympathetic understanding Compatible   Able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination; "a compatible married couple"; "her deeds were compatible with her ideology" Compatible   Capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification Compatible   Capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction Compatible   Having similar disposition and tastes; "a compatible married couple"; "with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion" Compatible   (of a couple) existing together harmoniously Compatible_software   Software that can run on different computers without modification Compatible_software   Application software programs that share common conventions so they can be utilized together Compatibly   With compatibility Compatriot   A person from your own country Compeer   A person who is of equal standing with another in a group Compel   Make someone do something Compel   Force or compel somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form" Compelling   Tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument; "new and compelling evidence" Compelling   Driving or forcing; "compelling ambition" Compendious   Briefly giving the gist of something; "a short and compendious book"; "a compact style is brief and pithy"; "succinct comparisons"; "a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject" Compendium   A concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work Compendium   A publication containing a variety of works Back to top Compensable   For which money is paid; "a paying job"; "remunerative work"; "salaried employment"; "stipendiary services" Compensate   Make payment to; compensate; "My efforts were not remunerated" Compensate   Make amends for; pay compensation for; "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich"; "She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident" Compensate   Do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?" Compensate   Make reparations or amends for; "right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust" Compensate   Adjust or make up for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" Compensate   Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father" Compensated   Receiving or eligible for compensation; "salaried workers"; "a stipendiary magistrate" Compensating_balance   A minimum credit balance that a bank may require a borrower to keep on deposit as a condition for granting a loan; a common requirement for establishing a line of credit at a bank; "the compensating balance increases the effective interest rate to the ban Compensation   The act of compensating for service or loss or injury Compensation   Something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) Compensation   (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors Compensative   Compensating for Compensatory   Compensating for Compensatory_damages   (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated Compensatory_spending   Spending money raised by borrowing; used by governments to stimulate their economy Compensatory_time   Time off that is granted to a worker as compensation for working overtime Compere   British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc Compere   Act as a master of ceremonies Compete   Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others Back to top Competence   The quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually Competence_hearing   A hearing to determine legal capacity (to determine whether the defendant can understand the charges and cooperate with a lawyer in preparing a defense) Competency   The quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually Competent   Adequate for the purpose; "a competent performance" Competent   Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist" Competently   In a competent capable manner; "they worked competently" Competing(a)   Being in competition; "competing businesses" Competition   The act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place" Competition   An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants Competition   The contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing" Competition   A business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers; "business competition can be fiendish at times" Competitive   Showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy" Competitive   Subscribing to capitalistic competition Competitive   Involving competition or competitiveness; "competitive games"; "to improve one''s competitive position" Competitively   In competition; "the companies should bid competitively" Competitiveness   An aggressive willingness to compete; "the team was full of fight" Competitor   The contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing" Competitory   Involving competition or competitiveness; "competitive games"; "to improve one''s competitive position" Compilation   The act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list); "the job of compiling the inventory took several hours" Compilation   Something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) Back to top Compile   Put together out of existing material; "compile a list" Compile   Use a computer program to translate source code written in a particular programming language into computer-readable machine code that can be executed Compile   Get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man''s unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune" Compiler   (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program Compiler   A person who compiles (or writes for) encyclopedias Compiling   The act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list); "the job of compiling the inventory took several hours" Compiling_program   (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program Complacence   The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting" Complacency   The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting" Complacent   Contented to a fault; "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity" Complacently   In a self-satisfied manner; "he complacently lived out his life as a village school teacher" Complain   Make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge; "The plaintiff''s lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client" Complain   Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" Complainant   A person who brings an action in a court of law Complainer   A person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining Complaining(a)   Expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment; "a complaining wife" Complainingly   With complaints; "she did her work, but she did so complainingly" Complaint   (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny" Complaint   (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based Complaint   An expression of grievance or resentment Back to top Complaint   (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow Complaint   An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining Complaintive   Expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment; "a complaining wife" Complaisance   A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others Complaisant   Showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others; "to close one''s eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover"; "the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave" Complect   Be interwoven or interconnected; "The bones are interconnected via the muscle" Complement   Something added to complete or make perfect; "a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner" Complement   Either of two parts that mutually complete each other Complement   A word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction Complement   Number needed to make up whole force; "a full complement of workers" Complement   A complete number or quantity; "a full complement" Complement   One of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response Complement   Make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to; "I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup" Complemental   Acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole) Complementarity   The interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other; "the complementarity of the sexes" Complementarity   A relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities Complementary   Either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or gray (in the case of pigments); "yellow and blue are complementaries" Complementary   Acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole) Complementary   Of or relating to or suggestive of complementation; "interchangeable electric outlets" Complementary   Of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other; "`male'' and `female'' are complementary terms" Back to top Complementary_angles   Two angles whose sum is a right angle Complementary_color   Either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or gray (in the case of pigments); "yellow and blue are complementaries" Complementary_distribution   (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts Complementary_DNA   Single-stranded DNA that is complementary to messenger RNA or DNA that has been synthesized from messenger RNA by reverse transcriptase Complementary_medicine   The practice of medicine that combines traditional medicine with alternative medicine Complementation   (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts Complementation   The grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate Complement_fixation   An immune response in which an antigen-antibody combination inactivates a complement (so it is unavailable to participate in a second antigen-antibody combination) Complement_fixation_test   A blood test in which a sample of serum is exposed to a particular antigen and complement in order to determine whether or not antibodies to that particular antigen are present; used as a diagnostic test Complete   Bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements; "A child would complete the family" Complete   Come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master''s Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours" Complete   Write all the required information onto a form; "fill out this questionnaire, please!"; "make out a form" Complete   Complete a pass Complete   Complete or carry out; "discharge one''s duties" Complete   Having every necessary or normal part or component or step; "a complete meal"; "a complete wardrobe"; "a complete set pf the Britannica"; "a complete set of china"; "a complete defeat"; "a complete accounting" Complete   Having all four whorls or principal parts--sepals and petals and stamens and carpels (or pistils); "complete flowers" Complete   Having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the harvesting was complete"; "the affair is over, ended, finished"; "the abruptly terminated interview" Complete   Perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities; "a complete gentleman"; "consummate happiness"; "a consummate performance" Complete   Highly skilled; "an accomplished pianist"; "a complete musician" Complete(a)   Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad" Back to top Completed   Successfully completed or brought to an end; "his mission accomplished he took a vacation"; "the completed project"; "the joy of a realized ambition overcame him" Completed   Caught; "a completed forward pass" Completed   (of a marriage) completed by the first act of sexual intercourse after the ceremony Completely   To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole'' is often used informally for `wholly''); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a total Completely   So as to be complete; with everything necessary; "he had filled out the form completely"; "the apartment was completely furnished" Completeness   (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that a contradiction arises if any proposition is introduced that cannot be derived from the axioms of the system Completeness   The state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed Complete_blood_count   Counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood Complete_fracture   Break involving the entire width of the bone Completing   Acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole) Completion   A concluding action Completion   (American football) a successful forward pass in football Complex   A whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures Complex   A conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts; "the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town" Complex   (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person''s behavior Complex   A compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated Complex   Complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; "a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody"; "a complex mass of diverse laws and customs" Complexifier   Someone makes things complex Complexify   Make complex; "he unnecessarily complexified every problem" Complexify   Have or develop complicating consequences; "These actions will ramify" Back to top Complexion   (obsolete) a combination of elements (of dryness and warmth or of the four humors) that was once believed to determine a person''s health and temperament Complexion   Texture and appearance of the skin of the face Complexion   The coloring of a person''s face Complexion   A point of view or general attitude or inclination; "he altered the complexion of his times"; "a liberal political complexion" Complexion   A combination that results from coupling or interlinking; "diphthongs are complexions of vowels" Complexion   Give a certain color to; "The setting sun complexioned the hills" Complexity   The quality of being intricate and compounded; "he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers" Complexly   In a complex manner Complexness   The quality of being intricate and compounded; "he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers" Complex_absence   Petit mal seizure accompanied by other abnormalities (atonia or automatisms or vasomotor changes) Complex_body_part   A particular complex anatomical structure; "he has good bone structure" Complex_fraction   A fraction with fractions in the numerator or denominator Complex_instruction_set_computer   (computer science) a kind of computer architecture that has a large number of instructions hard coded into the cpu chip Complex_instruction_set_computing   (computer science) a kind of computer architecture that has a large number of instructions hard coded into the cpu chip Complex_number   A number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1 Complex_quantity   A number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1 Complex_sentence   A sentence composed of at least one main clause and one subordinate clause Compliance   The act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another Compliance   Acting according to certain accepted standards Compliance   A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others Back to top Compliance   Happy friendly agreement Compliancy   A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others Compliant   Disposed or willing to comply; "children compliant with the parental will" Compliant   Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submi Compliant   Easily influenced or imposed on Compliant   Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; "too acquiescent to challenge authority"; "a gentle and biddable soul"; "children compliant with the parental will" Complicate   Make more complex, intricate, or richer; "refine a design or pattern" Complicate   Make more complicated; "There was a new development that complicated the matter" Complicated   Difficult to analyze or understand; "a complicated problem"; "complicated Middle East politics" Complicatedness   Puzzling complexity Complication   The act or process of complicating Complication   Puzzling complexity Complication   A development that complicates a situation; "the court''s decision had many unforeseen ramifications" Complication   A situation or condition that is complex or confused; "her coming was a serious complication" Complication   Any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease; "bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis" Complicity   Guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense Compliment   A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration Compliment   Say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper" Compliment   Express respect or esteem for Complimentary   Conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark" Back to top Complimentary   Costing nothing; "complimentary tickets" Compliments   (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone''s welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes" Complin   Last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring Compline   Last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring Complot   Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government" Comply   Act in accordance with someone''s rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules" Complying   Happy to comply Component   An artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system" Component   An abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a s Component   Something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the manuscript"; "the smaller component is hard to reach" Component_part   Something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the manuscript"; "the smaller component is hard to reach" Comport   Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times" Comport   Behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave" Comportment   Dignified manner or conduct Compose   Draw up the plans or basic details for; "frame a policy" Compose   Put together out of existing material; "compile a list" Compose   Produce a literary work; "She composed a poem"; "He wrote four novels" Compose   Write music; "Beethoven composed nine symphonies" Compose   Calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet; "She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult" Compose   Form the substance of; "Greed and ambition composed his personality" Back to top Composed   Serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; "the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage"; "I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time" Composed   Made up of individual elements; "if perception is seen as composed of isolated sense data..." Composedly   In a self-collected or self-possessed manner; "he announced the death of his father collectedly" Composer   Someone who composes music as a profession Composing   Musical creation Composing   The spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole; "harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art" Compositae   Plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia Composite   A conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts; "the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town" Composite   Considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers Composite   A modified Corinthian style of architecture (a combination of Corinthian and Ionic) Composite   Used of color Composite   Consisting of separate interconnected parts Composite   Of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae Compositeness   The property of being a composite number Composite_material   Strong lightweight material developed in the laboratory; fibers of more than one kind are bonded together chemically Composite_number   An integer that is divisible without remainder by at least one positive integer other than itself and one Composite_order   A Roman order that combines the Corinthian acanthus leaves with the spiral scrolls of the Ionic order Composite_plant   Considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers Composite_school   A large British or Canadian secondary school for children of all abilities Composition   The act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship" Back to top Composition   Musical creation Composition   Something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole; "he envied the composition of their faculty" Composition   The way in which someone or something is composed Composition   The spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole; "harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art" Composition   An essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition" Composition   Art and technique of printing with movable type Composition   A musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements" Composition   A mixture of ingredients Compositional   Arranging or grouping Composition_board   A stiff moderately thick paper Compositor   One who sets written material into type Compost   A mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer Compost   Convert to compost; "compost organic debris" Compost_heap   A heap of manure and vegetation and other organic residues that are decaying to become compost Compost_pile   A heap of manure and vegetation and other organic residues that are decaying to become compost Composure   Steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" Compos_mentis(p)   Of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to got to trial Compote   Dessert of stewed or baked fruit Compound   An enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) Compound   A whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts Back to top Compound   (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight Compound   Put or add together; "combine resources" Compound   Make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "Potsmokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "This event only deepened my convictions" Compound   Combine so as to form a whole; mix; "compound the ingredients" Compound   Create by mixing or combining Compound   Calculate principal and interest Compound   Of leaf shapes; of leaves composed of several similar parts or lobes Compound   Composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism" Compound   Consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts; "soap is a compound substance"; "housetop is a compound word"; "a blackberry is a compound fruit" Compounded   Combined into or constituting a chemical compound Compounding   The act of combining things to form a new whole Compound_eye   In insects and some crustaceans: composed of many light-sensitive elements each forming a portion of an image Compound_fraction   A fraction with fractions in the numerator or denominator Compound_fracture   Bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound Compound_interest   Interest calculated on both the principal and the accrued interest Compound_leaf   Composed of a number of leaflets on a common stalk Compound_lens   A lens system consisting of two or more lenses on the same axis Compound_lever   A pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum Compound_microscope   Light microscope that has two converging lens systems: the objective and the eyepiece Compound_morphology   The part of grammar that deals with combinations of simple words into compound words Back to top Compound_number   A quantity expressed in two different units; "one hour and ten minutes" Compound_pendulum   Pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis Compound_pistil   Consists of two or more fused carpels Compound_protein   A protein complex combining amino acids with other substances Compound_sentence   A sentence composed of at least two coordinate independent clauses Comprehend   Get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" Comprehend   To become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon" Comprehend   Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one''s sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group" Comprehended   Fully understood or grasped; "dangers not yet appreciated"; "these apprehended truths"; "a thing comprehended is a thing known as fully as it can be known" Comprehendible   Capable of being comprehended or understood; "an idea comprehensible to the average mind" Comprehensibility   The quality of comprehensible language or thought Comprehensible   Capable of being comprehended or understood; "an idea comprehensible to the average mind" Comprehension   An ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature" Comprehension   The relation of comprising something; "he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work" Comprehensive   Being the most comprehensive of its class; "an unabridged dictionary" Comprehensive   Including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education" Comprehensive   Broad in scope; "a comprehensive survey of world affairs" Comprehensively   In an all-inclusive manner Comprehensiveness   An ability to understand a broad range of topics; "a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject" Comprehensiveness   Completeness over a broad scope Back to top Comprehensive_school   A large British or Canadian secondary school for children of all abilities Compress   A cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) Compress   Squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle" Compress   Make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data" Compressed   Reduced in volume by pressure; "compressed air" Compressed   Pressed tightly together; "with lips compressed" Compressed   Flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes) Compressed_air   Air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere; "compressed air is often used to power machines" Compressed_gas   Gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant Compressibility   The property of being able to occupy less space Compressible   Capable of being compressed or made more compact; "compressible packing materials"; "a compressible box" Compressible   Capable of being easily compressed Compressing   Applying pressure Compression   Applying pressure Compression   Encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required Compression   The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling" Compression   An increase in the density of something Compression_bandage   Bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure Compression_fracture   Fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae) Compressor   A mechanical device that compresses gasses Back to top Comprise   Form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise h Comprise   Include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930''s" Comprise   Be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?" Compromise   A middle way between two extremes Compromise   An accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual''" Compromise   Settle by concession Compromise   Make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise" Compromise   Expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy" Compromiser   A negotiator willing to compromise; "Henry Clay was known as the Great Compromiser" Compromise_verdict   A verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues Compromising   Making or willing to make concessions; "loneliness tore through him...whenever he thought of...even the compromising Louis du Tillet" Compromising   Vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion; "she found herself in a compromising situation" Compsognathus   Very small bipedal carnivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic in Bavaria Compton   United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962) Comptonia   1 species: sweet fern Comptonia_asplenifolia   Deciduous shrub of eastern North America with sweet scented fernlike leaves and tiny white flowers Comptonia_peregrina   Deciduous shrub of eastern North America with sweet scented fernlike leaves and tiny white flowers Comptroller   Someone who maintains and audits business accounts Comptrollership   The position of comptroller Comptroller_General   A United States federal official who supervises expenditures and settles claims against the government Back to top Comptroller_of_the_Currency   The agency of the Treasury Department responsible for controlling the currency Comptroller_of_the_Currency   A United States federal official who regulates the national banks Compulsion   Using force to cause something; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn`t have to use coercion" Compulsion   An urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid Compulsion   An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will Compulsive   A person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things Compulsive   Strongly motivated to succeed Compulsive   Caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; "compulsive drinking" Compulsively   In a compulsive manner; "he cleaned his shoes compulsively after every walk" Compulsiveness   The trait of acting compulsively Compulsivity   The trait of acting compulsively Compulsorily   In a manner that cannot be evaded; "the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied." Compulsory   Required by rule; "in most schools physical education are compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading" Compulsory_process   The right of a defendant to have a court use its subpoena power to compel the appearance of material witnesses before the court Compunction   A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) Computable   May be computed or estimated; "a calculable risk"; "computable odds"; "estimable assets" Computation   The procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods Computation   Problem solving that involves numbers or quantities Computational   Of or involving computation or computers; "computational linguistics" Computationally   With regard to computation; "computationally, this is a tricky problem" Back to top Computational_linguist   Someone trained in computer science and linguistics who uses computers for natural language processing Computational_linguistics   The use of computers for linguistic research and applications Compute   Make a mathematical calculation or computation Computed_axial_tomography   A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis Computed_tomography   A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis Computer   A machine for performing calculations automatically Computer   An expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) Computer-aided_design   Software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing Computer-oriented_language   A programming language designed for use on a specific class of computers Computerise   Control a function, process, or creation by a computer; "They computerized the car industry"; "we live in a cybernated age"; "cybernate a factory" Computerise   Store in a computer; "computerized dictionary" Computerise   Provide with computers; "Our office is fully computerized now" Computerised   Stored, processed, analyzed, or generated by computer Computerization   The control of processes by computer Computerize   Control a function, process, or creation by a computer; "They computerized the car industry"; "we live in a cybernated age"; "cybernate a factory" Computerize   Store in a computer; "computerized dictionary" Computerize   Provide with computers; "Our office is fully computerized now" Computerized   Stored, processed, analyzed, or generated by computer Computerized_axial_tomography   A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis Computerized_axial_tomography_scanner   A tomograph that constructs a 3-D model of an object by combining parallel planes Back to top Computerized_tomography   A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis Computer_accessory   An accessory for a computer; "when you add in all the computer accessories you are going to need the computer gets pretty expensive" Computer_address   (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored Computer_architecture   (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer''s hardware or system software; "the architecture of a computer''s system software" Computer_architecture   The art of assembling logical elements into a computing device; the specification of the relation between parts of a computer system Computer_backup   (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased" Computer_business   A business that manufactures and sells computers Computer_circuit   A circuit that is part of a computer Computer_code   (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions Computer_database   (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers Computer_dealer   A firm that sells and buys computers Computer_display   A screen used to display the output of a computer to the user Computer_error   (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer Computer_expert   An authority on computers and computing Computer_file   (computer science) a file maintained in computer-readable form Computer_filename   (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file Computer_file_name   (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file Computer_game   A game played against a computer Computer_graphics   The pictorial representation and manipulation of data by a computer Computer_guru   An authority on computers and computing Back to top Computer_hardware   (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system Computer_industry   A manufacturer of computers Computer_keyboard   A keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard Computer_language   A programming language designed for use on a specific class of computers Computer_memory   An electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached" Computer_memory_unit   A unit for measuring computer memory Computer_menu   (computer science) a list of options available to a computer user Computer_mouse   A hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the mouse is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad; "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball" Computer_network   (computer science) a network of computers Computer_operation   An elementary operation that a computer is designed and built to perform Computer_paper   Paper folded to permit continuous printing controlled by a computer Computer_peripheral   (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer; "disk drives and printers are important peripherals" Computer_program   (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code" Computer_programing   Creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something Computer_programme   (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code" Computer_programmer   A person who designs and writes and tests computer programs Computer_programming   Creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something Computer_readable   Suitable for feeding directly into a computer Computer_science   The branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures Computer_scientist   A scientist who specializes in the theory of computation and the design of computers Back to top Computer_screen   A screen used to display the output of a computer to the user Computer_simulation   (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated" Computer_storage   An electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached" Computer_store   A store that sells computers to the small businessperson or personal user Computer_system   A system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage Computer_technology   The activity of designing and constructing and programming computers Computer_user   A person who uses computers for work or entertainment or communication or business Computer_virus   A software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer; "a true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance" Computing   The procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods Computing   The branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures Computing_device   A machine for performing calculations automatically Computing_machine   A machine for performing calculations automatically Computing_system   A system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage Comrade   Used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement; "Greetings, comrade!" Comrade   A person who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms" Comrade   A fellow member of the Communist Party Comradeliness   The quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability Comradely   Heartily friendly and congenial Comradery   The quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability Comradeship   The quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability Back to top Comstock   United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915) Comstock's_mealybug   Asiatic insect introduced accidentally into United States; pest on citrus and apple trees Comstockery   Censorship because of perceived obscenity or immorality Comstock_mealybug   Asiatic insect introduced accidentally into United States; pest on citrus and apple trees Comte   French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study Comtesse_Du_Barry   Courtier and influential mistress of Louis XV who was guillotined during the French Revolution (1743-1793) Comte_de_Mirabeau   French revolutionary who was prominent in the early days of the French Revolution (1749-1791) Comte_de_Rochambeau   French general who commanded French troops in the American Revolution, notably at Yorktown (1725-1807) Comte_de_Saxe   A French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750) Comte_Donatien_Alphonse_Francois_de_Sade   French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism'' (1740-1814) Comtism   Auguste Comte''s positivistic philosophy that metaphysics and theology should be replaced by a hierarchy of sciences from mathematics at the base to sociology at the top Con   A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property Con   An argument opposed to a proposal Con   A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison Con   Commit to memory; learn by heart; "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?" Con   Deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change" Con   On the negative side; "much was written pro and con" Conacaste   Tropical South American tree having a wide-spreading crown of bipinnate leaves and coiled ear-shaped fruits; grown for shade and ornament as well as valuable timber Conakry   A port and the capital of Guinea Conan_Doyle   English author who created Sherlock Holmes (1859-1930) Back to top Concatenate   Add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series; "concatenate terms"; "concatenate characters" Concatenate   Arranged into chained list Concatenation   The act of linking together as in a series or chain Concatenation   A series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances" Concatenation   The linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc; "it was caused by an improbable concatenation of circumstances" Concatenation   The state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series Concave   Curving inward Concavely   In a concave way; "shaped concavely" Concaveness   The property possessed by a concave shape Concave_lens   A lens such that a parallel beam of light passing through it is caused to diverge or spread out Concave_polygon   A polygon such that there is a straight line that cuts it in four or more points Concave_polyhedron   A polyhedron some of whose plane sections are concave polygons Concave_shape   A shape that curves or bends inward Concavity   The property possessed by a concave shape Concavity   A shape that curves or bends inward Concavo-concave   Concave on both sides Concavo-convex   Concave on one side and convex on the other with the concavity being greater than the convexity Conceal   Prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money" Conceal   Hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well" Concealed   Concealed or hidden on any grounds for any motive; "a concealed weapon"; "a concealed compartment in his briefcase" Back to top Concealed   Not accessible to view; "concealed (or hidden) damage"; "in stormy weather the stars are out of sight" Concealing   The activity of keeping something secret Concealing   Covering or hiding; "the concealing darkness"; "concealing curtains prevented discovery" Concealment   The activity of keeping something secret Concealment   A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness" Concealment   The condition of being concealed or hidden Concede   Be willing to concede; "I grant you this much" Concede   Admit, make a clean breast of; "She confessed that she had taken the money" Concede   Acknowledge defeat; "The candidate conceded after enough votes had come in to show that he would lose" Concede   Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another Conceding   The act of conceding or yielding Conceit   The trait of being vain and conceited Conceit   Feelings of excessive pride Conceited   Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever mo Conceitedly   In a conceited manner; "he always acts so conceitedly!" Conceivability   The state of being conceivable Conceivable   Within the bounds of what may be conceived within the framework of nature; "a cure is still conceivable" Conceivable   Possible to conceive or imagine; "that is one possible answer" Conceivableness   The state of being conceivable Conceivably   Within the realm of possibility; "the weather may conceivably change" Back to top Conceive   Become pregnant; undergo conception; "She cannot conceive"; "My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day" Conceive   Judge or regard; look upon; judge; "I think he is very smart"; "I believe her to be very smart"; "I think that he is her boyfriend"; "The racist conceives such people to be inferior" Conceive   Have the idea for; "He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients"; "This library was well conceived" Conceived   Formed in the mind Conceiver   Someone who creates new things Conceive_of   Form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; "Can you conceive of him as the president?" Concenter   Bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions Concentrate   A concentrated example; "the concentrate of contemporary despair" Concentrate   A concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water Concentrate   The desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore Concentrate   Cook until very little liquid is left; "The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time" Concentrate   Be cooked until very little liquid is left; "The sauce should reduce to one cup" Concentrate   Make (the solvent of a solution) dense or denser Concentrate   Make more concise; "condense the contents of a book into a summary" Concentrate   Compress or concentrate; "Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan" Concentrate   Make central; "The Russian government centralized the distribution of food" Concentrate   Direct one''s attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies" Concentrate   Draw together or meet in one common center; "These groups concentrate in the inner cities" Concentrated   Gathered together or made less diffuse; "their concentrated efforts"; "his concentrated attention"; "concentrated study"; "a narrow thread of concentrated ore" Concentrated   Of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced Back to top Concentrated   Being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance; "a saturated solution" Concentrated   Intensely focused; "her concentrated passion held them at bay" Concentrated_fire   Fire from two or more weapons directed at a single target or area (as fire by batteries of two or more warships) Concentrate_on   Center upon; "Her entire attention centered on her children"; "Our day revolved around our work" Concentration   Strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing extraneous material Concentration   Bringing together military forces Concentration   Great and constant diligence and attention Concentration   The strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume (expressed as moles/cubic meter) Concentration   The spatial property of being crowded together Concentration   Complete attention; intense mental effort Concentration   Increase in density Concentration_camp   A penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) Concentration_camp   A situation characterized by crowding and extremely harsh conditions Concentre   Bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions Concentric   Having a common center; "concentric rings" Concentrical   Having a common center; "concentric rings" Concentricity   The quality of having the same center (as circles inside one another) Concepcion   An industrial city in Chile south of Santiago Concept   An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances Conception   The act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon Back to top Conception   The creation of something in the mind Conception   An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances Conception   The event that occurred at the beginning of something; "from its creation the plan was doomed to failure" Conceptional   Being (or being of the nature of) a notion or concept; "a plan abstract and conceptional"; "to improve notional comprehension"; "a notional response to the question" Conceptive   Capable of conceiving Conceptual   Being or characterized by concepts or their formation; "conceptual discussions"; "the schizophrenic loses ability to abstract or do conceptual thinking" Conceptualisation   Inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally Conceptualisation   An elaborated concept Conceptualise   Have the idea for; "He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients"; "This library was well conceived" Conceptualism   The doctrine that the application of a general term to various objects indicates the existence of a mental entity that mediates the application Conceptualistic   Involving or characteristic of conceptualism Conceptuality   An elaborated concept Conceptualization   Inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally Conceptualization   An elaborated concept Conceptualize   Have the idea for; "He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients"; "This library was well conceived" Conceptually   In a conceptual manner; "he can no longer think conceptually"; "conceptually, the idea is quite simple" Conceptus   An animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life Concept_album   An album whose recording are unified by some theme (instrumental or lyrical or narrative or compositional) Concern   Something that interests you because it is important or affects you; "the safety of the ship is the captain''s concern" Concern   Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it''s a major worry" Back to top Concern   A feeling of sympathy for someone or something; "She felt strong concern for those less fortunate" Concern   An anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction" Concern   A commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it; "he bought his brother''s business"; "a small mom-and-pop business"; "a racially integrated business concern" Concern   Have to do with or be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments" Concern   Be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant" Concerned   Feeling or showing worry or solicitude; "concerned parents of youthful offenders"; "was concerned about the future"; "we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand"; "greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child" Concerned   Involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in; "a memorandum to those concerned"; "an enterprise in which three men are concerned"; "factors concerned in the rise and fall of epidemics"; "the interested parties met to discuss the business" Concerned   Culpably involved; "all those concerned in the bribery case have been identified"; "named three officials implicated in the plot"; "an innocent person implicated by circumstances in a crime" Concerned   In relation (or in regard) to; especially as in the phrases; "as far as x is concerned"; "where x is concerned" Concernedly   In a manner showing concern; "`Are you all right,'' he asked concernedly" Concert   A performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging Concert   Settle by agreement; "concert one''s differences" Concert   Contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement Concert-goer   Someone who attends concerts Concerted   Involving the joint activity of two or more; "the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions"; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong dring"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a Concerted_music   Music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments Concertina   Free-reed instrument played like an accordion by pushing its ends together to force air through the reeds Concertina   Coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle Concertina   Collapse like a concertina Concertise   Give concerts; perform in concerts; "My niece is off concertizing in Europe" Back to top Concertize   Give concerts; perform in concerts; "My niece is off concertizing in Europe" Concerto   A composition for orchestra and a soloist Concerto_grosso   A baroque composition for orchestra and a group of solo instruments Concert_band   A group of musicians playing brass and woodwind and percussion instruments Concert_dance   A theatrical representation of a story performed to music by ballet dancers Concert_grand   A grand piano suitable for concert performances Concert_hall   A hall where concerts are given Concert_piano   A grand piano suitable for concert performances Concert_pitch   The pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz to the A above middle C Concession   A contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business; "he got the beer concession at the ball park" Concession   The act of conceding or yielding Concession   A point conceded or yielded; "they won all the concessions they asked for" Concessionaire   Someone who holds or operates a concession Concessioner   Someone who holds or operates a concession Concessive   Or or pertaining to concession Conch   Any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip Concha   (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape Conchfish   Found in West Indies; lives in mantle cavity of a living conch Conchologist   A collector and student of mollusc shells Conchology   The collection and study of mollusc shells Back to top Concierge   A French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter Conciliable   Can be pacified or satisfied Conciliate   Make compatible with; "The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories" Conciliate   Come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up" Conciliate   Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer" Conciliation   The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity Conciliation   Any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration Conciliation   The state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled; "there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed" Conciliative   Overcoming animosity or hostility; "spoke in a conciliating tone"; "a conciliatory visit" Conciliator   Someone who tries to bring peace Conciliatory   Overcoming animosity or hostility; "spoke in a conciliating tone"; "a conciliatory visit" Conciliatory   Making or willing to make concessions; "loneliness tore through him...whenever he thought of...even the compromising Louis du Tillet" Concise   Expressing much in few words; "a concise explanation" Concisely   In a concise manner; in a few words; "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"; "to put it shortly" Conciseness   Terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words Concision   Terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words Conclave   A confidential or secret meeting Conclude   Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house" Conclude   Bring to a close; "The committee concluded the meeting" Conclude   Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation Back to top Conclude   Reach agreement on; "They concluded an economic agreement"; "We concluded a cease-fire" Conclude   Come to a close; "The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin" Concluded   Having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the harvesting was complete"; "the affair is over, ended, finished"; "the abruptly terminated interview" Concluding   Occurring at or forming an end or termination; "his concluding words came as a surprise"; "the final chapter"; "the last days of the dinosaurs"; "terminal leave" Conclusion   The act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly" Conclusion   The act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement" Conclusion   An intuitive assumption; "jump to a conclusion" Conclusion   A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel''s determination" Conclusion   The last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..." Conclusion   The proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism) Conclusion   A final settlement; "the conclusion of a business deal"; "the conclusion of the peace treaty" Conclusion   Event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show" Conclusion   The temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season" Conclusion_of_law   A finding as to the applicability of a rule of law to particular facts Conclusive   Forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; "conclusive proof"; "the evidence is conclusive" Conclusive   Final and deciding; "the conclusive reason" Conclusive   Expressing finality with no implication of possible change; "an absolute (or unequivocal) quarantee to respect the nation''s authority"; "inability to make a conclusive (or unequivocal) refusal" Conclusively   In a conclusive way; "we settled the problem conclusively" Conclusiveness   The quality of being final or definitely settled; "the finality of death" Concoct   Make a concoction (of) by mixing Back to top Concoct   Devise or invent; "He thought up a plan to get rich quickly"; "no-one had ever thought of such a clever piece of software" Concoct   Of charges Concoct   Prepare or cook by mixing ingredients; "concoct a strange mixture" Concoction   The act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components Concoction   The invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose; "his testimony was a concoction"; "she has no peer in the concoction of mystery stories" Concoction   An occurrence of an unusual mixture; "it suddenly spewed out a thick green concoction" Concoction   Any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; "he volunteered to taste her latest concoction"; "he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade" Concomitance   Occurrence or existence together or in connection with one another Concomitant   An event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another Concomitant   Following as a consequence; "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with related problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management" Concord   The first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775) Concord   Agreement of opinions Concord   Town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought Concord   Capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river Concord   The determination of grammatical inflection on the basis of word relations Concord   A harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole Concord   Be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can''t agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point" Concord   Arrange the words of a text so as to create a concordance; "The team concorded several thousand nouns, verbs, and adjectives" Concord   Arrange by concord or agreement; "Concord the conditions for the marriage of the Prince of Wales with a commoner" Concord   Go together; "The colors don''t harmonize"; "Their ideas concorded" Back to top Concordance   An index of all main words in a book along with their immediate contexts Concordance   Agreement of opinions Concordance   A harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole Concordant   Being of the same opinion Concordant   In keeping; "salaries agreeable with current trends"; "plans conformable with your wishes"; "expressed views concordant with his background" Concordat   A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action Concord_grape   Slip-skin purple table grape of the northeastern United States Concourse   A coming together of people Concourse   A wide hallway in a building where people can walk Concourse   A large gathering of people Concrete   A strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water Concrete   Form into a solid mass; coalesce Concrete   Cover with cement; "concrete the walls" Concrete   Capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary; "concrete objects such as trees" Concrete   Formed by the coalescence of particles Concretely   In concrete terms; "concretely, this meant that he was broke" Concreteness   The quality of being concrete (not abstract) Concrete_jungle   An area in a city with large modern building that is perceived as dangerous and unpleasant Concrete_mixer   A machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete Concrete_representation   A representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms Back to top Concretion   The union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts Concretion   An increase in the density of something Concretion   A hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body; "renal calculi can be very painful" Concretion   The formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys) Concretise   Become specific; "the idea concretized in her mind" Concretism   A representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms Concretistic   Of or relating to concrete representations of abstractions; "a concretistic-seeming statement" Concretize   Become specific; "the idea concretized in her mind" Concretize   Make something concrete Concubinage   Cohabitation without being legally married Concubine   A woman who cohabits with an important man Concupiscence   A desire for sexual intimacy Concur   Happen simultaneously; "The two events coincided" Concur   Be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can''t agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point" Concurrence   Acting together as of agents or circumstances or events Concurrence   The temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable" Concurrence   Agreement of results or opinions Concurrence   A state of cooperation Concurrent   Occurring or operating at the same time; "a series of coincident events" Concurrently   Overlapping in duration; "concurrently with the conference an exhibition of things associated with Rutherford was held"; "going to school and holding a job at the same time" Back to top Concurrent_execution   The execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer Concurrent_negligence   (law) negligence of two of more persons acting independently; the plaintiff may sue both together or separately Concurrent_operation   Two or more operations performed at the same time (or within a give interval) Concurring(a)   Being of the same opinion Concurring_opinion   An opinion that agrees with the court''s disposition of the case but is written to express a particular judge''s reasoning Concuss   Injure the brain; sustain a concussion Concuss   Shake violently Concussion   Any violent blow Concussion   Injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness Condemn   Declare or judge unfit; "The building was condemned by the inspector" Condemn   Express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated" Condemn   Pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law; "He was condemned to ten years in prison" Condemn   Demonstrate the guilt of (someone); "Her strange behavior condemned her" Condemn   Compel or force into a particular state or activity; "His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence" Condemnable   Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife" Condemnation   (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise" Condemnation   (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) Condemnation   An expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism" Condemnation   An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group Condemnation   The condition of being strongly disapproved of; "he deserved nothing but condemnation" Back to top Condemnatory   Containing or imposing condemnation or censure; "a condemnatory decree" Condemned   Officially and strongly disapproved; "the censured conflict of interest"; "her condemned behavior" Condemned   Officially pronounced unfit for use or consumption; "a row of condemned bulildings" Condemned   Taken without permission or consent especially by public authority; "the condemned land was used for a highway cloverleaf"; "the confiscated liquor was poured down the drain" Condemned   Pronounced or proved guilty; "the condemned man faced the firing squad with dignity"; "a convicted criminal" Condemning   Containing or imposing condemnation or censure; "a condemnatory decree" Condensate   Atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold Condensation   The act of increasing the density of something Condensation   (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams Condensation   A shortened version of a written work Condensation   The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling" Condensation   Atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold Condensation   The process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state Condensation_pump   Vacuum pump used to obtain a high vacuum Condensation_trail   An artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust Condense   Make more concise; "condense the contents of a book into a summary" Condense   Undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses"; "The acid distills at a specific temperature" Condense   Compress or concentrate; "Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan" Condense   Develop due to condensation; "All our planets condensed out of the same material" Condense   Become more compact or concentrated; "Her feelings condensed" Back to top Condense   Cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid; "The cold air condensed the steam" Condense   Remove water from; "condense the milk" Condensed_milk   Sweetened evaporated milk Condenser   An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge Condenser   Lens used to concentrate light on an object Condenser   A hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat Condenser   An apparatus that converts vapor into liquid Condenser_microphone   Microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves Condensing   The act of increasing the density of something Condescend   Treat condescendingly Condescend   Debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; "I won''t stoop to reading other people''s mail" Condescend   Do something that one considers to be below one''s dignity Condescend   Behave in a patronizing and condescending manner Condescending   (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension Condescendingly   With condescension; in a patronizing manner; "he treats his secretary condescendingly" Condescendingness   Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen''s condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable" Condescension   Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen''s condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable" Condescension   The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior Condescension   A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Condign   Fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment; "condign censure" Back to top Condiment   A preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments" Condition   The procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable''s effect by comparison with a control condition Condition   Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take" Condition   An assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else Condition   (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous" Condition   A mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition" Condition   A state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations" Condition   The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition'' or `in shape'' or `out of condition'' or `out of shape'') Condition   Apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny; "I condition my hair after washing it" Condition   Put into a better state; "he conditions old cars" Condition   Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement; "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"; "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments" Condition   Train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?" Condition   Establish a conditioned response Conditional   Imposing or depending on or containing a condition; "conditional acceptance of the terms"; "lent conditional support"; "the conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid" Conditional   Qualified by reservations Conditionality   The state of being conditional Conditionally   Subject to a condition; "he accepted the offer conditionally" Conditional_contract   A contract whose performance depends on a fact or event that affects legal relations Conditional_probability   The probability that an event will occur given that oneor more other events have occurred Conditional_reaction   An acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus Back to top Conditional_reflex   An acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus Conditional_relation   A logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q''; if p is true then q cannot be false Conditional_response   An acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus Conditional_sale   A sale in which the buyer receives title to the property only upon the performance of some condition (usually the full payment of the purchase price) Conditional_sale   A security interest taken by the seller in return for credit Conditioned   Physically fit; "exercised daily to keep herself in condition" Conditioned   Established by conditioning or learning; "a conditioned response" Conditioned_avoidance   A conditioned response that anticipates the occurrence of an aversive stimulus Conditioned_avoidance_response   A conditioned response that anticipates the occurrence of an aversive stimulus Conditioned_emotion   An emotional response that has been acquired by conditioning Conditioned_emotional_response   An emotional response that has been acquired by conditioning Conditioned_reaction   An acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus Conditioned_reflex   An acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus Conditioned_response   An acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus Conditioned_stimulus   The stimulus that is the occasion for a conditioned response Conditioner   Exercise that conditions the body; "farmwork can be a good conditioner" Conditioner   A substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer Conditioner   A trainer of athletes Conditioning   A learning process in which an organism''s behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment Condo   One of the dwelling units in a condominium Back to top Condole   Express one''s sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone''s death; "You must condole the widow" Condolence   An expression of sympathy with another''s grief; "they sent their condolences" Condole_with   Share the suffering of Condom   Contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse Condominium   Housing consisting of a complex of dwelling units (as an apartment house) in which each unit is individually owned Condominium   One of the dwelling units in a condominium Condonation   A pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred Condone   Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with; "excuse someone''s behavior"; "She condoned her husband''s occasional infidelities" Condor   Largest flying birds in the western hemisphere Conduce   Be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing" Conducive   Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor" Conduct   Manner of acting or conducting yourself Conduct   (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people Conduct   Lead, as in the performance of a composition; "conduct an orchestra; Bairenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years" Conduct   Lead musicians in the performance of; "Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor"; "she cannot conduct modern pieces" Conduct   Take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace" Conduct   Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat" Conduct   Direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this" Conduct   Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times" Conductance   A material''s capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance Back to top Conductance_unit   A measure of a material''s ability to conduct an electrical charge Conducting   The direction of an orchestra or choir; "he does not use a baton for conducting" Conducting   The way of administering a business Conducting_wire   A metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance Conduction   The transmission of heat or electricity or sound Conduction_anaesthesia   Anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve Conduction_anesthesia   Anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve Conduction_aphasia   Aphasia in which the lesion is assumed to be in the association tracts connecting the various language centers in the brain; patient''s have difficulty repeating a sentence just heard Conduction_deafness   Hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear Conductive   Having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity Conductive_hearing_loss   Hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear Conductivity   The transmission of heat or electricity or sound Conductor   A device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc. Conductor   The person who leads a musical group Conductor   The person who collects fares on a public conveyance Conductor   A substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat Conductress   A woman conductor Conduit   A passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass; "the computers were connected through a system of conduits" Condylar   Of or relating to or resembling a condyle Condylar_process   The condyle of the ramus of the mandible that articulates with the skull Back to top Condyle   A round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone Condylion   The craniometric point at the tip of the mandibular condyle Condyloid_process   The condyle of the ramus of the mandible that articulates with the skull Condyloma_acuminatum   A small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus Condylura   Star-nosed moles Condylura_cristata   Amphibious mole of eastern North America having pink fleshy tentacles around the nose Cone   Any cone-shaped artifact Cone   Visual receptor cell sensitive to color Cone   Cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts Cone   A shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point Cone   Make cone-shaped; "cone a tire" Cone-bearing   Of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves Cone-nosed_bug   Large bloodsucking bug Cone-shaped   Relating to or resembling a cone; "conical mountains"; "conelike fruit" Coneflower   Any of various perennials of the eastern United States having thick rough leaves and long-stalked showy flowers with drooping rays and a conelike center Coneflower   Any of various plants of the genus Rudbeckia cultivated for their large usually yellow daisies with prominent central cones Conelike   Relating to or resembling a cone; "conical mountains"; "conelike fruit" Conenose   Large bloodsucking bug Conenose_bug   Large bloodsucking bug Conepatus   A genus of Mustelidae Back to top Conepatus_leuconotus   Large naked-muzzled skunk with white back and tail; of southwestern North America and Mexico Conessi   Tropical Asian tree with hard white wood and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea Conestoga   A large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century Conestoga_wagon   A large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century Coney   Any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food Coney   Small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America Coney   Any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes Coney   Black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins Coney_Island   A section of Brooklyn on the Atlantic; known as an amusement center Cone_cell   Visual receptor cell sensitive to color Cone_clutch   A friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped Cone_friction_clutch   A friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped Cone_pepper   Plant bearing erect pungent conical red or yellow or purple fruits; sometimes grown as an ornamental Cone_shape   A shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point Confab   An informal conversation Confab   Have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action" Confab   Talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Confabulate   Have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action" Confabulate   Talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Confabulate   Unconsciously replace fact with fantasy in one''s memory Back to top Confabulation   (psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered Confabulation   An informal conversation Confect   Make into a confection; "This medicine is home-confected" Confect   Make or construct Confection   The act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components Confection   A food rich in sugar Confection   Make into a confection; "This medicine is home-confected" Confectioner   Someone who makes candies and other sweets Confectionery   A confectioner''s shop Confectionery   A food rich in sugar Confederacy   A secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act Confederacy   A group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose Confederacy   A union of political organizations Confederacy   The southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861 Confederate   A person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan) Confederate   Someone who assists in a plot Confederate   A supporter of the Confederate States of America Confederate   Form a confederation with; of nations Confederate   Form a group or unite; "The groups banded together" Confederate   Of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the Civil War; "Confederate soldiers" Back to top Confederate   United in a confederacy or league Confederate_Army   The southern army during the American Civil War Confederate_flag   The first flag of the Confederate States of America Confederate_jasmine   Evergreen Chinese woody climber with shiny dark green leaves and intensely fragrant white flowers Confederate_rose   Chinese shrub or small tree having white or pink flowers becoming deep red at night; widely cultivated; naturalized in southeastern United States Confederate_rose_mallow   Chinese shrub or small tree having white or pink flowers becoming deep red at night; widely cultivated; naturalized in southeastern United States Confederate_soldier   A soldier in the Army of the Confederacy during the American Civil War Confederate_States   The southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861 Confederate_States_of_America   The southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861 Confederation   The act of forming an alliance or confederation Confederation   A union of political organizations Confederation   The state of being allied or confederated Confederative   United in a confederacy or league Confer   Have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action" Confer   Present; "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an honor on someone" Confer   Compare (used in texts to point the reader to another location in the text) Conferee   A member of a conference Conferee   A person on whom something is bestowed; "six honorary were conferred; the conferees were..." Conference   A discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic Conference   An association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members Back to top Conference   A prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda) Conference_call   A telephone call in which more than two people participate Conference_center   A center where conferences can be conducted Conference_house   A center where conferences can be conducted Conference_room   A room in which a conference can be held Conference_table   The table that conferees sit around as they hold a meeting Conferment   The act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift Conferral   The act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift Conferred   Given formally or officially Conferva   Any of various algae of the genus Tribonema; algae with branching filaments that form scum in still or stagnant fresh water Confervoid_algae   Algae resembling confervae especially in having branching filaments Confer_with   Get or ask advice from; "Consult your local broker"; "They had to consult before arriving at a decision" Confess   Admit, make a clean breast of; "She confessed that she had taken the money" Confess   Confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith Confess   Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure Confessedly   As acknowledged; "true, she is the smartest in her class" Confession   (Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution Confession   A written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party Confession   A document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century) Confession   A public declaration of your faith Back to top Confession   An admission of misdeeds or faults Confessional   A booth where a priest sits to hear confessions Confession_of_judgement   A judgment entered after a written confession by the debtor without the expense of ordinary legal proceedings Confession_of_judgment   