8-Letter Words Starting With C
Here's the list of all the 3611 8-Letter Words Starting With C in the English Language.
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| computer | 1. a machine for performing calculations automatically 2. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) More Definitions → |
| children | 1. a young person of either sex 2. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age More Definitions → |
| customer | 1. someone who pays for goods or services More Definitions → |
| category | 1. a collection of things sharing a common attribute 2. a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme More Definitions → |
| complete | 1. come or bring to a finish or an end 2. bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements More Definitions → |
| calendar | 1. a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year 2. a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc) More Definitions → |
| contents | 1. (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something 2. a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start More Definitions → |
| continue | 1. continue a certain state, condition, or activity 2. continue talking More Definitions → |
| clothing | 1. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body More Definitions → |
| consumer | 1. a person who uses goods or services More Definitions → |
| contract | 1. a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law 2. (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make More Definitions → |
| consider | 1. deem to be 2. give careful consideration to More Definitions → |
| capacity | 1. capability to perform or produce 2. the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment More Definitions → |
| creative | 1. promoting construction or creation 2. having the ability or power to create More Definitions → |
| critical | 1. marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws 2. at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction More Definitions → |
| coverage | 1. the total amount and type of insurance carried 2. the extent to which something is covered More Definitions → |
| clinical | 1. relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients 2. scientifically detached; unemotional More Definitions → |
| currency | 1. the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used 2. general acceptance or use More Definitions → |
| commerce | 1. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) 2. social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc. More Definitions → |
| cultural | 1. of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors 2. of or relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society More Definitions → |
| chemical | 1. relating to or used in chemistry 2. of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes More Definitions → |
| congress | 1. a meeting of elected or appointed representatives 2. a national legislative assembly More Definitions → |
| campaign | 1. a race between candidates for elective office 2. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end More Definitions → |
| criminal | 1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime 2. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure More Definitions → |
| criteria | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged More Definitions → |
| changing | 1. marked by continuous change or effective action More Definitions → |
| checkout | 1. the act of inspecting or verifying 2. the latest time for vacating a hotel room More Definitions → |
| combined | 1. made or joined or united into one More Definitions → |
| creation | 1. the human act of creating 2. an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone More Definitions → |
| chairman | 1. act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university 2. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization More Definitions → |
| cleaning | 1. the act of making something clean More Definitions → |
| conflict | 1. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) 2. opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings More Definitions → |
| channels | 1. official routes of communication More Definitions → |
| constant | 1. a quantity that does not vary 2. a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context More Definitions → |
| catholic | 1. free from provincial prejudices or attachments More Definitions → |
| cellular | 1. relating to cells 2. characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization) More Definitions → |
| concrete | 1. cover with cement 2. form into a solid mass; coalesce More Definitions → |
| contrast | 1. put in opposition to show or emphasize differences 2. to show differences when compared; be different More Definitions → |
| classics | 1. study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome More Definitions → |
| covering | 1. a natural object that covers or envelops 2. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) More Definitions → |
| champion | 1. someone who has won first place in a competition 2. someone who fights for a cause More Definitions → |
| catering | 1. providing food and services More Definitions → |
| commonly | 1. under normal conditions More Definitions → |
| climbing | 1. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) More Definitions → |
| courtesy | 1. a courteous or respectful or considerate act 2. a courteous or respectful or considerate remark More Definitions → |
| cassette | 1. a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video More Definitions → |
| cemetery | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
| coaching | 1. the job of a professional coach More Definitions → |
| cosmetic | 1. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose 2. serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body More Definitions → |
| crossing | 1. traveling across 2. a shallow area in a stream that can be forded More Definitions → |
| citation | 1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement 2. (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) More Definitions → |