A judgment entered after a written confession by the debtor without the expense of ordinary legal proceedings Confessor   A priest who hears confession and gives absolution Confessor   Someone who confesses (discloses information damaging to themselves) Confetti   Small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding) Confidant   Someone to whom private matters are confided Confidante   A female confidant Confide   Reveal in private; tell confidentially Confide   Confer a trust upon; "The messenger was entrusted with the general''s secret"; "I commit my soul to God" Confidence   Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority" Confidence   A secret that is confided or entrusted to another; "everyone trusted him with their confidences"; "the priest could not reveal her confidences" Confidence   A feeling of trust (in someone or something); "I have confidence in our team"; "confidence is always borrowed, never owned" Confidence   A trustful relationship; "he took me into his confidence"; "he betrayed their trust" Confidence   A state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable; "public confidence in the economy" Confidence_game   A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property Confidence_man   A swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim Confidence_trick   A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property Confident   Not liable to error in judgment or action; "most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression"- Walter Lippman; "demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent"- Michiko Kakutani Back to top Confident   Having or marked by confidence or assurance; "a confident speaker"; "a confident reply"; "his manner is more confident these days"; "confident of fulfillment" Confident(p)   Persuaded of; very sure; "were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join"; "I am positive he is lying"; "was confident he would win" Confidential   The level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret; available only to persons authorized to see documents so classified Confidential   Denoting confidence or intimacy; "a confidential approach"; "in confidential tone of voice" Confidential   (of information) given in confidence or in secret; "closet information"; "this arrangement must be kept confidential"; "their secret communications" Confidential   Entrusted with private information and the confidence of another; "a confidential secretary" Confidentiality   Discretion in keeping secret information Confidentiality   The state of being secret; "you must respect the confidentiality of your client''s communications" Confidentially   In a confidential manner; "spoke to him intimately and confidentially" Confidential_adviser-advisee_relation   The responsibility of a confidential adviser to act in the best interest of the advisee Confidential_information   An indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" Confidently   In a confident manner; "we have to do what is right confidently" Confiding   Willing to entrust personal matters; "first she was suspicious, then she became confiding" Confidingly   With trust; in a trusting manner; "she looked at her father trustingly" Configuration   Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke" Configuration   An arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" Configurational   Of or relating to or characterized by configuration Configurationism   (psychology) a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurational properties Configure   Set up for a particular purpose; "configure my new computer"; "configure a plane for a combat mission" Configured   Organized so as to give configuration to; "a magnet is surrounded by a configured field"; "a vehicle designed for rough terrain" Back to top Confine   Place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends" Confine   Restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day" Confine   To close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement; "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"; "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"; "The terrorists h Confine   Prevent from leaving or from being removed Confine   Deprive of freedom; take into confinement Confine   Close in or confine Confined   Not free to move about Confined   In captivity Confined   Not invading healthy tissue Confined   Enclosed by a confining fence Confined   Deprived of liberty; especially placed under arrest or restraint Confinement   The act of restraining of a person''s liberty by confining them Confinement   The state of being confined; "he was held in confinement" Confinement   Concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of labor to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours" Confines   A bounded scope; "he stayed with the confines of the city" Confining   Crowded; "close quarters" Confining   Restricting the scope or freedom of action Confirm   Make more firm; "Confirm thy soul in self-control!" Confirm   Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant" Confirm   Strengthen or make more firm; "The witnesses confirmed the victim''s account" Back to top Confirm   Administer the rite of confirmation to; "the children were confirmed in their mother''s faith" Confirm   As of a person to a position; "The Senate confirmed the President''s candidate for Secretary of Defense" Confirmable   Capable of being tested (verified or falsified) by experiment or observation Confirmation   A sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church Confirmation   A ceremony held in the synagogue (usually at Pentecost) to admit as adult members of the Jewish community young men and women who have successfully completed a course of study in Judaism Confirmation   Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory" Confirmation   Information that confirms or verifies Confirmation   Making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment" Confirmation_hearing   A hearing held by the U.S. senate to gather information on which to approve or reject candidates for high federal office that are nominated by the president Confirmative   Serving to support or corroborate; "collateral evidence" Confirmatory   Serving to support or corroborate; "collateral evidence" Confirmed   Having a habit of long standing; "a chronic smoker" Confirmed   Of persons; not subject to change; "a confirmed bachelor"; "a confirmed invalid" Confirmed   Having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation; "confirmed reservations"; "received confirmed reports of casualties"; "a confirmed Catholic" Confirming   Indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen; "a positive pregnancy test" Confirming   Serving to support or corroborate; "collateral evidence" Confiscate   Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork" Confiscate   Taken without permission or consent especially by public authority; "the condemned land was used for a highway cloverleaf"; "the confiscated liquor was poured down the drain" Confiscate   Surrendered as a penalty Confiscated   Taken without permission or consent especially by public authority; "the condemned land was used for a highway cloverleaf"; "the confiscated liquor was poured down the drain" Back to top Confiscation   Seizure by the government Confiture   Preserved or candied fruit Conflagrate   Start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously" Conflagrate   Cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds" Conflagration   A very intense and uncontrolled fire Conflate   Mix together different elements; "The colors blend well" Conflict   A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"; "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement" Conflict   An open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs" Conflict   An incompatibility of dates or events; "he noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings" Conflict   A disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats" Conflict   Opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings; "he was immobilized by conflict and indecision" Conflict   Opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot); "this form of conflict is essential to Mann''s writing" Conflict   A state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests; "his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post"; "a conflict of loyalties" Conflict   Go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afould of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules" Conflict   Be in conflict; "The two proposals conflict!" Conflicting   In disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley Conflicting   On bad terms; "they were usually at odds over politics"; "conflicting opinions" Conflict_of_interest   A situation in which a public official''s decisions are influenced by the official''s personal interests Confluence   A coming together of people Confluence   A flowing together Back to top Confluence   A place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers); "Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers" Confluent   Flowing together Conflux   A flowing together Conform   Adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation" Conform   Be similar, be in line with Conformable   In keeping; "salaries agreeable with current trends"; "plans conformable with your wishes"; "expressed views concordant with his background" Conformable   Disposed or willing to comply; "someone amenable to persuasion"; "the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak"- Matthew 26:41 Conformable   Quick to comply; "I have been to you a true and humble wife, at all times to your will conformable"-Shakespeare Conformably   In a conformable manner Conformal_projection   A map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape Conformance   Correspondence in form or appearance Conformation   Acting according to certain accepted standards Conformation   Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke" Conformation   A symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing Conformational_entropy   Entropy calculated from the probability that a state could be reached by chance alone Conforming   Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion) Conformism   Orthodoxy in thoughts and belief Conformist   Someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters) Conformist   Marked by conformity or convention; not corresponding to current customs or rules or styles; "underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist" Conformist   Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion) Back to top Conformity   Acting according to certain accepted standards Conformity   Correspondence in form or appearance Conformity   Hardened conventionality Conformity   Orthodoxy in thoughts and belief Conformity   Concurrence of opinion; "we are in accord with your proposal" Conform_to   Behave in accordance or in agreement with; "Follow a pattern"; "Follow my example" Conform_to   Satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" Conform_to   Observe; "conform to the rules" Confound   Mistake one thing for another; "you are confusing me with the other candidate"; "I mistook her for the secretary" Confound   Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher" Confounded   Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; "obviously bemused by his questions"; "bewildered and confused"; "a cloudy and confounded philosopher"; "just a mixed-up kid"; "she felt lost on the first day of school" Confoundedly   In a perplexed manner; "he looked at his professor perplexedly" Confounding   That confounds or contradicts or confuses Confrere   A person who is member of your class or profession; "the surgeon consulted his colleagues"; "he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers" Confront   Deal with (something unpleasant) head on; "You must confront your problems"; "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes" Confront   Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize; "We confronted him with the evidence"; "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions"; "An enormous dilemma faces us" Confront   Oppose, as in hostility or a competition; "You must confront your opponent"; "Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring"; "The two enemies finally confronted each other" Confront   Be face to face with; "The child screamed when it confronted the man in the halloween costume" Confrontation   A focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison Confrontation   The act of opposing groups confronting each other; "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition" Back to top Confrontation   A hostile disagreement face-to-face Confrontation   Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions Confrontation   A bold challenge Confrontational   Of or relating to confrontation Confronting   Taking the bull by the horns Confucian   A believer in the teachings of Confucius Confucian   Relating to or characteristic of Confucianism; "Confucian ethics" Confucianism   The teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China Confucius   Chinese philosopher (circa 551-478 BC) Confusable   So similar as to be easily confused; "potentially confusable senses of words" Confuse   Mistake one thing for another; "you are confusing me with the other candidate"; "I mistook her for the secretary" Confuse   Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred; "Her remarks confused the debate"; "Their words obnubilate their intentions" Confuse   Make unclear or incomprehensible; "The new tax return forms only confuse" Confuse   Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher" Confuse   Assemble without order or sense; "She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence" Confuse   Cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her" Confused   Mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently; "the flood of questions left her bewildered and confused" Confused   Lacking orderly continuity; "a confused set of instructions"; "a confused dream about the end of the world"; "disconnected fragments of a story"; "scattered thoughts" Confused   Thrown into a state of disarray or confusion; "troops fleeing in broken ranks"; "a confused mass of papers on the desk"; "the small disordered room"; "with everything so upset" Confused   Having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity; "I frequently find myself disoriented when I come up out of the subway"; "the anesthetic left her completely disoriented" Back to top Confused   Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; "obviously bemused by his questions"; "bewildered and confused"; "a cloudy and confounded philosopher"; "just a mixed-up kid"; "she felt lost on the first day of school" Confusedly   In a confused manner; "Queen Augusta wrote him an hysterical letter in which she confusedly sympathised with him" Confusedness   A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions" Confusing   Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity; "sent confusing signals to Iraq"; "perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it"; "a puzzling statement" Confusing   Causing confusion or disorientation; "a confusing jumble of road signs"; "being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child" Confusingly   In a bewildering and confusing manner; "her situation was bewilderingly unclear" Confusion   A mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw" Confusion   An act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended; "the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel" Confusion   A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions" Confusion   A feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused Confusion   Disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; "the army retreated in confusion" Confutable   Able to be refuted Confutation   Evidence that refutes conclusively Confutation   The speech act of refuting conclusively Confutative   Able to be refuted Confute   Prove to be false; "The physicist disproved his colleagues'' theories" Confuter   A debater who refutes or disproves by offering contrary evidence or argument Conga   A Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file Conga   Music composed for dancing the conga Conga   Dance the conga Back to top Conga_line   A line of people in single file performing the conga dance Conge   An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal Conge   Formal permission to depart; "he gave me his conge" Conge   A concave molding Conge   Perform a ceremonious bow Congeal   Become gelatinous; "the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme" Congealed   Congealed into jelly; solidified by cooling; "in Georgia they serve congealed salads" Congealment   The process of congealing; solidification by (or as if by) freezing Congee   A Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast Congee   Perform a ceremonious bow Congee   Depart after obtaining formal permission; "He has congeed with the King" Congelation   The process of congealing; solidification by (or as if by) freezing Congenator   An animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) Congener   An animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) Congeneric   Belonging to the same genus Congenerical   Belonging to the same genus Congenerous   Belonging to the same genus Congenial   Used of plants; capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted Congenial   Suitable to your needs or similar to your nature; "a congenial atmosphere to work in"; "two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues"- T.L.Peacock Congeniality   A congenial disposition Back to top Congeniality   Compatibility between persons Congenially   In a congenial manner; "`Let''s all have a drink together,'' he said congenially" Congenialness   Compatibility between persons Congenital   Present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development Congenital_abnormality   A defect that is present at birth Congenital_afibrinogenemia   A rare congenital disorder of blood coagulation in which no fibrinogen is found in the blood plasma Congenital_anomaly   A defect that is present at birth Congenital_defect   A defect that is present at birth Congenital_disease   A disease or disorder that is inherited genetically Congenital_disorder   A defect that is present at birth Congenital_heart_defect   A birth defect involving the heart Congenital_megacolon   Congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon Congenital_pancytopenia   A rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow Conger   Large somber-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food Congeries   A sum total of many heterogenous things taken together Conger_eel   Large somber-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food Congest   Become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up" Congested   Overfull as with blood Congestion   Excessive crowding; "traffic congestion" Congestion   Excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part Back to top Congestive   Relating to or affected by an abnormal collection of blood or other fluid; "congestive heart desease" Congestive_heart_failure   Inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues Congius   A British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters Conglobate   Become globular Conglobation   An occurrence combining miscellaneous things into a (more or less) rounded mass Conglobation   A rounded spherical form Conglobe   Become globular Conglomerate   A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization Conglomerate   A composite rock made up of particles of varying size Conglomerate   Collect or gather; "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up" Conglomerate   Composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass; "the conglomerate peoples of New England" Conglomeration   An occurrence combining miscellaneous things into a (more or less) rounded mass Conglomeration   A sum total of many heterogenous things taken together Conglomeration   A rounded spherical form Conglutinate   Stick together; "the edges of the wound conglutinated" Conglutinate   Cause to adhere; "The wounds were coapted" Conglutination   The union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts Conglutination   Healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones Congo   Black tea grown in China Congo   A republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960 Back to top Congo   A republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960 Congo   A major African river (one of the world''s longest); flows through Congo into the South Atlantic Congolese   A native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo Congolese   Of or relating to or characteristic of the Congo region or its people; "Congolese rulers"; "the Congolese republic" Congoo_mallee   Small shrubby mallee Congorism   An affected elegance of style that was introduced into Spanish literature bythe poet Gongora Congou   Black tea grown in China Congou_tea   Black tea grown in China Congo_copal   Copal found usually as a fossil Congo_eel   Aquatic eel-shaped salamander having two pairs of very small feet; of still muddy waters in the southern United States Congo_franc   The basic unit of money in the Congo Congo_gum   Copal found usually as a fossil Congo_peafowl   Both sexes are brightly colored Congo_red   A red-brown azo dye especially as a chemical pH indicator (congo red is red in basic and blue in acidic solutions) Congo_River   A major African river (one of the world''s longest); flows through Congo into the South Atlantic Congo_snake   Aquatic eel-shaped salamander having two pairs of very small feet; of still muddy waters in the southern United States Congratulate   Say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper" Congratulate   Express congratulations Congratulate   Pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement Congratulate   Be proud of; "He prides himself on making it into law school" Back to top Congratulation   The act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration Congratulation   (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another; "I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage" Congratulations   An expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" Congratulatory   Expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone''s success or good fortune; "a congratulatory telegram"; "the usual congratulatory crowd was conspicuously absent"; "a gratulatory address" Congregate   Come together, usually for a purpose; "The crowds congregated in front of the Vatican on Christmas Eve" Congregate   Brought together into a group or crowd; "the accumulated letters in my office" Congregating   The act of congregating Congregation   The act of congregating Congregation   An assemblage of people or animals or things collected together; "a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph"; "a great congregation of birds flew over" Congregation   A group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church Congregational   Relating to or conducted or participated in by a congregation; "congregational membership"; "congregational singing" Congregational   Of or pertaining to or characteristic of a Congregational church Congregationalism   System of beliefs and church government of a Protestant denomination in which each member church is self-governing Congregationalist   A member of the Congregational Church Congregationalist   Of or pertaining to or characteristic of a Congregational church Congregational_Christian_Church   Merger of the Congregational Church and the Christian Church Congregational_Church   A Protestant denomination holding that each individual congregation should be self-governing Congress   The act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man''s penis is inserted into the woman''s vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur Congress   The legislature of the United States government Congress   A meeting of elected or appointed representatives Back to top Congress   A national legislative assembly Congressional   Of or relating to congress; "congressional hearing" Congressional_district   A territorial division of a state; entitled to elect one member to the United States House of Representatives Congressional_Medal_of_Honor   The highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'' Congressional_Record   A published account of the speeches and debates and votes of the United States Congress Congressman   A member of the United States House of Representatives Congresswoman   A member of the United States House of Representatives Congress_boot   An ankle high shoe with elastic gussets in the sides Congress_gaiter   An ankle high shoe with elastic gussets in the sides Congress_of_Industrial_Organizations   A federation of North American industrial unions that merged with the American Federation of Labor in 1955 Congress_of_Racial_Equality   An organization founded by James Leonard Farmer in 1942 to work for racial equality Congress_shoe   An ankle high shoe with elastic gussets in the sides Congridae   Marine eels Congruence   The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate Congruent   Coinciding when superimposed Congruent   Corresponding in character or kind Congruity   The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate Congruous   Suitable or appropriate together Congruous   Corresponding in character or kind Congruousness   The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate Back to top Conic   (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone Conic   Relating to or resembling a cone; "conical mountains"; "conelike fruit" Conical   Relating to or resembling a cone; "conical mountains"; "conelike fruit" Conically   In a conical manner; "conically shaped" Conical_buoy   A buoy resembling a cone Conical_projection   A map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth''s poles Conic_morel   A morel whose pitted fertile body is attached to the stalk with little free skirt around it; the fertile body is gray when young and black in old age Conic_projection   A map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth''s poles Conic_section   (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone Conic_Verpa   A morel with a fertile portion that has a relatively smooth surface; the stalk is fragile Conic_waxycap   A fungus having an acutely conic cap and dry stalks Conidiophore   A specialized fungal hypha that produces conidia Conidiospore   An asexually produced fungal spore formed on a conidiophore Conidium   An asexually produced fungal spore formed on a conidiophore Conifer   Any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones Coniferales   Profusely branching and chiefly evergreen trees and some shrubs having narrow or needlelike leaves Coniferophyta   Cone-bearing gymnosperms dating from the Carboniferous period; most are substantial trees; includes the classes Pinopsida (subdivision Pinophytina) and Ginkgopsida (subdivision Ginkgophytina) and Taxopsida (subdivision Taxophytina) which in turn include t Coniferophytina   Cone-bearing gymnosperms dating from the Carboniferous period; most are substantial trees; includes the classes Pinopsida (subdivision Pinophytina) and Ginkgopsida (subdivision Ginkgophytina) and Taxopsida (subdivision Taxophytina) which in turn include t Coniferopsida   Cone-bearing gymnosperms dating from the Carboniferous period; most are substantial trees; includes the classes Pinopsida (subdivision Pinophytina) and Ginkgopsida (subdivision Ginkgophytina) and Taxopsida (subdivision Taxophytina) which in turn include t Coniferous   Of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves Back to top Coniferous_tree   Any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones Conilurus   Jerboa rats Conima   A gum resin from the conium hemlock tree Coniogramme   Terrestrial ferns of Pacific islands and Asia Coniogramme_japonica   Fast-growing sturdy Japanese fern; cultivated for their attractive broad dark-green pinnate fronds Conium   Small genus of highly toxic biennials: hemlock Conium_maculatum   Large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers; usually found in damp habitats; all parts extremely poisonous Conjectural   Based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence; "theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural"; "the supposed reason for his absence"; "suppositious reconstructions of dead languages"; "supposititious hypotheses" Conjecture   Reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence Conjecture   A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture" Conjecture   A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence Conjecture   To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps" Conjoin   Make contact or come together; "The two roads join here" Conjoin   Take in marriage Conjoined   Consisting of two or more associated entities; "the interplay of these conjoined yet opposed factors"; "social order and prosperity, the conjoint aims of government"- J.K.Fairbank Conjoined_twin   One of a pair of identical twins born with their bodies joined at some point Conjoint   Consisting of two or more associated entities; "the interplay of these conjoined yet opposed factors"; "social order and prosperity, the conjoint aims of government"- J.K.Fairbank Conjointly   In conjunction with; combined; "Our salaries put together couldn''t pay for the damage"; "we couldn`t pay for the damages with all out salaries put together" Conjugal   Of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband; "connubial bliss"; "conjugal visits" Conjugally   In a conjugal manner Back to top Conjugal_family   A family consisting of parents and their children and grandparents of a marital partner Conjugal_rights   The right of married persons to the enjoyment of association and sympathy and confidence and domestic happiness and the comfort of living together and eating meals at the same table and profiting from joint property right and the intimacies of domestic re Conjugal_visitation   The legal right in a prison for the inmate and spouse to have sexual intercourse Conjugal_visitation_rights   The legal right in a prison for the inmate and spouse to have sexual intercourse Conjugate   A mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A Conjugate   Unite chemically so that the product is easily broken down into the original compounds Conjugate   Undergo conjugation Conjugate   Add inflections showing person, number, gender, tense, aspect, etc.; "conjugate the verb" Conjugate   Of an organic compound; containing two or more double bonds each separated from the other by a single bond Conjugate   Formed by the union of two compounds; "a conjugated protein" Conjugate   Of a pinnate leaflet; having only one pair of leaflets Conjugate   Joined together especially in a pair or pairs Conjugated   Of an organic compound; containing two or more double bonds each separated from the other by a single bond Conjugated   Formed by the union of two compounds; "a conjugated protein" Conjugated   Joined together especially in a pair or pairs Conjugated_protein   A protein complex combining amino acids with other substances Conjugate_solution   A mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A Conjugation   The act of making or becoming a single unit; "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays" Conjugation   The act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; "the casual couplings of adolescents"; "the mating of some species occurs only in the spring" Conjugation   A class of verbs having the same inflectional forms Back to top Conjugation   The complete set of inflected forms of a verb Conjugation   The inflection of verbs Conjugation   The state of being joined together Conjunct   Progressing melodically by intervals of a second; "conjunct motion of an ascending scale" Conjunct   Involving the joint activity of two or more; "the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions"; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong dring"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a Conjunct   Bound in close association; "conjunct influences"; "conjunct ideas" Conjunction   Something that joins or connects Conjunction   The temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable" Conjunction   An uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences Conjunction   (astronomy) apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac Conjunction   The grammatical relation between linguistic units (words or phrases or clauses) that are connected by a conjunction Conjunction   The state of being joined together Conjunctiva   A transparent membrane covering the eyeball and under surface of the eyelid Conjunctival   Of or relating to the conjunctiva Conjunctival_layer_of_bulb   The part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea Conjunctival_layer_of_eyelids   The part of the conjunctiva lining the posterior surface of the eyelids; continuous with the bulbar conjunctiva Conjunctival_veins   Veins draining the conjunctiva Conjunctive   An uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences Conjunctive   Serving or tending to connect Conjunctive   Involving the joint activity of two or more; "the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions"; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong dring"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a Back to top Conjunctivitis   Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye Conjunctivitis_arida   Abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A Conjuncture   A critical combination of events or circumstances Conjuration   An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers Conjuration   Calling up a spirit or devil Conjuration   A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect Conjure   Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government" Conjure   Ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons" Conjure   Evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "stir a disturbance"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Conjurer   A witch doctor who practices conjury Conjurer   Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience Conjure_man   A witch doctor who practices conjury Conjure_up   Evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "stir a disturbance"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Conjuring   Calling up a spirit or devil Conjuring_trick   An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers Conjuror   A witch doctor who practices conjury Conjuror   Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience Conjury   Calling up a spirit or devil Conk   Informal term for the nose Conk   Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain Back to top Conk   Die; "The old man finally kicked the bucket" Conk   Hit, especially on the head; "The stranger conked him and he fainted" Conk   Come to a stop; "The car stalled in the driveway" Conker   The inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut Conk_out   Use up all one''s strength and energy and stop working; "At the end of the march, I pooped out" Conk_out   Stop operating or functioning; "The engine finally went"; "The car died on the road"; "The bus we travelled in broke down on the way to town"; "The coffee maker broke"; "The engine failed on the way to town"; "her eyesight went after the accident" Conn   Conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane Conn's_syndrome   Disturbances in salt-water balance and symptoms of weakness and muscular cramps and twitching and convulsions and sometimes paralysis; usually caused by a benign tumor of the cortex of the adrenal gland that leads to excess secretion of aldosterone Connaraceae   Mostly tropical climbing shrubs or small trees; closely related to Leguminosae Connarus   Large genus of tropical trees and shrubs; type genus of the Connaraceae Connarus_guianensis   Tropical American and east African tree with strikingly marked hardwood used in cabinetwork Connate   Related in nature; "connate qualities" Connate   Of similar parts or organs; closely joined or united; "a connate tomato flower" Connatural   Normally existing at birth; "mankind''s connatural sense of the good" Connatural   Similar in nature; "and mix with our connatural dust"- John Milton Connect   Make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all" Connect   Join for the purpose of communication; "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?" Connect   Join by means of communication equipment; "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area" Connect   Land on or hit solidly; "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out" Connect   Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms" Back to top Connect   Hit or play a ball successfully; "The batter connected for a home run" Connect   Plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight" Connect   Establish communication with someone; "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?" Connect   Establish a rapport or relationship; "The President of this university really connects with the faculty" Connect   Be or become joined or united or linked; "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport" Connect   Be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation; "The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train"; "The planes don''t connect and you will have to wait for four hours" Connected   Joined or linked together Connected   Stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer Connected   Plugged in; "first check to see whether the appliance is connected" Connected   Being joined in close association; "affiliated clubs"; "all art schools whether independent or attached to universities" Connected   Related to or accompanying; "Christmas and associated festivities" Connected   Wired together to an alarm system; "all the window alarms are connected" Connectedness   A relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare" Connectedness   The state of being connected; "the connection between church and state is inescapable" Connecter   An instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn''t have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers" Connecticut   A New England state; one of the original 13 colonies Connecticut   One of the British colonies that formed the United States Connecticut   A river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound Connecticuter   A resident of Connecticut Connecticut_River   A river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound Back to top Connecting   Syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence; "`and'' is a copulative conjunction" Connecting   Having a connection; "connecting rooms" Connecting_flight   A flight with an intermediate stop and a change of aircraft (possibly a change of airlines) Connecting_rod   A rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft) Connecting_room   A hotel room that shres a wall with an adjoining room and is connected by a private door Connection   The act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication); "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet" Connection   Shifting from one form of transportation to another; "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta" Connection   An instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn''t have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers" Connection   The process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination; "conditioning is a form of learning by association" Connection   A supplier (especially of narcotics) Connection   (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship); "he has powerful connections" Connection   A relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare" Connection   A connecting shape Connection   The state of being connected; "the connection between church and state is inescapable" Connective   An instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn''t have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers" Connective   An uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences Connective   Connecting or tending to connect; "connective remarks between chapters"; "connective tissue in animals"; "conjunctive tissue in plants" Connective_tissue   Tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments Connectivity   The property of being connected or the degree to which something has connections Connector   An instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn''t have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers" Back to top Connemara_heath   Low straggling evergreen shrub of western Europe represented by several varieties with flowers from white to rose-purple Connexion   The act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication); "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet" Connexion   Shifting from one form of transportation to another; "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta" Connexion   An instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn''t have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers" Connexion   The process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination; "conditioning is a form of learning by association" Connexion   A relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare" Connexion   A connecting shape Conning_tower   A raised bridge on a submarine; often used for entering and exiting Conning_tower   An armored pilothouse on a warship Conniption   A display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene" Connivance   (law) tacit approval of someone''s wrongdoing Connivance   Agreement on a secret plot Connive   Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner Connive   Encourage or assent to illegally or criminally Connive_at   Give one''s silent approval to Conniving   Used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community" Conniving   Acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end Connochaetes   African antelopes: gnus Connoisseur   An expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts Connoisseurship   Love of or taste for fine objects of art Back to top Connolly   United States tennis player who was the first woman to win the United States, British, French, and Australian championships in the same year (1953) (1934-1969) Connors   Outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952) Connotation   An idea that is implied or suggested Connotation   What you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression Connotational   Of or relating to a connotation Connotative   Having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit Connotative_of(p)   Of or relating to a connotation Connote   Express or state indirectly Connote   Involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic; "solving the problem is predicated on understanding it well" Connubial   Of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband; "connubial bliss"; "conjugal visits" Connubial   In a conjugal manner Conocarpus   Monotypic genus of tropical American trees: button tree Conocarpus_erectus   Evergreen tree or shrub with fruit resembling buttons and yielding heavy hard compact wood Conoclinium   Mistflower Conoclinium_coelestinum   Rhizomatous plant of central and southeastern United States and West Indies having large showy heads of clear blue flowers; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium Conodont   Small (2 in) extinct eellike fish with a finned tail and a notochord and having cone-shaped teeth containing cellular bone; late Cambrian to late Triassic; possible predecessor of the cyclostomes Conodont   Tiny fossil cone-shaped tooth of the most primitive vertebrate: the conodont Conodonta   Extinct order of primitive vertebrates; the precise taxonomy is not clear; in some classifications considered a separate phylum Conodontophorida   Extinct order of primitive vertebrates; the precise taxonomy is not clear; in some classifications considered a separate phylum Conoid   A shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point Back to top Conopodium   A genus of dicotyledonous plants of the family Umbelliferae Conopodium_denudatum   A common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts Conospermum   Australian shrubs (some trees) with flowers in dense spikes: smoke bush Conoy   A member of an Algonquian people formerly living in Maryland between Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac river; allies of the Nanticoke people Conquer   To put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one''s desires" Conquer   Overcome by conquest; "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country" Conquer   Take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle" Conquerable   Subject to being conquered or overcome; "knew her fears were ultimately conquerable" Conquerable   Capable of being surmounted or excelled Conquering   The act of conquering Conqueror   Someone who is victorious by force of arms Conquest   Success in mastering something difficult; "the conquest of space" Conquest   The act of conquering Conquest   An act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone Conquistador   An adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century) Conrad   English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924) Conradina   Small genus of low aromatic shrubs of southeastern United States Conradina_glabra   Small shrub of Apalachicola River area in southeastern United States having highly aromatic pinkish flowers; a threatened species Conrad_Aiken   United States writer (1889-1973) Conrad_Potter_Aiken   United States writer (1889-1973) Back to top Consanguine   Related by blood Consanguineous   Related by blood Consanguinity   Related by blood Conscience   Conformity to one''s own sense of right conduct; "a person of unflagging conscience" Conscience   A feeling of shame when you do something immoral; "he has no conscience about his cruelty" Conscience   Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person''s thoughts and actions Conscience-smitten   Affected by conscience Conscienceless   Lacking a conscience; "a conscienceless villain"; "brash, unprincipled, and conscienceless"; "an unconscionable liar" Conscience_money   Payment made voluntarily to reduce guilt over dishonest dealings Conscientious   Characterized by extreme care and great effort; "conscientious application to the work at hand"; "painstaking research"; "scrupulous attention to details" Conscientious   Guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong; "a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice" Conscientiously   With extreme conscientiousness; "he came religiously every morning at 8 o''clock" Conscientiousness   The trait of being painstaking and careful Conscientiousness   The quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience Conscientious_objector   One who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience Conscionable   Acceptable to your conscience Conscious   Knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts; "remained conscious during the operation"; "conscious of his faults"; "became conscious that he was being followed" Conscious   Intentionally conceived; "a conscious effort to speak more slowly"; "a conscious policy" Conscious(p)   (followed by `of'') showing realization or recognition of something; "few voters seem conscious of the issue''s importance"; "conscious of having succeeded"; "the careful tread of one conscious of his alcoholic load"- Thomas Hardy Consciously   With awareness; "she consciously played with the idea of inviting them" Back to top Consciousness   An alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation; "he lost consciousness" Consciousness   Having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive" Consciousness-altering_drug   A drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions Conscript   Someone who is drafted into military service Conscript   Enroll into service compulsorily; "The men were conscripted" Conscription   Compulsory military service Consecrate   Render holy by means of religious rites Consecrate   Dedicate to a deity by a vow Consecrate   Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one''s talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church" Consecrate   Appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church" Consecrate   Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II" Consecrated   Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II" Consecrated   Made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; "a consecrated chursh"; "the sacred mosque"; "sacred elephants"; "sacred bread and wine"; "sanctified wine" Consecration   (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church" Consecration   A solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study" Consecutive   One after the other; "back-to-back home runs" Consecutive   Successive (without a break); "sick for five straight days" Consecutive   In regular succession without gaps; "serial concerts" Consecutive   In a consecutive manner; "we numbered the papers consecutively" Consecutively   In a consecutive manner; "he was consecutively ill, then well, then ill again" Back to top Consecutive_operation   The sequential execution of operations one after another Consensual   Existing by consent; "a consensual contract" Consensus   Agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole; "the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions"; "those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus" Consent   Permission to do something; "he indicated his consent" Consent   Give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution" Consentaneous   In complete agreement; "a unanimous decision" Consentient   In complete agreement; "a unanimous decision" Consenting   Having given consent; "consenting adults" Consent_decree   An agreement between two parties that is sanctioned by the court; for example, a company might agree to stop certain questionable practices without admitting guilt Consequence   Having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment that security" Consequence   The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual; "that result is of no consequence" Consequence   A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" Consequent   Following as an effect or result; "the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness"; "the ensuant response to his appeal"; "the resultant savings were considerable"; "the health of the plants and the resulting flowers" Consequential   Having important issues or results; "the year''s only really consequential legislation"; "an eventful decision" Consequentially   Having consequence Consequently   (sentence connectors) because of the reason given; "consequently, he didn''t do it"; "continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor" Consequently   As a consequence; "he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held" Conservancy   The official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc. Conservancy   A commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river Conservation   The preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources Back to top Conservation   (physics) the maintenance of a certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical transformations Conservation   An occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change Conservationist   Someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution Conservation_of_charge   The principle that the total electric charge of a system remains constant despite changes inside the system Conservation_of_electricity   The principle that the total electric charge of a system remains constant despite changes inside the system Conservation_of_energy   The fundamental principle of physics that the total energy of an isolated system is constant despite internal changes Conservation_of_mass   A fundamental principle of classical physics that matter cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system Conservation_of_matter   A fundamental principle of classical physics that matter cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system Conservation_of_momentum   The principle that the total linear momentum in a closed system is constant and is not affected by processes occurring inside the system Conservation_of_parity   (physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed system of coordinates as in a left-handed system Conservatism   A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes Conservative   A person who has conservative ideas or opinions Conservative   Conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class; "a bourgeois mentality" Conservative   Resistant to change Conservative   Unimaginatively conventional; "a colorful character in the buttoned-down, dull-gray world of business"- Newsweek Conservative   Avoiding excess; "a conservative estimate" Conservative   Opposed to liberal reforms Conservatively   In a conservative manner; "we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200,000." Conservative_Jew   Jew who keeps some requirements of Mosaic Law but adapts others to suit modern circumstances Conservative_Judaism   Beliefs and practices of Conservative Jews Back to top Conservative_Judaism   Jews who keep some of the requirements of the Mosaic Law but allow for adaptation of other requirements (as some of the dietary laws) to fit modern circumstances Conservative_Party   A political party in Great Britain which developed from the Tories in the 1830s; advocates a mixed economy and encourages property owning Conservativism   A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes Conservativist   A person who has conservative ideas or opinions Conservatoire   A schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts Conservator   Someone appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the interests of a minor or incompetent person Conservator   The custodian of a collection (as a museum or library) Conservator-ward_relation   The responsibility of a conservator to act in the best interests of the ward Conservatory   A greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner Conservatory   A schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts Conservatory   The faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts Conserve   Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar Conserve   Preserve with sugar; "Mom always conserved the strawberries we grew in the backyard" Conserve   Use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit" Conserve   Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the an Conserve   Keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change; "Energy is conserved in this process" Conserved   Protected from harm or loss Conserves   Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar Conserving   Saving from harm or loss; "serves a conserving function" Consider   Judge or regard; look upon; judge; "I think he is very smart"; "I believe her to be very smart"; "I think that he is her boyfriend"; "The racist conceives such people to be inferior" Back to top Consider   Deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don''t see the situation quite as negatively as you do" Consider   Regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem; "Please consider your family" Consider   Take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; "Take the case of China"; "Consider the following case" Consider   Think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" Consider   Show consideration for; take into account; "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender''s youth and was lenient" Consider   Look at carefully; study mentally; "view a problem" Consider   Look at attentively Consider   Give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving" Considerable   Large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree; "a considerable quantity"; "the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign"; "went to considerable trouble for us"; "spent a considerable amount of time on the problem" Considerably   To a great extent or degree; "I''m afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially" Considerate   Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others; "friends considerate enough to leave us alone" Considerately   In a considerate manner; "they considerately withdrew" Considerateness   Kind and considerate regard for others; "he showed no consideration for her feelings" Consideration   A considerate and thoughtful act Consideration   Kind and considerate regard for others; "he showed no consideration for her feelings" Consideration   The process of giving careful thought to something Consideration   Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take" Consideration   A discussion of a topic (as in a meeting); "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour" Consideration   A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone Considered   Carefully considered; "a considered opinion" Back to top Considered   Resulting from careful thought; "the paper was well thought out" Consign   Give over to another for care or safekeeping; "consign your baggage" Consign   Commit forever; commit irrevocably Consign   Send to an address Consignee   The person to whom merchandise is delivered over Consigner   The person who delivers over or commits merchandise Consignment   The delivery of goods for sale or disposal Consignment   The official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) Consignment   Goods carried by a large vehicle Consignor   The person who delivers over or commits merchandise Consist   Be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?" Consist   Originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country" Consist   Be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous; "Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end" Consist   Have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in; "The payment consists in food"; "What does love consist in?" Consistence   A harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts Consistence   The property of holding together and retaining its shape; "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake" Consistency   A harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts Consistency   (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another Consistency   The property of holding together and retaining its shape; "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake" Consistency   Logical coherence and accordance with the facts; "a rambling argument that lacked any consistency" Back to top Consistent   Marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; "a logical argument"; "the orderly presentation" Consistent   (sometimes followed by `with'') in agreement or consistent or reliable; "testimony consistent with the known facts"; "I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war" Consistent   The same throughout in structure or composition; "bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product" Consistent   Capable of being reproduced; "astonishingly reproducible results can be obtained" Consistently   In a systematic or consistent manner; "they systematically excluded women" Consistory   A church tribunal or governing body Consociate   Bring or come into association or action; "The churches consociated to fight their dissolution" Consolable   Able to be consoled Consolation   The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" Consolation   The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him" Consolatory   Affording comfort or solace Console   Housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television Console   An ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture); "the bust of Napoleon stood on a console" Console   A scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system) Console   A small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall Console   Give moral or emotional strength to Console_table   A small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall Consolida   Plants having flowers resembling the larkspur''s but differing from larkspur''s in the arrangement of petals; sometimes included in genus Delphinium Consolidate   Make firm or secure; strengthen; "consolidate one''s gains"; "consolidate one''s hold on first place" Consolidate   Make or form into a solid or hardened mass; "consolidate fibers into boards" Back to top Consolidate   Form into a solid mass or whole; "The mud had consolidated overnight" Consolidate   Unite into one; "The companies consolidated" Consolidate   Bring together into a single whole or system; "The town and county schools are being consolidated" Consolidated   Forming a solid mass Consolidated   Joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university"; "a consolidated school" Consolidation   The act of combining into an integral whole; "a consolidation of two corporations"; "after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously"; "the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them" Consolidation   Combining into a solid mass Consolidation   Something that has consolidated into a compact mass; "he dropped the consolidation into the acid bath" Consolidative   Tending to consolidate Consolidative   Combining into a single unit Consolida_ambigua   Commonly cultivated larkspur of southern Europe having unbranched spikelike racemes of blue or sometimes purplish or pinkish flowers; sometime placed in genus Delphinium Consoling   Affording comfort or solace Consolingly   In a comforting or consoling manner; "one part of a strange world should be given a comfortingly familiar form" Consomme   Clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken Consonance   The property of sounding harmonious Consonance   The repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words Consonant   A speech sound that is not a vowel Consonant   A letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant Consonant   In keeping; "salaries agreeable with current trends"; "plans conformable with your wishes"; "expressed views concordant with his background" Consonant   Involving or characterized by harmony Back to top Consonantal   Of liquids and nasals Consonantal   Being or marked by or containing or functioning as a consonant; "consonantal sounds"; "a consonantal Hebrew text"; "consonantal alliteration"; "a consonantal cluster" Consonantal   Relating to or having the nature of a consonant Consonantal_system   The system of consonants used in a particular language Consonant_rhyme   The repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words Consonant_system   The system of consonants used in a particular language Consonate   Sound in sympathy Consort   A family of similar musical instrument playing together Consort   The husband or wife of a reigning monarch Consort   Keep company; "the heifers run with the bulls ot produce offspring" Consort   Keep company with; hang out with; "He associates with strange people"; "She affiliates with her colleagues" Consort   Go together; "The colors don''t harmonize"; "Their ideas concorded" Consortium   An association of companies for some definite purpose Conspecific   An organism belonging to the same species as another organism Conspecific   Belonging to the same species; "cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific" Conspectus   An overall summary Conspicuous   Obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening" Conspicuous   Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious; "open disregard of the law"; "open family strife"; "open hostility"; "a blatant appeal to vanity"; "a blazing indiscretion" Conspicuously   In a prominent way; "the new car was prominently displayed in the driveway" Conspicuously   In a manner tending to attract attention; "there have been plenty of general declarations about willingness to meet and talk, but conspicuously no mention of time and place" Back to top Conspicuousness   High visibility Conspicuousness   The state of being conspicuous Conspicuous_consumption   Buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth Conspiracy   A plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) Conspiracy   A secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act Conspiracy   A group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose Conspiracy_of_silence   A conspiracy not to talk about some situation or event; "there was a conspiracy of silence about police brutality" Conspirative   Relating to or characteristic of conspiracy or conspirators; "a conspiratorial whisper"; "the discovery of possible conspirative codes" Conspirator   A member of a conspiracy Conspiratorial   Relating to or characteristic of conspiracy or conspirators; "a conspiratorial whisper"; "the discovery of possible conspirative codes" Conspire   Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government" Conspire   Act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose; "The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall" Constable   A lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff Constable   A police officer of the lowest rank Constable   English landscape painter (1776-1837) Constabulary   The force of policemen and officers; "the law came looking for him" Constancy   The quality of being free from change or variation Constancy   Faithfulness in personal attachment (especially sexual fidelity) Constancy   The tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation Constant   A quantity that does not vary Back to top Constant   A number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant" Constant   Steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star" Constant   Continually recurring or continuing without interruption; "constant repetition of the exercise"; "constant chatter of monkeys" Constant   Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain"; "night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city"; "the never-ending search for happiness"; "the perpetual struggle to maintain standar Constant   Persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze" Constant-width_font   A typeface is which each character is given the same width (as by a typewriter) Constantan   A copper-nickel alloy with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire Constantine   A walled city in northeastern Algeria east of Algiers; was destroyed in warfare in the 4th century and rebuilt by Constantine I Constantine   Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians (280-337) Constantine_I   Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians (280-337) Constantine_the_Great   Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians (280-337) Constantinople   The largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the fourth century; renamed Constantinople by Constantine who made it the capital of the Byzantine Empire; now the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Chu Constantin_Brancusi   Romanian sculptor noted for abstractions of animal forms (1876-1957) Constantly   Without interruption; "the world is constantly changing" Constantly   Seemingly uninterrupted; "constantly bullied by his big brother"; "was perpetually answering the doorbell" Constantly   Without variation or change; "constantly kind and gracious" Constant_Lambert   English composer and conductor (1905-1951) Constant_of_gravitation   (physics) the universal constant relating force to mass and distance in Newton''s law of gravitation Constant_of_proportionality   The constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality Constant_quantity   A quantity that does not vary Back to top Constatation   An assumption that is basic to an argument Constellate   Form a constellation or cluster Constellate   Come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer" Constellate   Scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; "Hills constellated with lights" Constellation   An arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" Constellation   A configuration of stars as seen from the earth Consternate   Fill with anxiety, dread, dismay, or confusion; "After the terrorist attack, people look consternated" Consternation   Fear resulting from the awareness of danger Constipate   Cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you" Constipate   Impede with a clog or as if with a clog; "The market is being clogged by these operations"; "My mind is constipated today" Constipated   Have difficult or incomplete or infrequent evacuation of the bowels Constipating   Causing constipation Constipation   The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) Constipation   Irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis Constituency   The body of voters who elect a representative for their area Constituent   An artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system" Constituent   An abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a s Constituent   (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction Constituent   A member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes; "needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected" Constituent(a)   Constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup) Back to top Constitute   Set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department" Constitute   Create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" Constitute   Form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise h Constitute   To compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction" Constituted   Brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; "the established social order"; "distrust the constituted authority"; "a team established as a member of a major league"; "enjoyed his prestige as an established writer"; "an established pr Constitution   The act of forming something; "the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club" Constitution   United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy Constitution   The way in which someone or something is composed Constitution   Law determining the fundamental political principles of a government Constitutional   A regular walk taken as a form of exercise Constitutional   Sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under a constitution; "the constitutional right of free speech"; "constitutional government"; "constitutional guarantees" Constitutional   Constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup) Constitutional   Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; "the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity"; "a constitutional inability to tell the truth" Constitutional   Of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup; "constitutional walk" Constitutional   Of or relating to a constitution; "constitutional amendments" Constitutionalise   Incorporate into a constitution, make constitutional; "A woman''s right to an abortion was constitutionalized in the 1970''s" Constitutionalism   Advocacy of a system of government according to constitutional principles Constitutionalism   A constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution) Constitutionalist   An advocate of constitutional government Constitutionalize   Incorporate into a constitution, make constitutional; "A woman''s right to an abortion was constitutionalized in the 1970''s" Back to top Constitutionalize   Take a walk for one''s health or to aid digestion, as after a meal; "A good way of exercising is to constitutionalize" Constitutionalize   Provide with a constitution, as of a country; "The United States were constitutionalized in the late 18th century" Constitutionally   According to the constitution; "this was constitutionally ruled out" Constitutional_Convention   The convention of United States statesmen who drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 Constitutional_Union_Party   A former political party in the United States; formed in 1859 by former Whigs who hoped to preserve the Union Constitution_of_the_United_States   The constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states Constitution_State   A New England state; one of the original 13 colonies Constitutive(a)   Constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup) Constrain   Restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations" Constrain   Hold back Constrained   Lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile" Constrainedly   In a constrained manner Constraining   Restricting the scope or freedom of action Constraint   The act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others Constraint   A device that retards something''s motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted" Constraint   The state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint" Constrict   Become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted" Constrict   Squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle" Constricted   Inhibited; "when modern man feels socially constricted his first impulse is to move" Constricted   Drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically; "a constricted blood vessel"; "a constricted view of life" Back to top Constricted   Especially tense; especially in some dialects Constricting   Hindering freedom of movement; "tight garments are uncomfortably binding" Constricting   (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom Constriction   The action or process of compressing Constriction   A feeling of tightness in some part of the body; "he felt a constriction in her chest"; "emotion caused a constriction of his throat" Constriction   Tight or narrow compression Constriction   A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel Constrictive   Restricting the scope or freedom of action Constrictive   (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom Constrictor   Any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils Constrictor_constrictor   Very large boa of tropical America and West Indies Constringe   Become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted" Construal   An interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing Construct   An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances Construct   Reassemble mentally; "reconstruct the events of 20 years ago" Construct   Draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions; "construct an equilateral triangle" Construct   Put together out of components or parts; "the company fabricates plastic chairs"; "They manufacture small toys" Construct   Make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer" Construct   Create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts; "construct a proof"; "construct an argument" Construct   Create by linking linguistic units; "construct a sentence"; "construct a paragraph" Back to top Construction   Drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem; "the assignment was to make a construction that could be used in proving the Pythagorean theorem" Construction   The act of constructing or building something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats" Construction   The commercial activity involved in constructing buildings; "their main business is home construction"; "workers in the building trades" Construction   A thing constructed; a complex construction or entity; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" Construction   The creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought Construction   A group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; "I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner" Construction   An interpretation of a text or action; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct" Construction_industry   An industry that builds housing Construction_paper   Paper suitable for drawing and making cutouts Construction_worker   A worker skilled in building offices or dwellings etc. Constructive   Constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development; "constructive criticism"; "a constructive attitude"; "a constructive philosophy"; "constructive permission" Constructive   Emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good; "constructive criticism" Constructive-metabolic(a)   Of or relating to anabolism Constructively   In a constructive manner; "it is my task to look critically and constructively at the flaws and the failures" Constructiveness   The quality of serving to build or improve Constructive_breach   A breach of contract committed prior to the time of required performance Constructive_eviction   Action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved Constructive_fraud   Comprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence Constructive_metabolism   Synthesis of more complex substances from simpler ones Constructive_possession   (law) having the power and intention to have and control property but without direct control or actual presence upon it Back to top Constructive_trust   A trust created by a court (regardless of the intent of the parties) to benefit a party that has been wrongfully deprived of its rights Constructivism   An abstractionist artistic movement in Russia after World War I; industrial materials were used to construct nonrepresentational objects Constructivist   An artist of the school of constructivism Constructor   Someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building) Construe   Make sense of; assign a meaning to; "What message do you see in this letter?"; "How do you interpret his behavior?" Construe_with   Go or occur together; "The word ''hot'' tends to cooccur with ''cold''" Consubstantial   Regarded as the same in substance or essence (as of the three persons of the Trinity) Consubstantiate   Unite in one common substance; "Thought is consubstantiated with the object" Consubstantiate   Become united in substance; "thought and the object consubstantiate" Consubstantiation   The doctrine of the High Anglican Church that after the consecration of the Eucharist the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexists with the substance of the consecrated bread and wine Consuetude   A custom or usage that has acquired the force of law Consuetudinal   A manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order) Consuetudinary   A manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order) Consul   A diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country Consular   Having to do with a consul or his office or duties Consulate   Diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul Consulship   The post of consul Consult   Advise professionally; "The professor consults for industry" Consult   Have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action" Consult   Seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes" Back