| compound | 1. make more intense, stronger, or more marked 2. put or add together More Definitions → |
| composed | 1. serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress More Definitions → |
| ceremony | 1. a formal event performed on a special occasion 2. any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way More Definitions → |
| composer | 1. someone who composes music, usually as a profession More Definitions → |
| contrary | 1. a relation of direct opposition 2. exact opposition More Definitions → |
| confused | 1. mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently 2. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment More Definitions → |
| compiler | 1. a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes) 2. (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program More Definitions → |
| cookbook | 1. a book of recipes and cooking directions More Definitions → |
| collapse | 1. break down, literally or metaphorically 2. collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack More Definitions → |
| counting | 1. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order More Definitions → |
| cordless | 1. not having a cord More Definitions → |
| circular | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution 2. describing a circle; moving in a circle More Definitions → |
| colonial | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony 2. of animals who live in colonies, such as ants More Definitions → |
| cleaners | 1. shop where dry cleaning is done More Definitions → |
| civilian | 1. a nonmilitary citizen 2. associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military More Definitions → |
| cylinder | 1. a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) 2. a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line More Definitions → |
| carnival | 1. a festival marked by merrymaking and processions 2. a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment More Definitions → |
| conclude | 1. decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion 2. bring to a close More Definitions → |
| catalyst | 1. (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected 2. something that causes an important event to happen More Definitions → |
| clearing | 1. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area 2. the act of freeing from suspicion More Definitions → |
| centered | 1. being or placed in the center More Definitions → |
| charming | 1. pleasing or delighting 2. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers More Definitions → |
| creature | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. a living being More Definitions → |
| cocktail | 1. a short mixed drink 2. an appetizer served as a first course at a meal More Definitions → |
| cardinal | 1. (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 2. the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order More Definitions → |
| colorful | 1. having much or varied color 2. striking in variety and interest More Definitions → |
| crescent | 1. resembling the new moon in shape 2. any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters More Definitions → |
| covenant | 1. enter into a covenant 2. enter into a covenant or formal agreement More Definitions → |
| carriage | 1. a railcar where passengers ride 2. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses More Definitions → |
| chandler | 1. a retail dealer in provisions and supplies 2. a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints More Definitions → |
| complain | 1. express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness 2. make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge More Definitions → |
| corridor | 1. an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it More Definitions → |
| critique | 1. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) 2. a serious examination and judgment of something More Definitions → |
| credited | 1. (usually followed by `to') given credit for More Definitions → |
| culinary | 1. of or relating to or used in cooking More Definitions → |
| catching | 1. (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something More Definitions → |
| coupling | 1. a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together 2. a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects More Definitions → |
| ceramics | 1. the art of making and decorating pottery More Definitions → |
| convince | 1. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something More Definitions → |
| calculus | 1. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body 2. an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums More Definitions → |
| coronary | 1. obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus) 2. surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart) More Definitions → |
| coloured | 1. having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination 2. favoring one person or side over another More Definitions → |
| confined | 1. not invading healthy tissue 2. not free to move about More Definitions → |
| charcoal | 1. a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air 2. a stick of black carbon material used for drawing More Definitions → |
| cheating | 1. a deception for profit to yourself 2. not faithful to a spouse or lover More Definitions → |
| cookware | 1. a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking More Definitions → |
| clerical | 1. of or relating to clerks 2. of or relating to the clergy More Definitions → |
| chloride | 1. any compound containing a chlorine atom 2. any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing the chloride ion) More Definitions → |
| coloring | 1. a digestible substance used to give color to food 2. a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect More Definitions → |
| cerebral | 1. involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct 2. of or relating to the cerebrum or brain More Definitions → |
| casualty | 1. someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement 2. someone injured or killed in an accident More Definitions → |