to top Consult   When planning or deciding something Consult   Get or ask advice from; "Consult your local broker"; "They had to consult before arriving at a decision" Consultancy   The practice of giving expert advice within a particular field; "a busines management consultancy" Consultant   An expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala" Consultation   The act of referring or consulting; "reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer" Consultation   A conference between two or more people to consider a particular question; "frequent consultations with his lawyer"; "a consultation of several medical specialists" Consultation   A conference (usually with someone important); "he had a consultation with the judge"; "he requested an audience with the king" Consultative   Giving advice; "an advisory memorandum", "his function was purely consultative" Consultatory   Giving advice; "an advisory memorandum", "his function was purely consultative" Consulting_company   A firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee Consulting_firm   A firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee Consulting_service   Service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) Consultive   Giving advice; "an advisory memorandum", "his function was purely consultative" Consumable   May be used up Consume   Engage fully; "The effort to pass the exam consumed all his energy" Consume   Serve oneself to, or consume regularly; "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don''t take sugar in my coffee" Consume   Use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week" Consume   Spend extravagantly; "waste not, want not" Consume   Eat immoderately; "Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal" Consume   Destroy completely; "The fire consumed the building" Back to top Consumed   Eaten or drunk up Consumed   Completely used up Consumer   A person who uses goods or services Consumerism   A movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers Consumerism   The theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial Consumer_credit   A line of credit extended for personal or household use Consumer_durables   Consumer goods that are not destroyed by use Consumer_finance_company   A finance company that makes loans to people who have trouble getting a bank loan Consumer_goods   Goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption Consumer_loan   A loan that establishes consumer credit that is granted for personal use; usually unsecured and based on the borrower''s integrity and ability to pay Consumer_price_index   An index of the cost of all goods and services to a typical consumer Consumer_research   Marketing research that yields information about the motives and needs of different classes of consumers Consuming   Very intense; "politics is his consuming passion"; "overwhelming joy" Consummate   Make perfect; bring to perfection Consummate   Of marriages Consummate   Perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities; "a complete gentleman"; "consummate happiness"; "a consummate performance" Consummate   Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; "a consummate artist"; "consummate skill"; "a masterful speaker"; "masterful technique"; "a masterly performance of the sonata"; "a virtuoso performance" Consummate(a)   Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad" Consummated   Brought to completion; "a consummated transaction" Consummation   The act of bringing to completion or fruition Back to top Consummation   The completion of marriage by sexual intercourse Consumption   The act of consuming something Consumption   The process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) Consumption   (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily" Consumption   Involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body Consumption_weed   A shrub of salt marshes of eastern and south central North America and West Indies; fruit is surrounded with white plumelike hairy tufts Consumptive   A person with pulmonary tuberculosis Consumptive   Tending to consume or use often wastefully; "water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses"; "duties consumptive of time and energy"; "consumptive fires" Consumptive   Afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis; "a consumptive patient"; "a consumptive cough" Contact   Close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings" Contact   The act of touching physically; "her fingers came in contact with the light switch" Contact   (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts" Contact   A thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication Contact   A channel for communication between groups; "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas" Contact   A communicative interaction; "the pilot made contact with the base"; "he got in touch with his colleagues" Contact   The physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull" Contact   A person who is in a position to give you special assistance; "he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor" Contact   The state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid" Contact   Be in or establish communication with; "Our advertisements reach millions"; "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia" Contact   Be in direct physical contact with; make contact; "The two buildings touch"; "Their hands touched"; "The wire must not contact the metal cover"; "The surfaces contact at this point" Back to top Contact_action   Acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction; "of the top 50 commodity chemicals, 30 are created directly by catalysis and another 6 are made from raw materials that are catal Contact_arm   Contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet Contact_dermatitis   A delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy) Contact_lens   A thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication Contact_print   A print made by exposing a photosensitive surface to direct contact with a photographic negative Contact_sport   A sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players Contadino   An Italian farmer Contagion   The communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people; "a contagion of mirth"; "the infection of his enthusiasm for poetry" Contagion   An incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted Contagion   Any disease easily transmitted by contact Contagious   (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection Contagious   Easily diffused or spread as from one person to another; "a contagious grin" Contagious   Of or relating to communicable diseases; "by the road to the contagious hospital" Contagiously   In a contagious manner; "she was contagiously bubbly" Contagious_abortion   An infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings Contagious_disease   Any disease easily transmitted by contact Contain   Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism" Contain   Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" Contain   Include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930''s" Contain   Contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water" Back to top Contain   Be capable of holding or containing; "This box won''t take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon" Contain   Be divisible by; "24 contains 6" Contained   Gotten under control; "the oil spill is contained" Contained   Controlled; "striking with contained ferocity at my head"- R.L.Stevenson Container   Any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) Containerful   The quantity that a container will hold Containerise   Package in a container; "The cargo was containerized for safe and efficient shipping" Containerised   Packaged in large standardized containers; "containerized cargo" Containerize   Package in a container; "The cargo was containerized for safe and efficient shipping" Containerized   Packaged in large standardized containers; "containerized cargo" Containership   A cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes; "the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds" Container_ship   A cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes; "the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds" Container_vessel   A cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes; "the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds" Containment   (military) the act of containing something or someone; keeping it from spreading; "the army was charged with the containment of the rebel forces" Containment   (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor Containment   A policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate pecefully; "containment of communist expansion was a central principle of United States'' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1 Contaminant   A substance that contaminates Contaminate   Make impure; "The industrial wastes polluted the lake" Contaminate   Make radioactive by adding radioactive material; "Don''t drink the water--it''s contaminated" Contaminated   Rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution; "had to boil the contaminated water"; "polluted lakes and streams" Back to top Contaminated   Corrupted by contact or association; "contaminated evidence" Contaminated   Contaminated with infecting organisms; "dirty wounds"; "obliged to go into infected rooms"- Jane Austen Contaminating   Spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination; "the air near the foundry was always dirty"; "the air near the foundry was always dirty"; "a dirty bomb releases enormous amounts of long-lived radioactive fallout" Contaminating   That infects or taints Contamination   The act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors Contamination   The state of being contaminated Contamination   A substance that contaminates Contaminative   Tending to contaminate Contemn   Look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don''t catch on immediately" Contemplate   Reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" Contemplate   Consider as a possibility; "I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job" Contemplate   Think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; "He is meditating in his study" Contemplate   Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought; "contemplate one''s navel" Contemplation   A long and thoughtful observation Contemplation   A calm lengthy intent consideration Contemplative   A person devoted to the contemplative life Contemplative   Persistently or morbidly thoughtful Contemplativeness   Deep serious thoughtfulness Contemporaneity   The quality of belonging to the same period of time Contemporaneity   The quality of being current or of the present; "a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village" Back to top Contemporaneous   Of the same period Contemporaneous   Occurring in the same period of time; "a rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation"; "the composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart" Contemporaneously   During the same period of time; "contemporaneously, or possibly a little later, there developed a great Sumerian civilisation" Contemporaneousness   The quality of belonging to the same period of time Contemporaneousness   The quality of being current or of the present; "a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village" Contemporaries   All the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age Contemporary   A person of nearly the same age as another Contemporary   Belonging to the present time; "contemporary leaders" Contemporary   Characteristic of the present; "contemporary trends in design"; "the role of computers in modern-day medicine" Contemporary   Occurring in the same period of time; "a rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation"; "the composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart" Contemporary_world   The circumstances and ideas of the present age; "behind the times"; "in times like these" Contemporise   Arrange or represent events so that they co-occur; "synchronize biblical events" Contemporise   Happen at the same time Contemporize   Arrange or represent events so that they co-occur; "synchronize biblical events" Contemporize   Happen at the same time Contempt   A willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body Contempt   A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous Contempt   Open disrespect for a person or thing Contempt   Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary" Contemptibility   Unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values Back to top Contemptible   Deserving of contempt or scorn Contemptible   Worthy only of being despised and rejected; "a contemptible lack of courage"; "A little, wretched, despicable creature, a worm, a mere nothing...that has risen up in contempt against the majesty of Heaven and earth"- Jonathan Edwards Contemptibly   In a contemptible manner Contemptuous   Expressing extreme contempt Contemptuously   Without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously" Contempt_of_Congress   Deliberate obstruction of the operation of the federal legislative branch Contempt_of_court   Disrespect for the rules of a court of law Contend   Maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future" Contend   Have an argument about something Contend   To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race" Contend   Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others Contend   Come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day" Contender   The contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing" Contending   Striving or struggling in rivalry or battle; "contending armies"; "two contending parties" Content   Something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation; "a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject" Content   The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned Content   What a communication that is about something is about Content   Everything that is included in a collection; "he emptied the contents of his pockets"; "the two groups were similar in content" Content   The amount that can be contained; "the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons" Content   The proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc. Back to top Content   The state of being contented with your situation in life; "he relaxed in sleepy contentedness"; "they could read to their heart''s content" Content   Satisfy in a limited way; "He contented himself with one glass of beer per day" Content   Make content; "I am contented" Content   Satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile" Contented   Satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile" Contentedly   With equanimity; "`I bought it,'' she said contentedly" Contentedness   The state of being contented with your situation in life; "he relaxed in sleepy contentedness"; "they could read to their heart''s content" Contention   The act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place" Contention   A point asserted as part of an argument Contention   A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" Contentious   Having or showing a ready disposition to fight; "bellicose young officers"; "a combative impulse"; "a contentious nature" Contentious   Involving or likely to cause controversy; "a central and contentious element of the book"- Tim W.Ferfuson Contentious   Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit" Contentiousness   A disposition to fight Contentment   Happiness with one''s situation in life Contents   A list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start Content_word   A word to which an independent meaning can be assigned Conterminous   Of equal extent or scope or duration Conterminous   Having a common boundary or edge; touching; "abutting lots"; "adjoining rooms"; "Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut"; "the side of Germany conterminous with France"; "Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho"; "neighboring Conterminous   Connecting without a break; within a common boundary; "the 48 conterminous states"; "the contiguous 48 states" Back to top Contest   A struggle between rivals Contest   An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants Contest   To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race" Contestable   Capable of being contested Contestant   A person who participates in competitions Contestant   A person who dissents from some established policy Contestation   A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" Contested   Disputed or made the object of contention or competition; "a contested election" Contestee   A winner (of a race or an election etc.) whose victory is contested Contester   Someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.) Context   Discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation Context   The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context" Contextual   Relating to or determined by or in context; "contextual information" Contextually   In a manner dependent on context Contextual_definition   A definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation; "a contextual definition of `legal duty'' might be `X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would Context_of_use   Discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation Conte_Alessandro_Giuseppe_Antonio_Anastasio_Volta   Italian physicist after whom the volt is named; studied electric currents and invented the voltaic pile (1745-1827) Conte_Alessandro_Volta   Italian physicist after whom the volt is named; studied electric currents and invented the voltaic pile (1745-1827) Contiguity   The attribute of being so near as to be touching Contiguous   Very close or connected in space or time; "contiguous events"; "immediate contact"; "the immediate vicinity"; "the immediate past" Back to top Contiguous   Having a common boundary or edge; touching; "abutting lots"; "adjoining rooms"; "Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut"; "the side of Germany conterminous with France"; "Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho"; "neighboring Contiguous   Connecting without a break; within a common boundary; "the 48 conterminous states"; "the contiguous 48 states" Contiguousness   The attribute of being so near as to be touching Continence   The exercise of self constraint in sexual matters Continence   Voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge Continency   The exercise of self constraint in sexual matters Continent   The European mainland; "Englishmen like to visit the Continent but they wouldn''t like to live there" Continent   One of the large landmasses of the earth; "there are seven continents"; "pioneers had to cross the continent on foot" Continent   Abstaining from sexual intercourse; "celibate priests" Continent   Having control over urination and defecation Continent-wide   Involving the entire continent Continental   Being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe; "the continental United States"; "continental Europe"; "continental waters" Continental   Of or relating to or characteristic of a continent; "the continental divide"; "continental drift" Continental   Of or pertaining to or typical of Europe; "a Continental breakfast" Continental   Of or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the Revolutionary War; "the Continental Army"; "the Continental Congress" Continental_Army   The American army during the American Revolution Continental_breakfast   Breakfast usually including a roll and coffee or tea Continental_Congress   The legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution; they issued the Declaration of Independence and framed Articles of Confederation Continental_divide   The watershed of a continent (especially the watershed of North America formed by a series of mountain ridges) Continental_drift   The gradual movement and formation of continents (as described by plate tectonics) Back to top Continental_glacier   A glacier that spreads out from a central mass of ice Continental_plan   A hotel plan that provides a continental breakfast daily Continental_quilt   A soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider Continental_shelf   The relatively shallow (up to 200 meters) seabed surrounding a continent Continental_slope   The steep descent of the seabed from the continental shelf to the abyssal zone Contingence   A possible event or occurrence or result Contingency   A possible event or occurrence or result Contingency   The state of being contingent on something Contingency_fee   A fee that is payable only if the outcome is successful (as for an attorney''s services) Contingency_procedure   An alternative to the normal procedure; triggered if an unusual but anticipated situation arises Contingent   A gathering of persons representative of some larger group; "each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics" Contingent   A temporary military unit; "the peace-keeping force includes one British contingent" Contingent   Uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances; "the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain"- George Eliot Contingent   Determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established; "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress" Contingent   Possible but not certain to occur; "they had to plan for contingent expenses" Contingent_on(p)   Determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established; "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress" Contingent_probability   The probability that an event will occur given that oneor more other events have occurred Continual   Seemingly without interruption; chiefly restricted to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series; "the continual banging of the shutters" Continual   `continual'' (meaning seemingly uninterrupted) is often used interchangeably with `continuous'' (meaning without interruption) Continually   Seemingly without interruption; "complained continually that there wasn''t enough money" Back to top Continuance   The act of continuing an activity without interruption Continuance   The property of enduring or continuing in time Continuance   The period of time during which something continues Continuant   Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract Continuant_consonant   Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract Continuation   The act of continuing an activity without interruption Continuation   The consequence of being lengthened in duration Continuation   A Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendence to perceive a line as continuing its established direction Continuation   A part added to a book or play that continues and extends it Continue   Exist over a prolonged period of time; "The bad weather continued for two more weeks" Continue   Continue with one''s activities; "I know it''s hard," he continued, "but there is no choice"; "carry on--pretend we are not in the room" Continue   Move ahead; travel onward in time or space; "We proceeded towards Washington"; "She continued in the direction of the hills"; "We are moving ahead in time now" Continue   Allow to remain in a place or position; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family''s fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the Continue   Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions" Continue   Continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight" Continue   Continue in a place, position, or situation; "After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser"; "Stay with me, please"; "despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year"; "She continued as deputy mayor for another year" Continue   Continue after an interruption; "The demonstration continued after a break for lunch" Continue   Carry forward; "We continued our research into the cause of the illness" Continued   Without stop or interruption; "to insure the continued success of the war"; "the continued existence of nationalism"; "the continued popularity of Westerns" Continued_fraction   A fraction whose numerator is an integer and whose denominator is an integer plus a fraction whose numerator is an integer and whose denominator is an integer plus a fraction and so on Back to top Continuing   Remaining in force or being carried on without letup; "the act provided a continuing annual appropriation"; "the continuing struggle to put food on the table" Continuing_trespass   Trespass that is not transient or intermittent but continues as long as the offending object remains; "dumping his garbage on my land was a case of continuing trespass" Continuity   The property of a continuous and connected period of time Continuity   A detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot Continuity   Uninterrupted connection or union Continuity_Army_Council   A terrorist organization formed in Ireland in 1994 as a clandestine armed wing of Sinn Fein Continuity_Irish_Republican_Army   A terrorist organization formed in Ireland in 1994 as a clandestine armed wing of Sinn Fein Continuo   A bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played Continuous   Continuing in time or space without interruption; "a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light"- James Jeans; "a continuous bout of illness lasting six months"; "lived in continuous fear"; "a continuous row Continuous   Of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity Continuously   At every point; "The function is continuously differentiable" Continuously   With unflagging resolve; "dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste" Continuousness   The quality of something that continues without end or interruption Continuous_receiver_watch   A watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch Continuous_tense   A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going Continuum   A continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct of distinguishable from adjacent parts Conto   1 conto equals 1,000 escudos Contopus   Pewees Contopus_sordidulus   Small flycatcher of western North America Contopus_virens   Small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America Back to top Contort   Twist and press out of shape Contorted   Strained or wrenched out of normal shape; "old trees with contorted branches"; "scorched and distorted fragments of steel"; "trapped under twisted steel girders" Contorted   Twisted (especially as in pain or struggle); "his mad contorted smile"; "writhed lips"; "my writhen features"- Walter scott Contortion   The act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) Contortion   A tortuous and twisted shape or position; "they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs"; "the acrobat performed incredible contortions" Contortionist   An acrobat able to twist into unusual positions Contour   Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke" Contour   A feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure; "the contours of the melody"; "it defines a major contour of this administration" Contour   A line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height Contour   Form the contours of Contour_feather   Feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape Contour_language   A tone language that uses pitch changes Contour_line   A line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height Contour_map   A map having contour lines through points of equal elevation Contour_sheet   A sheet (usually with elastic edges) tailored to fit a particular mattress Contraband   Goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law Contraband   Distributed or sold illicitly; "the black economy pays no taxes" Contrabandist   Someone who imports or exports without paying duties Contrabass   Largest and lowest member of the violin family Contrabass   Pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range; "contrabass or double-bass clarinet" Back to top Contrabassoon   The bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family Contraception   Birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery Contraceptive   An agent or device intended to prevent conception Contraceptive   Capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications" Contraceptive_device   An agent or device intended to prevent conception Contraceptive_diaphragm   A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix Contraceptive_method   Birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery Contraceptive_pill   A contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception Contraclockwise   In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock Contract   A variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid Contract   A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law Contract   (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make Contract   Be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness; "He got AIDS"; "She came down with pneumonia"; "She took a chill" Contract   Become smaller or draw together; "The fabric shrank"; "The balloon shrank" Contract   Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened" Contract   Make or become more narrow or restricted; "The selection was narrowed"; "The road narrowed" Contract   Compress or concentrate; "Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan" Contract   Enter into a contractual arrangement Contract   Make smaller; "The heat contracted the woollen garment" Contract   Squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle" Back to top Contract   Engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season" Contractable   (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection Contracted   Reduced in size or pulled together; "the contracted pupils of her eyes" Contractile   Capable of contracting or being contracted; "the contractile wings of an insect" Contractile_organ   A bodily organ that contracts Contractility   The capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter Contracting   Becoming infected; "catching cold is sometimes unavoidable"; "the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic" Contraction   The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope Contraction   (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) Contraction   A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds; "`won''t'' is a contraction of `will not''"; "`o''clock'' is a contraction of `of the clock''" Contraction   The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling" Contractor   A bodily organ that contracts Contractor   Someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things Contractor   (law) a party to a contract Contractor   The bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps Contractual   Relating to or part of a binding legal agreement; "contractual obligations" Contractually   By virtue of a contract; "they were contractually responsible" Contracture   An abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle Contract_bridge   A variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid Contract_in   Consent in writing to pay money to a trade union for political use Back to top Contract_killing   A murder carried out on agreement with a hired killer Contract_law   That branch of jurisprudence that studies the rights and obligations of parties entering into contracts Contract_offer   Offer by an employer to contract to pay an employee at a given rate Contract_of_adhesion   A contract that heavily restricts one party while leaving the other free (as some standard form printed contracts); implies inequality in bargaining power Contract_of_hazard   A sale of a tract of land as a whole without a warranty as to the acreage Contract_out   Refuse to pay a levy to a union for political use Contract_out   Assign a job to someone outside one''s own business Contract_under_seal   A contract that is signed and has the (wax) seal of the signer attached Contradance   A type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line Contradance   Perform a contradance Contradict   Prove negative; show to be false Contradict   Be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" Contradict   Deny the truth of Contradict   Be in contradiction with Contradiction   The speech act of contradicting someone; "he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction" Contradiction   (logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave'' is a contradiction" Contradiction   Opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas Contradiction_in_terms   (logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave'' is a contradiction" Contradictorily   In a contradictory manner; "he argued contradictarily" Contradictoriness   The relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist Back to top Contradictory   Two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time Contradictory   Unable to be both true at the same time Contradictory   In disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley Contradictory   That confounds or contradicts or confuses Contradictory   Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false; "`perfect'' and `imperfect'' are contradictory terms" Contradistinction   A distinction drawn on the basis of contrast; "sculpture in contradistinction to painting" Contradistinguish   Distinguish by contrasting qualities Contrafagotto   The bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family Contrail   An artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust Contraindicate   Make a treatment inadvisable Contraindication   (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment Contralateral   On or relating to the opposite side (of the body) Contralto   The lowest female singing voice Contralto   A woman singer having a contralto voice Contralto   Of or being the lowest female voice Contraption   A device that is very useful for a particular job Contrapuntal   Having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together Contrapuntal   Relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint; "contrapuntal base" Contrapuntist   A composer who specializes in counterpoint Contrarian   An investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors Back to top Contrariety   The relation between contraries Contrarily   Contrary to expectations; "he didn''t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends" Contrarily   In a contrary disobedient manner Contrariness   A fussy and eccentric disposition Contrariness   Deliberate unruliness Contrarious   Difficult to deal with Contrariwise   Contrary to expectations; "he didn''t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends" Contrariwise   With the order reversed; "she hates him and vice versa" Contrariwise   In a contrary disobedient manner Contrary   Two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false Contrary   Exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty" Contrary   A relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true" Contrary   In an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind" Contrary   Resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior" Contrary   Very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion" Contrary   Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot'' and `cold'' are contrary terms" Contrary_to_fact   Going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis) Contrast   The act of distinguishing by comparing differences Contrast   The range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness) Contrast   The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors Back to top Contrast   A conceptual separation or demarcation; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity" Contrast   The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by contrast" Contrast   Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student''s work with that of her weakest student" Contrast   To show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities" Contrasting   Strikingly different; tending to contrast; "contrasting (or contrastive) colors" Contrastingly   In a contrasting manner; "contrastingly, both the rooms leading off it gave an immediate impression of being disgraced" Contrastive   Syntactically establishing a relationship of contrast between sentences or elements of a sentence; "disjunctive conjunctions like `but'', `or'', or `though'' serve a contrastive function" Contrastive   Strikingly different; tending to contrast; "contrasting (or contrastive) colors" Contrastive   Of words so related that one contrasts with the other; "`rich'' and `hard-up'' are contrastive terms" Contrasty   Having sharp differences between black and white Contrast_material   A substance that is opaque to x-rays; when administered it allows a radiologist to examine the organ or tissue it fills Contrast_medium   A substance that is opaque to x-rays; when administered it allows a radiologist to examine the organ or tissue it fills Contravene   Deny the truth of Contravene   Go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afould of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules" Contravention   Coming into conflict with Contra_danse   A type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line Contra_danse   Perform a contradance Contredanse   A type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line Contredanse   Perform a contradance Contretemps   An awkward clash; "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman" Back to top Contribute   Provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount" Contribute   Contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" Contribute   Bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program" Contribute   Be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing" Contributing(a)   Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor" Contribution   Any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor; "I am proud of my contribution to the team''s success"; "they all did their share of the work" Contribution   Act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity Contribution   A writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story Contribution   An amount of money contributed; "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest" Contribution   A voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause Contributive   Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor" Contributor   A writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book Contributor   Someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money Contributory   Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor" Contributory_negligence   (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant''s negligence; in common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages Contrite   Feeling regret for a fault or offence Contrite   Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses Contritely   In a rueful manner; "`I made a big mistake,'' he said ruefully" Contriteness   Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation Contrition   Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation Back to top Contrivance   The act of devising something Contrivance   A device that is very useful for a particular job Contrivance   Any improvised arrangement for temporary use Contrivance   The faculty of contriving; inventive skill; "his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem" Contrivance   An artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.; "the plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable" Contrivance   An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade; "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track" Contrive   Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light" Contrive   Put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light" Contrive   Make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack" Contrived   Artificially formal; "that artificial humility that her husband hated"; "contrived coyness"; "a stilted letter of acknowledgment"; "when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation" Contrived   Showing effects of planning or manipulation; "a novel with a contrived ending" Contriver   A person who makes plans Control   The activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable" Control   (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc; "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his sphincters" Control   A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed control on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her" Control   Discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself" Control   Power to direct or determine; "under control" Control   Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French" Control   A standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment; "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw" Control   The economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls" Back to top Control   A spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance Control   A relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another; "measures for the control of disease"; "they instituted controls over drinking on campus" Control   The state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her" Control   Have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?" Control   Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" Control   Verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account" Control   Handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever" Control   Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one''s advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn''t let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line" Control   Exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces" Control   Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" Control   Verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments; "Are you controlling for the temperature?" Controllable   Capable of being controlled Controlled   Restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds; "controlled emotions"; "the controlled release of water from reservoirs" Controlled   Curbed or regulated; "controlled emotions" Controlled_substance   A drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law Controller   A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed control on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her" Controller   Someone who maintains and audits business accounts Controller   A person who directs and restrains Controllership   The position of controller Controlling   Able to control or determine policy; "a controlling interest in the firm" Back to top Controlling_interest   Ownership of more than 50% of a corporation''s voting shares Control_account   An account that shows totals of amounts entered in a subsidiary ledger Control_board   Electrical device consisting of an insulated panel containing switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree" Control_center   The operational center for a group of related activities; "the general in command never left the control center" Control_character   ASCII characters to indicate carriage return or tab or backspace; typed by depressing a key and the control key at the same time Control_circuit   A feedback circuit that subtracts from the input Control_condition   A standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment; "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw" Control_experiment   An experiment designed to control for variables affecting the results of another experiment Control_freak   Someone with a compulsive desire to exert control over situations and people Control_function   An operation that controls the recording or processing or transmission of interpretation of data; "a control operation started the data processing" Control_grid   An electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube Control_key   (computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters Control_operation   An operation that controls the recording or processing or transmission of interpretation of data; "a control operation started the data processing" Control_panel   Electrical device consisting of an insulated panel containing switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree" Control_rod   A steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction Control_room   A room housing control equipment (as in a recording studio) Control_stick   A lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane Control_stock   Shares owned by shareholders who have a controlling interest Control_surface   A device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight Control_system   A system for controlling the operation of another system Back to top Control_tower   A tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airport Controversial   Marked by or capable of arousing controversy; "the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial"; "Rushdie''s controversial book"; "a controversial decision on affirmative action" Controversialist   A person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy Controversially   Involving controversy; "criticism too polemically stated" Controversy   A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" Controvert   Prove to be false or incorrect Controvert   Be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" Contumacious   Wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient; "a contumaceous witness is subject to punishment" Contumaciously   In a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words rebelliously" Contumacy   Obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority Contumacy   Willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court Contumelious   Arrogantly insolent Contumeliously   Without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously" Contumely   A rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" Contuse   Injure the underlying soft tissue of bone of; "I bruised my knee" Contused   Injured without breaking the skin; "a cut forehead and bruised cheek" Contusion   The action of bruising; "the bruise resulted from a contusion" Contusion   An injury that doesn''t break the skin but results in some discoloration Contusioned   Injured without breaking the skin; "a cut forehead and bruised cheek" Conundrum   A difficult problem Back to top Conurbation   An aggregation or continuous network of urban communities Conuropsis   A genus of Psittacidae Conuropsis_carolinensis   Extinct parakeet whose range extended far into the United States Convalesce   Get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating" Convalescence   Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury Convalescent   A person who is recovering from illness Convalescent   Returning to health after illness or debility; "convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed" Convalescent   Of or for or relating to convalescence or convalescents; "convalescent home" Convallaria   Sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lily of the valley Convallariaceae   One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted Convallaria_majalis   Low-growing perennial plant having usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of small fragrant nodding bell-shaped flowers followed by scarlet berries Convect   Circulate hot air by convection Convection   The transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion Convection   (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere Convector   A space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection Convene   Call together; "The students were convened in the auditorium" Convene   Meet formally; "The council convened last week" Convener   The member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings Convenience   A device that is very useful for a particular job Convenience   A toilet that is available to the public Back to top Convenience   The quality of being useful and convenient; "they offered the convenience of an installment plan" Convenience   The state of being suitable or opportune; "chairs arranged for his own convenience" Conveniences   Things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the comforts of home" Convenience_food   Any packaged dish or food that can be prepared quickly and easily as by thawing or heating Convenience_store   A store selling a limited variety of food and pharmaceutical items; open long hours for the convenience of customers Convenient   Easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener" Convenient   Large and roomy (`convenient'' is archaic in this sense); "a commodious harbor"; "a commodious building suitable for conventions" Convenient   Suited to your comfort or purpose or needs; "a convenient excuse for not going" Conveniently   In a convenient manner; "the switch was conveniently located" Convening   The act of convening Convent   A religious residence especially for nuns Convent   A community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together Conventicle   A building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers) Conventicle   A secret unauthorized meeting for religious worship Convention   The act of convening Convention   Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional Convention   Something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors" Convention   (diplomacy) an international agreement Convention   A large formal assembly; "political convention" Conventional   Following accepted customs and proprieties; "conventional wisdom"; "she had strayed from the path of conventional behavior"; "conventional forms of address" Back to top Conventional   Unimaginative and conformist; "conventional bourgeois lives"; "conventional attitudes" Conventional   (weapons) using non-nuclear energy for propulsion or destruction; "conventional warfare"; "conventional weapons" Conventional   In accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past; "a conventional church wedding with the bride in traditional white"; "the conventional handshake" Conventional   Rigidly formal or bound by convention; "their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt" Conventional   Conforming with accepted standards; "a conventional view of the world" Conventional   Represented in simplified or symbolic form Conventionalisation   The act of conventionalizing; conforming to a conventional style Conventionalise   Make conventional or adapt to conventions; "conventionalized behavior" Conventionalised   Using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous; "a stylized mode of theater production" Conventionalism   Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional Conventionality   Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional Conventionality   Unoriginality as a result of being too conventional Conventionality   Conformity with conventional thought and behavior Conventionalization   The act of conventionalizing; conforming to a conventional style Conventionalize   Make conventional or adapt to conventions; "conventionalized behavior" Conventionalize   Represent according to a conventional style; "a stylized female head" Conventionalized   Using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous; "a stylized mode of theater production" Conventionally   In a conventional manner; "he usually behaves rather conventionally" Conventioneer   Someone who attends a convention Conventual   Of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows Back to top Converge   Come together so as to form a single product; "Social forces converged to bring the Fascists back to power" Converge   Move or draw together at a certain location; "The crowd converged on the movie star" Converge   Be adjacent or come together; "The lines converge at this point" Converge   Approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit Convergence   The act of converging (coming closer) Convergence   A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals" Convergence   The approach of an infinite series to a finite limit Convergence   The occurrence of two or more things coming together Convergency   The act of converging (coming closer) Convergency   The approach of an infinite series to a finite limit Convergent   Tending to come together from different directions Convergent_strabismus   Strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose Convergent_thinker   A thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution Convergent_thinking   Thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution) Converging   The act of converging (coming closer) Converging_lens   Lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus Conversance   Personal knowledge or information about someone or something Conversancy   Personal knowledge or information about someone or something Conversant(p)   (usually followed by `with'') well informed about or knowing thoroughly; "conversant with business trends"; "familiar with the complex machinery"; "he was familiar with those roads" Conversation   The use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. Back to top Conversational   Characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation; "wrote her letters in a colloquial style"; "the broken syntax and casual enunciation of conversational English" Conversationalist   Someone skilled at conversation Conversationally   With the use of colloquial expressions; "this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn" Conversational_partner   A person who takes part in a conversation Conversation_piece   Something interesting that stimulates conversation Conversation_stopper   A remark to which there is no polite conversational reply Converse   A proposition obtained by conversion Converse   Carry on a conversation Converse   Turned about in order or relation; "transposed letters" Converse   Of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other; "`parental'' and `filial'' are converse terms" Conversely   With the terms of the relation reversed; "conversely, not all women are mothers" Conversion   A spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life Conversion   A successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown Conversion   The act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another Conversion   Act of exchanging one type of money or security for another Conversion   A change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade" Conversion   Interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition Conversion   A change of religion; "his conversion to the Catholic faith" Conversion   An event that results in a transformation Conversion   (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis Back to top Conversion_disorder   A mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause) Conversion_factor   Factor by which a quantity that is expressed in one set of units must be multiplied in order to convert it into another set of units Conversion_hysteria   A mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause) Conversion_reaction   A mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause) Converso   (medieval Spain) a Jew or Moor who converted to Christianity (especially those who professed conversion in order to avoid persecution but continued to practice their religion secretly) Convert   A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief Convert   Change in nature, purpose, or function; especially undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid" Convert   Change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers" Convert   Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares" Convert   Exchange a penalty for a less severe one Convert   Change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy; "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt" Convert   Change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief; "She converted to Buddhism" Convert   Cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population" Convert   Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product" Convert   Score (a spare) Convert   Complete successfully; "score a penalty shot or free throw" Convert   Score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the endzone; "Smith converted and his team won" Converted   Spiritually reborn or converted; "a born-again Christian"; "a converted sinner" Converter   A device for changing one substance or form or state into another Convertibility   The quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction) Back to top Convertible   A car that has top that can be folded or removed Convertible   A sofa that can be converted into a bed Convertible   A corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock) Convertible   Capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy; "is lead really transmutable into gold?"; "ideas translatable into reality" Convertible   Capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value; "convertible securities" Convertible   Designed to be changed from one use or form to another; "a convertible sofa"; "a convertible coupe" Convertible_bond   A bond that can be converted to other securities under certain conditions Convertible_security   A corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock) Convertor   A device for changing one substance or form or state into another Convex   Curving or bulging outward Convexity   The property possessed by a convex shape Convexity   A shape that curves or bulges outward Convexly   In a convex way; "bulging out convexly" Convexness   The property possessed by a convex shape Convexo-concave   Convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity Convexo-convex   Convex on both sides; lentil-shaped Convex_lens   Lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus Convex_polygon   A polygon such that no side extended cuts any other side or vertex; it can be cut by a line in at most two points Convex_polyhedron   A polyhedron any plane section of which is a convex polygon Convex_shape   A shape that curves or bulges outward Back to top Convey   Make known; pass on, of information Convey   Serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot af anger" Convey   Go or come after and bring or take back; "Get me those books over there, please"; "Could you bring the wine?"; "The dog fetched the hat" Convey   Take something or somebody with oneself somewhere; "Bring me the box from the other room"; "Take these letters to the boss"; "This brings me to the main point" Convey   Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat" Convey   Transmit a title or property Convey   Transfer to another; "communicate a disease" Conveyable   Legally transferable to the ownership of another; "negotiable bonds" Conveyance   The act of transporting something from one location to another Conveyance   Act of transferring property title from one person to another Conveyance   Something that serves as a means of transportation Conveyance   The transmission of information Conveyance   Document effecting a property transfer Conveyancer   A lawyer who specializes in the business of conveying properties Conveyance_of_title   Act of transferring property title from one person to another Conveyancing   Act of transferring property title from one person to another Conveyed   Sent or carried from one place to another; "during battle, messages conveyed by carrier pigeon got through more often than those sent by plane" Conveyer   A moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory) Conveyer   A person who conveys (carries or transmits); "the conveyer of good tidings" Conveyer_belt   A moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory) Back to top Conveying   Act of transferring property title from one person to another Conveyor   A moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory) Conveyor   A person who conveys (carries or transmits); "the conveyer of good tidings" Conveyor_belt   A moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory) Convict   A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison Convict   A person who has been convicted of a criminal offence Convict   Find or declare guilty; "The man was convicted of fraud and sentenced" Convicted   Pronounced or proved guilty; "the condemned man faced the firing squad with dignity"; "a convicted criminal" Convictfish   Greenling with whitish body marked with black bands Conviction   (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise" Conviction   An unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence Convict_fish   Greenling with whitish body marked with black bands Convince   Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product" Convinced   Having a strong belief or conviction; "a convinced and fanatical pacifist" Convinced(p)   Persuaded of; very sure; "were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join"; "I am positive he is lying"; "was confident he would win" Convincible   Being susceptible to persuasion Convincing   Capable of convincing or persuading; "a convincing argument" Convincing   Causing one to believe the truth of something; "a convincing story"; "a convincing manner" Convincingly   In a convincing manner; "he argued convincingly" Convincingness   The power of argument or evidence to cause belief Back to top Convivial   Occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company; "a convivial atmosphere at the reunion"; "a woman of convivial nature"; "he was a real good-time Charlie" Conviviality   A boisterous celebration; a merry festivity Conviviality   A jovial nature Convivially   In a convivial manner; "`Let''s go and have a drink,'' she said convivially" Convocation   The act of convoking Convocation   A group gathered in response to a summons Convoke   Call together; "The students were convened in the auditorium" Convolute   Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive Convolute   Curl, wind, or twist together Convolute   Rolled longitudinally upon itself; "a convolute petal" Convoluted   Highly involved or intricate; "the Byzantine tax structure"; "convoluted legal language"; "convoluted reasoning"; "intricate needlework"; "an intricate labyrinth of refined phraseology"; "the plot was too involved"; "a knotty problem"; "got his way by lab Convoluted   Rolled or coiled together; "a convoluted shell" Convolution   The action of coiling or twisting or winding together Convolution   A convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain Convolution   The shape of something rotating rapidly Convolution_of_Broca   The motor speech center in the left hemisphere of the brain in most people Convolve   Curl, wind, or twist together Convolvulaceae   Morning glory; bindweed; sweet potato; plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and a climbing or twining habit Convolvulus   Any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus Convolvulus_arvensis   Weakly climbing European perennial with white or pink flowers; naturalized in North America and an invasive weed Back to top Convolvulus_scammonia   Twining plant of Asia Minor having cream to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin Convolvulus_sepium   Common Eurasian and American wild climber with pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Convolvulus Convoy   The act of escorting while in transit Convoy   A collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships Convoy   A procession of land vehicles traveling together Convoy   Escort in transit; "the trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone"; "the warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific" Convulse   Be overcome with laughter Convulse   Make someone convulse with laughter; "The comedian convulsed the crowd" Convulse   Contract involuntarily, as in a spasm; "The muscles in her face convulsed" Convulse   Cause to contract; "The spasm convulses her facial muscles" Convulse   Shake uncotrollably; "earthquakes convulsed the countryside" Convulse   Move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed" Convulsion   A physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval Convulsion   A violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market" Convulsion   Violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles Convulsion   A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter" Convulsive   Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements" Convulsive   Resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent; "a convulsive rage"; "convulsive laughter" Convulsively   In a convulsive way; "her leg twitched convulsively" Cony   Any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food Back to top Cony   Small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America Cony   Any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes Conyza   Common American weed or wildflower Conyza_canadensis   Common North American weed with linear leaves and small discoid heads of yellowish flowers; widely naturalized throughout temperate regions; sometimes placed in genus Erigeron Con_artist   A swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim Con_brio   With liveliness or spirit Con_brio   With liveliness or spirit; "allegro con brio" Con_game   A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property Con_man   A swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim Coo   The sound made by a pigeon Coo   Cry softly, as of pigeons Coo   Speak softly or lovingly; "The mother who held her baby was cooing softly" Cooccur   Go with, fall together Cooccurring   Occurring or operating at the same time; "a series of coincident events" Cooccur_with   Go or occur together; "The word ''hot'' tends to cooccur with ''cold''" Cooing   That is making a soft cry; "the cooing pigeons" Cook   Someone who cooks food Cook   English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779) Cook   Transform and make suitable for consumption by heating; "These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes" Cook   Transform by heating; "The apothecary cooked the medicinal mixture in a big iron kettle" Back to top Cook   Prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please" Cook   Prepare a hot meal; "My husband doesn''t cook" Cook   Fake or falsify; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data" Cookbook   A book of recipes and cooking directions Cooke   United States financier who marketed Union bonds to finance the Civil War; the failure of his bank resulted in a financial panic in 1873 (1821-1905) Cooke   United States journalist (born in England in 1908) Cooked   Having been prepared for eating by the application of heat Cooked-over   Uneaten and saved for eating later; "leftover food served at a later meal"; "yesterday''s reheated soup" Cooker   A utensil for cooking Cookery   The act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife" Cookery_book   A book of recipes and cooking directions Cookfire   A fire for cooking Cookhouse   A detached or outdoor shelter for cooking; "the circus used a tent as their cookhouse" Cookhouse   The area for food preparation on a ship Cookie   A short line of text that a web site puts on your computer''s hard drive when you access the web site Cookie   Any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit'' is the British term) Cookie   The cook on a ranch or at a camp Cookie-cutter   Having the same appearance (as if mass-produced); "a suburb of cookie-cutter houses" Cookie_cutter   A kitchen utensil used to cut a sheet of cookie dough into desired shapes before baking Cookie_jar   A jar in which cookies are kept (and sometimes money is hidden) Back to top Cookie_jar_reserve   A hidden reserve that can be used to adjust quarterly earning reports Cookie_sheet   A cooking utensil consisting of a flat rectangular metal sheet used for baking cookies or biscuits Cooking   The act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife" Cooking_apple   An apple used primarily in cooking for pies and applesauce etc Cooking_chocolate   Pure unsweetened chocolate used in baking and icings and sauces and candy Cooking_oil   Any of numerous vegetable oils used in cooking Cooking_pan   Cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel Cooking_stove   A kitchen appliance used for cooking food; "dinner was already on the stove" Cooking_utensil   A kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking Cookout   An informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors Cookstove   A stove for cooking (especially a wood- or coal-burning kitchen stove) Cookware   A kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking Cooky   Any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit'' is the British term) Cooky   The cook on a ranch or at a camp Cooky_jar   A jar in which cookies are kept (and sometimes money is hidden) Cook_out   Cook outdoors on a barbecue grill; "let''s barbecue that meat"; "We cooked out in the forest" Cook_Strait   A narrow strait separating the North Island and South Island in New Zealand Cook_up   Make up something artificial or untrue Cook_up   Prepare or cook by mixing ingredients; "concoct a strange mixture" Cool   Great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool" Back to top Cool   The quality of being cool; "the cool of early morning" Cool   Loose heat; "The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm" Cool   Lose intensity; "His enthusiasm cooled considerably" Cool   Make cool or cooler; "Chill the food" Cool   Marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional; "play it cool"; "keep cool"; "stayed coolheaded in the crisis"; "the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament" Cool   Fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept; "he''s a cool dude"; "that''s cool"; "Mary''s dress is really cool"; "it''s not cool to arrive at a party too early" Cool   Used of a number or sum and meaning without exaggeration or qualification; "a cool million bucks" Cool   Neither warm or very cold; giving relief from heat; "a cool autumn day"; "a cool room"; "cool summer dresses"; "cool drinks"; "a cool breeze" Cool   Psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike; "relations were cool and polite"; "a cool reception"; "cool to the idea of higher taxes" Cool   (color) inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets; "cool greens and blues and violets" Coolant   A fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling; especially one used to cool a system by transfering heat away from one part to another; "he added more coolant to the car''s radiator"; "the atomic reactor used a gas coolant"; "lathe operators use an e Coolant_system   A cooling system that uses a fluid to transfer heat from one place to another Cooler   A refrigerator for cooling liquids Cooler   A cell for violent prisoners Cooler   An iced drink especially white wine and fruit juice Cooley's_anaemia   A fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged Cooley's_anemia   A fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged Coolheaded   Marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional; "play it cool"; "keep cool"; "stayed coolheaded in the crisis"; "the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament" Coolidge   Elected Vice President and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933) Coolie   An offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer Back to top Cooling   A mechanism for keeping something cool; "the cooling was overhead fans" Cooling   The process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature Cooling_system   A mechanism for keeping something cool; "the cooling was overhead fans" Cooling_system   Equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine Cooling_tower   A cooling system used in industry to cool hot water (by partial evaporation) before reusing it as a coolant Coolly   In a composed and unconcerned manner; "without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on a carborundum stone as coolly as a butcher" Coolness   A lack of affection or enthusiasm Coolness   Fearless self-possession in the face of danger Coolness   The property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning" Coolness   Calm and unruffled self-assurance; "he performed with all the coolness of a veteran" Coolwart   Stoloniferous white-flowered spring-blooming woodland plant Cooly   An offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer Cool_down   Loose heat; "The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm" Cool_down   Lose intensity; "His enthusiasm cooled considerably" Cool_down   Make cool or cooler; "Chill the food" Cool_it   Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again." Cool_jazz   Jazz that is restrained and fluid and marked by intricate harmonic structures often lagging slightly behind the beat Cool_off   Lose intensity; "His enthusiasm cooled considerably" Cool_off   Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again." Cool_off   Feel less enamoured of something or somebody Back to top Cool_one's_heels   Wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely; be kept waiting; "She kicked her heels for hours at the gate of the Embassy" Coon   North American raccoon Coon   An eccentric or undignified rustic; "I''ll be a gone coon when the battle starts" Coon   (ethnic slur) offensive name for a Black person; "only a Black can call another Black a nigga" Coondog   Any dog trained to hunt raccoons Coonhound   Any of several breeds of hound developed for hunting raccoons Coonskin   A raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back Coonskin_cap   A raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back Coontie   Small tough woody zamia of Florida and West Indies and Cuba; roots and half-buried stems yield an arrowroot Coon_bear   Large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae Coon_cat   Raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings Coon_cat   Omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America Coop   An enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept Coop   A farm building for housing poultry Cooper   A craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs Cooper   United States novelist noted for his stories of indians and the frontier life (1789-1851) Cooper   United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961) Cooper   United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York city to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883) Cooper   Make barrels and casks Cooper's_hawk   Bluish-gray North American hawk having a darting flight Back to top Cooperate   Work together on a common enterprise of project; "The soprano and the pianist did not get together very well"; "We joined forces with another research group" Cooperation   The practice of cooperating; "economic cooperation"; "they agreed on a policy of cooperation" Cooperation   Joint operation or action; "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission" Cooperative   A jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners Cooperative   An association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it Cooperative   Willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement Cooperative   Done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; "a cooperative effort" Cooperative   Involving the joint activity of two or more; "the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions"; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong dring"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a Cooperatively   In close cooperation; "they work hand in glove" Cooperativeness   The trait of being cooperative Cooperator   An associate who works with others toward a common goal; "partners in crime" Cooperstown   A small town in east central New York; site of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Cooper_Union   University founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper to offer free courses in the arts and sciences Cooper_Union_for_the_Advancement_of_Science_and_Ar   University founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper to offer free courses in the arts and sciences Coop_in   Confine in or as if in a coop; "she coops herself up in the library all day" Coop_up   Confine in or as if in a coop; "she coops herself up in the library all day" Coordinate   A number that identifies a position relative to an axis Coordinate   Bring order and organization to; "Can you help me organize my files?" Coordinate   Bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts" Coordinate   Bring into common action, movement, or condition; "coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers"; "coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues"; "coordinate our efforts" Back to top Coordinate   Be co-ordinated; "These activities co-ordinate well" Coordinate   Of equal importance, rank, or degree Coordinated   Being dexterous in the use of more than one set of muscle movements; "she was usually good with her hands and well coordinated"- Mary McCarthy Coordinated   Operating as a unit; "a unified utility system"; "a coordinated program" Coordinated   Intentionally matched; "curtains and walls were color coordinated" Coordinated_universal_time   Greenwich Mean Time updated with leap seconds Coordinately   In a coordinated manner Coordinate_axis   One of the fixed reference lines of a coordinate system Coordinate_bond   A covalent bond in which both electrons are provided by one of the atoms Coordinate_clause   A clause in a complex sentence that is grammatically equivalent to the main clause and that performs the same grammatical function Coordinate_geometry   The use of algebra to study geometric properties; operates on symbols defined in a coordinate system Coordinate_system   A system that uses coordinates to establish position Coordinating(a)   Serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction; "`and'' in `John and Mary'' or in `John walked and Mary rode'' is a coordinating conjunction; and so is `or'' in `will you go or stay?''" Coordinating_conjunction   A conjunction (like `and'' or `or'') that connects two identically constructed grammatical constituents Coordinating_conjunction   The coordination by conjunction of linguistic units of the same status Coordination   The regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation Coordination   The skillful and effective interaction of movements Coordination   The grammatical relation of two constituents having the same grammatical form Coordination_compound   A compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated Coordinative   Serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction; "`and'' in `John and Mary'' or in `John walked and Mary rode'' is a coordinating conjunction; and so is `or'' in `will you go or stay?''" Back to top Coordinator   Someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously Coosa   River that rises in northwestern Georgia and flows southwest through eastern Alabama to join the Tallapoosa River near Montgomery and form the Alabama River Coosa_River   River that rises in northwestern Georgia and flows southwest through eastern Alabama to join the Tallapoosa River near Montgomery and form the Alabama River Coot   Slaty-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks Cooter   Large river turtle of the southern United States and northern Mexico Cootie   A parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings Cop   Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman Cop   Take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals" Cop   Take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!" Copacetic   Completely satisfactory; "his smile said that everything was copacetic"; "You had to be a good judge of what a man was like, and the English was copacetic"- John O''Hara Copaiba   An oleoresin used in varnishes and ointments Copaiba_balsam   An oleoresin used in varnishes and ointments Copal   A brittle aromatic resin used in varnishes Copaline   Partly mineralized copal dug from the ground Copalite   Partly mineralized copal dug from the ground Copartner   A joint partner (as in a business enterprise) Copartnership   A partnership in which employees get a share of the profits in addition to their wages Copasetic   Completely satisfactory; "his smile said that everything was copacetic"; "You had to be a good judge of what a man was like, and the English was copacetic"- John O''Hara Cope   Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall Cope   Come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day" Back to top Copeck   100 kopecks equal 1 ruble Copehan   A group of Penutian languages spoken to the west of the Sacramento river Copenhagen   The capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand; "Copenhagen is sometimes called the Paris of the North" Copepod   Minute marine or fresh-water crustaceans usually having six pairs of limbs on the thorax; some abundant in plankton and others parasitic on fish Copepoda   Minute planktonic or parasitic crustaceans Copepod_crustacean   Minute marine or fresh-water crustaceans usually having six pairs of limbs on the thorax; some abundant in plankton and others parasitic on fish Copernican   According to Copernicus; "in the Copernican system the earth and other planets revolve around the sun" Copernican   Of radical or major importance; "a Copernican revolution in modern art" Copernican_system   Copernicus'' astronomical model in which the Earth rotates around the sun Copernicia   Slow-growing tropical fan palms Copernicia_alba   South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax Copernicia_australis   South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax Copernicia_cerifera   Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax Copernicia_prunifera   Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax Copernicus   A conspicuous crater on the moon Copernicus   Polish astronomer who produced a workable model of the solar system with the sun in the center (1473-1543) Copesetic   Completely satisfactory; "his smile said that everything was copacetic"; "You had to be a good judge of what a man was like, and the English was copacetic"- John O''Hara Copesettic   Completely satisfactory; "his smile said that everything was copacetic"; "You had to be a good judge of what a man was like, and the English was copacetic"- John O''Hara Copestone   A stone that forms the top of wall or building Copestone   A final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination Back to top Cope_with   Satisfy or fulfill; "meet a need"; "this job doesn''t match my dreams" Copied   Derived by copying something else; especially by following lines seen through a transparent sheet Copier   Apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material Copilot   A relief pilot on an airplane Coping   Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall Coping_saw   A handsaw with a taut thin blade; used for cutting small curves in wood Coping_stone   A stone that forms the top of wall or building Coping_with   Taking the bull by the horns Copious   Affording an abundant supply; "had ample food for the party"; "copious provisions"; "food is plentiful"; "a plenteous grape harvest"; "a rich supply" Copious   Large in number or quantity (especially of discourse); "she took copious notes"; "extensive press coverage"; "a subject of voluminous legislation" Copiously   In an abundant manner; "they were abundantly supplied with food"; "he thanked her profusely" Copiousness   The property of a more than adequate quantity or supply; "an age of abundance" Coplanar   Lying in the same plane Copland   United States composer who developed a distinctly American music (1900-1990) Copley   American painter who did portraits of Paul Revere and John Hancock before fleeing to England to avoid the American Revolution (1738-1815) Copolymer   A polymer consisting of two or more different monomers Copolymerise   Polymerize together; "the two substances copolymerized" Copolymerize   Polymerize together; "the two substances copolymerized" Copout   A failure to face some difficulty squarely Copper   Any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having copper colored wings Back to top Copper   A reddish brown the color of polished copper Copper   Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman Copper   A copper penny Copper   A ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor Copper   Coat with a layer of copper Copper's_nark   An informer or spy working for the police Copper-base_alloy   Any alloy whose principal component is copper Copper-bottom   Provide with a copper bottom; "copper-bottom a frying pan" Copper-bottomed   Having a bottom of copper or sheathed with copper; "copper-bottomed pots"; "a copper-bottomed ship" Copperhead   Venomous but sluggish reddish-brown snake of Australia Copperhead   Common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States Copperplate   An engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved Copperplate   A print made from an engraved copperplate Copperplate   A fine style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings Coppersmith   Someone who makes articles from copper Copperware   Utensils made with copper Coppery   Having the color of copper Copper_beech   Variety of European beech with shining purple or copper-colored leaves Copper_color   A reddish brown the color of polished copper Copper_colored   Having the color of copper Back to top Copper_glance   A heavy gray mineral that is an ore of copper Copper_mine   A mine where copper is dug from the ground Copper_nose   Enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol Copper_oxide   An oxide of copper Copper_pyrites   A yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper-iron sulfide Copper_rockfish   A rockfish of the Pacific coastal waters of North America Copper_sulfate   A copper salt made by the action of sulfuric acid on copper oxide Copper_sulphate   A copper salt made by the action of sulfuric acid on copper oxide Coppice   A dense growth of bushes Coppola   United States filmmaker (born in 1939) Copra   The dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted Copra_oil   Oil from coconuts Coprinaceae   Used in some classifications for the genus Coprinus Coprinus   Genus of black-spotted agarics in which the cap breaks down at maturity into an inky fluid; sometimes placed in its own family Coprinaceae Coprinus_atramentarius   Having a cap that melts into an inky fluid after spores have matured Coprinus_comatus   Common edible mushroom having an elongated shaggy white cap and black spores Coprolalia   An uncontrollable use of obscene language; often accompanied by mental disorders Coprolith   A hard mass of dried feces Coprophagia   Eating feces; in human a symptom of some kinds of insanity Coprophagy   Eating feces; in human a symptom of some kinds of insanity Back to top Copse   A dense growth of bushes Copt   A member of the Coptic Church Copt   An Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians Coptic   The liturgical language of the Coptic Church used in Egypt and Ethiopia; written in the Greek alphabet Coptic   Of or relating to the Copts or their church or language or art; "the distinctive Coptic art of 6th-century Christian Egypt" Coptic_Church   The ancient Christian church of Egypt Coptis   Small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowers Coptis_groenlandica   Low-growing perennial of North America woodlands having trifoliate leaves and yellow rootstock and white flowers Coptis_trifolia_groenlandica   Low-growing perennial of North America woodlands having trifoliate leaves and yellow rootstock and white flowers Copula   An equating verb (such as `be'' or `become'') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence Copular   Of or relating to a copula; "a copular verb" Copulate   Make love; "Birds mate in the Spring" Copulation   The act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man''s penis is inserted into the woman''s vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur Copulative   An equating verb (such as `be'' or `become'') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence Copulative   Syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence; "`and'' is a copulative conjunction" Copulative_conjunction   The conjunctive relation of units that expresses the addition of their meanings Copulatory   Of or relating to coitus or copulation Copy   A secondary representation of an original; "she made a copy of the designer dress" Copy   Matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials Copy   A reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) Back to top Copy   Material suitable for a journalistic account; "catastrophes make good copy" Copy   Make a replica of; "copy that drawing"; "re-create a picture by Rembrandt" Copy   Biology: reproduce or make an exact copy of; "replicate the cell"; "copy the genetic information" Copy   Reproduce someone''s behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings" Copy   Copy down as is; "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over" Copybook   A book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship Copycat   Someone who copies the words or behavior of another Copyedit   Edit and correct (written or printed material) Copyhold   A medieval form of land tenure in England; a copyhold was a parcel of land granted to a peasant by the lord of the manor in return for agricultural services Copyholder   Mechanical device used in printing; holds the copy for the compositor Copying   An act of copying Copyist   Someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts Copyread   Edit and correct (written or printed material) Copyreader   An editor who prepares text for publication Copyright   A document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work Copyright   Secure a copyright on a written work; "did you copyright your manuscript?" Copyrighted   (of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright; "permission to publish copyright material" Copyright_infringement   A violation of the rights secured by a copyright Copywriter   A person employed to write advertising or publicity copy Copy_editing   Putting something into a form suitable for a printer Back to top Copy_editor   An editor who prepares text for publication Copy_out   Copy very carefully and as accurately as possible Cop_out   Choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing; "She copped out when she was supposed to get into the hang glider" Coquet   Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women" Coquetry   Playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest Coquette   A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men Coquette   Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women" Coquettish   Like a coquette Coquettishly   In a flirtatious manner; "she smiled coquettishly" Coquilla_nut   Nut having a hard hazel-brown shell used like vegetable ivory Coquille   A dish in the form of a scallop shell Coquille   Seafood served in a scallop shell Coquilles_Saint-Jacques   Scallops in white wine sauce served in scallop shells Coq_au_vin   Chicken and onions and mushrooms braised in red wine and seasonings Cora   (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina Coracan   East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient Coracias   Type genus of the Coraciidae Coracias_garrulus   Common European blue-and-green roller with a reddish-brown back Coraciidae   Rollers Coraciiformes   Rollers; kingfishers; hornbills; hoopoes; motmots; bee eaters; todies Back to top Coraciiform_bird   Chiefly short-legged arboreal nonpasserine birds that nest in holes Coracle   A small rounded boat made of hides stretched over a wicker frame; still used in some parts of Great Britain Coragyps   A genus of Cathartidae Coragyps_atratus   American vulture smaller than the turkey buzzard Corakan   East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient Coral   Marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs Coral   A variable color averaging a deep pink Coral   Unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces Coral   The hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry Coral   Of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color Coral-root_bittercress   European bittercress having a knotted white rootstock Coral-wood   East Indian tree with racemes of yellow-white flowers; cultivated as an ornamental Coralbells   Perennial plant of the western United States having bright red flowers in feathery spikes; used as an ornamental Coralberry   Shrub with coral-red berries; Japan to northern India Coralberry   North American deciduous shrub cultivated for it abundant clusters of coral-red berrylike fruits Corallorhiza   Genus of leafless root-parasitic orchids having small purplish or yellowish racemose flowers with lobed lips; widely distributed in temperate regions Corallorhiza_maculata   Common coral root having yellowish- or reddish- or purplish-brown leafless stems bearing loose racemes of similarly colored flowers with white purple-spotted lips; Guatemala to Canada Corallorhiza_striata   Nearly leafless wildflower with erect reddish-purple stems bearing racemes of pale pinkish and brownish-striped flowers; western Canada to Mexico Corallorhiza_trifida   Plant having clumps of nearly leafless pale yellowish to greenish stems bearing similarly colored flowers with white lower lips; northern New Mexico north through South Dakota and Washington to Alaska Coralroot   European bittercress having a knotted white rootstock Back to top Coralwood   East Indian tree with racemes of yellow-white flowers; cultivated as an ornamental Coralwort   European bittercress having a knotted white rootstock Coral_bean   Shrub or small tree having pinnate leaves poisonous to livestock and dense racemes of intensely fragrant blue flowers and red beans Coral_bean_tree   Deciduous shrub having racemes of deep scarlet-red flowers and black-spotted red seeds Coral_bush   Australian shrub having simple obovate leaves and brilliant scarlet flowers Coral_drops   Half-hardy Mexican herb cultivated for its drooping terminal umbels of showy red-and-white flowers Coral_fungus   Any of numerous fungi of the family Clavariaceae often brightly colored that grow in often intricately branched clusters like coral Coral_gem   Low-growing much-branched perennial of Canary Islands having orange-red to scarlet or purple flowers; naturalized in United States Coral_honeysuckle   Evergreen North American honeysuckle vine having coral-red or orange flowers Coral_necklace   Glabrous annual with slender taproot and clusters of white flowers; western Europe especially western Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal areas Coral_pea   Any of various Australian climbing plants of the genus Kennedia having scarlet flowers Coral_reef   A reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone Coral_root   A wildflower of the genus Corallorhiza growing from a hard mass of rhizomes associated with a fungus that aids in absorbing nutrients from the forest floor Coral_Sea   A Japanese defeat in World War II (May 1942); the first naval battle fought entirely by planes based on aircraft carriers Coral_Sea   An arm of the South Pacific northeast of Australia Coral_snake   Any of several venomous New World snakes brilliantly banded in red and black and either yellow or white; widely distributed in South America and Central America Coral_snake   Any of various venomous elapid snakes of Asia and Africa and Australia Coral_tree   Any of various shrubs or shrubby trees of the genus Erythrina having trifoliate leaves and racemes of scarlet to coral red flowers and black seeds; cultivated as an ornamental Coral_vine   Prostrate or twining woody vine with small leathery leaves and umbels of red flowers; Australia and Tasmania Corbel   (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) Back to top Corbel   Furnish with a corbel Corbelled   Having a corbel Corbel_arch   (architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet Corbel_step   (architecture) a step or step-like projection on the top of a gable wall Corbett   United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933) Corbie-step   (architecture) a step or step-like projection on the top of a gable wall Corbiestep   (architecture) a step or step-like projection on the top of a gable wall Corbie_gable   (architecture) a gable having corbie-steps or corbel steps Corbina   Bluish-gray whiting of California coast Corchorus   Widely distributed genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs; especially Asia Corchorus   Any of various plants of the genus Corchorus having large leaves and cymose clusters of yellow flowers; a source of jute Cord   A line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord" Cord   A cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton Cord   A light insulated conductor for household use Cord   A unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet Cord   Bind or tie with a cord Cord   Stack in cords; "cord firewood" Cordage   The ropes in the rigging of a ship Cordage   The amount of wood in an area as measured in cords Cordaitaceae   Chiefly Paleozoic plants; Cordaites is the chief and typical genus Back to top Cordaitales   Extinct plants having tall arborescent trunks comparable to or more advanced than cycads; known from the Pennsylvanian; probably extinct since the Mesozoic Cordaites   Tall Paleozoic trees superficially resembling modern screw pines; structurally intermediate in some ways between cycads and conifers Cordarone   An antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Cordarone) that has potentially fatal side effects and is used to control serious heart rhythm problems only when safer agents have been ineffective Cordate   (of a leaf) shaped like a heart Cordate_leaf   A heart-shaped leaf Corday   French revolutionary heroine (a Girondist) who assassinated Marat (1768-1793) Corded   Of textiles; having parallel raised lines Cordell_Hull   United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955) Cordgrass   Any of several perennial grasses of the genus Spartina; some important as coastal soil binders Cordia   Tropical deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the family Boraginaceae Cordial   Strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal Cordial   Diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host" Cordial   Sincerely or intensely felt; "a cordial regard for his visitor''s comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"; "a fervent hope" Cordial   Showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; "gave us a cordial reception"; "a hearty welcome" Cordiality   A cordial disposition Cordially   In a hearty manner; "`Yes,'' the children chorused heartily"; "We welcomed her warmly" Cordial_reception   Kindness in welcoming guests or strangers Cordia_alliodora   Large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood Cordia_gerascanthus   Tropical American timber tree Cordierite   A blue mineral of magnesium and iron and aluminum and silicon and oxygen; often used as a gemstone Back to top Cordiform   (of a leaf) shaped like a heart Cordite   Explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords Corditis   Inflammation of the spermatic cord Cordless   Not having a cord; "cordless telephone" Cordoba   A city in central Argentina; site of a university founded in 1613 Cordoba   A city in southern Spain; center of Moorish culture Cordoba   Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526) Cordoba   The basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos Cordon   Adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord Cordon   Cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank Cordon_bleu   An honor or award gained for excellence Cordon_bleu   A chef famous for his great skill Cordon_off   Divide by means of a rope; "The police roped off the area where the crime occurred" Cordova   A city in central Argentina; site of a university founded in 1613 Cordova   A city in southern Spain; center of Moorish culture Cordova   Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526) Cordovan   A fine leather originally made in Cordoba, Spain Cords   Cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth Corduroy   A cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton Corduroy   A road made of logs laid crosswise Back to top Corduroy   Build (a road) from logs laid side by side Corduroys   Cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth Cordwood   Firewood cut and stacked in cords; wood sold by the cord Cordylidae   Small family of spiny ovoviviparous African lizards Cordyline   Asiatic and Pacific trees or shrubs; fragments of the trunk will regrow to form whole plants Cordyline_australis   Elegant tree having either a single trunk or a branching trunk each with terminal clusters of long narrow leaves and large panicles of fragrant white, yellow or red flowers; New Zealand Cordyline_terminalis   Shrub with terminal tufts of elongated leaves used locally for thatching and clothing; thick sweet roots are used as food; tropical southeastern Asia, Australia and Hawaii Cordylus   Type genus of the Cordylidae; spiny lizards somewhat resembling tiny crocodiles Cord_grass   Any of several perennial grasses of the genus Spartina; some important as coastal soil binders Core   A bar of magnetic material (as soft iron) that passes through a coil and serves to increase the inductance of the coil Core   The chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place Core   The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor''s argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story" Core   The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work Core   A small group of indispensable persons or things; "five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program" CORE   An organization founded by James Leonard Farmer in 1942 to work for racial equality Core   The center of an object; "the ball has a titanium core" Core   The central part of the Earth Core   A cylindrical sample of soil or rock obtained with a hollow drill Core   Remove the core or center from; "core an apple" Coreference   The grammatical relation between two words that have a common referent Back to top Coreferential   Relating to coreference Coregonidae   Soft-finned fishes comprising the freshwater whitefishes; formerly included in the family Salmonidae Coregonus   Type genus of the Coregonidae: whitefishes Coregonus_artedi   Important food fish of cold deep lakes of North America Coregonus_clupeaformis   Found in the Great Lakes and north to Alaska Coreid   A true bug Coreidae   Squash bugs and leaf-footed bugs Coreid_bug   A true bug Coreligionist   Someone having the same religion as another person Coreopsis   Any of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America Coreopsis_gigantea   Large treelike shrub having feathery leaves and clusters of large yellow flower heads; coastal southern California Coreopsis_maritima   Stout herb with flowers one to a stalk; ornamental developed from a Mexican wildflower Coreopsis_tinctoria   North American annual widely cultivated for its yellow flowers with purple-red to brownish centers; in some classifications placed in a subgenus Calliopsis Corer   A device for removing the core from apples Corespondent   The codefendant charged with adultery with the estranged spouse in a divorce proceeding Core_bit   An annular drilling bit to allow core samples to be taken Core_dump   (computer science) dump of the contents of the chief registers in the CPU Core_group   A small group of indispensable persons or things; "five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program" Core_out   Remove the interior of; "hollow out a tree trunk" Corgard   A beta-adrenergic blocking agent (trade name Corgard) that is used to treat hypertension and angina Back to top Corgi   Either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head Coriaceous   Resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable Coriander   Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish Coriander   Dried coriander seeds used whole or ground Coriander   Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley Coriander_plant   Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley Coriander_seed   Dried coriander seeds used whole or ground Coriandrum   Small genus of annual Mediterranean herbs Coriandrum_sativum   Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley Coricidin   An antihistamine (trade names Coricidin and Chlor-Trimeton) Corinth   The modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens Corinthian   A resident of Corinth Corinthian   A man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure Corinthian   Most ornate of the three orders of classical Greek architecture Corinthian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants Corinthian_order   The last Greek order; similar to the Ionic order except the capital is decorated with carvings of acanthus leaves Coriolis_effect   (physics) an effect whereby a body moving in a rotating frame of reference experiences the Coriolis force acting perpendicular to the direction of motion and to the axis of rotation; on Earth the Coriolis effect deflects moving bodies to the right in the Coriolis_force   (physics) a force due to the earth''s rotation; acts on a body in motion (airplane or projectile) in a rotating reference frame; in a rotating frame of reference Newton''s second law of motion can be made to apply if in addition to the real forces acting Corium   The deep vascular inner layer of the skin Corixa   Type genus of the Corixidae: boat bugs Back to top Corixidae   Water bugs Cork   A small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line Cork   The plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle) Cork   A port city in southern Ireland Cork   Outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc. Cork   (botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells Cork   Stuff with cork; "The baseball player stuffed his bat with cork to make it lighter" Cork   Close a bottle with a cork Corkage   A charge added at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises Corked   (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin; "a corked port" Corked   Sealed with a cork Corker   A machine that is used to put corks in bottles Corker   A remarkable or astounding message; "that story was a corker" Corking   Very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing" Corkscrew   A bottle opener that pulls corks Corkscrew   Move in a spiral or zigzag course Corkscrew_flower   Perennial tropical American vine cultivated for its racemes of showy yellow and purple flowers having the corolla keel coiled like a snail shell; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus Corkwood   Very small deciduous dioecious tree or shrub of damp habitats in southeastern United States having extremely light wood Corkwood_family   Coextensive with the genus Leitneria; commonly isolated in a distinct order Corkwood_tree   Very small deciduous dioecious tree or shrub of damp habitats in southeastern United States having extremely light wood Back to top Corky   (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin; "a corked port" Cork_jacket   Life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design Cork_oak   Medium-sized evergreen oak of southern Europe and northern Africa having thick corky bark that is periodically stripped to yield commercial cork Cork_tree   Prickly Australian coral tree having soft spongy wood Cork_tree   Deciduous tree of China and Manchuria having a turpentine aroma and handsome compound leaves turning yellow in autumn and deeply fissured corky bark Cork_up   Close a bottle with a cork Corm   Solid swollen underground bulb-shaped stem or stem base and serving as a reproductive structure Cormorant   Large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish Cormose   Having or producing corms Cormous   Having or producing corms Cormous_plant   Plant growing from a corm Corn   Something sentimental or trite; "that movie was pure corn" Corn   Ears of corn grown for human food Corn   Whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn Corn   Annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains Corn   Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times Corn   The dried grains or kernels or corn used as animal feed or ground for meal Corn   A hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes Corn   Preserve with salt; "corned beef" Corn   Feed (cattle) with corn Back to top Corn-fed   Strong and healthy but not sophisticated Corn-fed   Fed on corn; "corn-fed livestock" Cornaceae   A rosid dicot family of the order Umbellales including: genera Aucuba; Cornus; Corokia; Curtisia; Griselinia; Helwingia Cornbread   Bread made primarily of cornmeal Corncob   The hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn Corncrake   Common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields Cornea   Transparent anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the lens and iris and is continuous with the sclera Corneal   Of or related to the cornea Corneal_graft   A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor Corneal_transplant   A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor Corned   (used especially of meat) cured in brine Corned_beef   Beef cured or pickled in brine Corned_beef_hash   Hash made with corned beef Corneille   French tragic dramatist whose plays treat grand moral themes in elegant verse (1606-1684) Cornel   A tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers Cornelian   A translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony Cornelian_cherry   Deciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit Cornelia_Otis_Skinner   United States actress noted for her one-woman shows (1901-1979) Cornelis_Jansen   Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638) Cornelius_Jansenius   Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638) Back to top Cornelius_Vanderbilt   United States financier who accumulated great wealth from railroad and shipping businesses (1794-1877) Cornell   United States businessman who unified the telegraph system in the United States and who in 1865 (with Andrew D. White) founded Cornell University (1807-1874) Cornell   United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974) Cornell_University   A university in Ithaca, New York Corneous   Made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn) Corner   The intersection of two streets; "standing on the corner watching all the girls go by" Corner   (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone Corner   An interior angle formed be two meeting walls; "a piano was in one corner of the room" Corner   The point where two lines meet or intersect; "the corners of a rectangle" Corner   A place off to the side of an area; "he tripled to the rightfield corner"; "he glanced out of the corner of his eye" Corner   A remote area; "in many corners of the world they still practice slavery" Corner   The point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect; "the corners of a cube" Corner   A projecting part that is corner-shaped; "he knocked off the corners" Corner   A small concavity Corner   A predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible; "his lying got him into a tight corner" Corner   A temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade; "a corner on the silver market" Corner   Turn a corner; "the car corners" Corner   Force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape Corner   Gain control over; "corner the gold market" Cornerback   A defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers Back to top Cornered   Forced to turn and face attackers; "a stag at bay"; "she had me cornered between the porch and her car"; "like a trapped animal" Cornerstone   A stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls Cornerstone   A stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies Cornerstone   The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" Corner_kick   A free kick from the corner awarded to the other side when a player has sent the ball behind his own goal line Corner_man   A man at one end of line of performers in a minstrel show; carries on humorous dialogue with the interlocutor Corner_pocket   A pocket at the corner of a billiard table Corner_post   A square post supporting a structural member at the corner of a building Cornet   A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves Cornetfish   Slender tropical fish with a long tubular snout and bony plates instead of scales Cornetist   A musician who plays the trumpet or cornet Corneum   The outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off Cornfield   A field planted with corn Cornflour   Starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener Cornflower   An annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers Cornflower   Plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried Cornflower_aster   Erect perennial of southeastern United States having large heads of usually blue flowers Cornhusk   The husk of an ear of corn Cornhusker   A resident of Nebraska Cornhusker   A worker who husks corn Back to top Cornhusker_State   A midwestern state on the Great Plains Cornhusking   The act of removing the husks from ears of corn Cornhusking   A social gathering for the purpose of husking corn Cornice   The topmost projecting part of an entablature Cornice   A molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall Cornice   A decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing Cornice   Furnish with a cornice Cornish   English breed of compact domestic fowl; raised primarily to crossbreed to produce roasters Cornish   A Celtic language formerly spoken in Cornwall Cornishman   A man who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall Cornishwoman   A woman who is a native or resident of Cornwall Cornish_heath   Bushy shrub having pink to white flowers; common on the moors of Cornwall and in southwestern Europe; cultivated elsewhere Cornish_pasty   Meat pie with filling of meat and vegetables Cornmeal   Coarsely ground corn Cornmeal_mush   Cornmeal boiled in water Cornpone   Cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (Southern) Cornsmut   A smut fungus attacking Indian corn Cornstarch   Starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener Cornu   (anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape Cornucopia   The property of being extremely abundant Back to top Cornus   A rosid dicot genus of the family Cornaceae including: dogwood; cornel: perennial chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of temperate regions of northern hemisphere Cornus_amomum   Shrub of eastern North America having purplish stems and blue fruit Cornus_canadensis   Creeping red-berried perennial herb distinguished by clustered leaf whorls at tips of shoots; Greenland to Alaska Cornus_florida   Deciduous tree; celebrated for its large white or pink bracts and stunning autumn color that is followed by red berries Cornus_mas   Deciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit Cornus_obliqua   Shrub of eastern North America closely resembling silky cornel Cornus_sanguinea   European deciduous shrub turning red in autumn having dull white flowers Cornus_stolonifera   Common North American shrub with reddish purple twigs and white flowers Cornwall   A hilly county in southwestern England Cornwallis   Commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown Corny   Dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality; "bromidic sermons" Corn_beef   Beef cured or pickled in brine Corn_Belt   Midwestern United States (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana); excellent for raising corn and corn-fed livestock Corn_borer   Native to Europe; in America the larvae bore into the stem and crown of corn and other plants Corn_borer   Larva of the European corn borer moth; a serious pest of maize Corn_borer_moth   Native to Europe; in America the larvae bore into the stem and crown of corn and other plants Corn_cake   Baked in a pan or on a griddle (Southern and Midland) Corn_campion   European annual having large trumpet-shaped reddish-purple flowers and poisonous seed; a common weed in grainfields and beside roadways; naturalized in America Corn_chamomile   European white-flowered weed naturalized in North America Corn_chip   Thin piece of cornmeal dough fried Back to top Corn_chowder   Chowder containing corn Corn_cockle   European annual having large trumpet-shaped reddish-purple flowers and poisonous seed; a common weed in grainfields and beside roadways; naturalized in America Corn_dab   Small oval cake of corn bread baked or fried (chiefly Southern) Corn_dance   A rain dance of Amerindians Corn_dodger   Small oval cake of corn bread baked or fried (chiefly Southern) Corn_earworm   Larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops Corn_exchange   An exchange where grains are bought and sold Corn_field   A field planted with corn Corn_flake   Crisp flake made from corn Corn_fritter   Fritter containing corn or corn kernels Corn_gluten   Gluten prepared from corn Corn_gluten_feed   A feed consisting primarily of corn gluten Corn_lily   Any of several South African plants of the genus Ixia having grasslike leaves and clusters of showy variously colored lilylike flowers; widely cultivated Corn_liquor   Whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash Corn_marigold   European herb with bright yellow flowers; a common weed in grain fields Corn_mayweed   European white-flowered weed naturalized in North America Corn_mayweed   Ubiquitous European annual weed with white flowers and finely divided leaves naturalized and sometimes cultivated in eastern North America; sometimes included in genus Matricaria Corn_mint   European mint naturalized in United States Corn_muffin   Cornbread muffin Corn_oil   Oil from the germs of corn grains Back to top Corn_poppy   Annual European poppy common in grain fields and often cultivated Corn_pudding   Pudding made of corn and cream and egg Corn_salad   A plant of the genus Valerianella Corn_smut   A smut fungus attacking Indian corn Corn_snake   Large harmless snake of southeastern United States; often on farms Corn_snow   Granular snow formed by alternate thawing and freezing Corn_speedwell   Erect or procumbent blue-flowered annual found in waste places of Europe and America Corn_spurrey   Small European weed with whorled leaves and white flowers Corn_spurry   Small European weed with whorled leaves and white flowers Corn_sugar   Dextrose used as sweetening agent Corn_sugar   Dextrose made by hydrolysis of cornstarch Corn_syrup   Syrup prepared from corn Corn_tash   Corn bread wrapped in cabbage leaves and baked in hot ashes (Southern) Corn_whiskey   Whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn Corn_whisky   Whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn Corokia   Evergreen shrubs with intricately twisted wiry stems that in summer are smothered in small yellow flowers; grows in New Zealand Corolla   (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for its corolla" Corollary   (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition Corollary   A practical consequence that follows naturally; "blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love" Corona   A long cigar with blunt ends Back to top Corona   (anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape Corona   The outermost region of the sun''s atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse Corona   One or more circles of light seen around a luminous object Corona   An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere Corona   (botany) the trumpet shaped or cup shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower Coronach   A song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person Coronal   Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes Coronal_suture   The suture between the parietal and frontal bones of the skull Coronary   Obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus) Coronary   Surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart); "coronary arteries" Coronary-artery_disease   Sclerosis of the arterial walls Coronary_artery   The artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart Coronary_artery_bypass_graft   Open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart Coronary_artery_disease   A stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls Coronary_bypass   Open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart Coronary_bypass_surgery   Open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart Coronary_care_unit   A hospital unit specially staffed and equipped to treat patients with serious cardiac problems Coronary_failure   Inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions Coronary_insufficiency   Inadequate blood flow to the heart muscles; can cause angina pectoris Coronary_occlusion   Occlusion of a coronary artery caused either by progressive atherosclerosis or by a blood clot Back to top Coronary_sinus   A short sinus receiving most of the veins of the heart; empties into the right atrium Coronary_thrombosis   Obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus) Coronate   Invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey" Coronation   The ceremony of installing a new monarch Corona_Borealis   A small constellation in the northern hemisphere between Bootes and Hercules Corona_discharge   An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere Coroner   A public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes Coronet   Margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof Coronet   A small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign Coroneted   Belonging to the peerage; "the princess and her coroneted companions"; "the titled classes" Coronilla   Any of various plants of the genus Coronilla having purple or pink or yellow flowers in long-spiked axillary heads or umbels Coronilla_varia   European herb resembling vetch; naturalized in the eastern United States; having umbels of pink-and-white flowers and sharp-angled pods Coronion   The craniometric point at the tip of the coronoid process of the mandible Coronoid_process   A sharp triangular process projecting from a bone Coronoid_process_of_the_mandible   The coronoid process that provides an attachment for the temporal muscle Coropuna   A mountain peak in the Andes in Peru (21,083 feet high) Corot   French painter of Italian landscapes (1796-1875) Corozo   Any of several tropical American palms bearing corozo nuts Corozo_palm   Any of several tropical American palms bearing corozo nuts Corp   A business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state Back to top Corporal   A noncommissioned officer in the army or airforce or marines Corporal   Possessing or existing in bodily form; "what seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind"- Shakespeare; "an incarnate spirit"; "`corporate'' is an archaic term" Corporal   Affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; "bodily needs"; "a corporal defect"; "corporeal suffering"; "a somatic symptom or somatic illness" Corporal_punishment   The infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime Corporate   Possessing or existing in bodily form; "what seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind"- Shakespeare; "an incarnate spirit"; "`corporate'' is an archaic term" Corporate   Organized and maintained as a legal corporation; "a special agency set up in corporate form"; "an incorporated town" Corporate   Done by or characteristic of individuals acting together; "a joint identity"; "the collective mind"; "the corporate good" Corporate   Of or belonging to a corporation; "corporate rates"; "corporate structure" Corporate_bond   A bond issued by a corporation; carries no claim to ownership and pays no dividends but payments to bondholders have priority over payments to stockholders; "a corporate bond is a safer investment than common stock in the same company" Corporate_executive   An executive in a business corporation Corporate_finance   The financial activities of corporation Corporate_investor   A company that invests in (acquires control of) other companies Corporate_trust   A consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service; "they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly" Corporation   Slang terms for a paunch Corporation   A business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state Corporation_law   That branch of jurisprudence that studies the laws governing corporations Corporeal   Having material or physical form or substance; "that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible" - Benjamin Jowett Corporeal   Affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; "bodily needs"; "a corporal defect"; "corporeal suffering"; "a somatic symptom or somatic illness" Corporeality   The quality of being physical; consisting of matter Corposant   An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere Back to top Corps   An army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions Corps   A body of people associated together; "diplomatic corps" Corpse   The dead body of a human being Corps_de_ballet   The chorus of a ballet company Corps_diplomatique   The body of diplomatic personnel Corpulence   The property of excessive fatness Corpulent   Excessively fat; "a weighty man" Corpus   The main part of an organ or other bodily structure Corpus   A collection of writings; "he edited the Hemingway corpus" Corpus   Capital as contrasted with the income derived from it Corpuscle   Either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets Corpuscle   (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything Corpuscular   Of or relating to corpuscles Corpuscular-radiation_pressure   The minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave Corpuscular_radiation   A stream of atomic or subatomic particles that may be charged positively (e.g. alpha particles) or negatively (e.g. beta particles) or not at all (e.g. neutrons) Corpuscular_theory   (physics) the theory that light is transmitted as a stream of particles Corpuscular_theory_of_light   (physics) the theory that light is transmitted as a stream of particles Corpus_amygdaloideum   An almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and Corpus_callosum   A broad transverse nerve tract connecting the two cerebral hemispheres Corpus_Christi   A city in southern Texas on an arm of the Gulf of Mexico Back to top Corpus_Christi   Thursday after Trinity Sunday; first celebrated in 1246 Corpus_delicti   The body of evidence that constitute the offence; the objective proof that a crime has been committed (sometimes mistakenly thought to refer to the body of a homicide victim) Corpus_geniculatum_laterale   A neural structure that serves as a processing station on the way from the retina to the occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex Corpus_geniculatum_mediale   A neural structure that serves as the last of a series of processing centers along the auditory pathway from the cochlea to the temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex Corpus_luteum   Yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum Corpus_mamillare   One of two small round structures on the undersurface of the brain that form the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix Corpus_sternum   The large central part of the breastbone Corpus_striatum   A striped mass of white and grey matter located in front of the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere; consists of the caudate nucleus and the lenticular nucleus Corrade   Wear away Corral   A pen for cattle Corral   Collect or gather; "corralling votes for an election" Corral   Arrange wagons so that they form a corral Corral   Enclose in a corral; "corral the horses" Corrasion   Erosion by friction Correct   Treat a defect; "The new contact lenses will correct for his myopia" Correct   Make right or correct; "Correct the mistakes"; "rectify the calculation" Correct   Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" Correct   Censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" Correct   Go down in value; "the stock market corrected"; "prices slumped" Correct   Make reparations or amends for; "right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust" Back to top Correct   Punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently" Correct   Adjust or make up for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" Correct   Free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; "the correct answer"; "the correct version"; "the right answer"; "took the right road"; "the right decision" Correct   Correct in opinion or judgment; "time proved him right" Correct   Socially right or correct; "it isn''t right to leave the party without saying goodbye"; "correct behavior" Correct   In accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure; "what''s the right word for this?"; "the right way to open oysters" Correctable   Capable of being corrected by additions; "an amendable flaw" Correctable   Capable of being returned to the original condition; not necessarily permanent; "a correctable image" Corrected   Having something undesirable neutralized; "with glasses her corrected vision was 20:20" Corrected   Punished for misbehavior; "the chastised child sat humbly in the corner" Correction   The act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right Correction   Treatment of a specific defect; "the correction of his vision with eye glasses" Correction   The act of punishing; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received" Correction   A drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases; "market runups are invariably followed by a correction" Correction   Something substituted for an error Correction   A rebuke for making a mistake Correction   A quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure Correctional   Concerned with or providing correction; "a correctional institution" Correctional_institution   A penal institution maintained by the government Correctional_rehabilitation   Providing penal custody or probation or parole for convicted offenders Back to top Corrections   The social control of offenders through a system of imprisonment and rehabilitation and probation and parole Corrections   The department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders; "for a career in corrections turn to the web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections" Correctitude   Correct or appropriate behavior Corrective   A device for treating injury or disease Corrective   Tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition; "corrective measures"; "corrective lenses" Corrective   Designed to promote discipline; "the teacher''s action was corrective rather than instructional"; "disciplinal measures"; "the mother was stern and disciplinary" Correctly   In a correct manner; "he guessed right" Correctness   Conformity to fact or truth Correctness   Conformity to social expectations Correggio   Italian painter noted for his use of chiaroscuro and perspective (1494-1534) Corregidor   The peninsula and island in the Philippines where Japanese forces besieged American forces in World War II; United States forces surrendered in 1942 and recaptured the area in 1945 Correlate   Either of two correlated variables Correlate   Bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation; "I cannot correlate these two pieces of information" Correlate   To bear a reciprocal or mutual relation; "Do these facts correlate?" Correlate   Mutually related Correlated   Mutually related Correlation   A statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other Correlation   A statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation); "what is the correlation between those two variables?" Correlation   A reciprocal relation between two or more things Correlational   Relating to or employing correlation Back to top Correlational_analysis   The use of statistical correlation to evaluate the strength of the relations between variables Correlational_statistics   A statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other Correlation_coefficient   A statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation); "what is the correlation between those two variables?" Correlation_matrix   A matrix giving the correlations between all pairs of data sets Correlation_table   A two-way tabulation of the relations between correlates; row headings are the scores on one variable and column headings are the scores on the second variables and a cell shows how many times the score on that row was associated with the score in that co Correlative   Either of two correlated variables Correlative   Expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation; "correlative conjunctions" Correlative   Mutually related Correlativity   A reciprocal relation between two or more things Correspond   Exchange messages; "My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years" Correspond   Be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics Correspond   Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don''t agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect''s fingerprints don''t match those on the gun" Correspond   Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; "Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an ''h'' in Greek stands for an ''s'' in Latin" Correspondence   Compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in correspondence" Correspondence   Similarity by virtue of correspondence Correspondence   (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane Correspondence   Communication by exchange of letters Correspondence   Communication by the exchange of letters Correspondence   A function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set Correspondence   The relation of correspondence in degree or size or amount Back to top Correspondence_course   A course offered (by mail) by a correspondence school Correspondence_school   A school that teaches nonresident students by mail Correspondent   Someone who communicates by means of letters Correspondent   A journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media Correspondent   Similar or correspondent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar; "brains and computers are often considered analogous"; "surimi is marketed as analogous to crabmeat" Corresponding   Agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree; "the figures are large but the corresponding totals next year will be larger" Corresponding   Accompanying; "all rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities" Corresponding   Conforming in every respect; "boxes with corresponding dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year" Corresponding   Similar especially in position or purpose; "a number of corresponding diagonal points" Correspondingly   In a corresponding manner; "the temperature decreases correspondingly" Corrida   A Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators Corridor   An enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it Corrie   A steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake Corrigenda   A list of printing errors in a book along with their corrections Corrigendum   A printer''s error; to be corrected Corrigible   Capable of being corrected or set right; "a corrigible defect"; "a corrigible prisoner" Corroborant   Used of a medicine that is strengthening Corroborate   Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant" Corroborate   Give evidence for Corroborate   Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence" Back to top Corroborated   Supported or established by evidence or proof; "the substantiated charges"; "a verified case" Corroborating_evidence   Additional evidence or evidence of different kind that supports a proof already offered in a proceeding Corroboration   Confirmation that some fact or statement is true Corroborative   Serving to support or corroborate; "collateral evidence" Corroboratory   Serving to support or corroborate; "collateral evidence" Corrode   Become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted" Corrode   Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink" Corroded   Eaten away as by acid or oxidation Corrodentia   An order of insects: includes booklice and barklice Corroding   Erosion by chemical action Corrosion   Erosion by chemical action Corrosion   A state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action Corrosive   A substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) Corrosive   Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action Corrosive_sublimate   A white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide or antiseptic or wood preservative Corrugate   Fold into ridges; "corrugate iron" Corrugated   Shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges; "the surface of the ocean was rippled and corrugated" Corrugated_board   Cardboard with corrugations (can be glued to flat cardboard on one or both sides) Corrugated_cardboard   Cardboard with corrugations (can be glued to flat cardboard on one or both sides) Corrugated_fastener   A small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side; hammered across wood joints in rough carpentry Back to top Corrugated_iron   Usually galvanized sheet iron or sheet steel shaped into straight parallel ridges and hollows Corrugation   The act of shaping into parallel ridges and grooves Corrugation   A ridge on a corrugated surface Corrupt   Alter from the original Corrupt   Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone''s reputation" Corrupt   Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought" Corrupt   Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals" Corrupt   Lacking in integrity; "humanity they knew to be corrupt...from the day of Adam''s creation"; "a corrupt and incompetent city government" Corrupt   Touched by rot or decay; "tainted bacon"; "`corrupt'' is archaic" Corrupt   Containing errors or alterations; "a corrupt text"; "spoke a corrupted version of the language" Corrupt   Not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive Corrupted   Ruined in character or quality Corrupted   Containing errors or alterations; "a corrupt text"; "spoke a corrupted version of the language" Corruptedly   In a corrupt manner Corruptibility   The capability of being corrupted Corruptible   Capable of being corrupted; "corruptible judges"; "dishonest politicians"; "a purchasable senator"; "a venal police officer" Corrupting   That infects or taints Corrupting   Harmful to the mind or morals; "corrupt judges and their corrupting influence"; "the vicious and degrading cult of violence" Corrupting   Seducing into corrupt practices Corruption   Inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony); "he was held on charges of corruption and racketeering" Back to top Corruption   Destroying someone''s (or some group''s) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity; "corruption of a minor"; "the big city''s subversion of rural innocence" Corruption   Moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles; "the luxury and corruption among the upper classes"; "moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration"; "its brothels; its opium parlors; its depravity" Corruption   Lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain Corruption   Decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) Corruption   In a state of progressive putrefaction Corruptive   Tending to corrupt or pervert Corruptly   In a corrupt manner Corruptness   Lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain Corruptness   The state of being corrupt Corsage   An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present Corsair   A swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction) Corsair   A pirate along the Barbary coast Corse   A region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte Corse   An island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France Corselet   A piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece Corset   A woman''s close-fitting foundation garment Corset   Dress with a corset Corsica   A region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte Corsica   An island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France Corsican   Of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people Back to top Corsican_Army   A terrorist organization founded in 1999 to oppose the link between nationalists and the Corsican mafia; "the attacks of Armata Corsica are aimed at symbolic targets of colonialism in Corsica" Corslet   A piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece Cortaderia   Tall ornamental grasses of South America and New Zealand and New Guinea: pampas grass Cortaderia_richardii   Tall grass of New Zealand grown for plumelike flower heads Cortaderia_selloana   Tall perennial grass of pampas of South America having silvery plumes and growing in large dense clumps Cortef   An adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism Cortege   The group following and attending to some important person Cortege   A funeral procession Cortes   Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547) Cortex   The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum Cortex   The tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal Cortez   Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547) Cortical   Of or relating to a cortex Cortically   With respect to the cortex; "cortically induced arousal" Cortical_area   Any of various regions of the cerebral cortex Cortical_epilepsy   Epilepsy in which the attack begins with an isolated disturbance of cerebral function (as a twitching of a limb or an illusory sensation or a mental disturbance) Cortical_potential   (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph Cortical_region   Any of various regions of the cerebral cortex Corticifugal   Of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex; "corticofugal discharges" Corticipetal   Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex Back to top Corticium   Genus of fungi having simple smooth-surfaced sporophores; some are parasitic on wood or economic crops; some species formerly placed in form genus Rhizoctinia Corticium_salmonicolor   Fungus causing pink disease in citrus and coffee and rubber trees etc Corticium_solani   Fungus causing bottom rot in lettuce Cortico-hypothalamic   Of or relating to the cortex and the hypothalamus Corticoafferent   Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex Corticoefferent   Of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex; "corticofugal discharges" Corticofugal   Of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex; "corticofugal discharges" Corticoid   A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body''s immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions" Corticospinal_tract   Any of the important motor nerves on each side of the central nervous system that run from the sensorimotor areas of the cortex through the brainstem to motor neurons of the cranial nerve nuclei and the ventral horn of the spinal cord Corticosteroid   A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body''s immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions" Corticosterone   Secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body Corticotrophin   A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex Corticotropin   A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex Cortina   A cobwebby partial veil consisting of silky fibrils Cortinariaceae   A family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales Cortinarius   The largest genus in th Agaricales; agarics having rusty spores and prominent cortinae (cobwebby partial veils) Cortinarius_armillatus   A fungus with large tawny caps and pale cinnamon gills and a red band of veil around the stalk; usually found near birch trees Cortinarius_atkinsonianus   An edible fungus with a slimy viscid cap that is initially yellow but turns olive and then tawny; flesh is lavender Cortinarius_corrugatus   A fungus with a viscid wrinkled tawny cap; the stalk has a basal bulb that diminishes as the stalk elongates; the gills are dark violet at first but soon turn brown Cortinarius_gentilis   A poisonous fungus with a bright yellow brown cap and a long cinnamon colored stalk Back to top Cortinarius_mutabilis   A fungus with a reddish purple cap having a smooth slimy surface; close violet gills; all parts stain dark purple when bruised Cortinarius_semisanguineus   A fungus with a dry brown cap and rusty red gills and a yellowish stalk Cortinarius_subfoetidus   A fungus with a sticky lavender cap and stalk that whitish above and covered with a silky lavender sheath Cortinarius_violaceus   A fungus that is violet over-all with a squamulose cap Cortisol   An adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism Cortisone   A corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone Cortland   Large red-skinned apple Cortone_Acetate   A corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone Corundom   Very hard mineral used as an abrasive Corundum   Very hard mineral used as an abrasive Coruscant   Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; "bugle beads all aglitter"; "glinting eyes"; "glinting water"; "his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent"; "shop window full of glittering Christmas trees"; "glittery costume jewelry"; "scintillant mi Coruscate   Be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity; "The musical performance sparkled"; "A scintillating conversation"; "his playing coruscated throught the concert hall" Coruscate   Reflect brightly; "Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside" Coruscation   A sudden or striking display of brilliance; "corruscations of great wit" Coruscation   The occurrence of a small flash or spark Corvee   Unpaid labor (as for the maintenance of roads) required by a lord of his vassals in lieu of taxes Corvette   A highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer Corvidae   Crow; raven; rook; jackdaw; chough; magpie; jay Corvine   Relating to or resembling a crow Corvine_bird   Birds of the crow family Back to top Corvus   Type genus of the Corvidae: crows and ravens Corvus   A small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo Corvus_brachyrhyncos   Common crow of North America Corvus_corax   Large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail Corvus_frugilegus   Common gregarious Old World bird about the size and color of the American crow Corvus_monedula   Common black-and-gray Eurasian bird noted for thievery Coryanthes   Small genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids Corydalidae   Dobsons Corydalis   Type genus of the Corydalidae Corydalis   Annual or perennial herbs of Himalayan China and South Africa Corydalis   A plant of the genus Corydalis with beautiful compound foliage and spurred tubular flowers Corydalis_claviculata   Annual vine with decompound leaves and racemes of yellow and pink flowers Corydalis_sempervirens   Glaucous herb of northeastern United States and Canada having loose racemes of yellow-tipped pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Fumaria Corydalis_solida   Herb of northern Europe and Asia having erect racemes of red flowers Corydalus   Type genus of the Corydalidae Corydalus_cornutus   Large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait Corylaceae   Used in some classification systems for the genus Corylus Corylopsis   Small genus of deciduous shrubs of temperate regions of Asia Corylus   Deciduous monoecious nut-bearing shrubs of small trees: hazel; sometimes placed in the subfamily or family Corylaceae Corylus_americana   Nut-bearing shrub of eastern North America Back to top Corylus_avellana   Small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe Corylus_avellana_grandis   Small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe Corylus_cornuta   Hazel of western United States with conspicuous beaklike involucres on the nuts Corymb   Flat-topped or convex inflorescence in which the individual flower stalks grow upward from various points on the main stem to approximately the same height; outer flowers open first Corymbose   Resembling a corymb Corynebacteriaceae   A large family of mostly gram-positive and aerobic and nonmotile rod-shaped bacteria of the order Eubacteriales Corynebacterium   Any species of the genus Corynebacterium Corynebacterium_diphtheriae   A species of bacterium that causes diphtheria Corypha   Large fan palms of tropical Asia to Australia Coryphaena_equisetis   A kind of dolphinfish Coryphaena_hippurus   The more common dolphinfish valued as food; about six feet long Coryphaenidae   Large active pelagic percoid fish Coryphantha   A cactus of the genus Coryphantha Corypha_gebanga   Large-leaved palm of Malay to Philippines and northern Australia; leaves used for thatching or plaiting into containers Corypha_umbraculifera   Tall palm of southern India and Sri Lanka with gigantic leaves used as umbrellas and fans or cut into strips for writing paper Corypha_utan   Large-leaved palm of Malay to Philippines and northern Australia; leaves used for thatching or plaiting into containers Corythosaur   Duck-billed dinosaur with nasal passages that expand into a crest like a hollow helmet Corythosaurus   Duck-billed dinosaur with nasal passages that expand into a crest like a hollow helmet Coryza   An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) Cor_anglais   A double-reed woodwind instrument similar to an oboe but lower in pitch Back to top Cor_pulmonale   Enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart due to disease of the lungs or of the pulmonary blood vessels Cos   Lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head Cos   Ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle Cosa_Nostra   A crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia Coscoroba   Large white South American bird intermediate in some respects between ducks and swans Cosec   Ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle Cosecant   Ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle Coseismal   Being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously Coseismic   Being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously Cosey   A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm Cosh   A piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people Cosh   Hit with a cosh, usually on the head Cosher   Conforming to dietary laws; "kosher meat"; "a kosher kitchen" Cosign   Sign and endorse (another person''s signature), as for a loan Cosign   Sign jointly; "Husband and wife co-signed the lease" Cosignatory   One of two or more signers of the same document (as a treaty or declaration) Cosignatory   Signing jointly with others Cosigner   One of two or more signers of the same document (as a treaty or declaration) Cosigner   A signer in addition to the principal signer (to verify the authenticity of the principal signature or to provide surety) Cosily   In a cozy manner; "nestled cozily by the fire" Back to top Cosimo_de_Medici   Italian financier and statesman and friend of the papal court (1389-1464) Cosimo_the_Elder   Italian financier and statesman and friend of the papal court (1389-1464) Cosine   Ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle Cosiness   A state of warm snug comfort Cosmea   Any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos having radiate heads of variously colored flowers and pinnate leaves; popular fall-blooming annuals Cosmetic   A toiletry designed to beautify the body Cosmetic   Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup" Cosmetic   Serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" Cosmetically   For cosmetic purposes to improve appearance; "it is used cosmetically by many women" Cosmetician   Someone who works in a beauty parlor Cosmetician   Someone who sells or applies cosmetics Cosmetics   A toiletry designed to beautify the body Cosmetic_dentistry   The branch of dentistry dealing with the appearance of the teeth Cosmetic_surgeon   A surgeon who beautifies the body (especially the face) Cosmetic_surgery   Plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised; "some actresses have more than one face lift" Cosmetologist   An expert in the use of cosmetics Cosmic   Inconceivably extended in space or time Cosmic   Of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe; "cosmic laws"; "cosmic catastrophe"; "cosmic rays" Cosmic_background_radiation   (cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperature of about 2.725 kelvin Cosmic_dust   Clouds of particles or gases occurring throughout interstellar space Back to top Cosmic_microwave_background   (cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperature of about 2.725 kelvin Cosmic_microwave_background_radiation   (cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperature of about 2.725 kelvin Cosmic_radiation   Radiation consisting of cosmic rays Cosmic_ray   Highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin; consisting chiefly of protons and alpha particles; collision with atmospheric particles results in rays and particles of many kinds Cosmic_time   The time covered by the physical formation and development of the universe Cosmocampus   A genus of fish in the family Syngnathidae Cosmocampus_profundus   8 inches; from eastern Florida to western Caribbean Cosmogenic   Pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe; "cosmologic science"; "cosmological redshift"; "cosmogonic theories of the origin of the universe" Cosmogenical   Pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe; "cosmologic science"; "cosmological redshift"; "cosmogonic theories of the origin of the universe" Cosmogeny   The branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe Cosmogonic   Pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe; "cosmologic science"; "cosmological redshift"; "cosmogonic theories of the origin of the universe" Cosmogonical   Pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe; "cosmologic science"; "cosmological redshift"; "cosmogonic theories of the origin of the universe" Cosmogony   The branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe Cosmographer   A scientist knowledgeable about cosmography Cosmographist   A scientist knowledgeable about cosmography Cosmography   A representation of the earth or the heavens; "the cosmography of Ptolemy" Cosmography   The science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy) Cosmolatry   Worship of the cosmos Cosmologic   Pertaining to the branch of philosophy dealing with the elements and laws and especially the characteristics of the universe such as space and time and causality; "cosmologic philosophy"; "a cosmological argument is an argument that the universe demands t Cosmologic   Pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe; "cosmologic science"; "cosmological redshift"; "cosmogonic theories of the origin of the universe" Back to top Cosmological   Pertaining to the branch of philosophy dealing with the elements and laws and especially the characteristics of the universe such as space and time and causality; "cosmologic philosophy"; "a cosmological argument is an argument that the universe demands t Cosmological   Pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe; "cosmologic science"; "cosmological redshift"; "cosmogonic theories of the origin of the universe" Cosmological_constant   An arbitrary constant in the equations of general relativity theory Cosmologist   An astronomer who studies the evolution and space-time relations of the universe Cosmology   The branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe Cosmology   The metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe Cosmonaut   A person trained to travel in a spacecraft; "the Russians called their astronauts cosmonauts" Cosmopolitan   A sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries Cosmopolitan   Of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience" Cosmopolitan   Composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests; "his cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds"- T.B. Macaulay; "the ancient and cosmopolitan societies Cosmopolitan   Growing or occurring in many parts of the world; "a cosmopolitan herb"; "cosmopolitan in distribution" Cosmopolite   A sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries Cosmos   Everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence" Cosmos   Any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos having radiate heads of variously colored flowers and pinnate leaves; popular fall-blooming annuals Cosmotron   A large proton synchrotron; uses frequency modulation of an electric field to accelerate protons Cosponsor   Sponsor together with another sponsor Coss   An Indian unit of length having different values in different localities Cossack   A member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia Cosset   Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let''s not mollycoddle our students!" Cost   The property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); "the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver"; "he puts a high price on his services"; "he couldn''t calculate the cost of the collection" Back to top Cost   Value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; "the cost in human life was enormous"; "the price of success is hard work"; "what price glory?" Cost   The total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor Cost   Require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice; "This mistake cost him his job" Cost   Be priced at; "These shoes cost $100" Cost-benefit_analysis   An analysis of the cost effectiveness of different