| coherent | 1. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts 2. (physics) of waves having a constant phase relation More Definitions → |
| claimant | 1. someone who claims a benefit or right or title More Definitions → |
| cinnamon | 1. aromatic bark used as a spice 2. tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon More Definitions → |
| checksum | 1. 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 More Definitions → |
| cervical | 1. of or relating to the cervix of the uterus 2. relating to or associated with the neck More Definitions → |
| cannabis | 1. 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 2. 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 More Definitions → |
| comprise | 1. be composed of 2. include or contain; have as a component More Definitions → |
| chestnut | 1. wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea 2. any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur More Definitions → |
| corvette | 1. a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer More Definitions → |
| credible | 1. capable of being believed 2. (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous More Definitions → |
| cultured | 1. marked by refinement in taste and manners More Definitions → |
| clarence | 1. a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers More Definitions → |
| caffeine | 1. a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects More Definitions → |
| closeout | 1. a sale intended to dispose of all remaining stock More Definitions → |
| conquest | 1. the act of conquering 2. success in mastering something difficult More Definitions → |
| concerto | 1. a composition for orchestra and a soloist More Definitions → |
| converse | 1. a proposition obtained by conversion 2. carry on a conversation More Definitions → |
| cracking | 1. a sudden sharp noise 2. the act of cracking something More Definitions → |
| commence | 1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action 2. set in motion, cause to start More Definitions → |
| clarinet | 1. a single-reed instrument with a straight tube More Definitions → |
| cleavage | 1. the state of being split or cleft 2. the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules More Definitions → |
| chlorine | 1. 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) More Definitions → |
| cashmere | 1. a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat 2. the wool of the Kashmir goat More Definitions → |
| contempt | 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous More Definitions → |
| collagen | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling More Definitions → |
| confront | 1. oppose, as in hostility or a competition 2. deal with (something unpleasant) head on More Definitions → |
| communal | 1. relating to a small administrative district or community 2. for or by a group rather than individuals More Definitions → |
| chatting | 1. talk socially without exchanging too much information More Definitions → |
| callback | 1. a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) More Definitions → |
| creditor | 1. a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists More Definitions → |
| creatine | 1. 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 More Definitions → |
| cucumber | 1. a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit 2. cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons More Definitions → |
| crashing | 1. informal intensifiers More Definitions → |
| cautious | 1. people who are fearful and cautious 2. avoiding excess More Definitions → |
| cavalier | 1. a gallant or courtly gentleman 2. given to haughty disregard of others More Definitions → |
| comeback | 1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) 2. return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity More Definitions → |
| chromium | 1. a hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing More Definitions → |
| commuter | 1. a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another 2. someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city More Definitions → |
| crackers | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
| complied | 1. act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes More Definitions → |
| classify | 1. arrange or order by classes or categories 2. declare unavailable, as for security reasons More Definitions → |
| cheerful | 1. being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits 2. pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic More Definitions → |
| compress | 1. make more compact by or as if by pressing 2. squeeze or press together More Definitions → |
| conserve | 1. fruit preserved by cooking with sugar 2. keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change More Definitions → |
| conveyor | 1. a person who conveys (carries or transmits) 2. a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory) More Definitions → |
| climatic | 1. of or relating to a climate More Definitions → |
| coincide | 1. go with, fall together 2. happen simultaneously More Definitions → |
| comforts | 1. things that make you comfortable and at ease More Definitions → |
| chilling | 1. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature 2. provoking fear or terror More Definitions → |
| comedian | 1. a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts 2. an actor in a comedy More Definitions → |
| coliseum | 1. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
| crushing | 1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority 2. physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| carousel | 1. a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers 2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement More Definitions → |
| catheter | 1. a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open More Definitions → |
| commando | 1. a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids 2. an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory More Definitions → |
| cardigan | 1. knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper More Definitions → |
| checkers | 1. a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces More Definitions → |
| crawling | 1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body More Definitions → |
| cytology | 1. the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells More Definitions → |
| cohesion | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals) More Definitions → |
| corporal | 1. a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines 2. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit More Definitions → |
| chatroom | 1. a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) More Definitions → |
| converge | 1. be adjacent or come together 2. approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit More Definitions → |
| conceive | 1. have the idea for 2. judge or regard; look upon; judge More Definitions → |
| calender | 1. press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets 2. a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers More Definitions → |
| chaplain | 1. a clergyman ministering to some institution More Definitions → |
| confetti | 1. small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding) More Definitions → |
| canister | 1. a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm 2. metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour More Definitions → |
| clubbing | 1. a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease 2. unite with a common purpose More Definitions → |
| clueless | 1. totally uninformed about what is going on; not having even a clue from which to infer what is occurring More Definitions → |
| cortical | 1. of or relating to a cortex More Definitions → |
| cleanser | 1. a preparation used in cleaning something More Definitions → |
| censored | 1. suppressed or subject to censorship More Definitions → |
| consular | 1. having to do with a consul or his office or duties More Definitions → |
| clipping | 1. sever or remove by pinching or snipping 2. run at a moderately swift pace More Definitions → |
| cupboard | 1. a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space More Definitions → |
| careless | 1. effortless and unstudied 2. (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration More Definitions → |
| cropping | 1. cut short 2. prepare for crops More Definitions → |
| chainsaw | 1. portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain More Definitions → |
| campfire | 1. a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp) More Definitions → |
| cataract | 1. an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye 2. a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice More Definitions → |
| coauthor | 1. a writer who collaborates with others in writing something More Definitions → |
| countess | 1. female equivalent of a count or earl More Definitions → |
| campsite | 1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent More Definitions → |
| creeping | 1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body More Definitions → |
| charisma | 1. a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others More Definitions → |
| chipping | 1. the act of chipping something 2. break off (a piece from a whole) More Definitions → |
| corduroy | 1. build (a road) from logs laid side by side 2. a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton More Definitions → |
| cyclical | 1. recurring in cycles More Definitions → |
| crusader | 1. a disputant who advocates reform More Definitions → |
| cohesive | 1. causing cohesion 2. cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated More Definitions → |
| colossal | 1. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe More Definitions → |
| cysteine | 1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine More Definitions → |
| camisole | 1. a short sleeveless undergarment for women 2. a short negligee More Definitions → |
| cheering | 1. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators 2. providing freedom from worry More Definitions → |
| coercion | 1. the act of compelling by force of authority 2. using force to cause something to occur More Definitions → |
| coughing | 1. a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis More Definitions → |
| childish | 1. indicating a lack of maturity More Definitions → |
| chenille | 1. a soft tufted cord used in embroidery 2. a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads More Definitions → |
| cytokine | 1. any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system More Definitions → |
| crippled | 1. disabled in the feet or legs More Definitions → |
| chanting | 1. the act of singing in a monotonous tone More Definitions → |
| confines | 1. a bounded scope More Definitions → |
| chastity | 1. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) 2. morality with respect to sexual relations More Definitions → |
| casually | 1. not methodically or according to plan 2. in an unconcerned manner More Definitions → |
| clutches | 1. the act of grasping More Definitions → |
| colossus | 1. someone that is abnormally large and powerful 2. a person of exceptional importance and reputation More Definitions → |
| causeway | 1. provide with a causeway 2. pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles More Definitions → |
| carefree | 1. free of trouble and worry and care 2. cheerfully irresponsible More Definitions → |
| codified | 1. enacted by a legislative body 2. organize into a code or system, such as a body of law More Definitions → |
| capstone | 1. a final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination 2. a stone that forms the top of wall or building More Definitions → |
| chopping | 1. cut into pieces with repeated blows 2. move suddenly More Definitions → |
| chancery | 1. a court with jurisdiction in equity 2. an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records More Definitions → |
| cultivar | 1. a variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation More Definitions → |
| cannibal | 1. a person who eats human flesh More Definitions → |
| coenzyme | 1. a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes More Definitions → |