alternatives in order to see whether the benefits outweigh the costs Cost-effective   Productive relative to the cost Cost-efficient   Productive relative to the cost Cost-of-living_allowance   An allowance for changes in the consumer price index Cost-of-living_benefit   A benefit that goes to anyone whose money receipts increase automatically as prices rise Cost-of-living_index   An index of the cost of all goods and services to a typical consumer Cost-plus   Determining payment based on the actual cost of production plus an agreed-upon fee or rate of profit; "a cost-plus government contract" Cost-plus_contract   A contract in which the contractor is paid his total cost plus a stated percentage of profit Cost-pull_inflation   Inflation caused by an increase in the costs of production Costa   Any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) Costa   A riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing) Costal   Of or relating to or near a rib Costalgia   Pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs Costal_cartilage   The cartilages that connect the sternum and the ends of the ribs; its elasticity allows the chest to move in respiration Costal_groove   Groove between the ribs where the nerves and blood vessels are Costanoan   A Penutian language spoken by the Costanoan people Back to top Costanoan   A member of a North American Indian people living in coastal California between Monterey and San Francisco Bay Costate   Having ribs Costate   (of the surface of shells) having a rough, rib-like texture Costa_Rica   A republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America Costa_Rican   A native or inhabitant of Costa Rica Costa_Rican   Of or relating to Costa Rica or its people; "the Costa Rican rain forest"; "our Costa Rican neighbors" Costa_Rican_colon   The basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos Costa_Rican_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Costa Rica Costermonger   A hawker of fruit and vegetables from a barrow Costia   A flagellate that is the cause of the frequently fatal fish disease costiasis Costiasis   A fatal disease of fresh-water fish caused by a flagellated protozoan invading the skin Costia_necatrix   A flagellate that is the cause of the frequently fatal fish disease costiasis Costing   Cost accounting Costive   Retarding evacuation of feces Costless   Costing nothing; "complimentary tickets" Costliness   The quality possessed by something with a great price or value Costly   Having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant" Costly   Entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory" Costmary   Leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings Costmary   Tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum Back to top Costoaxillary_vein   One of several veins connecting intercostal veins with the lateral thoracic vein or the thoracoepigastric vein Costochondritis   Inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage Costs   Pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation Costume   The attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; "he won the prize for best costume" Costume   The attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class; "he wore his national costume" Costume   Unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place; "in spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume" Costume   The prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments) Costume   Dress in a costume; "We dressed up for Halloween as pumpkins" Costume   Furnish with costumes; as for a film or play Costumed   Dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class Costumer   Someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade) Costume_designer   Someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade) Costumier   Someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade) Costusroot   Annual herb of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs Costus_oil   A yellow volatile essential oil obtained from costusroot; used in perfumes Cost_accountant   A specialist in the systematic recording and analysis of the costs incident to production Cost_accounting   Keeping account of the costs of items in production Cost_analysis   Breaking down the costs of some operation and reporting on each factor separately Cost_cutting   The act of cutting costs Cost_increase   An increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates" Back to top Cost_ledger   Ledger showing the accumulated costs classified in various ways Cost_of_capital   The opportunity cost of the funds employed as the result of an investment decision; the rate of return that a business could earn if it chose another investment with equivalent risk Cost_of_living   Average cost of basic necessities of life (as food and shelter and clothing); "a rise in the cost of living reflects the rate of inflation" Cost_overrun   Excess of cost over budget; "the cost overrun necessitated an additional allocation of funds in the budget" Cosy   A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm Cosy   Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space; "a cozy nook near the fire"; "snug in bed"; "a snug little apartment" Cos_lettuce   Lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head Cos_lettuce   Lettuce with long dark-green spoon-shaped leaves Cot   A small bed that folds up for storage or transport Cot   Baby bed with high sides Cot   A sheath worn to protect a finger Cotacachi   An Andean volcano in northern Ecuador; last erupted in 1955 Cotan   Ratio of the adjacent to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle Cotangent   Ratio of the adjacent to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle Cote   A small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons) Cotenant   One of two or more tenants holding title to the same property Coterie   An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose Coterminous   Of equal extent or scope or duration Coterminously   In a coterminous manner Cotes_de_Provence   A wine from southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast Back to top Cote_d'Azur   The French part of the Riviera Cote_d'Ivoire   A republic in western Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; one of the most prosperous and politically stable countries in Africa Cote_d'Ivoire_franc   The basic unit of money in the Ivory Coast Cothromboplastin   A coagulation factor formed in the kidney under the influence of vitamin K Cotilion   A lively dance originating in France in the 18th century Cotilion   A ball at which young ladies are presented to society Cotillion   A lively dance originating in France in the 18th century Cotillion   A ball at which young ladies are presented to society Cotinga   Passerine bird of New World tropics Cotingidae   Cotingas; umbrella birds Cotinus   Smoke trees Cotinus_americanus   Shrubby tree of southern United States having large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke Cotinus_coggygria   Old World shrub having large plumes of yellowish feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke Cotinus_obovatus   Shrubby tree of southern United States having large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke Cotoneaster   Any shrub of the genus Cotoneaster: erect or creeping shrubs having richly colored autumn foliage and many small white to pinkish flowers followed by tiny red or black fruits Cotoneaster_dammeri   Climbing evergreen shrub with white flowers and red berries; often used as ground cover Cotoneaster_horizontalis   Deciduous flat-growing shrub with a fanned herringbone pattern and having reddish flowers and orange-red berries; used as a ground cover Cotonou   Chief port of Benin on the Bight of Benin Cotopaxi   The world''s largest active volcano; located in the Andes in north central Ecuador Cotswold   Sheep with long wool originating in the Cotswolds Back to top Cotswolds   A range of low hills in southwestern England Cotswold_Hills   A range of low hills in southwestern England Cottage   A small house with a single story Cottager   Someone who lives in a cottage Cottage_cheese   Mild white cheese made from curds of soured skim milk Cottage_dweller   Someone who lives in a cottage Cottage_industry   Small-scale industry that can be carried on at home by family members using their own equipment Cottage_pie   A dish of minced meat topped with mashed potatoes Cottage_pink   European pink cultivated for its very fragrant pink or rosy flowers Cottage_tent   A tent providing shelter for a family Cottage_tulip   Any of several long-stemmed tulips that flower in May; have egg-shaped variously colored flowers Cottar   Fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together Cottar   A peasant farmer in the Scottish highlands Cotter   Fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together Cotter   A medieval English villein Cotter   A peasant farmer in the Scottish highlands Cotter_pin   A cotter consisting of a split pin that is secured (after passing through a hole) by splitting the ends apart Cottidae   Sculpins Cottier   A medieval English villein Cotton   Fabric woven from cotton fibers Back to top Cotton   Thread made of cotton fibers Cotton   Erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers Cotton   Silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state Cotton   Take a liking to; "cotton to something" Cotton-seed_tree   A shrub of salt marshes of eastern and south central North America and West Indies; fruit is surrounded with white plumelike hairy tufts Cottonmouth   Venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States Cottonmouth_moccasin   Venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States Cottonseed   Seed of cotton plants; source of cottonseed oil Cottonseed_cake   The solid matter remaining after oil has been pressed from cottonseeds Cottonseed_oil   Edible oil pressed from cottonseeds Cottontail   Common small rabbit of North America having grayish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks) Cottontail_rabbit   Common small rabbit of North America having grayish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks) Cottonweed   Any of various plants of the genus Froelichia found in sandy soils and on rocky slopes in warmer regions of America; grown for their spikes of woolly white flowers Cottonweed   American everlasting having foliage with soft wooly hairs and corymbose heads with pearly white bracts Cottonwick   Of warm Atlantic waters Cottonwood   American basswood of the Allegheny region Cottonwood   Any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed Cottony   Resembling cotton; as soft as cotton Cotton_ball   A fungus disease of cranberries Cotton_bollworm   Larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops Back to top Cotton_cake   The solid matter remaining after oil has been pressed from cottonseeds Cotton_candy   A candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature Cotton_cloth   Fabric woven from cotton fibers Cotton_flannel   A stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side Cotton_gin   A machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers Cotton_grass   Any sedge of the genus Eriophorum; north temperate bog plants with tufted spikes Cotton_mill   A textile mill for making cotton textiles Cotton_mouse   Large dark mouse of southeastern United States Cotton_on   Understand, usually after some initial difficulty; "She didn''t know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on" Cotton_plant   Erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers Cotton_rat   Destructive long-haired burrowing rat of southern North America and Central America Cotton_rose   Any plant of the genus Filago having capitate clusters of small woolly flower heads Cotton_rose   Chinese shrub or small tree having white or pink flowers becoming deep red at night; widely cultivated; naturalized in southeastern United States Cotton_rush   Any sedge of the genus Eriophorum; north temperate bog plants with tufted spikes Cotton_stainer   A true bug: bug that damages and stains the lint of developing cotton Cotton_strain   Feeds primarily on cotton Cotton_thistle   Biennial Eurasian white hairy thistle having pale purple flowers; naturalized in North America Cotton_up   Ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" Cotton_wool   Silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state Cottrell_precipitator   Removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation Back to top Cottus   Type genus of the Cottidae: sculpins Cotula   Cosmopolitan herbs especially southern hemisphere; many used as ground covers Cotula_coronopifolia   South African herb with golden-yellow globose flower heads; naturalized in moist areas along coast of California; cultivated as an ornamental Coturnix   Old World quail Coturnix_communis   The typical Old World quail Coturnix_coturnix   The typical Old World quail Cotyledon   Embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants Cotyloid   Of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone Cotyloidal   Of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone Cotyloid_cavity   The cup-shaped hollow in the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits to form a ball-and-socket joint Cotyloid_joint   A freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone Cot_death   Sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep Coucal   Old World ground-living cuckoo having a long dagger-like hind claw Couch   A narrow bed on which a patient lies during psychiatric or psychoanalytic treatment Couch   A flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer Couch   An upholstered seat for more than one person Couch   Formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn''t put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language" Couchant(ip)   Lying on the stomach with head raised with legs pointed forward Couchette   A compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping Couch_grass   European grass spreading rapidly by creeping rhizomes; naturalized in North America as a weed Back to top Couch_potato   An idler who spends much time on a couch (usually watching television) Coude_system   A reflecting telescope so constructed that the light is led to a plate holder or spectrograph Coude_telescope   A reflecting telescope so constructed that the light is led to a plate holder or spectrograph Cougar   Large American feline resembling a lion Cough   The act of exhaling air suddenly with a noise Cough   Sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis Cough   Exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion; "The smoker coughs all day" Coughing   The act of exhaling air suddenly with a noise Coughing   Sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis Coughing_up   The act of expelling (food or phlegm) by coughing Cough_drop   A medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat Cough_out   Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth Cough_up   Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth Cough_up   Give reluctantly; "He coughed up some money for his children''s tuition" Coulisse   A timber member grooved to take a sliding panel Coulisse   A flat situated in the wings Coulomb   French physicist famous for his discoveries in the field of electricity and magnetism; formulated Coulomb''s Law (1736-1806) Coulomb   A unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second Coulomb's_Law   A fundamental principle of electrostatics; the force of attraction or repulsion between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the distance between them; principle also holds for magnetic Coulter   A sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil Back to top Coumadin   An anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus Coumara_nut   Fragrant black nutlike seeds of the tonka bean tree; used in perfumes and medicines and as a substitute for vanilla Coumarone   A colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins Coumarone-indene_resin   A thermoplastic resin obtained by polymerization of indene and coumarone; used in coatings and paint and asphalt tile Coumarone_resin   A thermoplastic resin obtained by polymerization of indene and coumarone; used in coatings and paint and asphalt tile Coumarouna   Tropical American trees: tonka beans Coumarouna_odorata   Tall tropical South American tree having pulpy egg-shaped pods of fragrant black almond-shaped seeds used for flavoring Council   A meeting of people for consultation; "emergency council" Council   A body serving in an administrative capacity; "student council" Council   (Christianity) an assembly or theologians and bishops and other representative of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine Councillor   A member of a council Councillorship   The position of council member Councilman   A man who is a council member Councilorship   The position of council member Councilwoman   A woman who is a council member Council_Bluffs   A town in southwest Iowa on the Missouri River across from Omaha Council_board   The table that conferees sit around as they hold a meeting Council_chamber   A room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company) Council_member   A member of a council Council_of_Chalcedon   An ecumenical council of the Christian Church held in Chalcedon in 451 Back to top Council_of_Economic_Advisors   An executive agency responsible for providing economic advice to the President Council_of_Trent   An ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church convened in Trento in three sessions between 1545 and 1563 in response to the Reformation; redefined the Roman Catholic doctrine and abolished various ecclesiastical abuses and strengthened the papacy Council_on_Environmental_Policy   The executive agency that advises the President on protecting the environment Council_table   The table that conferees sit around as they hold a meeting Council_tax   A tax levied on households by local authorities; based on the estimated value of the property and the number of people living in it Counsel   Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action Counsel   A lawyer who pleads cases in court Counsel   Give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud" Counseling   Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action Counselling   Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action Counsellor   A lawyer who pleads cases in court Counsellor   Some who gives advice about problems Counsellor   Someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp Counsellorship   The position of counselor Counselor   A lawyer who pleads cases in court Counselor   Some who gives advice about problems Counselor   Someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp Counselor-at-law   A lawyer who pleads cases in court Counselorship   The position of counselor Counsel_to_the_Crown   A barrister selected to serve as counsel to the British ruler Back to top Count   The act of counting; "the counting continued for several hours" Count   A nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl Count   The total number counted; "a blood count" Count   Include as if by counting; "I can count my colleagues in the opposition" Count   Take account of; "You have to reckon with our opponents"; "Count on the monsoon" Count   Have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis" Count   Name or recite the numbers; "The toddler could count to 100" Count   Determine the number or amount of; "Can you count the books on your shelf?"; "Count your change" Count   Show consideration for; take into account; "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender''s youth and was lenient" Count   Have weight; have import, carry weight; "It does not matter much" Count   Put into a group; "The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members" Countable   That can be counted; "countable sins"; "numerable assets" Countdown   Counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle) Countenance   The appearance conveyed by a person''s face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage" Countenance   The human face (`kisser'' and `smiler'' and `mug'' are informal terms for `face'' and `phiz'' is British) Countenance   Formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union''s endorsement" Countenance   Consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won''t let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam" Counter   A return punch (especially by a boxer) Counter   A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers Counter   Table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted Back to top Counter   A calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens Counter   A piece of leather forming the back of a shoe Counter   Game equipment used in various card or board games Counter   The piece of leather that fits the heel Counter   (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) Counter   A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" Counter   A person who counts things Counter   Speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments" Counter   Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time Counter   Indicating opposition or resistance Counter   In the opposite direction; "run counter" Counter-drill   Drill in an opposite direction Counter-revolutionist   A revolutionary whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by an earlier revolution Counter-sabotage   Counterintelligence designed to detect and counteract sabotage Counteract   Destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war" Counteract   Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" Counteract   Act in opposition to Counteract   Oppose or check by a counteraction Counteraction   Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action Counteractive   Opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action Back to top Counteractively   In a counteractive manner Counterargument   An argument offered in opposition to another argument Counterattack   (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent''s advantage in another part of the board Counterattack   An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. Counterattack   Make a counterattack Counterattraction   A rival attraction Counterbalance   An equivalent counterbalancing weight Counterbalance   A compensating equivalent Counterbalance   Equality of distribution Counterbalance   Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" Counterbalance   Oppose with equal weight or force Counterbalance   Adjust or make up for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" Counterbalanced   Brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another Counterbalancing   Serving to equilibrate; "he added a counterbalancing weight" Counterbattery_fire   Fire delivered to neutralize or destroy indirect fire weapon systems Counterblast   A vigorous and unrestrained response; "her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband" Counterblow   A return blow; a retaliatory blow Counterbombardment   Bombardment intended to destroy or neutralize enemy weapons Counterbore   A bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole Counterchallenge   Challenge in turn; "The authentication was counterchallenged" Back to top Counterchange   Cause to change places; "interchange this screw for one of a smaller size" Countercharge   A retaliatory charge Countercharge   A charge brought by an accused person against the accuser Countercheck   Something that checks the correctness of a previous check Countercheck   A check that restrains another check Countercheck   Check a second time Countercheck   Oppose or check by a counteraction Counterclaim   A claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action Counterclaim   Set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim Counterclockwise   In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock Counterclockwise   In a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move; "please move counterclockwise in a circle!" Counterclockwise_rotation   Rotation to the left Countercoup   A sudden and decisive overthrow of a government that gained power by a coup d''etat Counterculture   A culture with lifestyles and values opposed to those of the established culture Countercurrent   Actions counter to the main group activity; "political crosscurrents disrupted the conference" Countercurrent   A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current Counterdemonstration   A demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration; "supporters of the president organized a counterdemonstration in his support" Counterdemonstrator   Someone who demonstrates in opposition to another demonstration Counterespionage   Spying on the spies Counterexample   Refutation by example Back to top Counterfactual   Going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis) Counterfactuality   The quality of being contrary to fact Counterfeit   A copy that is represented as the original Counterfeit   Make a copy of with the intent to deceive; "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card" Counterfeit   Not genuine; imitating something superior; "counterfeit emotion"; "counterfeit money"; "counterfeit works of art"; "a counterfeit prince" Counterfeiter   Someone who makes copies illegally Counterfire   Fire intended to neutralize or destroy enemy weapons Counterfoil   The part of a check that is retained as a record Counterglow   A faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space Counterinsurgency   Actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency Counterintelligence   Intelligence activities concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat to security posed by hostile intelligence organizations or by individuals engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism Counterintuitive   Contrary to what common sense would suggest Counterintuitively   In a counterintuitive manner Counterirritant   A medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation Counterman   Someone who attends a counter (as in a diner) Countermand   A contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command Countermand   Annul by recalling or rescinding; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence" Countermarch   (military) a march in the reverse direction or back along the same route Countermarch   Change the order of soldiers during a march Countermarch   March back along the same way Back to top Countermeasure   An action taken to offset another action Countermine   (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy Countermine   Destroy enemy mines with one''s own mines; "We countermined the banks of the river" Countermine   Destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war" Countermortar_fire   Mortar fire intended to destroy or neutralize enemy weapons Countermove   An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. Counteroffensive   A large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force Counteroffer   An offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer Counterpane   Decorative cover for a bed Counterpart   A duplicate copy Counterpart   A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another Counterperson   Someone who attends a counter (as in a diner) Counterplan   A plot intended to subvert another plot Counterplay   (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent''s advantage in another part of the board Counterplea   A plaintiff''s reply to a defendant''s plea Counterplot   A plot intended to subvert another plot Counterplot   Make a plot in response to another plot Counterpoint   A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies Counterpoint   Write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing" Counterpoint   To show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities" Back to top Counterpoise   An equivalent counterbalancing weight Counterpoise   Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to Counterpoised   Brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another Counterpoison   A remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison Counterpose   Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to Counterpreparation_fire   Intensive prearranged fire delivered when the immanence of enemy attack is discovered Counterproductive   Tending to hinder the achievement of a goal Counterproposal   A proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal Counterpunch   A return punch (especially by a boxer) Counterreformation   A reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation Counterrevolution   A revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution Counterrevolutionary   A revolutionary whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by an earlier revolution Counterrevolutionary   Marked by opposition or antipathy to revolution; "ostracized for his counterrevolutionary tendencies" Counterrevolutionist   A revolutionary whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by an earlier revolution Countershot   A return shot; a retaliatory shot Countersign   A second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed Countersign   A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password" Countersign   Add one''s signature to after another''s to attest authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the contract" Countersignature   A second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed Countersink   A bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole Back to top Countersink   A hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface Countersink   Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) Countersink_bit   A bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole Counterspy   A spy who works against enemy espionage Counterstain   A stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly Counterstrike   Make a counterattack Countersubversion   The aspect of counterintelligence designed to detect and prevent subversive activities Countersuit   A suit brought against someone who has sued you Countertenor   The highest adult male singing voice Countertenor   A male singer with a voice above that of a tenor Countertenor   Of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor Counterterrorism   A strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism Counterterrorist_Center   An agency that helps the Director of Central Intelligence coordinate counterterrorist efforts in order to preempt and disrupt and defeat terrorist activities at the earliest possible stage Countertop   The top side of a counter Countertransference   The psychoanalyst''s displacement of emotion onto the patient or more generally the psychoanalyst''s emotional involvement in the therapeutic interaction Countervail   Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" Countervail   Compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals" Countervailing   Acting against with equal force or influence Countervailing   Compensating for Countervailing_duty   A duty imposed to offset subsidies by foreign governments Back to top Counterweight   An equivalent counterbalancing weight Counterweight   Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to Counterwoman   Someone who attends a counter (as in a diner) Counter_check   A blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals Counter_conditioning   Conditioning in which a second incompatible response is conditioned to an already conditioned stimulus; "counter conditioning lies behind many of the procedures used in behavior therapy" Counter_Reformation   The reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to the Reformation reaffirming the veneration of saints and the authority of the Pope (to which Protestants objected); many leaders were Jesuits Counter_tube   A measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events Countess   Female equivalent of a count or earl Counting   The act of counting; "the counting continued for several hours" Countinghouse   Office used by the accountants of a business Countless   Too numerous to be counted; "incalculable riches"; "countless hours"; "an infinite number of reasons"; "innumerable difficulties"; "the multitudinous seas"; "myriad stars"; "untold thousands" Countlessness   A number beyond counting Countrified   Characteristic of rural life; "countrified clothes"; "rustic awkwardness" Country   The people who live in a nation or country; "a statement that sums up the nation''s mood"; "the news was announced to the nation"; "the whole country worshipped him" Country   A politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president"; "African nations"; "students who had come to the nation''s capitol"; "the country''s largest manufacturer"; "an industrialized land" Country   A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country" Country   The territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several European countries" Country   An area outside of cities and towns; "his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country" Country-bred   Rough and uncouth; "a country boy" Country-dance   A type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line Back to top Country-dance   Perform a contradance Country-style   Typical of the country; "country-style sausage"; "country music" Countryfied   Characteristic of rural life; "countrified clothes"; "rustic awkwardness" Countryman   A man from your own country Countryman   A man who lives in the country and has country ways Countryseat   An estate in the country Countryside   Rural regions Countrywide   Occurring or extending throughout a country or nation; "the event aroused nationwide interest"; "a countrywide fund-raising campaign" Countrywoman   A woman from your own country Countrywoman   A woman who lives in the country and has country ways Country_and_western   A simple style of folk music heard mostly in the southern United States; usually played on stringed instruments Country_borage   An aromatic fleshy herb of India and Ceylon to South Africa; sometimes placed in genus Plectranthus Country_club   A suburban club for recreation and socializing Country_dancing   A type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line Country_doctor   A doctor who practices in the country (rather than in a city) usually remote from a modern hospital; "do country doctors still make house calls?" Country_house   A house (usually large and impressive) on an estate in the country Country_music   A simple style of folk music heard mostly in the southern United States; usually played on stringed instruments Country_of_origin   The country where you were born Country_store   A retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise Counts/minute   Frequency per minute Back to top County   A region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government; "the county has a population of 12,345 people" County   The largest administrative district within a state; "the county plans to build a new road" Countywide   Occurring or extending throughout a county; "a countywide war on drugs"; "countywide elections" County_agent   An advisor employed by the government to assist people in rural areas with methods of farming and home economics County_council   The elected governing body of a county County_courthouse   The town or city that is the seat of government for a county County_line   The boundary between two counties County_palatine   The territory of a count palatine County_seat   The town or city that is the seat of government for a county County_town   The town or city that is the seat of government for a shire Count_Alessandro_di_Cagliostro   Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795) Count_Alessandro_Volta   Italian physicist after whom the volt is named; studied electric currents and invented the voltaic pile (1745-1827) Count_down   Count backwards; before detonating a bomb, for example Count_Ferdinand_von_Zeppelin   German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917) Count_Fleet   Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1943 Count_Lev_Nikolayevitch_Tolstoy   Russian author remembered for two great novels (1828-1910) Count_Maurice_Maeterlinck   Belgian playwright (1862-1949) Count_Nikolaus_Ludwig_von_Zinzendorf   German theologian (1700-1760) Count_noun   A noun that forms plurals Count_off   Call in turn from right to left or from back to front numbers that determine some position or function Back to top Count_on   Judge to be probable Count_out   Declare the loser Count_palatine   A count who exercised royal authority in his own domains Count_per_minute   Frequency per minute Count_Rumford   English physicist (born in America) who studied heat and friction; experiments convinced him that heat is caused by moving particles (1753-1814) Coup   A brilliant and notable success Coup   A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force Coupe   A car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment Couperin   French composer of music for organ and a member of a family of distinguished organists (1668-1733) Couple   A pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable twosome" Couple   A pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago" Couple   Something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines Couple   Two items of the same kind Couple   A small indefinite number; "he''s coming for a couple of days" Couple   Bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project" Couple   Link together; "can we couple these proposals?" Couple   Make love; "Birds mate in the Spring" Couple   Form a pair or pairs; "The two old friends paired off" Coupled   Connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks Coupled   Joined together especially in a pair or pairs Back to top Coupler   A mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects Couplet   A stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed Couplet   Two items of the same kind Couple_on   Link together; "can we couple these proposals?" Couple_up   Link together; "can we couple these proposals?" Coupling   The act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; "the casual couplings of adolescents"; "the mating of some species occurs only in the spring" Coupling   A mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects Coupling   A connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together Coupon   A test sample of some substance Coupon   A negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed Coupon_bond   A bond issued with detachable coupons that must be presented to the issuer for interest payments Coup_d'etat   A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force Coup_d'oeil   A quick look Coup_de_grace   The blow that kills (usually mercifully) Coup_de_main   An attack without warning Coup_de_theatre   A highly successful theatrical production Coup_de_theatre   A sensational bit of stagecraft Coup_de_theatre   A dramatic surprise Courage   A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear Courageous   Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set Back to top Courageously   In a courageous manner; "bravely he went into the burning house" Courageousness   A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear Courbaril   West Indian locust tree having pinnate leaves and panicles of large white or purplish flowers; yields very hard tough wood Courbaril_copal   Resin from the courbaril tree Courbet   French painter noted for his realistic depiction of everyday scenes (1819-1877) Coureur_de_bois   A French Canadian trapper Courgette   Small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green Courgette   Marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small Courier   A person who carries a message Courlan   Wading bird of South America and Central America Course   A mode of action; "if you persist in that course you will surely fail"; "once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place" Course   Education imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" Course   Facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport; "the course had only nine holes"; "the course was less than a mile" Course   (construction) a layer of masonry; "a course of bricks" Course   Part of a meal served at one time; "she prepared a three course meal" Course   A connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available" Course   General line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast" Course   A line or route along which something travels or moves; "the hurricane demolished houses in its path"; "the track of an animal"; "the course of the river" Course   Hunt with hounds; "He often courses hares" Course   Move along, of liquids; "Water flowed into the cave"; "the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi" Back to top Course   Move swiftly through or over; "ships coursing the Atlantic" Course   As might be expected; "naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill" Courser   Swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa Coursework   Work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student''s grade in the course Course_catalog   A catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university Course_catalogue   A catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university Course_credit   Recognition by a college or university that a course of studies has been successfully completed; typically measured in semester hours Course_of_action   A mode of action; "if you persist in that course you will surely fail"; "once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place" Course_of_instruction   Education imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" Course_of_lectures   A series of lectures dealing with a subject Course_of_study   Education imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" Course_of_study   An integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university" Course_session   A regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study Coursing   Hunting with dogs that are trained to chase game by sight instead of by scent Court   Respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor" Court   A yard wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings; "the house was built around an inner court" Court   A specially marked area within which a game is played; "players had to reserve a court in advance" Court   A room in which a law court sits; "television cameras were admitted in the courtroom" Court   The residence of a sovereign or nobleman; "the king will visit the duke''s court" Court   A hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area Back to top Court   The sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state Court   The family and retinue of a sovereign or prince Court   An assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business Court   Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) Court   Make amorous advances towards; "John is courting Mary" Court   Engage in social activities leading to marriage; "We were courting for over ten years" Court   Seek someone''s favor; "China is wooing Russia" Court-martial   A trial by court martial Court-martial   A military court to try serious breaches of martial law Court-martial   Subject to trial by court-martial Courtelle   A wool-like acrylic fabric Courteous   Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon Courteous   Exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture" Courteously   In a polite manner; "the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...''" Courtesan   A woman who cohabits with an important man Courtesy   A courteous or respectful or considerate act Courtesy   A courteous manner Courtesy   A courteous or respectful or considerate remark Courthouse   A building that houses judicial courts Courthouse   A government building that houses the offices of a county government Back to top Courtier   An attendant at the court of a sovereign Courting   A man''s courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship" Courtliness   Elegance suggestive of a royal court Courtly   Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman" Courtly_love   (Middle Ages) a highly conventionalized code of conduct for lovers Courtroom   A room in which a law court sits; "television cameras were admitted in the courtroom" Courtship   A man''s courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship" Courtyard   A yard wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings; "the house was built around an inner court" Court_card   One of the twelve cards in a deck bearing a picture of a face Court_favor   Seek favor by fawning or flattery; "This employee is currying favor with his superordinates" Court_favour   Seek favor by fawning or flattery; "This employee is currying favor with his superordinates" Court_game   An athletic game played on a court Court_of_appeals   A court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies Court_of_assize   The county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by crown courts) Court_of_assize_and_nisi_prius   The county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by crown courts) Court_of_chancery   A court with jurisdiction in equity Court_of_domestic_relations   A court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children) Court_of_Saint_James's   The British royal court Court_order   A writ issued by a court of law requiring a person to do something or to refrain from doing something Court_plaster   A plaster composed of isinglass on silk; formerly used to dress superficial wounds Back to top Court_tennis   An ancient form of tennis played in a four-walled court Couscous   A pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina Couscous   A spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew Cousin   The child of your aunt or uncle Cousin-german   The child of your aunt or uncle Cousinly   Like or befitting a cousin; "a cousinly kiss" Cousteau   French underwater explorer (born in 1910) Couth   Used facetiously Couthie   (chiefly Scottish) agreeable and genial Couthy   (chiefly Scottish) agreeable and genial Couture   High fashion designing and dressmaking Couturier   Someone who designs clothing Couvade   A custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child Couverture   Chocolate that contains at least 32 percent cocoa butter Covalence   Valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share Covalency   Valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share Covalent   Of or relating to or characterized by covalence; "covalent bond" Covalent_bond   A chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule Covariance   Statistical measure of the variance of two random variables measured in the same mean time period Cove   A small inlet Back to top Cove   Small or narrow cave in the side of a cliff or mountain Coven   An assembly of witches; usually 13 witches Covenant   (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return Covenant   A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action Covenant   Enter into a covenant or formal agreement; "They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver"; "The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world" Covenant   Enter into a covenenant Coventry   An industrial city in central England; devastated by air raids during World War II; remembered as the home of Lady Godiva in the 11th century Coventry   The state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent); "the association should get rid of its elderly members--not by euthanasia, of course, but by Coventry" Cover   Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal" Cover   The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" Cover   A false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment" Cover   The front and back covering of a book; "the book had a leather binding" Cover   Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep" Cover   A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles'' song" Cover   A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness" Cover   Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn''t get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle" Cover   A natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" Cover   A fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink Cover   Clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!" Cover   Sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs" Back to top Cover   Protect by insurance; "The insurance won''t cover this" Cover   Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950''s"; "The cub reporter covered New York City" Cover   Maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor" Cover   Deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China" Cover   Hold within range of an aimed firearm Cover   Protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field" Cover   Be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game Cover   Play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again" Cover   Form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave" Cover   Provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" Cover   Put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy" Cover   Copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The horse covers the mare" Cover   Cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery" Cover   Travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" Cover   Spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well" Cover   Hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House" Cover   Be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; "Is this enough to cover the check?" Cover   To take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself" Cover   Help out by taking someone''s place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week" Cover   Invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory" Back to top Cover   Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one''s sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group" Cover   Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father" Cover   Provide for; "The grant doesn''t cover my salary" Cover   Span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres" Cover-up   Concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public Coverage   The extent to which something is covered; "the dictionary''s coverage of standard English is excellent" Coverage   The news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television; "they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations" Coverage   The total amount and type of insurance carried Coverall   A loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing Covered   Overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form; "women with covered faces"; "covered wagons"; "a covered balcony" Covered   Having the head and face covered; "the bride''s veiled head"; "veiled Muslim women" Covered_bridge   A bridge whose passageway is protected by a roof and enclosing sides Covered_couch   A litter with a cover for privacy Covered_option   A put or call option backed by the shares underlying the option Covered_smut   A smut fungus causing a smut disease of grains in which the spore masses are covered or held together by the grain membranes Covered_stadium   A stadium that has a roof Covered_stand   A stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof Covered_wagon   A large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century Covering   The work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"; Covering   The act of protecting something by covering it Back to top Covering   The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" Covering   An artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) Covering   A natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" Covering_fire   Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal" Covering_letter   A letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information Covering_material   A material used by builders to cover surfaces Coverlet   A decorative bedspread (usually quilted) Covert   A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness" Covert   A flock of coots Covert   Secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels" Covert   Of a wife; under the protection of her husband Covertly   In a covert manner; "he did it covertly" Covert_operation   An intelligence operation so planned as to permit plausible denial by the sponsor Cover_charge   A fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink Cover_crop   Crop planted to prevent soil erosion and provide green manure Cover_for   Provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt; "I won''t lie and cover for you" Cover_girl   A very pretty girl who works as a photographer''s model Cover_glass   A small and very thing piece of glass used to cover the specimen on a microscope slide Cover_letter   A letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information Cover_plate   Covering consisting of a plate used to cover over or close in a chamber or receptacle Back to top Cover_slip   A small and very thing piece of glass used to cover the specimen on a microscope slide Cover_song   A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles'' song" Cover_up   Hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House" Cover_version   A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles'' song" Covet   Wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person); "She covets her sister''s house" Coveted   Greatly desired Covetous   Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor''s fields"; "a grasping old miser"; "grasping commercialism"; "greedy for money and power"; "grew richer and greed Covetous   Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another''s advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection" Covetously   In a greedy manner Covetously   With jealousy; in an envious manner; "he looked at his friend''s new car jealously" Covetousness   Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) Covetousness   Extreme greed for material wealth Covetousness   An envious eagerness to possess something Covey   A small flock of grouse or partridge Covey   A small collection of people Coville   Desert shrub of southwestern United States and New Mexico having persistent resinous aromatic foliage and small yellow flowers Cow   Mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'' Cow   Female of domestic cattle: "`moo-cow'' is a child''s term" Cow   A large unpleasant woman Cow   Subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats) Back to top Cow's_head   A morel with the ridged and pitted fertile portion attached to the stipe for about half its length Cow-nosed_ray   Large ray found along eastern coast of North America Cow-tongue_fern   Common epiphytic or sometimes terrestrial fern having pale yellow-green strap-shaped leaves; Florida to West Indies and Mexico and south to Uruguay Cowage   Annual semi-woody vine of Asia having long clusters of purplish flowers and densely hairy pods; cultivated in southern United States for green manure and grazing Cowage   Pods of the cowage plant or the stinging hairs covering them; used as a vermifuge when mixed with e.g. honey Coward   A person who shows fear or timidity Coward   English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973) Cowardice   The trait of lacking courage Cowardliness   The trait of lacking courage Cowardly   Lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley Cowbarn   A barn for cows Cowbell   A bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located Cowberry   Tart red berries similar to American cranberries but smaller Cowberry   Low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries Cowbird   North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds'' nests Cowboy   A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback Cowboy   Someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles) Cowboy   A performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging Cowboy_boot   A boot with a high arch and fancy stitching; worn by American cowboys Cowboy_boots   A boot with a high arch and fancy stitching; worn by American cowboys Back to top Cowboy_hat   A hat with a wide brim and a soft crown; worn by American ranch hands Cowcatcher   An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track Cowed   Frightened into submission or compliance Cower   Show submission or fear Cower   Crouch or curl up; "They huddled outside in the rain" Cowfish   Trunkfish having hornlike spines over the eyes Cowgirl   A woman cowboy Cowhand   A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback Cowherb   European annual with pale rose-colored flowers; cultivated flower or self-sown grainfield weed; introduced in North America; sometimes classified as a soapwort Cowherd   A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback Cowhide   A heavy flexible whip made of braided cowhide Cowhide   The hide of a cow Cowhide   Leather made from the hide of a cow Cowhide   Flog with a cowhide Cowhouse   A barn for cows Cowl   A loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk) Cowl   Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane''s engine" Cowl   Cover with or as with a cowl; "cowl the boys and veil the girls" Cowled   Having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood; "a cowled monk" Cowlick   A tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest of the hair and usually will not lie flat Back to top Cowling   Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane''s engine" Cowl_muscle   Either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms Cowman   A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback Cownose_ray   Large ray found along eastern coast of North America Cowpea   Eaten fresh as shell beans or dried Cowpea   Sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure Cowpea   Fruit or seed of the cowpea plant Cowpea_plant   Sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure Cowpens   Battle in the American Revolution; Americans under Daniel Morgan defeated the British Cowpen_daisy   Coarse grayish green annual yellow-flowered herb; southwestern United States to Mexico Cowper   English poet who wrote hymns and poetry about nature (1731-1800) Cowper   English surgeon who discovered Cowper''s gland (1666-1709) Cowper's_gland   Either of two glands that discharge a component of seminal fluid into the urethra; homologous to Bartholin''s gland in the female Cowpie   Fecal matter of a cow Cowpoke   A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback Cowpox   A viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox Cowpuncher   A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback Cowrie   Any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells Cowry   Any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells Cows   Domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; "so many head of cattle"; "wait till the cows come home"; "seven thin and ill-favored kine"- Bible; "a team of oxen" Back to top Cows'_milk   Milk obtained from dairy cows Cowshed   A barn for cows Cowskin   Leather made from the hide of a cow Cowslip   Swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups Cowslip   Early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers Cow_barn   A barn for cows Cow_chip   A piece of dried bovine dung Cow_cockle   European annual with pale rose-colored flowers; cultivated flower or self-sown grainfield weed; introduced in North America; sometimes classified as a soapwort Cow_dung   A piece of dried bovine dung Cow_lily   Common water lily of eastern and central North America, having broad leaves and globe-shaped yellow flowers; in sluggish fresh or slightly brackish water Cow_man   A man who raises (or tends) cattle Cow_manure   Cow excreta used as fertilizer Cow_oak   Medium to large deciduous tree of the eastern United States; its durable wood is used as timber or split and woven into baskets or chair seats Cow_parsley   Coarse erect biennial Old World herb introduced as a weed in eastern North America Cow_parsnip   Tall coarse plant having thick stems and cluster of white to purple flowers Cow_pasture   A pasture for cows Cow_pen   A pen for cattle Cow_pie   Fecal matter of a cow Cow_pony   A light saddle horse trained for herding cattle Cow_shark   Large primitive shark widely distributed in warm seas Back to top Cox   The helmsman of a ship''s boat or a racing crew Cox   Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin Cox   Act as the coxswain, in a boat race Cox's_Orange_Pippin   A yellow Pippin with distinctive flavor Cox-1   An enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys; "an unfortunate side effect of Nsaids is that they block Cox-1" Cox-2   An enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever; "the beneficial effects of Nsaids result from their ability to block Cox-2" Cox-2_inhibitor   An anti-inflammatory drug that blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; "Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys" Coxa   The ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum Coxcomb   The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds Coxcomb   A cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red Coxcomb   A conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments Coxsackievirus   Enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis Coxsackie_virus   Enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis Coxswain   The helmsman of a ship''s boat or a racing crew Coy   Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled" Coy   Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions" Coy   Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way Coydog   Offspring of a coyote and a dog Coyly   In a coy manner; "she pouted and looked at him coyly" Coyness   The affectation of being demure in a provocative way Back to top Coyol   Tropical American palm having edible nuts and yielding a useful fiber Coyol_palm   Tropical American palm having edible nuts and yielding a useful fiber Coyote   Small wolf native to western North America Coyote   A forest fire fighter who is sent to battle remote and severe forest fires (often for days at a time) Coyote   Someone who smuggles illegal immigrants into the United States (usually acress the Mexican border) Coyote_brush   Widely spreading evergreen shrub of southwestern United States with flower heads in a leafy panicle Coyote_bush   Widely spreading evergreen shrub of southwestern United States with flower heads in a leafy panicle Coyote_State   A state in north central United States Coypu   Aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur Cozen   Cheat or trick; "He cozened the money out of the old man" Cozen   Act with artful deceit Cozen   Be false to; be dishonest with Cozenage   A fraudulent business scheme Cozey   A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm Cozie   A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm Cozily   In a cozy manner; "nestled cozily by the fire" Coziness   A state of warm snug comfort Cozy   A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm Cozy   Suggesting connivance; "a cozy arrangement with the police" Cozy   Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space; "a cozy nook near the fire"; "snug in bed"; "a snug little apartment" Back to top Cozy   Having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere; especially through smallness and informality; "had a cozy chat"; "a relaxed informal manner"; "an intimate cocktail lounge"; "the small room was cozy and intimate" Cozy_up   Ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" CPA   An accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state; "in addition to accounting and auditing, CPAs also prepare tax returns for individuals and cor CPI   A self-report personality inventory originally derived from the MMPI; consists of several hundred yes-no questions and yields scores on a number of scales including dominance and self acceptance and self control and socialization and achievement etc. CPI   An index of the cost of all goods and services to a typical consumer CPR   An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brai Cps   The unit of frequency; one Hertz has a periodic interval of one second CPU   (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached CPU_board   The main circuit board for a computer Cr   A hard brittle blue-white multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing Crab   A stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply; "he caught a crab and lost the race" Crab   Decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers Crab   Infests the pubic region of the human body Crab   The edible flesh of any of various crabs Crab   The fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 Crab   (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer Crab   A quarrelsome grouch Crab   Complain; "What was he hollering about?" Crab   Fish for crab Crab   Scurry sideways like a crab Back to top Crab   Direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind Crab-eating_dog   Wild dog of northern South America Crab-eating_fox   Wild dog of northern South America Crab-eating_macaque   Monkey of southeast Asia, Borneo and the Philippines Crab-eating_opossum   South American opossum Crab-eating_raccoon   A South American raccoon Crab-eating_seal   Silvery gray Antarctic seal subsisting on crustaceans Crabapple   Small sour apple; suitable for preserving; "crabapples make a tangy jelly" Crabapple   Any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acid fruit Crabapple   Any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acid (usually bright red) fruit used for preserving or as ornamentals for their blossoms Crabapple_jelly   A tart apple jelly made from crab apples Crabbed   Perversely irritable Crabbedness   A disposition to be ill tempered Crabbiness   A disposition to be ill tempered Crabby   Perversely irritable Crabby_person   A quarrelsome grouch Crabeater_seal   Silvery gray Antarctic seal subsisting on crustaceans Crabgrass   Grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns Crabmeat   The edible flesh of any of various crabs Crabs   Infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice Back to top Crabwise   (of movement) at an angle Crab_apple   Small sour apple; suitable for preserving; "crabapples make a tangy jelly" Crab_apple   Any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acid fruit Crab_apple   Any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acid (usually bright red) fruit used for preserving or as ornamentals for their blossoms Crab_cactus   South American jointed cactus with usually red flowers; often cultivated as a houseplant; sometimes classified as genus Schlumbergera Crab_cocktail   A cocktail of cold cooked crabmeat and a sauce Crab_grass   Grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns Crab_legs   Legs of especially Alaska king crabs Crab_Louis   Lettuce and crabmeat dressed with sauce Louis Crab_louse   Infests the pubic region of the human body Crab_Nebula   A remnant of a supernova detected first in 1054 AD Cracidae   Curassows; guans; chachalacas Crack   The act of cracking something Crack   A usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl" Crack   A purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted Crack   A narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack" Crack   A blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts; "there was a crack in the mirror" Crack   Witty remark Crack   A sudden sharp noise; "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig" Crack   A long narrow opening Back to top Crack   A long narrow depression in a surface Crack   A chance to do something; "he wanted a shot at the champion" Crack   Break into simpler molecules by means of heat; "The petroleum cracked" Crack   Reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking Crack   Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated" Crack   Cause to become cracked; "heat and light cracked the back of the leather chair" Crack   Break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension; "The rope snapped" Crack   Break partially but keep its integrity; "The glass cracked" Crack   Pass through (a barrier); "Registrations cracked through the 30,000 mark in the county" Crack   Tell spontaneously; "crack a joke" Crack   Hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise; "The teacher cracked him across the face with a ruler" Crack   Suffer a nervous breakdown Crack   Make a sharp sound; "his fingers snapped" Crack   Make a very sharp explosive sound; "His gun cracked" Crack   Of the highest quality; "an ace reporter"; "a crack shot"; "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party"; "played top-notch tennis"; "an athlete in tiptop condition"; "she is absolutely tops" Crack-up   A mental or physical breakdown Crackbrained   Insanely irresponsible; "an idiotic idea" Crackdown   Severely repressive actions Cracked   Broken without being divided into parts but having fissures appear on the surface; "a cracked mirror" Cracked   Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy" Back to top Cracked   Of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide Cracked   Used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure; "chapped lips" Cracked-wheat_bread   Bread made with cracked wheat that has been ground fine Cracker   A party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends Cracker   Firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing Cracker   A thin crisp wafer made or flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet Cracker   A programmer who `cracks'' (gains unauthorized access to) computers, typically to do malicious things; "crackers are often mistakenly called hackers" Cracker   A poor white person in the southern United States Cracker-barrel   Characteristic of country life; "cracker-barrel philosophy"; "folksy humor"; "the air of homespun country boys" Crackerberry   Creeping red-berried perennial herb distinguished by clustered leaf whorls at tips of shoots; Greenland to Alaska Crackerjack   Something excellent of its kind; "the bike was a jimdandy" Crackerjack   Someone excellent of their kind; "he''s a jimdandy of a soldier" Crackers   Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy" Cracker_bonbon   A party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends Cracker_box   A crate used for packing crackers Cracker_crumbs   Crumbs of crackers used especially for coating or thickening Cracking   The act of cracking something Cracking   A sudden sharp noise; "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig" Cracking   The process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) Cracking   Very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing" Back to top Crackle   Glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface Crackle   The sharp sound of snapping noises Crackle   To become, or to cause to become, covered with a network of small cracks; "The blazing sun crackled the desert sand" Crackle   Make crunching noises; "his shoes were crunching on the gravel" Crackle   Make a crackling sound; "My Rice Crispies crackled in the bowl" Crackle   Having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware; "a crackle glaze" Crackleware   Glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface Crackle_china   Glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface Crackling   The sharp sound of snapping noises Cracklings   The crisp residue left after lard has been rendered Crackpot   A whimsically eccentric person Cracksman   A thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents Crack_addict   Someone addicted to crack cocaine Crack_down   Repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable); "The police clamped down on illegal drugs" Crack_of_doom   (New Testament) day of the Last Judgment when God will decree the fates of all men according to the good and evil of their earthly lives Crack_shot   Someone skilled in shooting Crack_up   Laugh unrestrainedly Crack_up   Rhapsodize about Crack_up   Suffer a nervous breakdown Crack_willow   Large willow tree with stiff branches that are easily broken Back to top Cracow   An industrial city in southern Poland on the Vistula Cracticidae   Australian birds formerly included in the family Laniidae Cracticus   Type genus of the Cracticidae: Australian butcherbirds Cradle   A baby bed with sides and rockers Cradle   A trough on rockers used by gold miners to shake earth in water in order to separate the gold Cradle   Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; "the birthplace of civilization" Cradle   Birth of a person; "he was taught from the cradle never to cry" Cradle   Run with the stick Cradle   Hold gently and carefully; "He cradles the child in his arms" Cradle   Wash in a cradle; "cradle gold" Cradle   Cut grain with a cradle scythe Cradle   Hold or place in or as if in a cradle; "He cradled the infant in his arms" Cradle   Bring up from infancy Cradlesong   A quiet song that lulls a child to sleep Cradlesong   A quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep Cradle_cap   A dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants Craft   The skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice" Craft   A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space Craft   Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception Craft   Skill in an occupation or trade Back to top Craft   People who perform a particular kind of skilled work; "he represented the craft of brewers"; "as they say in the trade" Craft   Make by hand and with much skill; "The artisan crafted a complicated tool" Crafter   A creator of great skill in the manual arts; "the jewelry was made by internationally famous craftsmen" Craftily   In an artful manner; "he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced"; "had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?" Craftiness   The quality of being crafty Craftiness   Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception Craftsman   A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft Craftsman   A creator of great skill in the manual arts; "the jewelry was made by internationally famous craftsmen" Craftsman   A professional whose work is consistently of high quality; "as an actor he was a consummate craftsman" Craftsmanship   Skill in an occupation or trade Crafty   Marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dik"; "a wily old attorney" Craft_fair   Fair at which objects made by craftsmen are offered for sale Craft_union   A labor union whose membership is restricted to workers in a particular craft Crag   A steep rugged rock or cliff Cragfast   Stranded on or as if on a crag; "cragfast climbers" Cragged   Having hills and crags; "hilly terrain" Craggy   Rocky and steep Craggy   Having hills and crags; "hilly terrain" Cragsman   A climber of vertical rock faces Craigie   English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966) Back to top Craig_Ventner   United States geneticist who published the complete base sequences for all the genes of a free-living organism, the influenza bacterium; later led team that developed a first draft of the entire human genome (born in 1946) Crake   Any of several short-billed Old World rails Cram   Prepare (students) hastily for an impending exam Cram   Study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam" Cram   Crowd or pack to capacity; "the theater was jampacked" Cram   Put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled; "cram books into the suitcase" Crambe   Annual or perennial herbs with large leaves that resemble the leaves of cabbages Crambe_maritima   Perennial of coastal sands and shingles of northern Europe and Baltic and Black Seas having racemes of small white flowers and large fleshy blue-green leaves often used as potherbs Crammer   A textbook designed for cramming Crammer   A special school where students are crammed Crammer   A teacher who is paid to cram students for examinations Crammer   A student who crams Cramp   A strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together Cramp   A clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued Cramp   A painful and involuntary muscular contraction Cramp   Prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperilist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries" Cramp   Secure with a cramp; "cramp the wood" Crampbark   Deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries Cramped   Constricted in size; "cramped quarters"; "trying to bring children up in cramped high-rise apartments" Crampfish   Any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges Back to top Crampon   An iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing Crampon   A hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects Crampoon   An iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing Crampoon   A hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects Cramp_iron   A strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together Cram_full   Packed full to capacity; "chowder chockablock with pieces of fish" Cran   A capacity unit used for measuring fresh herring Cranberry   Very tart red berry used for sauce or juice Cranberry   Any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries Cranberry_bush   Deciduous North American shrub or small tree having three-lobed leaves and red berries Cranberry_culture   The cultivation of cranberries Cranberry_heath   Small prostrate or ascending shrub having scarlet flowers and succulent fruit resembling cranberries; sometimes place in genus Styphelia Cranberry_juice   The juice of cranberries (always diluted and sweetened) Cranberry_sauce   Sauce made of cranberries and sugar Cranberry_tree   Deciduous North American shrub or small tree having three-lobed leaves and red berries Cranberry_tree   Deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries Cranch   Press or grind with a crunching noise Crane   Large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world Crane   Lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis Crane   United States poet (1899-1932) Back to top Crane   United States writer (1871-1900) Crane   Stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by" Crane's_bill   Any of numerous geraniums of the genus Geranium Cranelike   Resembling a crane Cranesbill   Any of numerous geraniums of the genus Geranium Crane_fly   Long-legged slender flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite Crangon   Type genus of the family Crangonidae Crangonidae   Shrimps Cranial   Of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain; "cranial pressure" Cranial_cavity   The cavity enclosed by the cranium Cranial_index   Ratio (in percent) of the maximum breadth to the maximum length of a skull Cranial_nerve   Any of the 12 paired nerves that originate in