| cortisol | 1. an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism More Definitions → |
| carotene | 1. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver 2. yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants More Definitions → |
| calamity | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
| cleverly | 1. in a clever manner More Definitions → |
| clapping | 1. put quickly or forcibly 2. cause to strike the air in flight More Definitions → |
| colophon | 1. a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page) More Definitions → |
| cauldron | 1. a very large pot that is used for boiling More Definitions → |
| canfield | 1. a form of solitaire that involves gambling More Definitions → |
| cladding | 1. a protective covering that protects the outside of a building More Definitions → |
| cynicism | 1. a cynical feeling of distrust More Definitions → |
| crockery | 1. tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively More Definitions → |
| crucible | 1. a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions More Definitions → |
| citywide | 1. occurring or extending throughout a city More Definitions → |
| cilantro | 1. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley 2. parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish More Definitions → |
| coercive | 1. serving or intended to coerce More Definitions → |
| clitoral | 1. of or relating to the clitoris More Definitions → |
| convener | 1. the member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings More Definitions → |
| cakewalk | 1. perform the cakewalk dance 2. a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake More Definitions → |
| covalent | 1. of or relating to or characterized by covalence More Definitions → |
| cowardly | 1. lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted More Definitions → |
| clematis | 1. any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers More Definitions → |
| cochlear | 1. of or relating to the cochlea of the ear More Definitions → |
| crowding | 1. a situation in which people or things are crowded together More Definitions → |
| catapult | 1. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult 2. hurl as if with a sling More Definitions → |
| coolness | 1. calm and unruffled self-assurance 2. the property of being moderately cold More Definitions → |
| clotting | 1. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid 2. change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state More Definitions → |
| collider | 1. an accelerator in which two beams of particles are forced to collide head on More Definitions → |
| crucifix | 1. representation of the cross on which Jesus died 2. a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally More Definitions → |
| crawfish | 1. tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly 2. small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster More Definitions → |
| centrist | 1. a person who takes a position in the political center 2. supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative More Definitions → |
| crossbow | 1. a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel) More Definitions → |
| credence | 1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true 2. a kind of sideboard or buffet More Definitions → |
| civility | 1. formal or perfunctory politeness 2. the act of showing regard for others More Definitions → |
| croupier | 1. someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table More Definitions → |
| courting | 1. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage) More Definitions → |
| churning | 1. moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation 2. (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence More Definitions → |
| chewable | 1. able to be chewed or cut More Definitions → |
| clemency | 1. good weather with comfortable temperatures 2. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice More Definitions → |
| crayfish | 1. warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California 2. tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly More Definitions → |
| cesarean | 1. relating to abdominal delivery 2. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) More Definitions → |
| curative | 1. tending to cure or restore to health 2. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain More Definitions → |
| clocking | 1. the time taken to traverse a measured course More Definitions → |
| camellia | 1. any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers More Definitions → |
| crowning | 1. representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment 2. forming or providing a crown or summit More Definitions → |
| clogging | 1. become or cause to become obstructed 2. dance a clog dance More Definitions → |
| carpeted | 1. covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| casebook | 1. a book in which detailed written records of a case are kept and which are a source of information for subsequent work 2. according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical More Definitions → |
| colliery | 1. a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it More Definitions → |
| cornered | 1. forced to turn and face attackers More Definitions → |
| curbside | 1. the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb More Definitions → |
| clenched | 1. closed or squeezed together tightly More Definitions → |
| continua | 1. a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts More Definitions → |
| chipotle | 1. a ripe jalapeno that has been dried for use in cooking More Definitions → |
| chivalry | 1. courtesy towards women 2. the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct More Definitions → |
| camshaft | 1. an engine shaft with cams attached to it More Definitions → |
| cybersex | 1. sexual arousal involving communication on the internet More Definitions → |
| cribbage | 1. a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two More Definitions → |
| centroid | 1. the center of mass of an object of uniform density More Definitions → |