the brain stem Cranial_orbit   The bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball Craniata   Fishes; amphibians; reptiles; birds; mammals Craniate   Animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium Craniologist   Someone who claims to read your character from the shape of your skull Craniometer   An instrument for measuring skull sizes Craniometric   Of or relating to craniometry Craniometrical   Of or relating to craniometry Craniometric_point   A landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken Back to top Craniometry   The branch of physical anthropology dealing with the study and measurement of dry skulls after removal of its soft parts Craniotomy   A surgical opening through the skull Cranium   The part of the skull that encloses the brain Crank   A hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle Crank   Amphetamine used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant Crank   A whimsically eccentric person Crank   A bad-tempered person Crank   Bend into the shape of a crank Crank   Fasten with a crank Crank   Rotate with a crank Crank   Start by cranking; "crank up the engine" Crank   Travel along a zigzag path; "The river zigzags through the countryside" Crank   (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail Crankcase   Housing for a crankshaft Crankiness   A fussy and eccentric disposition Crankshaft   A rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank Cranky   Easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen" Cranky   (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail Crank_call   A hostile telephone call (from a crank) Crank_handle   Crank used to start an engine Back to top Crank_letter   A hostile (usually anonymous) letter Crank_out   Produce in a routine or monotonous manner; "We have to crank out publications in order to receive funding" Crank_up   Rotate with a crank Crank_up   Start by cranking; "crank up the engine" Crannied   Having small chinks or crannies (especially in or between rocks or stones); "a crannied wall" Cranny   A small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall) Cranny   A long narrow depression in a surface Crap   Obscene words for unacceptable behavior; "I put up with a lot of bullshit from that jerk"; "what he said was mostly bull" Crap   Obscene terms for feces Crap   Have a bowel movement; "The dog had made in the flower beds" Crap-shooter   A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps Crapaud   Large toothed frog of South America and Central America resembling the bullfrog Crape   A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface Crape   Small very thin pancake Crape   Curl tightly; "crimp hair" Crape   Cover or drape with crape; "crape the mirror" Crapette   Solitaire with two players using separate packs Crape_fern   New Zealand with pinnate fronds and a densely woolly stalks; sometimes included in genus Todea Crape_jasmine   Tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand Crape_myrtle   Ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States Back to top Crapper   A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination Crappie   Small sunfishes of central United States rivers Crappie   Small sunfishes of the genus Pomoxis of central United States rivers Crappy   Very bad; "a lousy play"; "it''s a stinking world" Craps   A gambling game using two dice Craps   When two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot the results is called `craps'' or `snake eyes'' Crapshoot   A gambling game using two dice Crapshoot   A risky and uncertain venture; "getting admitted to the college of your choice has become a crapshoot" Crapshooter   A gambler who plays the game of craps Crapulence   The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall" Crapulent   Suffering from excessive eating or drinking; "crapulent sleep"; "a crapulous stomach" Crapulous   Given to gross intemperance in eating or drinking; "a crapulous old reprobate" Crapulous   Suffering from excessive eating or drinking; "crapulent sleep"; "a crapulous stomach" Crap_game   A gambling game using two dice Crap_shooting   A gambling game using two dice Crap_up   Become obstructed or chocked up; "The drains clogged up" Crash   The act of colliding with something; "his crash through the window"; "the fullback''s smash into the defensive line" Crash   A serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles); "they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane" Crash   A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" Crash   A sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) Back to top Crash   (computer science) an event that causes a computer system to become inoperative; "the crash occurred during a thunderstorm and the system has been down ever since" Crash   Sleep in a convenient place; "You can crash here, though it''s not very comfortable" Crash   Stop operating; "My computer crashed last night"; "The system goes down at least once a week" Crash   Undergo a sudden and severe downturn; "the economy crashed"; "will the stock market crash again?" Crash   Hurl or thrust violently; "He dashed the plate against the wall"; "Waves were dashing against the rock" Crash   Undergo damage or destruction on impact; "the plane crashed into the ocean"; "The car crashed into the lamp post" Crash   Break violently or noisily; smash; Crash   Cause to crash; "The terrorists crashed the car into the gate of the palace" Crash   Fall or come down violently; "The branch crashed down on my car"; "The plane crashed in the sea" Crash   Enter uninvited; informal; "let''s crash the party!" Crash   Move violently as through a barrier; "The terrorists crashed the gate" Crash   Move with, or as if with, a crashing noise; "The car crashed through the glass door" Crash   Occupy, usually uninvited; "My son''s friends crashed our house last weekend" Crash-dive   Descend steeply and rapidly Crasher   Someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying Crashing(a)   (used of persons) informal intensifiers; "what a bally (or blinking) nuisance"; "a bloody fool"; "a crashing bore"; "you flaming idiot" Crash_barrier   A strong protective barrier that is erected around a racetrack or in the middle of a dual-lane highway in order to reduce the likelihood of severe accidents Crash_course   A rapid and intense course of training or research (usually undertaken in an emergency); "he took a crash course in Italian on his way to Italy"; "his first job was a crash course in survival and in learning how to get along with people"; "a crash program Crash_dive   A rapid descent by a submarine Crash_helmet   A padded helmet worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents Back to top Crash_land   Make an emergency landing Crash_landing   An emergency landing under circumstances where a normal landing is impossible (usually damaging the aircraft) Crash_program   A rapid and intense course of training or research (usually undertaken in an emergency); "he took a crash course in Italian on his way to Italy"; "his first job was a crash course in survival and in learning how to get along with people"; "a crash program Crash_programme   A rapid and intense course of training or research (usually undertaken in an emergency); "he took a crash course in Italian on his way to Italy"; "his first job was a crash course in survival and in learning how to get along with people"; "a crash program Craspedia   Herbs of Australia and New Zealand Crass   (of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility Crassitude   The quality of being crass--devoid of refinement Crassness   The quality of being crass--devoid of refinement Crassostrea   Virginia oysters Crassula   Type genus of Crassulaceae; herbs and small shrubs having woody stems and succulent aerial parts Crassulaceae   Succulent shrubs and herbs Crataegus   Thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple Crataegus_aestivalis   Hawthorn of southern United States bearing juicy acid scarlet fruit often used in jellies or preserves Crataegus_apiifolia   Southern United States hawthorn with pinnately lobed leaves Crataegus_biltmoreana   Common shrub or small tree of the eastern United States having few thorns and white flowers in corymbs followed by bright orange-red berries Crataegus_calpodendron   Erect and almost thornless American hawthorn with somewhat pear-shaped berries Crataegus_coccinea   American red-fruited hawthorn with dense corymbs of pink-red flowers Crataegus_coccinea_mollis   American red-fruited hawthorn with stems and leaves densely covered with short woolly hairs Crataegus_crus-galli   Eastern United States hawthorn with long straight thorns Crataegus_laevigata   Thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America Back to top Crataegus_marshallii   Southern United States hawthorn with pinnately lobed leaves Crataegus_mollis   American red-fruited hawthorn with stems and leaves densely covered with short woolly hairs Crataegus_monogyna   European hawthorn having deeply cleft leaves and bright red fruits; widely cultivated in many varieties and often grown as impenetrable hedges; established as an escape in eastern North America Crataegus_oxyacantha   Evergreen hawthorn of southeastern Europe Crataegus_oxycantha   Thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America Crataegus_pedicellata   American red-fruited hawthorn with dense corymbs of pink-red flowers Crataegus_tomentosa   Erect and almost thornless American hawthorn with somewhat pear-shaped berries Crate   A rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping Crate   The quantity contained in a crate Crate   Put into a crate; as for protection; "crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum" Crateful   The quantity contained in a crate Crater   A bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb Crater   A faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Corvus Crater   A bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano Crater_Lake_National_Park   A national park in Oregon having the deepest lake in the United States in the crater of an extinct volcano Crateva   Tropical genus of small trees or shrubs Craton   The part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian Craunch   Press or grind with a crunching noise Cravat   Neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front Crave   Plead or ask for earnestly Back to top Crave   Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for Craved   Wanted intensely; "the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies"; "it produced the desired effect" Craven   An abject coward Craven   Lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful; "the craven fellow turned and ran"; "a craven proposal to raise the white flag"; "this recreant knight"- Spenser Cravenness   Mean-spirited cowardice Craving   An intense desire for some particular thing Craw   A pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food Crawdad   Small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster Crawdad   Tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly Crawdaddy   Small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster Crawfish   Large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters Crawfish   Small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster Crawfish   Tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly Crawfish   Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity; "We''ll have to crawfish out from meeting with him"; "He backed out of his earlier promise"; "The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns" Crawfish_out   Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity; "We''ll have to crawfish out from meeting with him"; "He backed out of his earlier promise"; "The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns" Crawford   United States film actress (1908-1977) Crawford   United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857) Crawl   A slow creeping mode of locomotion (on hands and knees or dragging the body); "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep" Crawl   A very slow movement; "the traffic advanced at a crawl" Crawl   A swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick Back to top Crawl   Move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; "The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed" Crawl   Swim by doing the crawl; "European children learn the breast stroke; they often don''t know how to crawl" Crawl   Show submission or fear Crawl   Be crawling with; "The old cheese was crawling with maggots" Crawl   Feel as if crawling with insects; "My skin crawled--I was terrified" Crawler   Terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers Crawler   A person who crawls or creeps along the ground Crawler   A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage Crawling   A slow creeping mode of locomotion (on hands and knees or dragging the body); "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep" Crawlspace   Low space beneath a floor of a building; gives workers access to wiring or plumbing Crawl_in   Go to bed in order to sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He turns out at the crack of dawn" Crawl_space   Low space beneath a floor of a building; gives workers access to wiring or plumbing Crax   Type genus of the Cracidae: curassows Crayfish   Large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters Crayfish   Small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster Crayfish   Tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly Crayfish   Warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California Crayon   Writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing Crayon   Write, draw, or trace with a crayon Craze   A fine crack in a glaze or other surface Back to top Craze   An interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season" Craze   State of violent mental agitation Craze   Develop a fine network of cracks; "Crazed ceramics" Craze   Cause to go crazy; cause to lose one''s mind Crazed   Driven insane Crazily   In an insane manner; "she behaved insanely"; "he behaves crazily when he is off his medication"; "the witch cackled madly"; "screaming dementedly" Craziness   Foolish or senseless behavior Craziness   The quality of being rash and foolish Craziness   Informal terms for insanity Crazy   Someone deranged and possibly dangerous Crazy   Intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with; "crazy about cars and racing" Crazy   Possessed by inordinate excitement; "the crowd went crazy"; "was crazy to try his new bicycle" Crazy   Bizarre or fantastic; "had a crazy dream"; "wore a crazy hat" Crazy   Marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness; "she was crazy about him"; "gaga over the rock group''s new album"; "he was infatuated with her" Crazy   Foolish; totally unsound; "an impractical solution"; "a crazy scheme"; "half-baked ideas"; "a screwball proposal without a prayer of working" Crazy   Affected with madness or insanity; "a man who had gone mad" Crazyweed   Any of several leguminous plants of western North America causing locoism in livestock Crazy_bone   A point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone; "the funny bone is not humerus" Crazy_Glue   A commercial brand of epoxy glue Crazy_Horse   A chief of the Sioux who resisted the invasion of the Black Hills and joined Sitting Bull in the defeat of General Custer at Little Bighorn (1849-1877) Back to top Crazy_house   Pejorative terms for an insane asylum Crazy_quilt   A patchwork quilt without a design Crazy_weed   Any of several leguminous plants of western North America causing locoism in livestock Creak   A squeaking sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away" Creak   Make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly" Creakily   In a creaky manner; "the old boat was moving along creakily" Creaking   A squeaking sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away" Creaking   Having a rasping or grating sound; "they were alerted by the creaking gate"; "creaky stairs" Creakingly   In a creaky manner; "the old boat was moving along creakily" Creaky   Of or pertaining to arthritis; "my creaky old joints"; "rheumy with age and grief" Creaky   Having a rasping or grating sound; "they were alerted by the creaking gate"; "creaky stairs" Creaky   Worn and broken down by hard use; "a creaky shack"; "a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape"; "a flea-bitten sofa"; "a run-down neighborhood"; "a woebegone old shack" Cream   Toiletry consisting of any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin Cream   The part of milk containing the butterfat Cream   The best people or things in a group; "the cream of England''s young men were killed in the Great War" Cream   Add cream to one''s coffee, for example Cream   Remove from the surface; "skim cream from the surface of milk" Cream   Put on cream, as on one''s face or body; "She creams her face every night" Cream   Make creamy by beating; "Cream the butter" Cream-colored_courser   Courser of desert and semidesert regions of the Old World Back to top Cream-of-tartar_tree   Australian tree having an agreeably acid fruit that resembles a gourd Creamcups   California plant with small pale yellow flowers Creamer   A small pitcher for serving cream Creamery   A workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold Creaminess   The property of having the thickness of heavy cream Creamy   Of the color of cream; "creamy translucent pebbles" Creamy   Thick like cream Cream_cheese   Soft unripened cheese made of sweet milk and cream Cream_off   Pick the best Cream_off   Remove from the surface; "skim cream from the surface of milk" Cream_of_tartar   A salt used especially in baking powder Cream_pitcher   A small pitcher for serving cream Cream_puff   Puff filled with cream or custard Cream_sauce   White sauce made with cream Cream_soda   Sweet carbonated drink flavored with vanilla Cream_violet   Leafy-stemmed violet of eastern North America having large white or creamy flowers faintly marked with purple Crease   A Malayan dagger with a wavy blade Crease   A slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles" Crease   An angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" Crease   Become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won''t wrinkle" Back to top Crease   Scrape gently; "graze the skin" Crease   Make wrinkled or creased; "furrow one''s brow" Crease   Make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface; "The dress got wrinkled" Crease-resistant   Of fabric that does not wrinkle easily Creased   Having wrinkles; "crumpled paper"; "her skirt had become creased"; "a rumpled gray suit" Creaseless   Used especially of fabrics; "uncreased trousers" Creaseproof   Of fabric that does not wrinkle easily Creashak   Evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn Create   Make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one''s office"; "create a furor" Create   Create or manufacture a man-made product; "We produce more cars than we can sell"; "The company has been making toys for two centuries" Create   Create by artistic means; "create a poem"; "Schoenberg created twelve-tone music"; "Picasso created Cubism"; "Auden made verses" Create   Pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity; "Don''t disturb him--he is creating" Create   Bring into existence; "The company was created 25 years ago"; "He created a new movement in painting" Create   Invest with a new title, office, or rank; "Create one a peer" Create_by_mental_act   Create mentally and abstractly rather than with one''s hands Create_from_raw_material   Make from scratch Create_from_raw_stuff   Make from scratch Create_mentally   Create mentally and abstractly rather than with one''s hands Create_verbally   Create with or from words Creatin   An amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction Back to top Creatine   An amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction Creatine_phosphate   An organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction Creatine_phosphoric_acid   An organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction Creating_by_mental_acts   The act of creating something by thinking Creating_by_removal   The act of creating by removing something Creating_from_raw_materials   The act of creating something that is different from the materials that went into it Creation   (theology) God''s act of bringing the universe into existence Creation   The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction" Creation   The human act of creating Creation   An artifact that has been brought into existence by someone Creation   The event that occurred at the beginning of something; "from its creation the plan was doomed to failure" Creation   Everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence" Creationism   The literal belief in the account of creation given in the Book of Genesis; "creationism denies the theory of evolution of species" Creation_science   An effort to give scientific support for the truth of the account of creation given in the Book of Genesis Creative   Promoting construction or creation; "creative work" Creative   Having the ability or power to create; "a creative imagination" Creative   Having the power to bring into being Creatively   In a creative manner; "she solved the problem creatively" Creativeness   The ability to create Creative_activity   The human act of creating Back to top Creative_person   A person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination Creative_thinker   An important intellectual; "the great minds of the 17th century" Creative_thinking   The ability to create Creativity   The ability to create Creator   Terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God Creator   A person who grows or makes or invents things Creature   A living organism characterized by voluntary movement Creature   A human being; `wight'' is an archaic term Creature   A person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else Creature_comforts   Things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the comforts of home" Creche   A hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for Creche   A representation of Christ''s nativity in the stable at Bethlehem Crecy   The first decisive battle of the Hundred Years'' War; in 1346 the English under Edward III defeated the French under Philip of Valois Cred   Credibility among young fashionable urban individuals Credal   Of or relating to a creed Credence   A kind of sideboard or buffet Credence   The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years" Credendum   (Christianity) any of the sections into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided Credential   A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts Credentialed   Officially documented; "a certified public accountant" Back to top Credentials   A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts Credenza   A kind of sideboard or buffet Credibility   The quality of being believable or trustworthy Credible   Appearing to merit belief or acceptance; "a credible witness"; "a plausible story" Credible   Capable of being believed; "completely credible testimony"; "credible information" Credible   A common but incorrect usage where `credulous'' would be appropriate; "she was not the...credible fool he expected" Credibleness   The quality of being believable or trustworthy Credibly   Easy to believe on the basis of available evidence; "he talked plausibly before the committee"; "he will probably win the election" Credit   Used in the phrase `to your credit'' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise; "she already had several performances to her credit"; Credit   Recognition by a college or university that a course of studies has been successfully completed; typically measured in semester hours Credit   An entry on a list of persons who contributed to a film or written work Credit   Approval; "give her recognition for trying"; "he was given credit for his work"; "give her credit for trying"; "the credits were given at the end of the film" Credit   A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student''s essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical Credit   Arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services Credit   Money available for a client to borrow Credit   An accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items Credit   Have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of Credit   Give someone credit for something; "We credited her for saving our jobs" Credit   Give credit for; "She was not properly credited in the program" Credit   Accounting: enter as credit; "We credit your account with $100" Back to top Credit Analyst     Credit Analyst: A financial professional who has expertise in evaluating the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses. Credit analysts determine the likelihood of a borrower being able to meet financial obligations and pay back a loan, often by reviewing the borrower's financial history and determining whether market conditions will be conducive to repayment.  Creditable   Worthy of often limited commendation; "the student''s effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable" Creditably   To a tolerably worthy extent; "he did respectably well for his age" Credited(p)   (usually followed by `to'') given credit for; "an invention credited to Edison" Creditor   A person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists Credits   A list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film) Creditworthiness   Trustworthiness with money as based on a person''s credit history; a general qualification for borrowing Creditworthy   Having an acceptable credit rating; "a responsible borrower" Credit_account   Credit extended by a business to a customer Credit_analyst   An analyst who studies the financial statements and financial history of applicants for credit in order to evaluate their creditworthiness Credit_application   An application for a line of credit Credit_bureau   A private firm that maintains consumer credit data files and provides credit information to authorized users for a fee Credit_card   A card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered Credit_crunch   A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high Credit_entry   An accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items Credit_hour   A unit of academic credit; one hour a week for an academic semester Credit_line   A line giving the name of the writer of a story or article Credit_line   The maximum credit that a customer is allowed Credit_order   An order that is received without payment; requires billing at a later date Credit_side   Account of payments received; usually the right side of a financial statement Back to top Credit_system   A system for allowing people to purchase things on credit Credit_union   A cooperative depository financial institution whose members can obtain loans from their combined savings Credo   Any system of principles or beliefs Credulity   Tendency to believe readily Credulous   Disposed to believe on little evidence; "the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous" Credulous   Showing a lack of judgment or experience; "so credulous he believes everything he reads" Credulously   In a credulous manner; "the children followed the teacher credulously" Credulousness   Tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived Cree   The Algonquian language spoken by the Cree people Cree   A member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada Creed   Any system of principles or beliefs Creed   The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group Creedal   Of or relating to a creed Creek   A natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river); "the creek dried up every summer" Creek   Any member of the Creek Confederacy (especially the Muskogee) formerly living in Georgia and Alabama but now chiefly in Oklahoma Creek_bed   A channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a stream Creek_Confederacy   A North American Indian confederacy organized by the Muskogee that dominated the southeastern part of the United States before being removed to Oklahoma Creel   A wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish Creep   A slow creeping mode of locomotion (on hands and knees or dragging the body); "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep" Creep   A pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot Back to top Creep   A slow longitudinal movement or deformation Creep   Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric Creep   Move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; "The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed" Creep   To go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor''s house" Creep   Grow in such a way as to cover (a building, for example); "ivy grew over the walls of the university buildings" Creep   Show submission or fear Creeper   Any of various small insectivorous birds of the northern hemisphere that climb about on trees Creeper   A person who crawls or creeps along the ground Creeper   Any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping Creeping   A slow creeping mode of locomotion (on hands and knees or dragging the body); "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep" Creeping_bellflower   Erect European herb with creeping rootstocks and nodding spikelike racemes of blue to violet flowers Creeping_bent   Common pasture or lawn grass spread by long runners Creeping_bentgrass   Common pasture or lawn grass spread by long runners Creeping_bugle   Low rhizomatous European carpeting plant having spikes of blue flowers; naturalized in parts of United States Creeping_buttercup   Perennial European herb with long creeping stolons Creeping_Charlie   A loosestrife vine Creeping_crowfoot   Perennial European herb with long creeping stolons Creeping_fern   Delicate fern of the eastern United States having a twining stem and palmately-lobed sterile fronds and forked fertile fronds Creeping_Jenny   A loosestrife vine Creeping_juniper   Low to prostrate shrub of Canada and northern United States; bronzed purple in winter Back to top Creeping_lily   Any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous Creeping_oxalis   Creeping much-branched mat-forming weed; cosmopolitan Creeping_snowberry   Slow-growing procumbent evergreen shrublet of northern North America and Japan having white flowers and numerous white fleshy rough-hairy seeds Creeping_soft_grass   European perennial grass with soft velvety foliage Creeping_spike_rush   Cylindrical-stemmed sedge Creeping_St_John's_wort   Creeping evergreen shrub with bright yellow star-shaped summer flowers; useful as ground cover Creeping_thistle   European thistle naturalized in United States and Canada where it is a pernicious weed Creeping_thyme   Aromatic dwarf shrub common on banks and hillsides in Europe; naturalized in United States Creeping_willow   Small trailing bush of Europe and Asia having straggling branches with silky green leaves of which several varieties are cultivated Creeping_windmill_grass   Perennial Australian grass having numerous long spikes arranged like the vanes of a windmill Creeping_wintergreen   Creeping shrub of eastern North America having white bell-shaped flowers followed by spicy red berrylike fruit and shiny aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil Creeping_wood_sorrel   Creeping much-branched mat-forming weed; cosmopolitan Creeping_zinnia   Low-branching leafy annual with flower heads resembling zinnias; found in southwestern United States and Mexico to Guatemala Creeps   A feeling of fear and revulsion; "he gives me the creeps" Creeps   A disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait Creepy   Causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin; "a creepy story"; "I had a creepy-crawly feeling" Creepy   Annoying and unpleasant; "some creepy kids were bothering her" Creepy-crawlies   Feelings of dislike and anxiety; "the cave gave me the creepy-crawlies" Creepy-crawly   An animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects) Creepy-crawly   Causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin; "a creepy story"; "I had a creepy-crawly feeling" Back to top Creep_feed   Feed given to young animals isolated in a creep Creep_in   Enter surreptitiously; "He sneaked in under cover of darkness"; "In this essay, the author''s personal feelings creep in" Creep_up   Advance stealthily or unnoticed; "Age creeps up on you" Creese   A Malayan dagger with a wavy blade Cremains   The remains of a dead body after cremation Cremate   Reduce to ashes; "Cremate a corpse" Cremation   The incineration of a dead body Cremation_chamber   A furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes Crematorium   A furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes Crematorium   A mortuary where corpses are cremated Crematory   A furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes Crematory   A mortuary where corpses are cremated Creme_anglais   Custard sauce flavored with vanilla or a liqueur Creme_brulee   Custard sprinkled with sugar and broiled Creme_caramel   Baked custard topped with caramel Creme_de_cacao   Sweet liqueur flavored with vanilla and cacao beans Creme_de_fraise   Strawberry-flavored liqueur Creme_de_menthe   Sweet green or white mint-flavored liqueur Cremona   A city in Lombardy on the Po River; noted for the manufacture of fine violins in the 16th-18th centuries Crenate   Having a margin with rounded scallops Back to top Crenated   Having a margin with rounded scallops Crenate_leaf   A leaf having a scalloped margin Crenation   One of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) Crenature   One of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) Crenel   A notch or open space between two merlons in a crenelated battlement Crenel   One of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) Crenel   Supply with battlements Crenelate   Supply with battlements Crenelate   Having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; "a crenelated molding" Crenelated   (of a building) having turrets and battlements in the style of a castle Crenelated   Having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; "a crenelated molding" Crenelation   The action of constructing rampparts with gaps for firing guns or arrows Crenelation   A rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns Crenellate   Supply with battlements Crenellate   Having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; "a crenelated molding" Crenellated   (of a building) having turrets and battlements in the style of a castle Crenellated   Having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; "a crenelated molding" Crenellation   The action of constructing rampparts with gaps for firing guns or arrows Crenellation   A rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns Crenelle   A notch or open space between two merlons in a crenelated battlement Back to top Crenelle   One of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) Crenulate   Having a margin with small rounded teeth; "a crenulate leaf" Crenulated   Having a margin with small rounded teeth; "a crenulate leaf" Creole   A mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages Creole   A person descended from French ancestors in southern United States (especially Louisiana) Creole   A person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America Creole   Of or relating to or characteristic of native-born persons of French descent in Louisiana; "Creole cooking" Creole   Of or relating to a language that arises from contact between two other languages and has features of both; "Creole grammars" Creole-fish   Deep-sea fish of tropical Atlantic Creon   (Greek mythology) the brother of Jocasta and uncle of Antigone who became king of Thebes after the fall of Oedipus Creosote   A dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood Creosote   A colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic Creosote   Treat with creosote; "creosoted wood" Creosote_bush   Desert shrub of southwestern United States and New Mexico having persistent resinous aromatic foliage and small yellow flowers Crepe   A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface Crepe   Small very thin pancake Crepe   Paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations Crepe   Cover or drape with crape; "crape the mirror" Crepe_de_Chine   A very thin crepe of silk or silklike fabric Crepe_fern   Fern of rain forests of tropical Australia and New Zealand and South Africa Back to top Crepe_flower   Ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States Crepe_gardenia   Tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand Crepe_jasmine   Tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand Crepe_marocain   A dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe Crepe_myrtle   Ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States Crepe_paper   Paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations Crepe_rubber   Crude natural rubber; used mainly for shoe soles Crepe_Suzette   Crepes flamed in a sweet orange-and-lemon flavored liqueur sauce Crepis   Hawk''s beard; cosmopolitan in northern hemisphere Crepitate   Make a crackling sound; "My Rice Crispies crackled in the bowl" Crepitation   The sharp sound of snapping noises Crepitation_rale   The crackling sound heard on auscultation when patients with respiratory diseases inhale; associated with tuberculosis and pneumonia and congestive heart failure Crepuscle   The time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night" Crepuscular   Like twilight; dim; "the evening''s crepuscular charm" Crepuscule   The time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night" Crescendo   (music) a gradual increase in loudness Crescendo   Grow louder; "The music crescendoes here" Crescendo   Gradually increasing in volume Crescent   Any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters Crescent(a)   Resembling the new moon in shape Back to top Crescent-cell_anaemia   A congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape Crescent-cell_anemia   A congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape Crescent-shaped   Resembling the new moon in shape Crescentia   A genus of tropical American trees of the family Bignoniaceae; has a short trunk and crooked limbs and drooping branches Crescentia_cujete   Tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds Crescent_roll   Very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll Cresol   Any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant Cress   Pungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs Cress   Any of various plants of the family Cruciferae having edible pungent-tasting leaves Cresson   Of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green Cress_green   Of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green Cress_plant   Any of various plants of the family Cruciferae having edible pungent-tasting leaves Crest   A showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal Crest   (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet Crest   The center of a cambered road Crest   The top line of a hill, mountain, or wave Crest   The top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock" Crest   Reach a high point; "The river crested last night" Crest   Lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains" Crested   (of a knight''s helmet) having a decorative plume Back to top Crested   (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination; "golden crested"; "crested iris"; "crested oriole"; "tufted duck"; "tufted loosestrife" Crested   Bearing an heraldic device Crested_cariama   Brazilian cariama; sole representative of the genus Cariama Crested_coral_root   Orchid with yellowish-brown flowers with dark veins; southeastern Arizona to the eastern United States Crested_myna   Dark brown crested bird of southeastern Asia Crested_penguin   Small penguin of the Falkland Islands and New Zealand Crested_screamer   Distinguished from the horned screamer by a feathery crest on the back of the head Crested_swift   Birds of southeast Asia and East Indies differing from true swifts in having upright crests and nesting in trees Crested_wheatgrass   Eurasian grass grown in United States great plains area for forage and erosion control Crested_wheat_grass   Eurasian grass grown in United States great plains area for forage and erosion control Crestfallen   Brought low in spirit; "left us fatigued and deflated spiritually" Crestless_wave   The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea Cretaceous   From 135 million to 63 million years ago; end of the age of reptiles; appearance of modern insects and flowering plants Cretaceous   Of or relating to the Cretaceous geologic era; "cretaceous rocks" Cretaceous   Abounding in chalk Cretaceous_period   From 135 million to 63 million years ago; end of the age of reptiles; appearance of modern insects and flowering plants Cretan   A native or inhabitant of Crete Cretan_dittany   Dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete Crete   The largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC Crete_dittany   Dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete Back to top Cretin   A person of subnormal intelligence Cretinism   Severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting Cretinous   Afflicted with cretinism Cretinous   Affected with or resembling cretinism; "cretinous development" Cretonne   An unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies Creutzfeldt-Jakob_disease   Rare (usually fatal) brain disease (usually in middle age) caused by an unidentified slow virus; characterized by progressive dementia and gradual loss of muscle control Crevalle_jack   Fish of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Crevasse   A deep fissure Crevice   A long narrow opening Crevice   A long narrow depression in a surface Crew   An organized group of workmen Crew   The men who man a ship or aircraft Crew   The team of men manning a racing shell Crew   An informal body of friends; "he still hangs out with the same crowd" Crew   Serve as a crew member on Crewelwork   Embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn Crewet   Bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table Crewman   A member of a work crew Crewman   A member of a flight crew Crewman   Any member of a ship''s crew Back to top Crew_cut   A closely cropped haircut; usually for men Crew_member   A member of a flight crew Crew_neck   A plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters Crew_neckline   A plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters Crex   Corncrakes Crex_crex   Common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields Crib   A card game in which each player is dealt 6 cards and discards one or two to make up the crib Crib   Baby bed with high sides Crib   A literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) Crib   Line with beams or planks; "crib a construction hole" Crib   Take unauthorized (intellectual material) Crib   Use a crib, as in an exam Cribbage   A card game in which each player is dealt 6 cards and discards one or two to make up the crib Cribbage_board   A board with pegs and regularly spaced holes for holding the pegs; used for keeping the score in a game of cribbage Crib_death   Sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep Cricetidae   Mostly small New World rodents including New World mice and lemmings and voles and hamsters Cricetus   Type genus of the Cricetidae: Old World hamsters Cricetus_cricetus   A variety of hamster common to Europe and Asia Crichton   Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582) Cricify   Hold within limits and control; "subdue one''s appetites"; "mortify the flesh" Back to top Crick   English biochemist who (with Watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (born in 1916) Crick   A painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick'' and `wrick'' are British) Crick   Twist the head into a strained position Cricket   A game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs Cricket   Leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together Cricket   Play cricket Cricket-bat_willow   Eurasian willow tree having grayish leaves and ascending branches Cricketer   An athlete who plays cricket Cricket_ball   Ball used in playing cricket Cricket_bat   A bat used in playing cricket Cricket_equipment   Sports equipment used in playing cricket Cricket_frog   Either of two frogs with a clicking call Cricket_match   A match between two cricket teams Crier   A peddler who shouts to advertises the goods he sells Crier   (formerly) an official who made public announcements Crier   A person who weeps Crime   (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" Crime   An evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart" Crimea   A Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov Crimea-Congo_hemorrhagic_fever   An infection common in Arab states caused by a bunyavirus; transmitted by a tick that thrives on sheep Back to top Crimean_War   A war in Crimea between Russia and a group of nations including England and France and Turkey and Sardinia; 1853-1856 Crime_rate   The ratio of crimes in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year Crime_syndicate   A loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities Crime_wave   A sudden rise in the crime rate Criminal   Someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime Criminal   Guilty of crime or serious offense; "criminal in the sight of God and man" Criminal   Involving or being or having the nature of a crime; "a criminal offense"; "criminal abuse"; "felonious intent" Criminal   Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife" Criminal   Relating to crime or its punishment; "criminal court" Criminalisation   Legislation that makes something illegal; "the criminalization of marijuana" Criminalise   Declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S." Criminalism   The state of being a criminal Criminality   The state of being a criminal Criminalization   Legislation that makes something illegal; "the criminalization of marijuana" Criminalize   Declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S." Criminalize   Treat as a criminal Criminally   In violation of the law; in a criminal manner; "the alterations in the document were ruled to be criminally fraudulent" Criminally   In a shameful manner; "the garden was criminally neglected" Criminalness   The state of being a criminal Criminal_congress   Forbidden or tabu sexual intercourse between individuals Back to top Criminal_contempt   An act of disrespect that impedes the administration of justice Criminal_conversation   Extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations; "adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce" Criminal_court   A court having jurisdiction over criminal cases Criminal_Intelligence_Services_of_Canada   An agency of the Canadian government that unifies the intelligence units of Canadian law enforcement agencies Criminal_Investigation_Command   The United States Army''s principal law enfocement agency responsible for the conduct of criminal investigations for all levels of the Army anywhere in the world Criminal_law   The body of law dealing with crimes and their punishment Criminal_negligence   (law) recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death (or failing to do something with the same consequences) Criminal_possession   (law) possession for which criminal sanctions are provided because the property may not lawfully be possessed or may not be posessed under certain circumstances Criminal_prosecution   The institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior Criminal_record   A list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted; "he ruled that the criminal record of the defendant could not be disclosed to the court"; "the prostitute had a record a mile long" Criminal_suit   A lawsuit alleging violations of criminal law by the defendant Criminate   Rebuke formally Criminate   Bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "He charged the man with spousal abuse" Criminative   Charging or suggestive of guilt or blame; "incriminatory testimony" Criminatory   Charging or suggestive of guilt or blame; "incriminatory testimony" Criminological   Of or relating to or involved in criminology Criminologist   A specialist in criminology Criminology   The scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement Crimp   A lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled Crimp   Someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers Back to top Crimp   An angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" Crimp   Curl tightly; "crimp hair" Crimp   Make ridges into by pinching together Crimper   A mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it; "a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight" Crimper   Someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers Crimson   A deep and vivid red Crimson   Turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame; "The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by" Crimson   Characterized by violence or bloodshed; "writes of crimson deeds and barbaric days"- Andrea Parke; "fann''d by Conquest''s crimson wing"- Thomas Gray; "convulsed with red rage"- Hudson Strode Crimson   Having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies Crimson   (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion; "crimson with fury"; "turned red from exertion"; "with puffy reddened eyes"; "red-faced and violent"; "flushed (or crimson) with embarrassment" Crimson_clover   Southern European annual with spiky heads of crimson flower; extensively cultivated in United States for forage Cringe   Draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf" Cringe   Show submission or fear Cringing   Totally submissive Cringle   Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines Crinion   Point where the hairline meets the midpoint of the forehead Crinkle   A slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles" Crinkle   Become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won''t wrinkle" Crinkle   Make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface; "The dress got wrinkled" Crinkle-root   North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots Back to top Crinkled   Having wrinkles or waves Crinkleroot   North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots Crinkle_root   North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots Crinkly   Having wrinkles or waves Crinoid   Primitive echinoderms having five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disk Crinoid   Of or relating to or belonging to the class Crinoidea Crinoidea   Sea lilies Crinoline   A stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing Crinoline   Full stiff petticoat made of crinoline Crinoline   A skirt stiffened with hoops Criollo   Cocoa of superior quality Criollo   A Spanish American of pure European stock (usually Spanish); "Mexico is a country of mestizos, criollos, and indigenes" Cripple   Someone whose legs are disabled Cripple   Deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg; "The accident has crippled her for life" Cripple   Deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless; "This measure crippled our efforts"; "Their behavior stultified the boss''s hard work" Crippled   Disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg" Crippling   That cripples or disables or incapacitates; "a crippling injury" Crisis   A crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better" Crisis   An unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis" Crisis_intervention   Psychotherapy that focuses on acute critical situations (depressive episodes or attempted suicides or drug overdoses) with the aim of restoring the person to the level of functioning before the crisis Back to top Crisp   A thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat Crisp   Make brown and crisp by heating; "toast bread"; "crisp potatoes" Crisp   Make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface; "The dress got wrinkled" Crisp   Brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes''"; "short and terse and easy to understand" Crisp   (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot" Crisp   In small tight curls Crisp   Pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed; "crisp carrot and celery sticks"; "a firm apple"; "crunchy lettuce" Crisp   Pleasantly cold and invigorating; "crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"; "a nipping wind"; "a nippy fall day"; "snappy weather"; (`parky'' is a British term) Crisp   Tender and brittle; "crisp potato chips" Crispate   Wavy or notched and curled very irregularly Crisphead_lettuce   Lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head; "iceberg is still the most popular lettuce" Crispin   Patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century) Crispiness   Firm but easily broken Crisply   In a well delineated manner; "the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined" Crispness   A pleasing firmness and freshness; "crispness of new dollar bills"; "crispness of fresh lettuce" Crispness   Firm but easily broken Crispness   A style of expression that is direct and to the point; "the crispness of his reply" Crispy   Tender and brittle; "crisp potato chips" Crisscross   Marking consisting of crossing lines Crisscross   Mark with a pattern of crossing lines; "crisscross the sheet of paper" Back to top Crisscross   Mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines; "wrinkles crisscrossed her face" Crisscross   Cross in a pattern, often random Crisscross   Marked with crossing lines Crisscross   Crossing one another in opposite directions Crisscrossed   Marked with crossing lines Cristal   Street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine Cristobalite   A white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks Cristobal_Balenciaga   Spanish fashion designer known for his stark elegant designs (1895-1972) Cristobal_Colon   Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506) Cristoforo_Colombo   Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506) Criterial   Serving as a basis for evaluation Criterion   The ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community" Criterion   A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" Criterional   Serving as a basis for evaluation Crith   The weight of a liter of hydrogen (at 0 Centigrade and 760 millimeters pressure) Critic   Someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments Critic   Anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something Critic   A person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art Critical   Marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude" Critical   Characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; "a critical reading"; "a critical dissertation"; "a critical analysis of Melville''s writings" Back to top Critical   Being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency; "a critical shortage of food"; "a critical illness"; "an illness at the critical stage" Critical   At or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction; "a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure"; "critical mass"; Critical   Forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test" Critical   Urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest" Critical   Of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism; "critical acclaim" Criticality   A critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining Criticality   A state of critical urgency Critically   In a critical manner; "this must be examined critically" Criticalness   A state of critical urgency Critical_analysis   An appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation Critical_angle   The smallest angle of incidence for which light is totally reflected Critical_appraisal   An appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation Critical_mass   The minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction Critical_mass   The minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture; "the battle for the computer market has now reached critical mass"; "there is now a critical mass of successful women to take the lead"; "they sold the business because it lacked c Critical_point   A crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point" Critical_review   An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) Criticise   Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don''t knock the food--it''s free" Criticise   Act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either" Criticism   A serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" Criticism   A written evaluation of a work of literature Back to top Criticism   Disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" Criticize   Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don''t knock the food--it''s free" Criticize   Act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either" Critique   A serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" Critique   An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) Critique   Appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York Times"; "Please critique this performance" Critter   A regional term for creature (especially domestic animals) Critter_sitter   Someone left in charge of pets while their owners are away from home Crius   (Greek mythology) one of the Titans Crixivan   A protease inhibitor (trade name Crixivan) used for treating HIV Crna_Gora   A former country bordering on the Adriatic Sea; now part of Yugoslavia CRO   Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities Cro-magnon   Extinct human of Upper Paleolithic in Europe Croak   A harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) Croak   Die; "The old man finally kicked the bucket" Croak   Make complaining remarks or noises under one''s breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked" Croak   Utter a hoarse sound, like a raven Croaker   Any of several fishes that make a croaking noise Croaker   The lean flesh of a saltwater fish caught along Atlantic coast of southern U.S. Croaking   A harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) Back to top Croaking   Like the sounds of frogs and crows; "a guttural voice"; "acres of guttural frogs" Croaky   Like the sounds of frogs and crows; "a guttural voice"; "acres of guttural frogs" Croat   A member of the Slavic people living in Croatia Croatia   A republic in the western Balkans in south-central Europe in the eastern Adriatic coastal area; formerly part of the Habsburg monarchy and Yugoslavia; became independent in 1991 Croatian   A member of the Slavic people living in Croatia Croatian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Croatia or its people or language; "Croatian villages" Crocanthemum_canadensei   Perennial of the eastern United States having early solitary yellow flowers followed by late petalless flowers; so-called because ice crystals form on it during first frosts Crocethia   A genus of Scolopacidae Crocethia_alba   Small sandpiper that breeds in the arctic and migrates southward along sandy coasts in most of world Crochet   Needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle Crochet   Make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle; "She sat there crocheting all day" Crochet   Create by looping or crocheting; "crochet a bedspread" Crocheting   Creating a garment of needlework Crocheting   Needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle Crochet_hook   A needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting Crochet_needle   A needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting Crochet_stitch   A stitch made by pulling a loop of thread through another loop with a crochet needle Crock   An earthen jar (made of baked clay) Crock   Nonsense; foolish talk; "that''s a crock" Crock   Soil with or as with crock Back to top Crock   Release color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabric Crocked   Very drunk Crockery   Tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively Crocket   An architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable Crocketed   (of a gable or spire) furnished with a crocket (an ornament in the form of curved or bent foliage); "a crocketed spire" Crockett   United States frontiersman and Tennessee politician who died at the siege of the Alamo (1786-1836) Crock_Pot   An electric cooker that maintains a relatively low temperature Crock_up   Suffer a nervous breakdown Crocodile   Large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters Crocodile_bird   African courser that feeds on insect parasites on crocodiles Crocodile_River   An African river; flows into the Indian Ocean Crocodile_tears   A hypocritical display of sorrow; false or insincere weeping; "the secretaries wept crocodile tears over the manager''s dilemma"; "politicians shed crocodile tears over the plight of the unemployed" Crocodilia   Crocodiles; alligators; caimans; gavials Crocodilian   Extant archosaurian reptile Crocodilian_reptile   Extant archosaurian reptile Crocodilus   Type genus of the Crocodylidae Crocodylia   Crocodiles; alligators; caimans; gavials Crocodylidae   True crocodiles Crocodylus   Type genus of the Crocodylidae Crocodylus_niloticus   A dangerous crocodile widely distributed in Africa Back to top Crocodylus_porosus   Estuarine crocodile of eastern Asia and Pacific islands Crocolite   A rare lead chromite mineral that forms bright orange crystals Crocus   Any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated Crocus_sativus   Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food Crocuta   A genus of Hyaenidae Crocuta_crocuta   African hyena noted for its distinctive howl Croesus   A very wealthy man Croesus   Last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC) Croft   A small farm worked by a crofter Crofter   An owner or tenant of a small farm in Great Britain Crohn   United States physician who specialized in diseases of the intestines; he was the first to describe regional ileitis which is now known as Crohn''s disease (1884-1983) Crohn's_disease   A serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss Croissant   Very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll Croix_de_Guerre   A French military decoration for gallantry Cromlech   A prehistoric megalith typically having two upright stones and a capstone Cromorne   A Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn) Cromwell   English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658) Cromwellian   Of or relating to or in the manner of Oliver Cromwell Cronartium   Rust fungi having aecia produced in raised or swollen sori and teliospores borne in waxy columns Cronartium_ribicola   Fungus causing white pine blister rust and having a complex life cycle requiring a plant of genus Ribes as alternate host Back to top Crone   An ugly evil-looking old woman Cronk   Cry like a goose; "The geese were honking" Cronk   Utter a hoarse sound, like a raven Cronus   (Greek mythology) the supreme god until Zeus dethroned him; son of Uranus and Gaea in ancient Greek mythology; identified with Roman Saturn Crony   A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities Cronyism   Favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) Crook   A long staff with one end being hook shaped Crook   Someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime Crook   A circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path" Crook   Bend or cause to bend; "He crooked his index finger"; "the road curved sharply" Crookback   A person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine Crookback   Characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column Crookbacked   Characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column Crooked   Having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect; "a little oldish misshapen stooping woman" Crooked   Irregular in shape or outline; "asymmetrical features"; "a dress with an crooked hemline" Crooked   Having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth" Crooked   Not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive Crooked-stemmed_aster   A variety of aster Crookedly   In a crooked lopsided manner; "he smiled lopsidedly" Crookedness   The quality of being deceitful and underhanded Back to top Crookedness   Having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles Crookedness   A tortuous and twisted shape or position; "they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs"; "the acrobat performed incredible contortions" Crookes   English chemist and physicist; discovered thallium; invented the radiometer and studied cathode rays (1832-1919) Crookes_radiometer   Electromagnetic radiometer consisting of a small paddlewheel that rotates when placed in daylight Crookes_tube   The original gas-discharge cathode-ray tube Crookneck   Yellow squash with a thin curved neck and somewhat warty skin Crookneck_squash   Yellow squash with a thin curved neck and somewhat warty skin Croon   Sing softly Crooner   A singer of popular ballads Crooning   The act of singing popular songs in a sentimental manner Crooning   Singing in a soft low tone; "her crooning soon put the child to sleep" Croo_monkey   Monkey of southeast Asia, Borneo and the Philippines Crop   A pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food Crop   The stock or handle of a whip Crop   The output of something in a season; "the latest crop of fashions is about to hit the stores" Crop   A collection of people or things appearing together; "the annual crop of students brings a new crop of ideas" Crop   The yield from plants in a single growing season Crop   Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" Crop   Cut short; "She wanted her hair cropped short" Crop   Feed as in a meadow or pasture; "the herd was grazing" Back to top Crop   Let feed in a field or pasture or meadow Crop   Yield crops; "This land crops well" Crop   Prepare for crops; "Work the soil"; "cultivate the land" Crop-dusting   The dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) Cropped   (of land or soil) used for growing crops; "cropped soil" Cropped   Cut off as by clipping or biting off; "trees with cropped tops"; "cropped hedges"; "her short cropped hair"; "the cropped grass where sheep had browsed" Cropper   Small farmers and tenants Crop_failure   The failure of crops to produce a marketable surplus Crop_out   Appear at the surface; "A seam of coal bassets" Crop_up   Appear suddenly or unexpectedly; "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"; "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere" Croquet   A game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg Croquet   Play a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops Croquet   Drive away by hitting with one''s ball, "croquet the opponent''s ball" Croquette   Minced cooked meats (or vegetables) in thick white sauce; breaded and deep-fried Croquet_ball   A wooden ball used in playing croquet Croquet_equipment   Sports equipment used in playing croquet Croquet_mallet   A mallet used to strike the ball in croquet Crore   The number that is represented as a one followed by 7 zeros; ten million Crosby   United States singer and film actor (1904-1977) Crosier   A staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office Back to top Cross   (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids Cross   An organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey" Cross   A cross as an emblem of Christianity; used in heraldry Cross   A wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece Cross   Marking consisting of crossing lines Cross   Any affliction that causes great suffering; "that is his cross to bear"; "he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns" Cross   Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties; "cross a horse and a donkey"; "Mendel tried crossbreeding"; "these species do not interbreed" Cross   Trace a line through or across; "cross your `t''" Cross   Travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" Cross   Meet and pass; "the trains crossed" Cross   Fold so as to resemble a cross; "she crossed her legs" Cross   Meet at a point Cross   Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth''s amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent" Cross   To cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries" Cross   Perversely irritable Cross(a)   Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis; "cross members should be all steel"; "from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully"; "transversal vibrations"; "transverse colon" Cross-check   Check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example Cross-classification   Classification according to more than one attribute at the same time; "the cross-classification of cases was done by age and sex" Cross-country   Moving across open country rather than following tracks or roads; "a cross-country race" Cross-country   From one side of a country to the other; "a cross-country railway" Back to top Cross-country   Across the countryside; "the river runs crosscountry" Cross-country_jumping   Riding horses across country over obstructions to demonstrate horsemanship Cross-country_riding   Riding horses across country over obstructions to demonstrate horsemanship Cross-country_skiing   The sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill) Cross-cultural   Dealing with or comparing two or more cultures; "a cross-cultural survey" Cross-division   Classification according to more than one attribute at the same time; "the cross-classification of cases was done by age and sex" Cross-dress   Dress in the clothes of the other sex Cross-dresser   Someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role of the opposite sex Cross-examination   (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination Cross-examiner   Someone who questions a witness carefully (especially about testimony given earlier) Cross-eye   Strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose Cross-eyed   Having convergent strabismus Cross-fertilisation   Interchange between different cultures or different ways of thinking that is mutually productive and beneficial; "the cross-fertilization of science and the creative arts" Cross-fertilisation   Fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species Cross-fertilise   Cause to undergo cross-fertilization; "Mendel cross-fertilized different kinds of beans" Cross-fertilise   Undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile Cross-fertilization   Interchange between different cultures or different ways of thinking that is mutually productive and beneficial; "the cross-fertilization of science and the creative arts" Cross-fertilization   Fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species Cross-fertilize   Cause to undergo cross-fertilization; "Mendel cross-fertilized different kinds of beans" Cross-fertilize   Undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile Back to top Cross-file   Have one''s name listed as a candidate for several parties Cross-grained   Of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel Cross-grained   Difficult to deal with Cross-index   A reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work Cross-index   Make an index that refers from one point to the next; "These references are cross-indexed" Cross-leaved_heath   Dwarf European shrub with rose-colored flowers Cross-legged   With the legs crossed; "he sat on the floor cross-legged and meditated" Cross-linguistic   Relating to different languages; "cross-linguistic evidence" Cross-linguistically   By comparing languages; "she studied the phenomenon cross-linguistically" Cross-link   A side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule Cross-link   Join by creating covalent bonds (of adjacent chains of a polymer or protein) Cross-linkage   A side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule Cross-modal   Relating to different sense modalities Cross-ply   Of or relating to an older kind of automobile tire that had a flexible tread and relatively stiff sidewalls Cross-pollinate   Fertilize by transfering pollen Cross-pollinating   Of or relating to or characteristic of cross-pollination Cross-pollination   Stimulating influence among diverse elements; "the cross-pollination of the arts" Cross-pollination   Fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another Cross-purpose   A contrary aim; "at cross-purposes" Cross-question   A question asked in cross-examination Back to top Cross-questioner   Someone who questions a witness carefully (especially about testimony given earlier) Cross-refer   Refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists Cross-reference   A reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work Cross-section(a)   Representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length; "cross-section views of the neck" Cross-sectional   Representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length; "cross-section views of the neck" Cross-sectional   Of or relating to a cross section; "a cross-sectional slice" Cross-sentential   Of or relating to relations between sentences Cross-stitch   Embroidery done in cross-stitch Cross-stitch   Two stitches forming a cross or X Cross-town   Going or extending across a town or city; "the crosstown bus"; "crosstown traffic" Crossbar   Long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts Crossbar   Game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over Crossbar   A horizontal bar that goes across something Crossbeam   A horizontal beam that extends across something Crossbench   Any of the seats in the House of Commons used by members who do not vote regularly with either the Government or the Opposition Crossbencher   A member of the House of Commons who does not vote regularly with either the Government or the Opposition Crossbill   Finch with a bill whose tips cross when closed Crossbones   Two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death Crossbow   A bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel) Crossbred   A hybrid (especially an animal produced by a cross between two pure breeds) Back to top Crossbred   Bred of parents of different races or strains Crossbred   Bred from a mixture of breeds or strains Crossbreed   An organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey" Crossbreed   Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties; "cross a horse and a donkey"; "Mendel tried crossbreeding"; "these species do not interbreed" Crossbreeding   Reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons) Crossbreeding   (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids Crosscheck   An illegal check (chopping at an opponent''s arms or stick) Crosscheck   An instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources Crosscurrent   Actions counter to the main group activity; "political crosscurrents disrupted the conference" Crosscurrent   A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current Crosscut   A route shorter than the usual one Crosscut   A diagonal path Crosscut   Cut using a diagonal lines Crosscut_saw   Handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis) Crosse   A long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse Crossed   Placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks"; "seated with arms across" Crossed   (of a check) for deposit only as indicated by having two lines drawn across it Crossed   Produced by crossbreeding Crossed_eye   Strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose Crossfire   Fire from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross Back to top Crossfire   A lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions Crosshairs   A center of interest; "the war on terrorism has put Saddam Hussein in the crosshairs" Crosshatch   Shading consisting of multiple crossing lines Crosshatch   Shade with multiple crossing lines; "the draftsman crosshatched the area" Crosshatched   Shaded by means of fine parallel or crossed lines Crosshead   Metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth Crosshead   A heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text Crossheading   A heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text Crossing   Traveling across Crossing   A voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean) Crossing   (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids Crossing   A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other Crossing   A junction where one street or road crosses another Crossing   A point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect Crossing   A shallow area in a stream that can be forded Crossing_guard   Someone who helps people (especially children) at a traffic crossing Crossing_over   The interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis Crossjack   The lowermost sail on a mizzenmast Crossly   In an ill-natured manner; "she looked at her husband crossly" Crossness   A disposition to be ill tempered Back to top Crossness   An irritable petulant feeling Crossopterygian   Any fish of the order Crossopterygii; most known only in fossil form Crossopterygii   Fishes having paired fins resembling limbs and regarded as ancestral to amphibians Crossover   A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other Crossover   The appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience; "a jazz-classical crossover album" Crossover   A voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party Crossover   The interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis Crossover_voter   A voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party Crosspatch   A bad-tempered person Crosspiece   A transverse brace Crosspiece   A horizontal beam that extends across something Crossroad   A junction where one street or road crosses another Crossroads   A point where a choice must be made; "Freud''s work stands at the crossroads between psychology and neurology" Crossroads   A community of people smaller than a village Crossroads   A crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point" Crossruff   Trump alternately in two hands Crosstalk   The presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental coupling Crosstie   One of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper" Crosstown   Going or extending across a town or city; "the crosstown bus"; "crosstown traffic" Crosstown   Across a town or city; "he traveled crosstown" Back to top Crosswalk   A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other Crossway   A junction where one street or road crosses another Crossways   Transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across" Crosswind   Wind blowing across the path or a ship or aircraft Crosswise   In the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross Crosswise   Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction; "a crosswise street"; "the crosswise dimension" Crosswise   Transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across" Crosswise   Not in the intended manner; "things are going crosswise" Crossword   A puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle Crossword_puzzle   A puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle Cross_bit   A rock drill having cruciform cutting edges; used in mining Cross_bun   Moderately sweet raised roll containing spices and raisins and citron and decorated with a cross-shaped sugar glaze Cross_country   A long race run over open country Cross_dressing   The practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex Cross_examine   Question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side; "The witness was cross-examined by the defense" Cross_hair   Either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration; "he had the target in his cross hairs" Cross_infection   An infection that is acquired at a hospital or other healthcare facility Cross_off   Remove from a list; "Cross the name of the dead person off the list" Cross_of_Calvary   A Latin cross set on three steps Cross_of_Lorraine   A cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper Back to top Cross_one's_eyes   Partly close one''s eyes; "The children squinted to frighten each other" Cross_oneself   Make the sign of the cross; in the Catholic religion Cross_out   Remove from a list; "Cross the name of the dead person off the list" Cross_product   A vector that is the product of two other vectors Cross_question   Question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side; "The witness was cross-examined by the defense" Cross_section   (physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles; measured in barns Cross_section   A sample meant to be representative of a whole population Cross_section   A section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis Cross_street   A street intersecting a main street (usually at right angles) and continuing on both sides of it Cross_thwart   A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat Cross_vine   Woody flowering vine of southern United States; stems show a cross in transverse section Cross_wire   Either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration; "he had the target in his cross hairs" Crotal   Any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made Crotalaria   Any of various plants of the genus Crotalaria having inflated pods within which the seeds rattle; used for pasture and green-manure crops Crotalaria_sagitallis   Tropical American annual herb having an inflated pod in which the ripe seeds rattle Crotalaria_spectabilis   Erect subshrub having purple-tinted flowers and an inflated pod in which the ripe seeds rattle; India Crotalidae   New World vipers: pit vipers Crotalus   Large rattlesnakes; seldom bite unless startled or pursuing prey Crotalus_adamanteus   Large deadly rattlesnake with diamond-shaped markings Crotalus_atrox   Largest and most dangerous North American snake; of southwestern United States and Mexico Back to top Crotalus_cerastes   Small pale-colored desert rattlesnake of southwestern United States; body moves in an s-shaped curve Crotalus_horridus_atricaudatus   Southern variety Crotalus_horridus_horridus   Widely distributed in rugged ground of eastern United States Crotalus_lepidus   Mountain rock dweller of Mexico and most southern parts of United States southwest Crotalus_mitchellii   Markings vary but usually harmonize with background; of sw Arizona and Baja California Crotalus_scutulatus   Extremely dangerous; most common in areas of scattered scrubby growth; from Mojave Desert to western Texas and into Mexico Crotalus_tigris   Having irregularly cross-banded back; of arid foothills and canyons of southern Arizona and Mexico Crotalus_viridis   Widely distributed between the Mississippi and the Rockies Crotaphion   The tip of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone Crotaphytus   Collard lizards Crotch   External sex organ Crotch   The angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk Crotchet   A small tool or hook-like implement Crotchet   A strange attitude or habit Crotchet   A musical note having the time value of a quarter of a whole note Crotchet   A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook Crotchetiness   A fussy and eccentric disposition Crotchety   Having a difficult and contrary disposition; "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers Crotch_hair   Hair growing in the pubic area Croton   Tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil Back to top Croton   Grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant Crotonbug   Small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest Croton_bug   Small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest Croton_eluteria   West Indian shrub with aromatic bark Croton_oil   Viscid acrid brownish-yellow oil from the seeds of Croton tiglium having a violent cathartic action Croton_tiglium   Tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil Crotophaga   Ani Crottal   Any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made Crottle   Any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made Crouch   The act of bending low with the limbs close to the body Crouch   Sit on one''s heels; "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"; "The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm" Crouch   Bend one''s back forward from the waist on down; "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl''s purse" Crouched   Squatting close to the ground; "poorly clothed men huddled low against the wind"; "he stayed in the ditch hunkered down" Crouching   Squatting close to the ground; "poorly clothed men huddled low against the wind"; "he stayed in the ditch hunkered down" Croup   The part of a quadruped that corresponds to the human buttocks Croup   A disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing Croupe   The part of a quadruped that corresponds to the human buttocks Croupier   Someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table Croupier's_rake   A small rake used by a croupier to move chips around on the table Croupy   Resembling or arising from or indicating croup Back to top Crouse   United States playwright (1893-1966) Crouton   A small piece of toasted or fried bread; served in soup or salads Crow   Black birds having a raucous call Crow   A Siouan language spoken by the Crow people Crow   An instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade" Crow   The cry of a cock (or an imitation of it) Crow   A small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo Crow   A member of the Siouan people formerly living in eastern Montana Crow   Express pleasure verbally; "She crowed with joy" Crow   Utter shrill sounds; "The cocks crowed all morning" Crow   Dwell on with satisfaction Crow's_feet   A wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes Crow's_foot   Large tree of Australasia Crow's_foot   A wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes Crow's_nest   Platform for a lookout at or near the top of a mast Crow-bait   An emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows Crowbait   An emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows Crowbar   A heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge Crowberry   A low evergreen shrub with small purple flowers and black berrylike fruit Crowberry_family   Heathlike shrubs Back to top Crowd   A large number of things or people considered together; "a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers" Crowd   An informal body of friends; "he still hangs out with the same crowd" Crowd   To gather together in large numbers; "men in straw boaters and waxed mustaches crowded the verandah" Crowd   Cause to herd, drive, or crowd together; "We herded the children into a spare classroom" Crowd   Approach a certain age or speed; "She is pushing fifty" Crowd   Fill or occupy to the point of overflowing; "The students crowded the auditorium" Crowded   Overfilled or compacted or concentrated; "a crowded theater"; "a crowded program"; "crowded trains"; "a young mother''s crowded days" Crowding   A situation in which people or things are crowded together; "he didn''t like the crowding on the beach" Crowd_control   Activity of controlling a crowd Crowd_out   Press, force, or thrust out of a small space; "The weeds crowded out the flowers" Crowd_together   To gather together in large numbers; "men in straw boaters and waxed mustaches crowded the verandah" Crowfoot   Any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus Crowfoot_family   A family of Ranunculaceae Crowfoot_grass   A creeping grass with spikes like fingers Crowing   An instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade" Crowing   Exhibiting self-importance; "big talk" Crown   The part of a hat (the vertex) covering the crown of the head Crown   An ornamental jewelled headdress signifying sovereignty Crown   A wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory Crown   The center of a cambered road Back to top Crown   The enamel covered part of a tooth above the gum Crown   The top of the head Crown   The award given to the champion Crown   The Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the Crown" Crown   The top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock" Crown   The upper branches and leaves of a tree Crown   An English coin worth 5 shillings Crown   Be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting" Crown   Put an enamel cover on; "crown my teeth" Crown   Invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey" Crown   Form the topmost part of; "A weather vane crowns the building" Crown-beard   Any plant of the genus Verbesina having clustered white or yellow flower heads Crown-of-the-field   European annual having large trumpet-shaped reddish-purple flowers and poisonous seed; a common weed in grainfields and beside roadways; naturalized in America Crownbeard   Any plant of the genus Verbesina having clustered white or yellow flower heads Crowned   Provided with or as if with a crown or a crown as specified; often used in combination; "a high-crowned hat"; "an orange-crowned bird"; "a crowned signet ring" Crowned   Having an artificial crown on a tooth; "had many crowned teeth" Crowned   Crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory Crowned_head   A nation''s ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right Crowning   Forming or providing a crown or summit; "the crowning star on a Christmas tree"; "her hair was her crowning glory" Crowning(a)   Representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment; "the crowning accomplishment of his career" Back to top Crownless   Not (especially not yet) provided with a crown; "the uncrowned king" Crownwork   Dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a tooth Crown_beard   Any plant of the genus Verbesina having clustered white or yellow flower heads Crown_Colony   A British colony controlled by the British Crown, represented by a governor Crown_daisy   Shrubby annual of the Mediterranean region with yellowish-white flowers Crown_fire   A forest fire that advances with great speed jumping from crown to crown ahead of the ground fire Crown_gall   A bacterial disease of plants (especially pome and stone fruits and grapes and roses) which forms excrescences on the stem near the ground Crown_glass   Optical glass of low dispersion and low refractive index Crown_glass   A glass blown into a globe which is later flattened and spun to form a disk Crown_imperial   Eurasian herb with a cluster of leaves and orange-red bell-shaped flowers at the top of the stem Crown_jewel   The most desirable assets of a corporation; "their crown jewels figured prominently in the takeover attempt" Crown_jewels   Regalia (jewellery and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions Crown_land   Land that belongs to the Crown Crown_lens   A lens made of optical crown glass Crown_monkey   Indian macaque with a bonnet-like tuft of hair Crown_of_thorns   A mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion Crown_of_thorns   Somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts Crown_of_thorns   Any affliction that causes great suffering; "that is his cross to bear"; "he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns" Crown_prince   A male heir apparent to a throne Crown_princess   A female heir apparent to a throne Back to top Crown_princess   The wife of a crown prince Crown_roast   A roast of the rib section of lamb Crown_saw   A saw having teeth around the edge of a hollow cylinder Crown_vetch   European herb resembling vetch; naturalized in the eastern United States; having umbels of pink-and-white flowers and sharp-angled pods Crown_wart   A fungous disease of alfalfa which forms white excrescences at the base of the stem Crow_blackbird   Long-tailed American blackbird having iridescent black plumage Crow_corn   Any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic Crow_garlic   Pungent Old World wild onion Crow_pheasant   Common coucal of India and China Crow_step   (architecture) a step or step-like projection on the top of a gable wall Crozier   A staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office CRP   A byproduct of inflammation; a globulin that is found in the blood in some cases of acute inflammation CRT   A vacuum tube in which a hot cathode emits a beam of electrons that pass through a high voltage anode and are focused or deflected before hitting a phosphorescent screen CRT_screen   Display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created Crucial   Of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women" Crucial   Having the power or quality of deciding; "the crucial experiment"; "cast the deciding vote"; "the determinative (or determinant) battle" Crucial   Of the greatest importance; "the all-important subject of disarmament"; "crucial information"; "in chess cool nerves are of the essence" Crucial   Having crucial relevance; "crucial to the case"; "relevant testimony" Cruciality   A state of critical urgency Crucially   To a crucial degree; "crucially important"; "crucially, he must meet us at the airport" Back to top Crucian_carp   European carp closely resembling wild goldfish Cruciate   Shaped like a cross Crucible   A vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions Crucible_steel   Steel made by the mixture of molten wrought iron, charcoal, and other substances in a crucible Crucifer   Any of various plants of the family Cruciferae Cruciferae   Plants with four-petaled flowers Cruciferous   Of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Cruciferae Cruciferous_plant   Any of various plants of the family Cruciferae Cruciferous_vegetable   A vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens; various cabbages; broccoli; cauliflower; brussels sprouts Crucifix   A gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally Crucifix   Representation of the cross on which Jesus died Crucifixion   The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering Crucifixion   The act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim''s hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross Crucifixion   The death of Jesus on the cross Crucifix_fish   Catfish of the Caribbean area Cruciform   Shaped like a cross Crucify   Criticize harshly or violently; "The press savaged the new President"; "The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage" Crucify   Treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher" Crucify   Kill by nailing onto a cross; "Jesus Christ was crucified" Crud   An ill-defined bodily ailment; "he said he had the crud and needed a doctor" Back to top Crud   Any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant Crud   Heavy wet snow that is unsuitable for skiing Crude   A dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons Crude   Not processed or subjected to analysis; "raw data"; "the raw cost of production"; "only the crude vital statistics" Crude   Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; "coarse language"; "a crude joke"; "crude behavior"; "an earthy sense of humor"; "a revoltingly gross expletive"; "a vulgar gesture"; "full of language so vulgar it should have been edited" Crude   Belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness; "the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man"; "primitive movies of the 1890s"; "primitive living conditions in the Appalachian mo Crude   Not refined or processed; "unrefined ore"; "crude oil" Crude   Not carefully or expertly made; "managed to make a crude splint"; "a crude cabin of logs with bark still on them"; "rough carpentry" Crude(a)   Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment; "the blunt truth"; "the crude facts"; "facing the stark reality of the deadline" Crudely   In a crude or unrefined manner; "he was crudely bold" Crudely   In a crude and unskilled manner; "an inexpertly constructed lean-to" Crudeness   An unpolished unrefined quality; "the crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her" Crudeness   An impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement; "the whole town was famous for its crudeness" Crudeness   A wild or unrefined state Crude_oil   A dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons Crudites   Raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip Crudity   An impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement; "the whole town was famous for its crudeness" Crudity   A wild or unrefined state Cruel   Used of circumstances (especially weather) that cause suffering; "brutal weather"; "northern winters can be cruel"; "a cruel world"; "a harsh climate"; "a rigorous climate"; "unkind winters" Cruel   Lacking or showing kindness or compassion or mercy Back to top Cruel   (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin''s roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks" Cruel   (of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain; "brutal instruments of torture"; "cruel weapons of war" Cruelly   Under cruel circumstances; "a cruelly bitter winter" Cruelly   In a cruel manner; "he treated his students cruelly" Cruelness   The quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance Cruelty   A cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering Cruelty   The quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance Cruelty   Feelings of extreme heartlessness Cruel_and_unusual_punishment   Punishment prohibited by the 8th amendment to the U.S. constitution; includes torture or degradation or punishment too severe for the crime committed Cruel_plant   Robust twining shrub having racemes of fragrant white or pink flowers with flat spreading terminal petals that trap nocturnal moths and hold them until dawn Cruet   Bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table Cruet-stand   A stand for cruets containing various condiments Cruise   An ocean trip taken for pleasure Cruise   Sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing; "We were cruising in the Caribbean" Cruise   Travel at a moderate speed; "Please keep your seat belt fastened while the plane is reaching cruising altitude" Cruise   Drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure; "She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible" Cruise   Look for a sexual partner in a public place; "The men were cruising the park" Cruiser   A large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board Cruiser   A large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer Cruiser   A car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters Back to top Cruiserweight   A professional boxer who weighs between 169 and 175 pounds Cruise_control   Control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed Cruise_liner   A passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises Cruise_missile   An unmanned aircraft that is a self-contained bomb Cruise_ship   A passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises Cruller   Small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts Crumb   Small piece of e.g. bread or cake Crumb   A person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git''" Crumb   A very small quantity of something; "he gave only a crumb of information about his plans"; "there were few crumbs of comfort in the report" Crumb   Remove crumbs from; "crumb the table" Crumb   Break into crumbs Crumb   Coat with bread crumbs; "crumb a cutlet" Crumble   Fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay" Crumble   Break or fall apart into fragments; "The cookies crumbled"; "The Sphinx is crumbling" Crumble   Fall apart; "the building crimbled after the explosion"; "Negociations broke down" Crumbled   Broken into small fragments; "crumbled cookies" Crumbliness   Excessive breakableness Crumbly   Apt to break into small fragments or disintegrate; "crumbly cookies" Crumb_cake   Cake or coffeecake topped with a mixture of sugar and butter and flour Crumhorn   A Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn) Back to top Crummy   Of very poor quality Crump   Explode heavily or with a loud dull noise Crump   Bombard with heavy shells Crump   Make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants Crumpet   Raised muffin cooked on a griddle Crumple   Become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won''t wrinkle" Crumple   To gather something into small wrinkles or folds; "She puckered her lips" Crumple   Fold or collapse; "His knees buckled" Crumple   Fall apart; "the building crimbled after the explosion"; "Negociations broke down" Crumpled   Of metal e.g.; "bent nails"; "a car with a crumpled front end"; "dented fenders" Crumpled   Having wrinkles; "crumpled paper"; "her skirt had become creased"; "a rumpled gray suit" Crunch   The act of crushing Crunch   The sound of something crunching; "he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path" Crunch   A critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources); "an end-of-the year crunch"; "a financial crunch" Crunch   Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic" Crunch   Make crunching noises; "his shoes were crunching on the gravel" Crunch   Chew noisily; "The children crunched the celery sticks" Crunch   Press or grind with a crunching noise Crunched   Reduced to small pieces; "crunched nuts" Crunchy   Pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed; "crisp carrot and celery sticks"; "a firm apple"; "crunchy lettuce" Back to top Crupper   A strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse''s tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward Crural   Of or relating the leg from the knee to the foot Crus   The leg from the knee to foot Crusade   A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to Crusade   Any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11-13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims Crusade   Go on a crusade; fight a holy war Crusade   Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women''s rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his fa Crusader   A warrior who engages in a holy war; "the crusaders tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims" Crusader   A disputant who advocates reform Cruse   Small jar; holds liquid (oil or water) Crush   The act of crushing Crush   Temporary love of an adolescent Crush   A dense crowd of people Crush   Leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated Crush   Break into small pieces; "The car crushed the toy" Crush   Become injured, broken, or distorted by pressure; "The plastic bottle crushed against the wall" Crush   Come out better in a competition, race, or conflict; "Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship"; "We beat the competition"; "Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game" Crush   Make ineffective; "Martin Luther King tried to break down racial discrimination" Crush   Crush or bruise; "jam a toe" Crush   To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon" Back to top Crush   Humiliate or depress completely; "She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation"; "The death of her son smashed her" Crush   Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one''s authority; "The government oppresses political activists" Crushed   Broken or pounded into small fragments; used of e.g. ore or stone; "paved with crushed bluestone"; "ground glass is used as an abrasive" Crushed   Subdued or brought low in condition or status; "brought low"; "a broken man"; "his broken spirit" Crushed   Treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance; "crushed velvet" Crushed_leather   Leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated Crushed_rock   Rock fragments and pebbles Crusher   A device that crushes something Crushing   Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent" Crushing   Physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination; "a crushing blow"; "a crushing rejection"; "bone-crushing" Crushingly   In a crushing manner; "the team was crushingly defeated" Crush_out   Extinguish by crushing; "stub out your cigar" Crust   The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties Crust   The outer layer of the Earth Crust   A hard outer layer that covers something Crust   Form a crust or form into a crust; "The bread crusted in the oven" Crustacea   Class of mandibulate arthropods including: lobsters; crabs; shrimps; woodlice; barnacles; decapods; water fleas Crustacean   Any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton Crustacean   Of or belonging to the class Crustacea Crustaceous   Being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell Back to top Crustaceous   Of or belonging to the class Crustacea Crustal_movement   Movement resulting from or causing deformation of the earth''s crust Crustal_plate   A rigid layer of the Earth''s crust that is believed to drift slowly Crusted   Having a hardened crust as a covering Crustlike   Having a hardened crust as a covering Crustose   (of lichens) having a thin crusty thallus that adheres closely to the surface on which it is growing; "crutose lichens" Crustose_thallus   Thin crusty lichen thallus; adheres closely to or is embedded in the surface on which it grows Crusty   Brusque and surly and forbidding; "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner"; "a gruff reply" Crusty   Having a hardened crust as a covering Crutch   Anything that serves as an expedient; "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch" Crutch   A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking Crux   The most important point Crux   A small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus Crux_Australis   A small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus Crux_of_the_matter   The most important point Cruzeiro   The basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos Cry   A fit of weeping; "had a good cry" Cry   A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" Cry   A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain" Cry   A slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy''" Back to top Cry   The characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night" Cry   Shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs" Cry   Bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep" Cry   Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!'' he exclaimed"; "`Help!'' she cried"; "`I''m here,'' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" Cry   Utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn''t hear me" Cry   Proclaim or announce in public; "before we had newspapers, a town cryer would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square" Cry   Utter a characteristic sound; "The cat was crying" Cry   Demand immediate action; "This situation is crying for attention" Cry-baby_tree   Small South American spiny tree with dark crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or clustered Cryaesthesia   Hypersensitivity to cold Crybaby   A person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining Crybaby   A person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy Crybaby_tree   Small South American spiny tree with dark crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or clustered Cryesthesia   Hypersensitivity to cold Crying   The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "I hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears" Crying   Demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need" Crying   Noisy with or as if with loud cries and shouts; "a crying mass of rioters"; "a howling wind"; "shouting fans"; "the yelling fiend" Crying(a)   Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; "a crying shame"; "an egregious lie"; "flagrant violation of human rights"; "a glaring error"; "gross ineptitude"; "gross injustice"; "rank treachery" Cryoanaesthesia   Insensibility resulting from cold Cryoanesthesia   Insensibility resulting from cold Back to top Cryobiology   The branch of biology that studies the effects of low temperatures on living tissues or organs or organisms Cryocautery   Application of a substance that destroys tissue by freezing it Cryocautery   An instrument for destroying tissue by freezing it Cryogen   A liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant Cryogenic   Of or relating to very low temperatures Cryogenics   The branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures Cryogeny   The branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures Cryolite   A white mineral consisting of fluorides of aluminum and sodium; a source of fluorine Cryometer   A thermometer designed to measure low temperatures Cryonic   Of or relating to cryonics Cryonics   The freezing of a seriously ill or recently deceased person to stop tissues from decomposing; the body is preserved until new medical cures are developed that might bring the person back to life; "cryonics is more scienc fiction than serious science" Cryopathy   Destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene Cryophobia   A morbid fear of freezing Cryoscope   A measuring instrument for measuring freezing and melting points Cryostat   A thermostat that operates at very low temperatures Cryosurgery   The use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers) Crypt   A cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church) Cryptacanthodes   A genus of Stichaeidae Cryptacanthodes_maculatus   Eellike Atlantic bottom fish with large almost vertical mouth Cryptanalysis   The science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms Back to top Cryptanalyst   Decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms Cryptanalytic   Of or relating to cryptanalysis Cryptanalytics   The science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms Cryptic   Having a puzzling terseness; "a cryptic note" Cryptic   Having a secret or hidden meaning; "cabalistic symbols engraved in stone"; "cryptic writings"; "thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"- John Gunther Cryptic   Of an obscure nature; "the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"; "a deep dark secret"; "the inscrutible workings of Providence"; "in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life"- Rachel Carson; "rituals t Cryptical   Having a secret or hidden meaning; "cabalistic symbols engraved in stone"; "cryptic writings"; "thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"- John Gunther Cryptical   Of an obscure nature; "the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"; "a deep dark secret"; "the inscrutible workings of Providence"; "in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life"- Rachel Carson; "rituals t Cryptically   In a cryptic manner; "we will meet again," he said cryptically Cryptic_coloration   Coloring that conceals or disguises an animal''s shape Cryptobiosis   A state in which an animal''s metabolic activities come to a reversible standstill Cryptobiotic   Of or related to the state of cryptobiosis Cryptobranchidae   Large aquatic salamanders: hellbenders; giant salamanders Cryptobranchus   Type genus of the Cryptobranchidae Cryptobranchus_alleganiensis   Large salamander of North American rivers and streams Cryptocercidae   A family of Blattodea Cryptocercus   Cockroaches Cryptococcosis   A fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system Cryptocoryne   Any plant of the genus Cryptocoryne; evergreen perennials growing in fresh or brackish water; tropical Asia Cryptogam   Formerly recognized taxonomic group including all flowerless and seedless plants that reproduce by means of spores: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi Back to top Cryptogamia   In former classification systems: one of two major plant divisions, including all plants that do not bear seeds: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi Cryptogamic   Of or relating to a cryptogam Cryptogamous   Of or relating to a cryptogam Cryptogram   A piece of writing in code or cipher Cryptogramma   Sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae or Cryptogrammataceae Cryptogrammataceae   One of a number of families into which the family Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems Cryptogramma_acrostichoides   Rock-inhabiting fern of northern North America growing in massive tufts and having fronds resembling parsley Cryptogramma_crispa   Fern of Europe and Asia Minor having short slender rhizome and densely tufted bright green fronds resembling parsley Cryptograph   A device for deciphering codes and ciphers Cryptograph   A piece of writing in code or cipher Cryptograph   A secret method of writing Cryptographer   Decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms Cryptographic   Of or relating to cryptanalysis Cryptographical   Of or relating to cryptanalysis Cryptographically   In a cryptographic manner Cryptography   Act of writing in code or cipher Cryptography   The science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms Cryptologic   Of or relating to cryptanalysis Cryptological   Of or relating to cryptanalysis Cryptologist   Decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms Back to top Cryptology   The science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms Cryptomeria   Japanese cedar; sugi Cryptomeria_japonica   Tall evergreen of Japan and China yielding valuable soft wood Cryptomonad   Common in fresh and salt water appearing along the shore as algal blooms Cryptophyceae   Motile usually brownish-green protozoa-like algae Cryptophyta   A phylum in the kingdom Protoctista Cryptophyte   Common in fresh and salt water appearing along the shore as algal blooms Cryptoprocta   Large primitive catlike carnivores inhabiting forests of Madagascar Cryptoprocta_ferox   Largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets Cryptorchidism   Failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops Cryptorchidy   Failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops Cryptorchism   Failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops Cryptotermes   Genus of dry wood termites; cosmopolitan in distribution; sometimes considered a subgenus of Kalotermes Cryptotermes_brevis   Extremely destructive dry-wood termite of warm regions Cryptotis   Least shrews Cryptotis_parva   Small brown shrew of grassy regions of eastern United States Crystal   A protective cover that protects the face of a watch Crystal   Glassware made of quartz Crystal   A crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices Crystal   A rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces Back to top Crystal   Colorless glass made of almost pure silica Crystal   A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure Crystalise   Cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" Crystalise   Assume crystalline form; become crystallized Crystalise   Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" Crystalise   Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Crystalised   Having both internal structure and external form of a crystal; "quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized" Crystalised   Used especially of fruits Crystalize   Cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" Crystalize   Assume crystalline form; become crystallized Crystalize   Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" Crystalize   Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Crystalized   Used especially of fruits Crystalline   Consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals; "granite is crystalline" Crystalline   Transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; "the cold crystalline water of melted snow"; "crystal clear skies"; "could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool"; "lucid air"; "a pellucid brook"; "transparent cristal" Crystalline   Distinctly or sharply outlined; "crystalline sharpness of outline"- John Buchan Crystalline_lens   Biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; it focuses light waves on the retina Crystallisation   The formation of crystals Crystallise   Cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" Crystallise   Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" Back to top Crystallise   Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Crystallised   Having become fixed and definite in form; "distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion"- Psychological Abstracts Crystallite   Any of numerous minute rudimentary crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rock Crystallization   A mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete by a process resembling crystal formation Crystallization   A rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces Crystallization   The formation of crystals Crystallize   Cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" Crystallize   Assume crystalline form; become crystallized Crystallize   Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" Crystallize   Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Crystallized   Having both internal structure and external form of a crystal; "quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized" Crystallized   Having become fixed and definite in form; "distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion"- Psychological Abstracts Crystallized_fruit   Fruit cooked in sugar syrup and encrusted with a sugar crystals Crystallized_ginger   Strips of ginger root cooked in sugar syrup and coated with sugar Crystallizing   The formation of crystals Crystallography   The branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals Crystal_ball   A glass or crystal globe used in crystal gazing by fortunetellers Crystal_clear   (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; "writes in a limpid style"; "lucid directions"; "a luculent oration"- Robert Burton; "pellucid prose"; "a crystal clear explanation"; "a perspicuous argument" Crystal_clear   Transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; "the cold crystalline water of melted snow"; "crystal clear skies"; "could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool"; "lucid air"; "a pellucid brook"; "transparent cristal" Crystal_counter   A counter tube in which an ionizing event increases conductivity Back to top Crystal_detector   A detector consisting of a fine wire in contact with a galena crystal; acts as a rectifier Crystal_gazing   Staring into a crystal ball to arouse visions of future or distant events Crystal_lattice   A 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal Crystal_microphone   A microphone in which sound waves vibrate a piezoelectric crystal that generates a varying voltage Crystal_oscillator   An oscillator that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by the physical characteristics of a piezoelectric quartz crystal Crystal_pickup   A cartridge in which an output voltage is produced by the vibration of a piezoelectric crystal Crystal_rectifier   A semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction Crystal_set   An early radio receiver using a crystal detector Crystal_tea   Evergreen shrub of eastern North America having white or creamy bell-shaped flowers and dark green hairy leaves used for tea during American Revolution Crystal_violet   A green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment Cry_for   Need badly or desperately; "This question cries out for an answer" Cry_out   Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!'' he exclaimed"; "`Help!'' she cried"; "`I''m here,'' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" Cry_out_for   Need badly or desperately; "This question cries out for an answer" Cs   A soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal CSE   Canadian agency that gathers communications intelligence and assist law enforcement and security agencies CSIS   Canada''s main foreigh intelligence agency that gathers and analyzes information to provide security intelligence for the Canadian government CST   Standard time in the 6th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 90th meridian; used in the central United States CS_gas   A tear gas that is stronger than CN gas but wears off faster; can be deployed by grenades or cluster bombs; can cause skin burns and fatal pulmonary edema CT   A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis CT   A New England state; one of the original 13 colonies Back to top CTC   An agency that helps the Director of Central Intelligence coordinate counterterrorist efforts in order to preempt and disrupt and defeat terrorist activities at the earliest possible stage Ctene   Comb-plate or locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused Ctenidium   Comb-like respiratory structure serving as the gill of certain mollusks Ctenizidae   Large burrowing spiders Ctenocephalides   An arthropod genus of fleas Ctenocephalides_canis   Flea that attacks dogs and cats Ctenocephalides_felis   Flea that breeds chiefly on cats and dogs and rats Ctenocephalus   A former usage synonymous with Ctenocephalides Ctenophora   Comb jellies; sea acorns; a small phylum formerly considered a class of Coelenterata Ctenophore   Biradially symmetrical hermaphroditic solitary marine animals resembling jellyfishes having for locomotion eight rows of cilia arranged like teeth in a comb Ctenophore_family   A family of ctenophores Ctenophore_genus   A genus of ctenophores Cu   A ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor Cub   The young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion Cub   A male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) Cub   An awkward and inexperienced youth Cub   Give birth to cubs; "bears cub every year" Cuba   The largest island in the West Indies Cuba   A communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba; involved in state-sponsored terrorism Cubage_unit   A unit of measurement of volume or capacity Back to top Cuban   A native or inhabitant of Cuba Cuban   Of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba; "Cuban rum" Cuban_bast   Erect forest tree of Cuba and Jamaica having variably hairy leaves and orange-yellow or orange-red flowers; yields a moderately dense timber for cabinetwork and gunstocks Cuban_capital   Capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas Cuban_heel   A broad heel of medium height on women''s shoes Cuban_itch   A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus Cuban_mahogany   Mahogany tree of West Indies Cuban_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Cuba Cuban_peso   The basic unit of money in Cuba; equal to 100 centavos Cuban_Revolution   The revolution led by Fidel Castro and a small band of guerrilla fighters against a corrupt dictatorship in Cuba; 1956-1959 Cuban_sandwich   A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States Cuban_spinach   Succulent herb sometimes grown as a salad or pot herb; grows on dunes and waste ground of Pacific coast of North America Cubature_unit   A unit of measurement of volume or capacity Cubby   A small secluded room Cubbyhole   A small secluded room Cubbyhole   A small compartment Cube   A block in the (approximate) shape of a cube Cube   Any of several tropical American woody plants of the genus Lonchocarpus whose roots are used locally as a fish poison and commercially as a source of rotenone Cube   The product of three equal terms Cube   A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides Back to top Cube   A hexahedron with six equal squares as faces Cube   Raise to the third power Cube   Cut into cubes; "cube the cheese" Cube-shaped   Shaped like a cube Cubeb   A cigarette containing cubeb Cubeb   Tropical southeast Asian shrubby vine bearing spicy berrylike fruits Cubeb   Spicy fruit of the cubeb vine; when dried and crushed is used medicinally or in perfumery and sometimes smoked in cigarettes Cubeb_cigarette   A cigarette containing cubeb Cubeb_vine   Tropical southeast Asian shrubby vine bearing spicy berrylike fruits Cubelike   Shaped like a cube Cube_root   A number that when multiplied three times equals a given number Cubic   Having three dimensions Cubical   Shaped like a cube Cubicity   The property of resembling a cube Cubicle   Small area set off by walls for special use Cubicle   Small individual study area in a library Cubicle   Small room is which a monk or nun lives Cubic_centimeter   A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter Cubic_centimetre   A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter Cubic_content_unit   A unit of measurement of volume or capacity Back to top Cubic_decimeter   A metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of 1 kilogram of pure water at 4 degrees centigrade and 760 mm of mercury (or approximately 1.76 pints) Cubic_decimetre   A metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of 1 kilogram of pure water at 4 degrees centigrade and 760 mm of mercury (or approximately 1.76 pints) Cubic_foot   The volume equal to a cube one foot on each side Cubic_inch   The volume equal to a cube one inch on each side Cubic_kilometer   A unit of capacity equal to the volume of a cube one kilometer on each edge Cubic_kilometre   A unit of capacity equal to the volume of a cube one kilometer on each edge Cubic_measure   A unit of measurement of volume or capacity Cubic_meter   A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters Cubic_metre   A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters Cubic_millimeter   A metric measure of volume or capacity equal to a cube 1 millimeter on each edge Cubic_millimetre   A metric measure of volume or capacity equal to a cube 1 millimeter on each edge Cubic_yard   A unit of volume (as for sand or gravel) Cubiform   Shaped like a cube Cubism   An artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes Cubist   An artist who adheres to the principles of cubism Cubist   Relating to or characteristic of cubism; "cubist art" Cubistic   Relating to or characteristic of cubism; "cubist art" Cubit   An ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm Cubital   Of or relating to the elbow Cubital_joint   Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped Back to top Cubital_nerve   A nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow; supplies intrinsic muscles of the hand and the skin of the medial side of the hand Cubitiere   Body armor that protects the elbow Cubitus   The arm from the elbow to the fingertips Cubitus   Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped Cuboid   A rectangular parallelepiped Cuboid   Shaped like a cube Cuboidal   Shaped like a cube Cuboidal_cell   An epithelial cell that shaped like a cube Cuboidal_epithelial_cell   An epithelial cell that shaped like a cube Cuboid_bone   The cube shaped bone on the outer side of the tarsus Cub_scout   A junior boy scout Cub_shark   A most common shark in temperate and tropical coastal waters worldwide; heavy-bodied and dangerous Cucking_stool   An instrument of punishment consisting of a chair in which offenders were ducked in water Cuckold   A man whose wife committed adultery Cuckold   Be sexually unfaithful to one''s partner in marriage; "She cheats on her husband"; "Might her husband be wandering?" Cuckoo   Any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail Cuckoo   A man who is a stupid incompetent fool Cuckoo   Repeat monotonously, like a cuckoo repeats his call Cuckoo's_nest   Pejorative terms for an insane asylum Cuckoo-bumblebee   A bee that is parasitic in the nests of bumblebees Back to top Cuckooflower   A bitter cress of Europe and America Cuckoopint   Common European arum with lanceolate spathe and short purple spadix; emerges in early spring; source of a starch called arum Cuckoo_bread   Eurasian plant with heart-shaped trifoliate leaves and white pink- or purple-veined flowers Cuckoo_clock   Clock that announces the hours with a sound like the call of the cuckoo Cuckoo_flower   Common perennial native to Europe and western Asia having usually pink flowers with ragged petals Cuckoo_flower   A bitter cress of Europe and America Cuculidae   Includes cuckoo; ani; roadrunner Cuculiformes   Cuckoos; touracos; etc. Cuculiform_bird   Birds having zygodactyl feet (except for the touracos) Cuculus   Type genus of the Cuculidae Cuculus_canorus   Common European cuckoo having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds Cucumber   Cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons Cucumber   A melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit Cucumber_tree   American deciduous magnolia having large leaves and fruit like a small cucumber Cucumber_vine   A melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit Cucumis   Cucumbers; muskmelons Cucumis_melo   Any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell Cucumis_melo_cantalupensis   A variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh Cucumis_melo_inodorus   Any of a variety of muskmelon vines having fruit with a smooth white rind and white or greenish flesh that does not have a musky smell Cucumis_melo_reticulatus   A muskmelon vine with fruit that has a thin reticulated rind and sweet green flesh Back to top Cucumis_sativus   A melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit Cucurbit   Any plant of the family Cucurbitaceae Cucurbita   Type genus of the Cucurbitaceae Cucurbitaceae   A family of herbaceous vines (such cucumber or melon or squash or pumpkin) Cucurbitaceous   Of or relating to plants of the family Cucurbitaceae Cucurbita_argyrosperma   Plant bearing squash having globose to ovoid fruit with variously striped gray and green and white warty rinds Cucurbita_foetidissima   Perennial vine of dry parts of central and southwestern United States and Mexico having small hard mottled green inedible fruit Cucurbita_maxima   Any of several winter squash plants producing large grayish-green football-shaped fruit with a rough warty rind Cucurbita_maxima   Plant bearing buff-colored squash having somewhat bottle-shaped fruit with fine-textured edible flesh and smooth thin rind Cucurbita_maxima_turbaniformis   Squash plants bearing hard-shelled fruit shaped somewhat like a turban with a rounded central portion protruding from the end opposite the stem Cucurbita_mixta   Plant bearing squash having globose to ovoid fruit with variously striped gray and green and white warty rinds Cucurbita_moschata   Any of various plants bearing squash having hard rinds and elongated recurved necks Cucurbita_pepo   A coarse vine widely cultivated for its non-keeping large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes Cucurbita_pepo_melopepo   Any of various usually bushy plants producing fruit that is eaten while immature and before the rind or seeds harden Cud   A wad of something chewable as tobacco Cud   Food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again Cudbear   A purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens Cuddle   A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace Cuddle   Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags" Cuddle   Hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby" Back to top Cuddlesome   Inviting cuddling or hugging; "a cuddlesome baby"; "a cuddly teddybear" Cuddling   Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) Cuddly   Inviting cuddling or hugging; "a cuddlesome baby"; "a cuddly teddybear" Cuddy   The galley or pantry of a small ship Cudgel   A club that is used as a weapon Cudgel   Strike with a cudgel Cudweed   Perennial cottony-white herb of southwestern United States Cudweed   Any plant of the genus Filago having capitate clusters of small woolly flower heads Cudweed   Any of numerous plants of the genus Gnaphalium having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color Cue   Sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards Cue   A stimulus that provides information about what to do Cue   Evidence that helps to solve a problem Cue   An actor''s line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech Cue   Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned Cue_ball   The ball that the billiard player or pool player strikes with his cue Cue_stick   Sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards Cuff   The lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg Cuff   Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs Cuff   Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs; "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime" Cuff   Hit with the hand Back to top Cuffed   Struck with especially the open hand; "hung his head like a cuffed and chastised child"; "wondered which was the worse punishment, her slapped face or her injured feelings" Cufflink   Jewelry consisting of one of a pair of linked buttons used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt Cuffs   Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs Cuidad_Bolivar   A port in eastern Venezuela on the Orinoco river Cuirass   Medieval body armor that covers the chest and back Cuirassier   A cavalryman equipped with a cuirass Cuisine   The practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared Cuisse   Armor plate that protects the thigh Cuke   Cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons Cul   A passage with access only at one end Culbertson   United States authority on contract bridge whose books helped to popularize the game (1891-1955) Culcita   Includes some plants usually placed in e.g. genus Dicksonia: terrestrial ferns resembling bracken; tropical America; Malaysia to Australia and Polynesia; southwestern Europe and Atlantic islands Culcita_dubia   Resembles Pteridium aquilinum; of Queensland, Australia Culdoscope   A specialized endoscope for visually examining a woman''s pelvic organs Culdoscopy   Endoscopic examination of a woman''s pelvic organs by the insertion of a culdoscope through the vagina Culebra   A small island off the coast of Puerto Rico with miles of beautiful beaches Culex   Type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface Culex_fatigans   Widespread tropical mosquito that transmits filarial worms Culex_pipiens   Common house mosquito Culex_quinquefasciatus   Widespread tropical mosquito that transmits filarial worms Back to top Culiacan   A city in northwestern Mexico Culicidae   Mosquitoes Culinary   Of or relating to or used in cooking Culinary_art   The practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared Cull   The person or thing rejected or set aside as inferior in quality Cull   Look for and gather; "pick mushrooms"; "pick flowers" Cull   Remove something that has been rejected; "cull the sick members of the herd" Cullender   Bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods Cullis   A gutter in a roof Cull_out   Select from a group; "cull out the interesting letters from the poet''s correspondence" Culm   Stem of plants of the Gramineae Culminate   Rise to, or form, a summit; "The helmet culminated in a crest" Culminate   Bring to a head or to the highest point; "Seurat culminated pointillism" Culminate   End, especially to reach a final or climactic stage; "The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace" Culminate   Of a celestial body: reach its highest altitude or the meridian Culminate   Reach the highest or most decisive point Culmination   A concluding action Culmination   The decisive moment in a novel or play; "the deathbed scene is the climax of the play" Culmination   (astronomy) a heavenly body''s highest celestial point above an observer''s horizon Culmination   A final climactic stage; "their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development" Back to top Culotte   A divided skirt Culottes   A divided skirt Culpability   A state of guilt Culpable   Deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious; "blameworthy if not criminal behavior"; "censurable misconduct"; "culpable negligence" Culpableness   A state of guilt Culpable_negligence   (law) recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death (or failing to do something with the same consequences) Culpably   In a manner or to a degree deserving blame or censure Culprit   Someone who perpetrates wrongdoing Cult   An interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season" Cult   A system of religious beliefs and rituals; "devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin" Cult   Adherents of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices Cultism   Religious zeal; willingness to serve God Cultism   Devotion to the doctrine or a cult or to the practices of a cult Cultist   A member of a cult Cultivable   (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively Cultivar   A variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation Cultivatable   (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively Cultivate   Adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment; "domesticate oats"; "tame the soil" Cultivate   Prepare for crops; "Work the soil"; "cultivate the land" Cultivate   Foster the growth of Back to top Cultivate   Train to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry" Cultivated   (of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing; "cultivated land" Cultivated   Marked by refinement in taste and manners; "cultivated speech"; "cultured Bostonians"; "cultured tastes"; "a genteel old lady"; "polite society" Cultivated   No longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use; "cultivated roses"; "cultivated blackberries" Cultivated_cabbage   Any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers Cultivated_carrot   Perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical deep-orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions Cultivated_celery   Widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked Cultivated_crab_apple   Any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acid (usually bright red) fruit used for preserving or as ornamentals for their blossoms Cultivated_land   Arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops Cultivated_parsnip   European biennial having a long fusiform root that has been made palatable through cultivation Cultivated_plant   Plants that are grown for their produce Cultivated_rice   Yields the staple food of 50 percent of world''s population Cultivated_strawberry   Widely cultivated Cultivation   (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops Cultivation   Socialization through training and education Cultivation   A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Cultivator   A farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture) Cultivator   Someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil Cultural   Denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people; "influenced by ethnic and cultural ties"- J.F.Kennedy; "ethnic food" Cultural   Relating to the raising of plants or animals; "a cultural variety" Back to top Cultural   Of or relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society; "cultural roots" Cultural   Of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors; "cultural events"; "a person of broad cultural interests" Culturally   With regard to a culture; "culturally integrated" Cultural_anthropology   The branch of anthropology that deals with human culture and society Cultural_attache   An attache who is a specialist in cultural matters Cultural_movement   A group of people working together to advance certain cultural goals Cultural_Revolution   A radical reform in China initiated by Mao Zedong in 1965 and carried out largely by the Red Guard; intended to eliminate counterrevolutionary elements in the government it resulted in purges of the intellectuals and socioeconomic chaos Culturati   People interested in culture and cultural activities Culture   The raising of plants or animals; "the culture of oysters" Culture   (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar); "the culture of cells in a Petri dish" Culture   The tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group Culture   All the knowledge and values shared by a society Culture   The attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization; "the developing drug culture"; "the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture" Culture   A particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization" Culture   A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Culture   (bacteriology) the product of cultivating micro-organisms in a nutrient medium Cultured   Marked by refinement in taste and manners; "cultivated speech"; "cultured Bostonians"; "cultured tastes"; "a genteel old lady"; "polite society" Culture_medium   (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms Culture_shock   A condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes Cultus   A system of religious beliefs and rituals; "devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin" Back to top Cult_of_personality   Intense devotion to a particular person Culver's_physic   A tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America Culver's_root   A tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America Culverin   A medieval musket Culverin   A heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries Culvers_physic   A tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America Culvers_root   A tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America Culvert   A transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway Cul_de_lampe   A corbel resembling the conical bottom of ancient lamps Cul_de_sac   A street with only one way in or out Cul_de_sac   A passage with access only at one end Cum   The thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract Cumana   A port city in northeastern Venezuela on the Caribbean Sea; founded in 1523, it is the oldest European settlement in South America Cumarone   A colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins Cumber   Hold back Cumberland   A river that rises in southeastern Kentucky and flows westward through northern Tennessee to become a tributary of the Ohio River in southwestern Kentucky Cumberland   English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765) Cumberland_Gap   A pass through the Cumberland Mountains between Virginia and Kentucky that early settlers used in order to move west Cumberland_Mountains   The southwestern part of the Appalachians Cumberland_Plateau   The southwestern part of the Appalachians Back to top Cumberland_River   A river that rises in southeastern Kentucky and flows westward through northern Tennessee to become a tributary of the Ohio River in southwestern Kentucky Cumbersome   Not elegant or graceful in expression; "an awkward prose style"; "a clumsy apology"; "his cumbersome writing style"; "if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?" Cumbersome   Difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight; "a cumbersome piece of machinery"; "cumbrous protective clothing" Cumbersomeness   Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape; "the movers cursed the unwieldiness of the big piano" Cumbria   A county of northwestern England Cumbria   A former Celtic kingdom in northwestern England; the name continued to be used for the hilly northwestern region of England including the Lake District and the northern Pennines Cumbrous   Difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight; "a cumbersome piece of machinery"; "cumbrous protective clothing" Cumfrey   Perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas Cumin   Aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family Cumin   Dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds Cuminum   Cumin Cuminum_cyminum   Dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds Cumin_seed   Aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family Cummerbund   A broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo Cummings   United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962) Cumquat   Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp Cumulate   Collect or gather; "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up" Cumulative   Increasing by successive addition; "the benefits are cumulative"; "the eventual accumulative effect of these substances" Cumulatively   In a cumulative manner; "mind has become self-reproducing through man''s capacity to transmit experience and its products cumulatively" Cumulative_preferred   Preferred stock whose dividends if omitted accumulate until paid out Back to top Cumulative_preferred_stock   Preferred stock whose dividends if omitted accumulate until paid out Cumulative_vote   An election in which each person has as many votes as there are positions to be filled and they can all be cast for one candidate or can be distributed in any manner Cumuliform   Shaped like a cumulus cloud Cumulonimbus   A dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms Cumulonimbus_cloud   A dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms Cumulous   Thrown together in a pile; "a desk heaped with books"; "heaped-up ears of corn"; "ungraded papers piled high" Cumulus   A collection of objects laid on top of each other Cumulus   A globular cloud Cumulus_cloud   A globular cloud Cum_laude   With honor; with academic distinction; "a cum laude graduate" Cum_laude   With honor; "he graduated cum laude" Cunaxa   Battle in 401 BC when the Artaxerxes II defeated his younger brother who tried to usurp the throne Cunctation   The act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time Cunctator   Someone who postpones work (especially out of laziness or habitual carelessness) Cuneal   Shaped like a wedge Cuneate   Of a leaf shape; narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base Cuneate_leaf   A wedge-shaped leaf having the acute angle at the base Cuneiform   An ancient wedge-shaped script used in Mesopotamia and Persia Cuneiform   Of or relating to the tarsal bones (or other wedge-shaped bones) Cuneiform   Shaped like a wedge Back to top Cuneiform_bone   A wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones Cuneus   Any shape that is triangular in cross section Cuniculus   Pacas Cuniculus_paca   Large burrowing rodent of South America and Central America; highly esteemed as food Cunner   Common in north Atlantic coastal waters of the United States Cunnilinctus   Oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris Cunnilingus   Oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris Cunning   Drafty artfulness (especially in deception) Cunning   Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception Cunning   Shrewdness in deception; "as cunning as a fox" Cunning   Showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem" Cunning   Marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dik"; "a wily old attorney" Cunning   Attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby" Cunningham   United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922) Cunningly   In an artful manner; "he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced"; "had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?" Cunningly   In an attractive manner; "how cunningly the olive-green dress with its underskirt of rose-brocade fitted her perfect figure" Cunoniaceae   Trees or shrubs or climbers; mostly southern hemisphere Cunonia_family   Trees or shrubs or climbers; mostly southern hemisphere Cunt   Obscene terms for female genitals Cunt   A woman who is thoroughly disliked; "she said her son thought Hilary was a bitch" Back to top Cuon   Asiatic wild dog Cuon_alpinus   Fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs Cup   A small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer"; "the handle of the cup was missing" Cup   A large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition; "the school kept the cups is a special glass case" Cup   The hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green; "he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away"; "put the flag back in the cup" Cup   A punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl Cup   Cup-shaped plant organ Cup   A United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces Cup   The quantity a cup will hold; "he drank a cup of coffee"; "he borrowed a cup of sugar" Cup   Any cup-shaped concavity; "bees filled the waxen cups with honey"; "he wore a jock strap with a metal cup"; "the cup of her bra" Cup   Treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient''s skin Cup   Put into a cup; "cup the milk" Cup   Form into the shape of a cup; "She cupped her hands" Cup-shaped   Shaped like (or supporting) a cupule Cupbearer   The attendant (usually an officer of a nobleman''s household) whose duty is to fill and serve cups of wine Cupboard   A small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space Cupboard_love   A show of affection motivated by selfishness Cupcake   Small cake baked in a muffin tin Cupel   Small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead Cupflower   Any of various plants of the genus Nierembergia having upturned bell-shaped flowers Back to top Cupflower   Mexican evergreen climbing plant having large solitary funnel-shaped fragrant yellow flowers with purple-brown ridges in the throat Cupful   The quantity a cup will hold; "he drank a cup of coffee"; "he borrowed a cup of sugar" Cupid   (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros Cupid's_bow   A curved bow with reversed curve ends Cupid's_bow   The double curve of the upper lip when considered to resemble Cupid''s bow Cupid's_dart   South European plant having dark-eyed flowers with flat blue rays Cupid's_disease   A communicable disease transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact Cupid's_itch   A communicable disease transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact Cupidity   Extreme greed for material wealth Cuplike   Resembling the shape of a cup Cupola   A roof in the form of a dome Cupola   A vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting Cuppa   A cup of tea Cupper   A cup of tea Cupping   A treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface Cupressaceae   Cypresses and junipers and many cedars Cupressus   Type genus of Cupressaceae Cupressus_abramsiana   Rare California cypress taller than but closely related to gowen cypress and sometimes considered the same species Cupressus_arizonica   Arizona timber tree with bluish silvery foliage Cupressus_goveniana   Small sometimes shrubby tree native to California; often used as an ornamental; in some classification systems includes the Pygmy cypress and the Santa Cruz cypress Back to top Cupressus_goveniana_abramsiana   Rare California cypress taller than but closely related to gowen cypress and sometimes considered the same species Cupressus_goveniana_pigmaea   Rare small cypress native to northern California; sometimes considered the same species as gowen cypress Cupressus_guadalupensis   Relatively low wide-spreading endemic on Guadalupe Island; cultivated for its bluish foliage Cupressus_lusitanica   Tall spreading evergreen found in Mexico having drooping branches; believed to have been introduced into Portugal from Goa Cupressus_macrocarpa   Tall California cypress endemic on Monterey Bay; widely used for ornament as well as reforestation and shelterbelt planting Cupressus_pigmaea   Rare small cypress native to northern California; sometimes considered the same species as gowen cypress Cupressus_sempervirens   Tall Eurasian cypress with thin gray bark and ascending branches Cupric   Of or containing divalent copper Cupric_acetate   A blue or green powder used as a paint pigment Cupric_sulfate   A copper salt made by the action of sulfuric acid on copper oxide Cupric_sulphate   A copper salt made by the action of sulfuric acid on copper oxide Cuprimine   A drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson''s disease and severe arthritis Cuprite   A mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper Cupronickel   A 60/40 alloy of copper and nickel Cuprous   Of or containing divalent copper Cupular   Shaped like (or supporting) a cupule Cupulate   Shaped like (or supporting) a cupule Cupule   A sucker on the feet of certain flies Cupule   Cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn Cup_and_saucer   European biennial widely cultivated for its blue or violet or white flowers Back to top Cup_final   The final game of any cup competition (such as the annual final of the English soccer competition at Wembley) Cup_fungus   Any fungus that is a member of the subclass Discomycetes Cup_hook   Hook (usually on the underside of a shelf) for hanging cups Cup_morel   An edible morel with a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting body can be up to 20 cm wide; the fertile surface inside the cup has wrinkles radiating from the center; can be easily confused with inedible mushrooms Cup_of_tea   An activity that you like or at which you are superior; "chemistry is not my cup of tea"; "his bag now is learning to play golf"; "marriage was scarcely his dish" Cup_tie   An eliminating game between teams in a cup competition Cuquenan   A famous waterfall in Venezuela Cuquenan_Falls   A famous waterfall in Venezuela Cur   An inferior dog or one of mixed breed Cur   A cowardly and despicable person Curability   Capability of being cured or healed Curable   Being such that curing or healing is possible; "curable diseases" Curable   Able to be hardened by some additive or other agent Curableness   Capability of being cured or healed Curacao   Flavored with sour orange peel Curacao   A popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles Curacoa   Flavored with sour orange peel Curacy   The position of a curate Curandera   A Mexican woman who practices healing techniques inherited from the Mayans Curandero   A Mexican man who practices healing techniques inherited from the Mayans Back to top Curare   A toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles; used by South American indians as an arrow poison; "curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction" Curassow   Large crested arboreal game bird of warm parts of the Americas having long legs and tails; highly esteemed as game and food Curate   A person authorized to conduct religious worship Curate_cycloid   A cycloid generated by a point inside the rolling circle Curative   A medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain Curative   Tending to cure or restore to health; "curative powers of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand"; "remedial surgery"; "a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air"; "a therapeutic agent"; "therapeutic diets" Curator   The custodian of a collection (as a museum or library) Curatorial   Of or relating to a curator or the duties of a curator; "curatorial duties" Curatorship   The position of curator Curb   The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" Curb   A stock exchange in New York Curb   An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) Curb   A horse''s bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse Curb   Place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" Curb   To put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one''s desires" Curb   Keep to the curb; "curb your dogs" Curb   Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" Curbed   Held back from some action especially by force Curbing   An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) Curbside   The side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb; "policemen stood at intervals along the curbside" Back to top Curbstone   A paving stone forming part of a curb Curb_bit   A horse''s bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse Curb_market   A stock market for trading in securities not listed on the New York Stock Exchange Curb_roof   A roof with two or more slopes on each side of the ridge Curb_service   Service provided to customers who remain intheir vehicles Curculionidae   True weevils: snout beetles Curcuma   Tropical Asiatic perennial herbs Curcuma_domestica   Widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye Curcuma_longa   Widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye Curd   Coagulated milk; used to made cheese; "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey" Curd   A coagulated liquid resembling milk curd; "bean curd"; "lemon curd" Curdle   Turn from a liquid to a solid mass; "his blood curdled" Curdle   Go bad or sour; "The milk curdled" Curdle   Turn into curds; "curdled milk" Curdled   Transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass; "coagulated blood"; "curdled milk"; "grumous blood" Curdling   The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid Curdling   Turning into a solid mass; "I waited for her to materialize out of the clogging curdling crowd" Cure   A medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain Cure   Provide a cure for, make healthy again; "The treatment cured the boy''s acne"; "The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to" Cure   Prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve; "cure meats"; "cure pickles" Back to top Cure   Be or become preserved; "the apricots cure in the sun" Cure   Make (substances) hard and improve their usability; "cure resin" Cure-all   Hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists Cured   (used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process (`aged'' is pronounced as one syllable) Cured   (used especially of meat) cured in brine Cured   (used of hay e.g.) allowed to dry Cured   (used of concrete or mortar) kept moist to assist the hardening Cured   (used of rubber, e.g.) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity) Cured   Freed from illness or injury; "the patient appears cured"; "the incision is healed"; "appears to be entirely recovered"; "when the recovered patient tries to remember what occurred during his delirium"- Normon Cameron Curet   A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity Curettage   Surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette Curette   A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity Curettement   Surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette Curfew   An order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited Curfew   A signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions Curfew   The time that the curfew signal is sounded Curia   (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church Curie   French chemist (born in Poland) who won two Nobel Prizes; one (with her husband and Henri Becquerel) for research on radioactivity and another for her discovery of radium and polonium (1867-1934) Curie   French physicist; husband of Marie Curie (1859-1906) Curie   A unit of radioactivity equal to the amount of a radioactive isotope that decays at the rate of 37,000,000,000 disintegrations per second Back to top Curietherapy   The use of radium in radiation therapy Curie_point   The temperature above which a ferromagnetic substance loses its ferromagnetism Curie_temperature   The temperature above which a ferromagnetic substance loses its ferromagnetism Curing   The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization; "the hardening of concrete"; "he tested the set of the glue" Curio   Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting Curiosity   Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting Curiosity   A state in which you want to learn more about something Curious   Eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others'' concerns); "a curious child is a teacher''s delight"; "a trap door that made me curious"; "curious investigators"; "traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers"; "curious about the nei Curious   Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town"; "wh Curious   Having curiosity aroused; eagerly interested in learning more; "a trap door that made me curious" Curiously   In a manner differing from the usual or expected; "had a curiously husky voice"; "he''s behaving rather peculiarly" Curiously   With curiosity; "the baby looked around curiously" Curiously_enough   Curious (or funny or interesting or odd or strange) though it may seem; "curiously enough, he didn''t recognize his old friend"; "interestingly enough, America is now dependent on Africa for a large part of its oil"; "funnily enough, the ones I thought so Curiousness   The quality of being alien or not native; "the strangeness of a foreigner" Curiousness   A state of active curiosity Curitiba   A city in southeastern Brazil Curium   A radioactive transuranic metallic element; produced by bombarding plutonium with helium nuclei Curl   A strand or cluster of hair Curl   American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933) Curl   A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles Back to top Curl   Form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling" Curl   Play the Scottish game of curling Curl   Twist or roll into coils or ringlets; "curl my hair, please" Curl   Wind around something in coils or loops Curl   Shape one''s body into a curl; "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in" Curled   Having curls Curled   Drawn up into a ball; "she lay curled up in a big armchair" Curled_pondweed   European herb naturalized in the eastern United States and California Curled_up   Drawn up into a ball; "she lay curled up in a big armchair" Curler   A mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it; "a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight" Curlew   Large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill Curlew_sandpiper   Old World sandpiper with a curved bill like a curlew Curleyleaf_pondweed   European herb naturalized in the eastern United States and California Curlicue   A short twisting line Curlicue   A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles Curliness   Of hair: a tendency to curl Curling   A game played on ice; curling stones (heavy stones with handles) are slid toward a target Curling   Having curls Curling_iron   A cylindrical metal home appliance that heats a lock of hair that has been curled around it Curly   (of hair) having curls or waves; "they envied her naturally curly hair" Back to top Curly-coated_retriever   An English breed having a tightly curled black or liver-colored coat; retrieves game from land or water Curly-heads   Shrubby clematis of the eastern United States having curly foliage Curlycup_gumweed   Perennial gumweed of western and central North America Curly_clematis   Climber of southern United States having bluish-purple flowers Curly_endive   Crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste Curly_grass   Rare small fern of northeastern North America having numerous slender spiraling fronds and forming dense tufts Curly_grass_fern   Rare small fern of northeastern North America having numerous slender spiraling fronds and forming dense tufts Curl_up   Shape one''s body into a curl; "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in" Curmudgeon   A crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas Curmudgeonly   Brusque and surly and forbidding; "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner"; "a gruff reply" Currajong   Widely distributed tree of eastern Australia yielding a tough durable fiber and soft light attractively grained wood; foliage is an important emergency food for cattle Currant   Any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams Currant   Small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking Currant   Any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants Currant_bush   Any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants Currawong   Bluish black fruit-eating bird with a bell-like call Currency   General acceptance or use; "the currency of ideas" Currency   The property of belonging to the present time; "the currency of a slang term" Currency   The metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used Currency   A current state of general acceptance and use Back to top Current   A steady flow (usually from natural causes); "the raft floated downstream on the current"; "he felt a stream of air" Current   Dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas; "two streams of development run through American history"; "stream of consciousness"; "the flow of thought"; "the current of history" Current   A flow of electricity through a conductor; "the current was measured in amperes" Current   Occurring in or belonging to the present time; "current events"; "the current topic"; "current negotiations"; "current psychoanalytic theories"; "the ship''s current position" Currently   At this time or period; now; "he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations"; "currently they live in Connecticut" Currentness   The property of belonging to the present time; "the currency of a slang term" Current_account   That part of the balance of payments recording a nation''s exports and imports of goods and services and transfer payments Current_electricity   A flow of electric charge Current_intelligence   Intelligence of all types and forms of immediate interest; usually disseminated without delays for evaluation or interpretation Current_of_air   Air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmo Current_unit   A measure of the amount of electric charge flowing past a circuit point at a specific time Currer_Bell   English novelist; one of three Bronte sisters (1818-1848) Curricular   Of or relating to an academic course of study Curriculum   An integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university" Curriculum_vitae   A summary of your academic and work history Currier   A craftsman who curries leather for use Currier   United States lithographer who (with his partner James Ives) produced thousands of prints signed `Currier & Ives'' (1813-1888) Currish   Resembling a cur; snarling and rude Currish   Base and cowardly Currishly   In a currish manner; meanspiritedly; "he behaved ignobly" Back to top Curry   (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice Curry   Give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses" Curry   Treat by incorporating fat; "curry tanned leather" Curry   Season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking Currycomb   A square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses Curry_favor   Seek favor by fawning or flattery; "This employee is currying favor with his superordinates" Curry_favour   Seek favor by fawning or flattery; "This employee is currying favor with his superordinates" Curry_powder   Pungent blend of cumin and ground coriander seed and turmeric and other spices Curry_sauce   Allemande sauce with curry powder and coconut milk instead of stock Curse   Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" Curse   An evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me" Curse   An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group Curse   A severe affliction Curse   Something causes misery or death; "the bane of my life" Curse   Utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" Curse   Wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child" Curse   Heap obscenities upon; "The taxi driver who felt he didn''t get a high enough tip cursed the passenger" Curse   Exclude from a church or a religious community; "The gay priest was excommunicated when he married his partner" Cursed   Deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier; "villagers shun the area believing it to be cursed"; "cursed with four daughter"; "not a cursed drop"; "his cursed stupidity"; "I''ll be cursed if I can see your reasoning" Cursed   In danger of the eternal punishment of hell; "poor damned souls" Back to top Cursedly   In a damnable manner; "kindly Arthur--so damnably , politely , endlessly persistent!" Cursed_crowfoot   Annual herb growing in marshy places Cursed_with(p)   Burdened with; "stuck with the tab" Curse_word   Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" Cursing   Who is uttering obscenities; "arrested the flailing cursing old man" Cursive   Rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper Cursive   Having successive letter joined together; "cursive script" Cursively   In a cursive manner Cursive_script   Rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper Cursor   (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving the cursor allows the user to point to commands or screen positions Cursorial   (of limbs and feet) adapted for running Cursorily   Without taking pains; "he looked cursorily through the magazine" Cursorius   Coursers Cursorius_cursor   Courser of desert and semidesert regions of the Old World Cursory   Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough; "a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house''s structural flaws"; "a passing glance"; "perfunctory courtesy" Curst   Deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier; "villagers shun the area believing it to be cursed"; "cursed with four daughter"; "not a cursed drop"; "his cursed stupidity"; "I''ll be cursed if I can see your reasoning" Curt   Brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes''"; "short and terse and easy to understand" Curt   Marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him" Curtail   Place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" Curtail   Terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent; "My speech was cut short"; "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries" Back to top Curtailment   The reduction of expenditures in order to become financial stable Curtailment   The act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation; "a suppression of the newspaper" Curtailment   The temporal property of being cut short Curtain   Hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) Curtain   Any barrier to communication or vision; "a curtain of secrecy"; "a curtain of trees" Curtain   Provide with drapery; "curtain the bedrooms" Curtained   Furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies; "a curtained alcove" Curtainless   Not provided with curtains; "blank, curtainless windows stared back at her" Curtain_call   An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience Curtain_lecture   A private lecture to a husband by his wife Curtain_off   Separate by means of a curtain Curtain_raiser   Any preliminary activity Curtain_raiser   A short play presented before the main play Curtain_raising   The first performance (as of a theatrical production); "the opening received good critical reviews" Curtain_ring   A circular ring for holding up a curtain Curtal   (obsolete) cut short; "a dog with a curtal tail" Curtilage   The enclosed land around a house or other building; "it was a small house with almost no yard" Curtis   English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799) Curtisia   A large evergreen tree of South Africa Curtiss   United States industrialist and aviation pioneer (1878-1930) Back to top Curtly   In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn''t like it" Curtness   An abrupt discourteous manner Curtsey   Bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women Curtsey   A gesture of respectful greeting, for women Curtsy   Bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women Curtsy   Make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen''s hand" Curtsy   A gesture of respectful greeting, for women Curvaceous   (of a woman''s body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves; "Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes"; "a curvy young woman in a tight dress" Curvaceously   In a curvaceous way; "his date was curvaceously beguiling" Curvaceousness   The quality of having a well-rounded body Curvature   The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface Curvature   The rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve Curvature   (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal; "curvature of the spine" Curve   A baseball thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approach the batter Curve   Curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) Curve   The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface Curve   A line on a graph representing data Curve   The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes Curve   Form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling" Curve   Turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right" Back to top Curve   Bend or cause to bend; "He crooked his index finger"; "the road curved sharply" Curve   Form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely" Curve   Extend in curves and turns; "The road winds around the lake" Curved   Not straight; having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend; "the curved tusks of a walrus"; "his curved lips suggested a smile but his eyes were hard" Curved_shape   The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes Curvet   A light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down Curvet   Perform a leap where both hind legs come off the ground, of a horse Curvey   Having curves; "a settee with only one curvy end" Curve_ball   A baseball thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approach the batter Curvilineal   Characterized by or following a curved line; "curvilinear tracery"; "curvilinear motion" Curvilinear   Characterized by or following a curved line; "curvilinear tracery"; "curvilinear motion" Curvilinear_correlation   Any correlation in which the rates of change of the variables is not constant Curvilinear_regression   The relation between variables when the regression equation is nonlinear (quadratic or higher order) Curving   Not straight; having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend; "the curved tusks of a walrus"; "his curved lips suggested a smile but his eyes were hard" Curvy   (of a woman''s body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves; "Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes"; "a curvy young woman in a tight dress" Curvy   Having curves; "a settee with only one curvy end" Cusco   A town in the Andes in southern Peru; formerly the capital of the Inca empire Cuscus   Woolly-haired monkey-like arboreal marsupial of New Guinea and northern Australia Cuscuta   Genus of twining leafless parasitic herbs lacking chlorophyll: dodder Cuscuta_gronovii   Leafless parasitic vine with dense clusters of small white bell-shaped flowers on orange-yellow stems that twine around clover or flax Back to top Cush-cush   Tropical American yam with small yellow-skinned edible tubers Cushat   Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck Cushaw   Globose or ovoid squash with striped gray and green warty rind Cushaw   Plant bearing squash having globose to ovoid fruit with variously striped gray and green and white warty rinds Cushing   United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing''s syndrome (1869-1939) Cushing's_disease   A glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity Cushing's_syndrome   A glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol Cushion   A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. Cushion   A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks" Cushion   Protect from impact; "cushion the blow" Cushioned   Softened by the addition of cushions or padding Cushioning   Artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort Cushiony   Softened by the addition of cushions or padding Cushion_calamint   Aromatic herb having heads of small pink or whitish flowers; widely distributed in United States, Europe and Asia Cushion_flower   Tall straggling shrub with large globose crimson-yellow flowers; western Australia Cushitic   A group of languages spoken in Ethiopia and Somalia and northwestern Kenya and adjacent regions Cushy   Not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship; "what a cushy job!"; "a soft job" Cusk   Elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth Cusk   Large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod Cusk   The lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters Back to top Cusk-eel   Elongate compressed somewhat eel-shaped fishes Cusp   Point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) Cusp   Small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth Cusp   A thin triangular flap of a heart valve Cuspate   Having cusps or points Cuspated   Having cusps or points Cusped   Having cusps or points Cuspid   One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars Cuspidal   Having cusps or points Cuspidate   Having cusps or points Cuspidated   Having cusps or points Cuspidation   A decoration using cusps Cuspidor   A receptacle for spit (usually in a public place) Cuss   Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" Cuss   A boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there''s a fellow at the door"; "he''s a likable cuss" Cuss   A persistently annoying person Cuss   Utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" Cussed   Stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing Cussedly   In a stubborn unregenerate manner; "she remained stubbornly in the same position" Cussedness   Mean-spirited disagreeable contrariness Back to top Custard   Sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen Custard-apple_family   Chiefly tropical trees or shrubs Custard_apple   The fruit of any of several tropical American trees of the genus Annona having soft edible pulp Custard_apple   Any of several tropical American trees bearing fruit with soft edible pulp Custard_apple_tree   Any of several tropical American trees bearing fruit with soft edible pulp Custard_pie   A prop consisting of an open pie filled with real or artificail custard; thrown in slapstick comedies Custer   United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876) Custer's_Last_Stand   A battle in Montana near the Little Bighorn River between United States cavalry under Custer and several groups of Native Americans (1876); Custer was pursuing Sioux led by Sitting Bull; Custer underestimated the size of the Sioux forces (which were suppo Custodial   Providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods" Custodial_account   A brokerage firm account that parents have created for a minor Custodian   One having charge of buildings or grounds or animals Custodianship   The position of custodian Custody   (with `in'') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child; "my fate is in your hands"; "too much power in the president''s hands"; "your guests are now in my custody"; "the mother was awarded custody of Custody   Holding by the police; "the suspect is in custody" Custody   A state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police" Custody_battle   Litigation to settle custody of the children of a divorced couple Custody_case   A legal action to determine custody (usually of children following a divorce) Custom   Accepted or habitual practice Custom   Habitual patronage; "I have given this tailor my custom for many years" Custom   A specific practice of long standing Back to top Custom   Money collected under a tariff Custom   Made according to the specifications of an individual Custom-built   Built for a particular individual Custom-made   Made according to the specifications of an individual Custom-make   Make to specifications; "I had this desk custom-made for me" Customarily   By custom; according to common practice; "children are customarily expected to be seen but not heard" Customary   Commonly used or practiced; usual; "his accustomed thoroughness"; "took his customary morning walk"; "his habitual comment"; "with her wonted candor" Customary   In accordance with convention or custom; "sealed the deal with the customary handshake" Customer   Someone who pays for goods or services Customer's_broker   Someone in charge of a client''s account for an advertising agency or brokerage or other service business Customer's_man   Someone in charge of a client''s account for an advertising agency or brokerage or other service business Customer_agent   A foreign purchaser who buys goods outright for resale Customhouse   A government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country Customise   Make according to requirements; "customize a car" Customise   Make to specifications; "I had this desk custom-made for me" Customised   Made according to the specifications of an individual Customize   Make according to requirements; "customize a car" Customize   Make to specifications; "I had this desk custom-made for me" Customized   Made according to the specifications of an individual Customs   Money collected under a tariff Back to top Customshouse   A government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country Customs_Bureau   The agency of the Treasury Department that enforces import tariffs Customs_duty   Money collected under a tariff Customs_Service   The agency of the Treasury Department that enforces import tariffs Customs_union   An association of nations to promote free trade within the union and set common tariffs for nations that are not members Cut   An unexcused absence from class; "he was punished for taking too many cuts in his math class" Cut   The act of reducing the amount or number; "the mayor proposed extensive cuts in the city budget" Cut   The act of shortening something by cutting off the ends; "the barber gave him a good cut" Cut   The act of cutting something into parts; "his cuts were skillful"; "his cutting of the cake made a terrible mess" Cut   The act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge; "his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels" Cut   The division of a deck of cards before dealing; "he insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal"; "the cutting of the cards soon became a ritual" Cut   (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball; "cuts do not bother a good tennis player" Cut   In baseball; a batter''s attempt to hit a pitched ball; "he took a vicious cut at the ball" Cut   A refusal to recognize someone you know; "the snub was clearly intentional" Cut   A trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation Cut   A canal made by erosion or excavation Cut   The style in which a garment is cut; "a dress of traditional cut" Cut   The omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage; "an editor''s deletions frequently upset young authors"; "both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause" Cut   A distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc; "he played the first cut on the cd"; "the title track of the album" Cut   (film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next; "the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt" Back to top Cut   A remark capable of wounding mentally; "the unkindest cut of all" Cut   A piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass Cut   A share of the profits; "everyone got a cut of the earnings" Cut   A wound made by cutting; "he put a bandage over the cut" Cut   A step on some scale; "he is a cut above the the rest" Cut   Cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses); "the vet gelded the young horse" Cut   Grow through the gums; "The new tooth is cutting" Cut   Have grow through the gums; "The baby cut a tooth" Cut   Cut and assemble the components of; "edit film"; "cut recording tape" Cut   Lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon" Cut   Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened" Cut   Cease, stop; "cut the noise"; "We had to cut short the conversation" Cut   Cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits" Cut   Have a reducing effect; "This cuts into my earnings" Cut   Dissolve by breaking down the fat of; "soap cuts grease" Cut   Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet" Cut   Shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of; "cut my hair" Cut   Refuse to acknowledge; "She cut him dead at the meeting" Cut   Make out and issue; "write out a check"; "cut a ticket"; "Please make the check out to me" Cut   Penetrate injuriously; "The glass from the shattered windshield cut into her forehead" Back to top Cut   Fell by sawing; hew; "The Vietnamese cut a lot of timber while they occupied Cambodia" Cut   Reap or harvest; "cut grain" Cut   Hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction; "cut a pingpong ball" Cut   Cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; "Turn off the stereo, please"; "cut the engine"; "turn out the lights" Cut   Separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope" Cut   Divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult; "Wayne cut"; "She cut the deck for a long time" Cut   Make an incision or separation; "cut along the dotted line" Cut   Allow incision or separation; "This bread cuts easily" Cut   Function as a cutting instrument; "This knife cuts well" Cut   Style and tailor in a certain fashion; "cut a dress" Cut   Perform or carry out; "cut a caper" Cut   Form or shape by cutting or incising; "cut paper dolls" Cut   Form by probing, penetrating, or digging; "cut a hole"; "cut trenches"; "The sweat cut little rivulets into her face" Cut   Create by duplicating data; "cut a disk"; "burn a CD" Cut   Record a performance on (a medium); "cut a record" Cut   Make a recording of; "cut the songs"; "She cut all of her major titles again" Cut   Stop filming; "cut a movie scene" Cut   Make an abrupt change of image or sound; "cut from one scene to another" Cut   Pass through or across; "The boat cut the water" Cut   Pass directly and often in haste; "We cut through the neighbor''s yard to get home sooner" Back to top Cut   Turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right" Cut   Move (one''s fist); "his opponent cut upward toward his chin" Cut   Give the appearance or impression of; "cut a nice figure" Cut   Discharge from a group; "The coach cut two players from the team" Cut   Informal: be able to manage or manage successfully; "I can''t hack it anymore"; "she could not cut the long days in the office" Cut   Intentionally fail to attend; "cut class" Cut   With parts removed; "the drastically cut film" Cut   Separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument; "the cut surface was mottled"; "cut tobacco"; "blood from his cut forehead"; "bandages on her cut wrists" Cut   (of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit; "the cut pages of the book" Cut   Fashioned or shaped by cutting; "a well-cut suit"; "cut diamonds"; "cut velvet" Cut   Mixed with water; "sold cut whiskey"; "a cup of thinned soup" Cut   (used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply; "the slashed prices attracted buyers" Cut   Cut down; "the tree is down" Cut   Wounded by cutting deeply; "got a gashed arm in a knife fight"; "had a slashed cheek from the broken glass" Cut   Having a long rip or tear; "a split lip" Cut   (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine; "the smell of new-mown hay" Cut   (of a male animal) having the testicles removed; "a cut horse" Cut   Made neat and tidy by trimming; "his neatly trimmed hair" Cut-and-dried   According to ordinary expectations Cut-and-dry   According to ordinary expectations Back to top Cut-and-thrust   Fighting with knives Cut-in   (film) a still picture that is inserted and that interrupts the action of a film Cut-in   (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program Cut-price   Costing less than standard price; "buying bargain-priced clothes for the children"; "cut-rate goods" Cut-rate   Costing less than standard price; "buying bargain-priced clothes for the children"; "cut-rate goods" Cut-rate_sale   An occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices; "they held a sale to reduce their inventory"; "I got some great bargains at their annual sale" Cut-up   Someone who plays practical jokes on others Cutaneal   Relating to or existing on or affecting the skin; "cutaneous nerves"; "a cutaneous infection" Cutaneous   Relating to or existing on or affecting the skin; "cutaneous nerves"; "a cutaneous infection" Cutaneous_anthrax   A form of anthrax infection that begins as papule that becomes a vesicle and breaks with a discharge of toxins; symptoms of septicemia are severe with vomiting and high fever and profuse sweating; the infection is often fatal Cutaneous_leishmaniasis   Leishmaniasis of the skin; characterized by ulcerative skin lesions Cutaneous_sensation   A sensation localized on the skin Cutaneous_senses   The faculty of touch; "only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us" Cutaneous_vein   One of a number of veins in the subcutaneous tissue that empty into deep veins Cutaway   A man''s coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees Cutaway   A representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts Cutaway_drawing   A representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts Cutaway_model   A representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts Cutback   A reduction in quantity or rate Cutch   Tannin extract derived from any of several mangrove barks of Pacific areas Back to top Cute   Obviously contrived to charm; "an insufferably precious performance"; "a child with intolerably cute mannerisms" Cute   Attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby" Cutely   In an attractive manner; "how cunningly the olive-green dress with its underskirt of rose-brocade fitted her perfect figure" Cuteness   The quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman) Cuterebra   Type genus of the Cuterebridae Cuterebridae   New World botflies Cuticle   Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles Cuticle   The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates Cuticula   The outer body wall of an insect Cuticular   Of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula Cutis   A natural protective covering of the body; site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body" Cutlas   A short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors Cutlass   A short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors Cutlassfish   Long-bodied marine fishes having a long whiplike scaleless body and sharp teeth; closely related to snake mackerel Cutleaved_coneflower   Tall leafy plant with erect branches ending in large yellow flower heads with downward-arching rays; grow in Rocky Mountains south to Arizona and east to the Atlantic coast Cutler   A dealer in cutlery Cutlery   Tableware implements for cutting and eating food Cutlery   A cutting implement; a tool for cutting Cutlet   Thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled Cutoff   A device that terminates the flow in a pipe Back to top Cutoff   A route shorter than the usual one Cutoff   A designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated Cutout   A part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out Cutout   A photograph from which the background has been cut away Cutout   A switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload Cutpurse   A thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places Cuttable   Easy to cut or chew Cutter   A cutting implement; a tool for cutting Cutter   A sailing vessel with a single mast set further back than the mast of a sloop Cutter   A boat for communication between ship and shore Cutter   Someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments) Cutter   Someone who carves the meat Cutter   Someone who cuts or carves stone Cutthroat   Someone who murders by cutting the victim''s throat Cutthroat   Capable of or conducive to bloodshed; "a cutthroat rogue"; "a homicidal rage"; "murderous thugs" Cutthroat   Ruthless in competition; "cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage" Cutting   The act of shortening something by cutting off the ends; "the barber gave him a good cut" Cutting   The act of diluting something; "the cutting of whiskey with water"; "the thinning of paint with turpentine" Cutting   The act of cutting something into parts; "his cuts were skillful"; "his cutting of the cake made a terrible mess" Cutting   The act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge; "his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels" Back to top Cutting   The division of a deck of cards before dealing; "he insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal"; "the cutting of the cards soon became a ritual" Cutting   Cutting away parts to create a desired shape Cutting   The activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film Cutting   An excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine; "he searched through piles of letters and clippings" Cutting   A piece cut off from the main part of something Cutting   A part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting Cutting   Suitable for cutting or severing; "a cutting tool"; "the cutting edge" Cutting   As physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument; "a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain" Cutting   Unpleasantly cold and damp; "bleak winds of the North Atlantic" Cutting   (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character; "cutting remarks"; "edged satire"; "a stinging comment" Cutting-edge   In accord with the most fashionable ideas or style; "wears only the latest style"; "the last thing in swimwear"; "knows the newest dances"; "cutting-edge technology"; "a with-it boutique" Cuttingly   In an intentionally unkind way; "a cutting remark" Cutting_angle   The angle between the face of a cutting tool and the surface of the work Cutting_board   A wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut Cutting_edge   The sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife Cutting_edge   The position of greatest advancement; the leading position in any movement or field Cutting_implement   A tool used for cutting or slicing Cutting_off   The act of shortening something by cutting off the ends; "the barber gave him a good cut" Cutting_off   The act of cutting something off Cutting_out   Surgical removal of a body part or tissue Back to top Cutting_room   A room where films or tapes are edited (by cutting out unwanted parts) Cutting_tool   A cutting implement; a tool for cutting Cuttle   Ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell Cuttlefish   Ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell Cutty_stool   A low stool; formerly in Scotland, a seat in a church where an offender was publicly rebuked Cutwork   Embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away Cutworm   North American moth whose larvae feed on young plant stems cutting them off at the ground Cut_across   Cut using a diagonal lines Cut_across   Travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" Cut_across   Be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations; "Opinions on bombing the Serbs cut across party lines" Cut_away   Remove by cutting off or away; "cut away the branch that sticks out" Cut_away   Move quickly to another scene or focus when filming; "`cut away now!'' the director shouted" Cut_back   Place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" Cut_back   Cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits" Cut_back   Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" Cut_back   Return in time; "the film cut back to an earlier event in the story" Cut_corners   Do something the cheapest or easiest way; "Cut corners to make a cheaper product" Cut_down   Cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits" Cut_down   Intercept (a player) Cut_down   Cause to come or go down; "The policeman downed the heavily armed suspect"; "The mugger knocked down the old lady after she refused to hand over her wallet" Back to top Cut_down   Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow; "strike down a tree"; "Lightning struck down the hikers" Cut_down   Cut with a blade or mower; "mow the grass" Cut_down   Cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete Cut_down   Cut down; "the tree is down" Cut_glass   Glass decorated by cutting or grinding facets Cut_in   Mix in with cutting motions Cut_in   Interrupt a dancing couple in order to take one of them as one''s own partner; "Jim always cuts in!" Cut_in   Break into a conversation; "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation" Cut_in   Drive in front of another vehicle leaving too little space for that vehicle to maneuver comfortably Cut_in   Allow someone to have a share or profit Cut_into   Turn up, loosen, or remove earth; "Dig we must"; "turn over the soil for aeration" Cut_off   Cease, stop; "cut the noise"; "We had to cut short the conversation" Cut_off   Make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the following messages" Cut_off   Remove surgically; "amputate limbs" Cut_off   Break a small piece off from; "chip the glass"; "chip a tooth" Cut_off   Remove by or as if by cutting; "cut off the ear"; "lop off the dead branch" Cut_off   Cut off and stop; "The bicyclist was cut out by the van" Cut_off   Detached by cutting; "cut flowers"; "a severed head"; "an old tale of Anne Bolyn walking the castle walls with her poor cut-off head under her arm" Cut_of_beef   Piece of beef Cut_of_lamb   Piece of a lamb Back to top Cut_of_meat   A piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass Cut_of_mutton   Piece of a mature sheep Cut_of_pork   Piece of pork Cut_of_veal   Piece of veal Cut_out   Cease operating; "The pump suddenly cut out" Cut_out   Delete or remove; "Cut out the extra text"; "cut out the newspaper article" Cut_out   Intercept (a player) Cut_out   Cut off and stop; "The bicyclist was cut out by the van" Cut_out   Strike or cancel by or as if by rubbing or crossing out; "scratch out my name on that list" Cut_out   Form and create by cutting out; "Picasso cut out a piece of paper in the shape of a guitar" Cut_out   Having been cut out; "the cut-out pieces of the dress" Cut_price   A price below the standard price Cut_rate   A price below the standard price Cut_short   Terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent; "My speech was cut short"; "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries" Cut_short   Make shorter as if by cutting off; "truncate a word"; "Erosion has truncated the ridges of the mountains" Cut_short   Interrupt before its natural or planned end; "We had to cut short our vacation" Cut_short   Cause to end earlier than intended; "The spontaneous applause cut the singer short" Cut_through   Travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" Cut_to   Move to another scene when filming; "The camera cut to the sky" Cut_to_ribbons   Defeat totally; "We must cut the other team to ribbons!" Back to top Cut_up   Significantly cut up a manuscript Cut_up   Destroy or injure severely; "The madman mutilates art work" Cut_up   Separate into isolated compartments or categories; "You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!" Cut_up   Cut to pieces; "Father carved the ham" Cut_up   Cut into pieces Cuvier   French naturalist known as the father of comparative anatomy (1769-1832) Cuzco   A town in the Andes in southern Peru; formerly the capital of the Inca empire Cu_ft   The volume equal to a cube one foot on each side Cu_in   The volume equal to a cube one inch on each side CV   A summary of your academic and work history Cv   Being five more than one hundred CVA   A sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain Cwm   A steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake Cwt   A British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds Cwt   A United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds Cx   Being ten more than one hundred Cxl   Being ten more than one hundred thirty Cxlv   Being five more than one hundred forty Cxv   Being five more than one hundred ten Cxx   Being ten more than one hundred ten Back to top Cxxv   Being five more that one hundred twenty Cxxx   Being ten more than one hundred twenty Cxxxv   Being five more than one hundred thirty Cyamopsis   Small genus of annual usually hairy herbs of tropical Africa and Arabia Cyamopsis_psoraloides   Drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material Cyamopsis_tetragonolobus   Drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material Cyamus   Whale lice Cyan   A blue-green that is one of the primary pigments Cyan   A bluish shade of green Cyanamid   A weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts) Cyanamide   A compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds Cyanamide   A weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts) Cyanic_acid   A colorless poisonous volatile liquid acid that hydrolyzes readily to ammonia and carbon dioxide Cyanide   An extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid Cyanide   Any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN Cyanide_group   The monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound Cyanide_poisoning   Poisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide; common in smoke from fires and in industrial chemicals Cyanide_process   An idustrial process for extracting gold and silver by treating ore with a sodium cyanide solution Cyanide_radical   The monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound Cyanine_dye   Any of a class of dyes containing a -CH= group linking two nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings; used as sensitizers in photography Back to top Cyanite   A gray or greenish-blue mineral consisting of aluminum silicate in crystalline form; occurs in metaphoric rock, used as a refractory Cyanobacteria   Predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton Cyanobacterial   Relating to or caused by photosynthetic bacteria of the class Cyanobacteria Cyanocitta   New World jays Cyanocitta_cristata   Common jay of eastern North America; bright blue with grey breast Cyanocobalamin   A B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia Cyanogen   A colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare Cyanogenetic   Capable of producing cyanide; "amygdalin is a cyanogenetic glucoside" Cyanogenic   Capable of producing cyanide; "amygdalin is a cyanogenetic glucoside" Cyanohydrin   Any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom Cyanophyceae   Photosynthetic bacteria found in fresh and salt water, having chlorophyll a and phycobilins; once thought to be algae: blue-green algae Cyanophyta   Prokaryotic organisms sometimes considered a class or phylum or subkingdom; coextensive with the Cyanophyceae: cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) Cyanophyte   Relating to or caused by photosynthetic bacteria of the class Cyanobacteria Cyanosis   A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning) Cyano_group   The monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound Cyano_radical   The monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound Cyanuramide   A white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins Cyanuric_acid   A trimer of cyanic acid Cyathea   Type genus of the Cyatheaceae: tree ferns of the tropical rain forest to temperate woodlands Cyatheaceae   Tropical tree ferns Back to top Cyathea_medullaris   Showy tree fern of New Zealand and Australia area having a crown of much-pinnated fronds with whitish undersides Cybele   Great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Roman Ops Cyber-terrorism   An assault on electronic communication networks Cyber-terrorist   A programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism Cyberart   Art that is produced with the help of computer hardware and software Cybercafe   A cafe whose customers sit at computer terminals and log on to the internet while they eat and drink Cybercrime   Crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person''s identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operations with malevolent programs Cyberculture   The culture that emerges from the use of computers for communication and entertainment and business Cybernate   Control a function, process, or creation by a computer; "They computerized the car industry"; "we live in a cybernated age"; "cybernate a factory" Cybernation   The control of processes by computer Cybernaut   A computer user who uses the internet; someone who explores cyberspace Cybernetic   Of or relating the principles of cybernetics; "cybernetic research" Cybernetics   (biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems) Cyberphobia   Irrational fear of computers or technology Cyberpunk   A genre of fast-paced science fiction involving oppressive futuristic compterized societies Cyberpunk   A writer of science fiction set in a lawless subculture of an oppressive society dominated by computer technology Cyberpunk   A programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism Cybersex   Sexual arousal involving communication on the internet Cyberspace   A computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange Cyberwar   An assault on electronic communication networks Back to top Cyborg   A human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices; "a cyborg is a cybernetic organism" Cycad   Any tropical gymnosperm of the order Cycadales; having unbranched stems with a crown of fernlike leaves Cycadaceae   Ancient palmlike plants closely related to ferns in that fertilization is by means of spermatozoids Cycadales   Primitive tropical gymnosperms abundant in the Mesozoic, now reduced to a few scattered tropical forms Cycadofilicales   Fossil gymnospermous trees or climbing plants from the Devonian: seed ferns Cycadophyta   Palmlike gymnosperms: includes the surviving order Cycadales and several extinct orders; possibly not a natural group; in some systems considered a class (Cycadopsida) and in others a subdivision (Cycadophytina or Cycadophyta) Cycadophytina   Palmlike gymnosperms: includes the surviving order Cycadales and several extinct orders; possibly not a natural group; in some systems considered a class (Cycadopsida) and in others a subdivision (Cycadophytina or Cycadophyta) Cycadopsida   Palmlike gymnosperms: includes the surviving order Cycadales and several extinct orders; possibly not a natural group; in some systems considered a class (Cycadopsida) and in others a subdivision (Cycadophytina or Cycadophyta) Cycad_family   Ancient palmlike plants closely related to ferns in that fertilization is by means of spermatozoids Cycas   Type genus of Cycadaceae: genus of widely distributed Old World evergreen tropical trees having pinnate leaves and columnar stems covered with persistent bases of old leaves Cycas_circinalis   Southeastern Indian cycad with palmlike foliage Cycas_revoluta   Dwarf palmlike cycad of Japan that yields sago Cyclades   The pre-Mycenaean civilization on the Cyclades islands in the southern Aegean sea Cyclades   A group of over 200 islands in the southern Aegean Cycladic_civilisation   The pre-Mycenaean civilization on the Cyclades islands in the southern Aegean sea Cycladic_civilization   The pre-Mycenaean civilization on the Cyclades islands in the southern Aegean sea Cycladic_culture   The pre-Mycenaean civilization on the Cyclades islands in the southern Aegean sea Cyclamen   Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals Cyclamen_hederifolium   Common wild European cyclamen with pink flowers Cyclamen_neopolitanum   Common wild European cyclamen with pink flowers Back to top Cyclamen_purpurascens   Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals Cycle   A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals Cycle   A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons" Cycle   A periodically repeated sequence of events; "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation" Cycle   A series of poems or songs on the same theme; "schubert''s song cycles" Cycle   The unit of frequency; one Hertz has a periodic interval of one second Cycle   An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the neverending cycle of the seasons" Cycle   Recur in repeating sequences Cycle   Ride a bicycle Cycle   Ride a motorcycle Cycle   Pass through a cycle; "This machine automatically cycles" Cycle   Cause to go through a recurring sequence; "cycle thge laundry in this washing program" Cycles/second   The unit of frequency; one Hertz has a periodic interval of one second Cycle_of_rebirth   (Hinduism) repeated rebirth in new forms Cycle_on   Come to the starting point of a cycle Cycle_per_second   The unit of frequency; one Hertz has a periodic interval of one second Cycle_rickshaw   A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling); used in the Orient for transporting passengers for hire; "boys who once pulled rickshaws now pedal pedicabs" Cyclic   Recurring in cycles Cyclic   Of a compound having atoms arranged in a ring structure Cyclic   Botany; forming a whorl or having parts arranged in a whorl; "cyclic petals"; "cyclic flowers" Back to top Cyclic   Marked by repeated cycles Cyclic   Conforming to the Carnot cycle Cyclical   Recurring in cycles Cyclicity   The quality of recurring at intervals Cyclic_disorder   A mild bipolar disorder that persists over a long time Cyclic_neutropenia   Neutropenia that occurs periodically Cyclic_redundancy_check   An error correction code that is recorded in each sector of a magnetic disk and used to catch errors in the data Cycling   The sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle Cycliophora   Tiny marine organisms each the size of a period found in great numbers on lobsters'' lips; identified tentatively in 1995 as a new phylum or as possible link between Entoprocta and Ectoprocta Cyclist   A person who rides a bicycle Cyclobenzaprine   Muscle relaxant (trade name Flexeril) used for muscle spasms or acute injury Cyclohexanol   A colorless oily alcohol that smells like camphor Cyclohexanol_phthalate   The cyclohexanol ester of phthalic acid Cycloid   A line generated by a point on a circle rolling along a straight line Cycloid   Resembling a circle Cycloidal   Resembling a circle Cycloloma   A caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae Cycloloma_atriplicifolium   Bushy annual weed of central North America having greenish flowers and winged seeds Cyclonal   Of or relating to or characteristic of a violent tropical storm; "cyclonic destruction" Cyclonal   Of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a low pressure center; "cyclonic cloud pattern" Back to top Cyclone   A violent rotating windstorm Cyclone   (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low-pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern Cyclone_cellar   An underground shelter where you can go until a storm passes Cyclonic   Of or relating to or characteristic of a violent tropical storm; "cyclonic destruction" Cyclonic   Of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a low pressure center; "cyclonic cloud pattern" Cyclonical   Of or relating to or characteristic of a violent tropical storm; "cyclonic destruction" Cyclonical   Of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a low pressure center; "cyclonic cloud pattern" Cyclooxygenase   Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin Cyclooxygenase-1   An enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys; "an unfortunate side effect of Nsaids is that they block Cox-1" Cyclooxygenase-2   An enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever; "the beneficial effects of Nsaids result from their ability to block Cox-2" Cyclopaedia   A reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty Cyclopean   Of or relating to or resembling the Cyclops; "Cyclopean eye" Cyclopean_masonry   A primitive style of masonry characterized by use of massive stones of irregular shape and size Cyclopedia   A reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty Cyclopes   Only the silky anteater Cyclopes_didactylus   Squirrel-sized South American toothless anteater with long silky golden fur Cyclophorus   Tropical Old World ferns having closely crowded circular sori and no indusia Cyclophorus_lingua   East Asian fern having fronds shaped like tongues; sometimes placed in genus Cyclophorus Cyclopia   A developmental abnormality in which there is only one eye Cyclopropane   A colorless flammable gas sometimes used as an inhalation anesthetic Back to top Cyclops   Minute free-swimming freshwater copepod having a large median eye and pear-shaped body and long antennae used in swimming; important in some food chains and as intermediate hosts of parasitic worms that affect man e.g. Guinea worms Cyclops   (Greek mythology) one of a race of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead Cyclopteridae   Lumpfishes Cyclopterus   Type genus of the Cyclopteridae: lumpfishes Cyclopterus_lumpus   Clumsy soft thick-bodied northern Atlantic fish with pelvic fins fused into a sucker; edible roe used for caviar Cyclorama   A picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene Cycloserine   An antibiotic that is especially active against the tubercle bacillus Cyclosis   The circulation of cytoplasm within a cell Cyclosorus   Small genus of terrestrial ferns of tropical and subtropical southern hemisphere Cyclosporeae   In more recent classifications superseded by the order Fucales Cyclostomata   Primitive jawless aquatic vertebrate: lampreys; hagfishes Cyclostome   Primitive aquatic vertebrate Cyclostyle   A writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil Cyclostyle   Print with an implement with small toothed wheels that cuts small holes in a stencil Cyclothymia   A mild bipolar disorder that persists over a long time Cyclothymic   Of or relating to or exhibiting cyclothymia Cyclothymic_disorder   A mild bipolar disorder that persists over a long time Cyclotron   An accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles Cycnoches   Genus of epiphytic or terrestrial tropical American orchids Cyder   A beverage made from juice pressed from apples Back to top Cydippea   Ctenophores having two long pinnate tentacles Cydippida   Ctenophores having two long pinnate tentacles Cydippidea   Ctenophores having two long pinnate tentacles Cydonia   Quince Cydonia_oblonga   Small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated Cygnet   A young swan Cygnus   A genus of Anatidae Cygnus   A constellation in the northern hemisphere between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way; contains a black hole Cygnus_atratus   Large Australian swan having black plumage and a red bill Cygnus_buccinator   Large pure white wild swan of western North America having a sonorous cry Cygnus_columbianus   Swan that nests in tundra regions of the New and Old Worlds Cygnus_columbianus_bewickii   Eurasian subspecies of tundra swan; smaller than the whooper Cygnus_columbianus_columbianus   North American subspecies of tundra swan having a soft whistling note Cygnus_cygnus   Common Old World swan noted for its whooping call Cygnus_olor   Soundless Eurasian swan; commonly domesticated Cylinder   A cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air Cylinder   A chamber within which piston moves Cylinder   A solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) Cylinder   A surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line Cylinder_block   A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked" Back to top Cylinder_head   A detachable plate that covers the closed end of a cylinder chamber in a reciprocating engine or pump Cylinder_lock   A lock in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the cylinder to rotate Cylinder_press   A printing press where the type is carried on a flat bed under a cylinder that holds paper and rolls over the type Cylindric   Related to or having the shape or properties of a cylinder Cylindrical   Having the form of a cylinder or tube Cylindrical   Related to or having the shape or properties of a cylinder Cylindricality   The roundness of a 3-dimensional cylinder Cylindricalness   The roundness of a 3-dimensional cylinder Cylindrical_lining   A cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction Cylix   A shallow drinking cup with two handles; used in ancient Greece Cyma   (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is partly concave and partly convex Cymatiidae   Tritons Cymatium   (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is partly concave and partly convex Cymbal   A percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together Cymbid   Any of various plants of the genus Cymbidium having narrow leaves and a long drooping cluster of numerous showy and variously colored boat-shaped flowers; extensively hybridized and cultivated as houseplants and important florists'' flowers Cymbidium   Any of various plants of the genus Cymbidium having narrow leaves and a long drooping cluster of numerous showy and variously colored boat-shaped flowers; extensively hybridized and cultivated as houseplants and important florists'' flowers Cyme   More or less flat-topped cluster of flowers in which the central or terminal flower opens first Cymene   Any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occuring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins Cymling   Squash plant having flattened round fruit with a scalloped edge; usually greenish white Cymograph   Scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure) Back to top Cymose   Having a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side Cymru   One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria Cymule   A small cyme, generally with few flowers Cynancum   Any of various mostly giant tropical lianas of Africa and Madagascar having greenish or purple flowers and long smooth pods; roots formerly used as an emetic Cynara   Artichoke; cardoon Cynara_cardunculus   Southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots Cynara_scolymus   Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head Cynewulf   Anglo-Saxon poet (circa 9th century) Cynic   Someone who is critical of the motives of others Cynic   A member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control Cynical   Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others Cynically   In a cynical manner; "Larsen''s frost-blackened lips curved cynically" Cynicism   A cynical feeling of distrust Cynipidae   A family of Hymenoptera Cynipid_gall_wasp   Small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants Cynipid_wasp   Small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants Cynips   Type genus of the Cynipidae: gall wasps Cynocephalidae   A family of Dermoptera Cynocephalus   Type genus of the family Cynocephalidae Cynocephalus_variegatus   A variety of flying lemur Back to top Cynodon   Creeping perennial grasses of tropical and southern Africa Cynodont   Small carnivorous reptiles Cynodontia   A division of the order Therapsida from the Triassic period comprising small carnivorous tetrapod reptiles often with mammal-like teeth Cynodon_dactylon   Trailing grass native to Europe now cosmopolitan in warm regions; used for lawns and pastures especially in southern United States and India Cynodon_plectostachyum   Perennial grass having stems 3 to 4 feet high; used especially in Africa and India for pasture and hay Cynoglossidae   Tonguefishes Cynoglossum   A large genus of tall rough herbs belonging to the family Boraginaceae Cynoglossum_amabile   Biennial east Asian herb grown for its usually bright blue flowers Cynoglossum_officinale   Biennial shrub of Europe and western Asia having coarse tongue-shaped leaves and dark reddish-purple flowers Cynoglossum_virginaticum   Perennial shrub of North America having coarse tongue-shaped leaves and pale-blue to purple flowers Cynomys   Prairie dogs Cynomys_gunnisoni   Tail is white tipped Cynomys_ludovicianus   Tail is black tipped Cynophobia   A morbid fear of dogs Cynopterus   A genus of Megachiroptera Cynopterus_sphinx   A variety of fruit eating bat Cynoscephalae   The battle that ended the second Macedonian War (197 BC); the Romans defeated Philip V who lost his control of Greece Cynoscion   Sea trout Cynoscion_nebulosus   Weakfish of southern Atlantic and Gulf coasts of United States Cynoscion_regalis   Food and game fish of North American coastal waters with a mouth from which hooks easily tear out Back to top Cynosure   Something that strongly attracts attention and admiration; "if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn''t notice" Cynosure   Something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners); "let faith be your cynosure to walk by" Cynthia   (Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana Cynthia_moth   Large Asiatic moth introduced into the United States; larvae feed on the ailanthus Cynwulf   Anglo-Saxon poet (circa 9th century) Cyon   Asiatic wild dog Cyperaceae   Bulrush; chufa; cotton grass; papyrus; umbrella plant Cyperus   Type genus of Cyperaceae; grasslike rhizomatous herbs; cosmopolitan except very cold regions Cyperus_alternifolius   African sedge widely cultivated as an ornamental water plant for its terminal umbrellalike cluster of slender grasslike leaves Cyperus_esculentus   European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers Cyperus_longus   European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots Cyperus_papyrus   Tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times Cyperus_rotundus   A widely distributed perennial sedge having small edible nutlike tubers Cypher   A message written in a secret code Cypher   A secret method of writing Cypher   A person of no influence Cypher   A quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn''t hear zilch about it" Cypher   A mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number Cypher   Make a mathematical calculation or computation Cypher   Convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons" Back to top Cyphomandra   Tree tomato Cypraea   Type genus of the family Cypraeidae: the typical cowries Cypraea_moneta   Cowrie whose shell is used for money in parts of the southern Pacific and in parts of Africa Cypraea_tigris   Cowrie whose shell is used for ornament Cypraeidae   Family of marine gastropods comprising the cowries Cypre   Large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood Cypress   Any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones Cypress   Wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus Cypress_family   Cypresses and junipers and many cedars Cypress_pine   Any of several evergreen trees or shrubs of Australia and northern New Caledonia Cypress_sedge   Tufted sedge of temperate regions; nearly cosmopolitan Cypress_spurge   Old World perennial having foliage resembling cypress; naturalized as a weed in the United States Cypress_tree   Any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones Cypress_vine   Tropical American annual climber having red (sometimes white) flowers and finely dissected leaves; naturalized in United States and elsewhere Cyprian   A native or inhabitant of Cyprus Cyprian   A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money Cyprian   Resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus Cyprian   Of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture; "Cypriot expatriates"; "Cypriote monasteries" Cyprinid   Soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales Cyprinid   Of or relating to members of fish family Cyprinidae Back to top Cyprinidae   A family of fish including: carp; tench; roach; rudd; dace Cyprinid_fish   Soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales Cypriniformes   An order of animals including almost entirely freshwater fishes: characins; loaches; carp; suckers; sometimes classified as a suborder of Ostariophysi Cypriniform_fish   A soft-finned fish of the order Cypriniformes Cyprinodont   Any member of the family Cyprinodontidae Cyprinodontidae   Large family of small soft-finned fishes; killifishes; flagfishes; swordtails; guppies Cyprinoid   Of or relating to members of fish family Cyprinidae Cyprinus   Type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp Cyprinus_carpio   Large Old World freshwater bottom-feeding fish introduced into Europe from Asia; inhabits ponds and sluggish streams and often raised for food; introduced into United States where it has become a pest Cypriot   A native or inhabitant of Cyprus Cypriot   Of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture; "Cypriot expatriates"; "Cypriote monasteries" Cypriote   A native or inhabitant of Cyprus Cypriote   Of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture; "Cypriot expatriates"; "Cypriote monasteries" Cypriot_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Cyprus Cypriot_pound   The basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents Cypripedia   A plant or flower of the genus Cypripedium Cypripedium   Genus of chiefly American perennial leafy-stemmed orchids: lady''s slippers; sometimes includes species of genus Paphiopedilum Cypripedium_acaule   Once common rose pink woodland orchid of eastern North America Cypripedium_album   Pale pink wild orchid of northeastern America having an inflated pouchlike lip Cypripedium_arietinum   Orchid of northern North America having a brownish-green flower and red-and-white lip suggestive of a ram''s head Back to top Cypripedium_calceolus   Maroon to purple-brown orchid with yellow lip; Europe, North America and Japan Cypripedium_calceolus_pubescens   Plant of eastern and central North America having slightly fragrant purple-marked greenish-yellow flowers Cypripedium_californicum   Often having many yellow-green orchids with white pouches growing along streams and seeps of southwestern Oregon and northern California Cypripedium_fasciculatum   Clusters of several short stems each having 2 broad leaves and 2-4 drooping brownish to greenish flowers with pouches mottled with purple; British Columbia to central California and northern Colorado Cypripedium_montanum   Leafy plant having a few stems in a clump with 1 white and dull purple flower in each upper leaf axil; Alaska to northern California and Wyoming Cypripedium_parviflorum   Maroon to purple-brown orchid with yellow lip; Europe, North America and Japan Cypripedium_reginae   Pale pink wild orchid of northeastern America having an inflated pouchlike lip Cyproheptadine   An antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions Cyprus   An island in the eastern Mediterranean Cyprus   A country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin Cyrilla   Shrub or small tree of southeastern United States to West Indies and Brazil; grown for the slender racemes of white flowers and orange-crimson foliage Cyrilla_family   Shrubs and trees with leathery leaves and small white flowers in racemes: genera Cyrilla and Cliftonia Cyrilla_racemiflora   Shrub or small tree of southeastern United States to West Indies and Brazil; grown for the slender racemes of white flowers and orange-crimson foliage Cyrilliaceae   Shrubs and trees with leathery leaves and small white flowers in racemes: genera Cyrilla and Cliftonia Cyrillic   An alphabet drived from the Greek alphabet and used for writing Slavic languages Cyrillic   Relating to or written in the alphabet used for writing Slavic languages; "Cyrillic writing" Cyrillic_alphabet   An alphabet drived from the Greek alphabet and used for writing Slavic languages Cyril_Burt   English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971) Cyril_Lodowic_Burt   English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971) Cyril_Northcote_Parkinson   British historian noted for ridicule of bureaucracies (1909-1993) Back to top Cyrtomium   Small genus of tropical Asiatic greenhouse ferns; in some classifications placed in Polypodiaceae Cyrtomium_aculeatum   Tropical Old World fern having glossy fronds suggestive of holly; sometimes placed in genus Polystichum Cyrus   Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC) Cyrus_Hall_McCormick   United States inventor and manufacturer of a mechanical harvester (1809-1884) Cyrus_II   King of Persia and founder of the Persian empire (circa 600-529 BC) Cyrus_McCormick   United States inventor and manufacturer of a mechanical harvester (1809-1884) Cyrus_the_Elder   King of Persia and founder of the Persian empire (circa 600-529 BC) Cyrus_the_Great   King of Persia and founder of the Persian empire (circa 600-529 BC) Cyrus_the_Younger   Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC) Cyst   A small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid) Cyst   A closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure Cysteine   An amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine Cystic   Of or relating to or resembling a cyst Cystic   Of or relating to a normal cyst (as the gallbladder or urinary bladder) Cystic_artery   A branch of the hepatic artery; supplies the gall bladder and the surface of the liver Cystic_breast_disease   The presence of one or more cysts in a breast Cystic_fibrosis   The most common congenital disease; the child''s lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; there is no cure Cystic_mastitis   The presence of one or more cysts in a breast Cystic_vein   Vein that drains the gallbladder Cystine   A crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones Back to top Cystitis   Inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters Cystocele   Hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth Cystolith   A calculus formed in the bladder Cystoparalysis   Paralysis of the urinary bladder Cystophora   Hooded seals Cystophora_cristata   Medium-sized blackish-gray seal with large inflatable sac on the head; of Arctic and northern Atlantic waters Cystoplegia   Paralysis of the urinary bladder Cystopteris   Chiefly small perennial rock ferns: bladder ferns; in some classifications placed in Polypodiaceae Cystopteris_bulbifera   North American fern often bearing bulbils on the leaflets Cystopteris_fragilis   Delicate fern widely distributed in North America and European having thin pinnatifid fronds with brittle stems Cystopteris_montana   Fern of rocky mountainous areas of hemisphere Cytesis_proliferus   Shrub of Canary Islands having bristle-tipped oblanceolate leaves; used as cattle fodder Cytherea   Goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus Cytidine   A nucleoside component of DNA; composed of cytosine and deoxyribose Cytisus   Large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom Cytisus_albus   Low European broom having trifoliate leaves and yellowish-white flowers Cytisus_multiflorus   Low European broom having trifoliate leaves and yellowish-white flowers Cytisus_ramentaceus   Erect shrub having large trifoliate leaves and dense clusters of yellow flowers followed by poisonous seeds; Yugoslavia; sometimes placed in genus Cytisus Cytisus_scoparius   Deciduous erect spreading broom native to western Europe; widely cultivated for its rich yellow flowers Cytoarchitectonic   Of or relating to cytoarchitecture Back to top Cytoarchitectonics   The cellular composition of a bodily structure Cytoarchitectural   Of or relating to cytoarchitecture Cytoarchitecture   The cellular composition of a bodily structure Cytochrome   A class of hemoprotein whose principle biological function is as carriers of electrons Cytochrome_c   The most abundant and stable cytochrome; involved in energy transfer Cytogenesis   The origin and development and variation of cells Cytogenetic   Of or relating to cytogenetics Cytogenetical   Of or relating to cytogenetics Cytogeneticist   A geneticist who specializes in the cellular components associated with heredity Cytogenetics   The branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes) Cytogeny   The origin and development and variation of cells Cytokine   Any of various proteins secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system Cytokinesis   Organic process consisting of the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following karyokinesis bringing about the separation into two daughter cells Cytokinetic   Of or relating to the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following the division of the nucleus Cytokinin   Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves Cytologic   Of or relating to the science of cytology Cytological   Of or relating to the science of cytology Cytologic_smear   A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope Cytologic_specimen   A specimen used for cytologic examination and diagnosis Cytologist   A biologist who studies the structure and function of cells Back to top Cytology   The branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells Cytolysin   A substance that partly or completely destroys animal cells Cytolysis   Pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane Cytolytic   Of or relating to cytolysis, the dissolution or destruction of a cell Cytomegalic   Of or relating to or characterized by greatly enlarged cells Cytomegalovirus   Any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epitheltial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems Cytomembrane   A thin membrane around the cytoplasm of a cell; controls passage of substances in and out of the cell Cytopathogenic   Of or relating to or causing pathological changes in cells Cytopenia   A deficiency of some cellular element of the blood Cytophotometer   A photometer that can be used to locate and identify chemical compounds in a cell by measuring the intensity of the light that passes through stained sections of the cytoplasm Cytophotometric   Of or relating to the study of cells by means of a cytophotometer Cytophotometrically   By cytophotometric means Cytophotometry   The study of chemical compounds inside a cell by means of a cytophotometer Cytoplasm   The protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus Cytoplasmatic   Of or relating to cytoplasm Cytoplasmic   Of or relating to cytoplasm Cytoplasmically   By means of cytoplasm Cytoplast   The intact cytoplasmic content of a cell Cytoplastic   Of or relating to a cytoplast Cytosine   A base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine Back to top Cytoskeleton   A microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence Cytosmear   A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope Cytosol   The aqueous part of the cytoplasm within which various particles and organelles are suspended Cytostome   Mouth of a protozoan Cytotoxic   Toxic to cells Cytotoxic   Of or relating to substances that are toxic to cells Cytotoxicity   The degree to which something is toxic to living cells Cytotoxic_drug   Any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells Cytotoxic_T_cell   T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it Cytotoxin   Any substance that has a toxic effect on cells Cy_pres   A rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible Cy_pres_doctrine   A rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible Cy_Young   United States baseball player and famous pitcher (1867-1955) Czar   A person having great power Czar   A male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) Czarina   The wife or widow of a czar Czarist   Of or relating to or characteristic of a czar Czaristic   Of or relating to or characteristic of a czar Czaritza   The wife or widow of a czar Czar_Alexander_I   The czar of Russia whose plans to liberalize the government of Russia were unrealized because of the wars with Napoleon (1777-1825) Back to top Czar_Alexander_II   The son of Nicholas I who, as czar of Russia, introduced reforms that included limited emancipation of the serfs (1818-1881) Czar_Alexander_III   Son of Alexander II who was czar of Russia (1845-1894) Czar_Nicholas_I   Czar of Russia from 1825 to 1855 who led Russia into the Crimean War (1796-1855) Czar_Peter_I   Czar of Russia who introduced ideas from western Europe to reform the government; he extended his territories in the Baltic and founded St. Petersburg (1682-1725) Czech   The Slavic language of the Czech people Czech   A native or inhabitant of the former republic of Czechoslovakia Czech   A native of inhabitant of the Czech Republic Czech   Of or relating to Czechoslovakia or its people or their language; "The Czech border"; "Czechoslovak nationalists"; "The Czechoslovakian population" Czechoslovak   A native or inhabitant of the former republic of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia   A former republic in central Europe; divided into Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993 Czechoslovakian   A native or inhabitant of the former republic of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakian   Of or relating to Czechoslovakia or its people or their language; "The Czech border"; "Czechoslovak nationalists"; "The Czechoslovakian population" Czech_capital   The capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the countryi; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century Czech_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Czech Republic Czech_Republic   A landlocked republic in central Europe; separated from Slovakia in 1993 Czerny   Austrian virtuoso pianist and composer of many works for the piano; studied with Beethoven and was a teacher of Liszt (1791-1857) C_and_W   A simple style of folk music heard mostly in the southern United States; usually played on stringed instruments C_battery   Battery used to maintain the grid potential in a vacuum tube C_clef   A movable clef that puts middle C on one of the lines of a staff C_compiler   A compiler for programs written in C Back to top C_horizon   Beneath the B-horizon and above the bedrock; consisting of weathered rock C_program   A program written in C Back to top