| cyclonic | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a low pressure center 2. of or relating to or characteristic of a violent tropical storm More Definitions → |
| cloister | 1. surround with a cloister, as of a garden 2. surround with a cloister More Definitions → |
| carbonyl | 1. relating to or containing the carbonyl group 2. a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide More Definitions → |
| cardamom | 1. rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning 2. aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces More Definitions → |
| chipmunk | 1. a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body More Definitions → |
| crossbar | 1. a horizontal bar that goes across something 2. game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over More Definitions → |
| chimeric | 1. being or relating to or like a chimera More Definitions → |
| casework | 1. close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment More Definitions → |
| cystitis | 1. inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters More Definitions → |
| calamari | 1. (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food More Definitions → |
| cationic | 1. of or relating to cations More Definitions → |
| cofactor | 1. a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result More Definitions → |
| chateaux | 1. an impressive country house (or castle) in France More Definitions → |
| castaway | 1. a person who is rejected (from society or home) 2. a shipwrecked person More Definitions → |
| cadastre | 1. a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation More Definitions → |
| creamery | 1. a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold More Definitions → |
| clinched | 1. closed or squeezed together tightly More Definitions → |
| cabochon | 1. a highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets More Definitions → |
| callable | 1. subject to a demand for payment before due date More Definitions → |
| celibacy | 1. an unmarried status 2. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) More Definitions → |
| caulking | 1. a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight More Definitions → |
| capsicum | 1. any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers More Definitions → |
| coarsely | 1. in coarse pieces More Definitions → |
| crumpled | 1. of metal e.g. More Definitions → |
| carboxyl | 1. relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical 2. the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids More Definitions → |
| conclave | 1. a confidential or secret meeting More Definitions → |
| crosscut | 1. cut using a diagonal line 2. a diagonal path More Definitions → |
| calmness | 1. steadiness of mind under stress 2. an absence of strong winds or rain More Definitions → |
| confound | 1. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly 2. mistake one thing for another More Definitions → |
| christen | 1. administer baptism to More Definitions → |
| clashing | 1. sharply and harshly discordant More Definitions → |
| catalase | 1. enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water More Definitions → |
| coquille | 1. seafood served in a scallop shell 2. a dish in the form of a scallop shell More Definitions → |
| columnar | 1. having the form of a column 2. characterized by columns More Definitions → |
| cockatoo | 1. white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds More Definitions → |
| condense | 1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops 2. make more concise More Definitions → |
| colloquy | 1. a conversation especially a formal one 2. formal conversation More Definitions → |
| couscous | 1. a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew 2. a pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina More Definitions → |
| carbonic | 1. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
| conspire | 1. engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together 2. act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose More Definitions → |
| construe | 1. make sense of; assign a meaning to More Definitions → |
| cornmeal | 1. coarsely ground corn More Definitions → |
| calliope | 1. a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard More Definitions → |
| coalesce | 1. mix together different elements 2. fuse or cause to grow together More Definitions → |
| culpable | 1. deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious More Definitions → |
| cuddling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
| coursing | 1. hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent More Definitions → |
| casement | 1. a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side) More Definitions → |
| carillon | 1. set of bells hung in a bell tower 2. playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower More Definitions → |
| comatose | 1. relating to or associated with a coma 2. in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli More Definitions → |
| creosote | 1. a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic 2. a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood More Definitions → |
| claymore | 1. a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders 2. an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy More Definitions → |
| coachman | 1. a man who drives a coach (or carriage) More Definitions → |
| cerulean | 1. a light shade of blue 2. of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky More Definitions → |
| costumed | 1. dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class More Definitions → |
| candidly | 1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that More Definitions → |
| credenza | 1. a kind of sideboard or buffet More Definitions → |
| coldness | 1. the sensation produced by low temperatures 2. a lack of affection or enthusiasm More Definitions → |
| cardioid | 1. an epicycloid in which the rolling circle equals the fixed circle More Definitions → |
| craziest | 1. affected with madness or insanity 2. foolish; totally unsound More Definitions → |
| catalyze | 1. change by catalysis or cause to catalyze More Definitions → |
| cruciate | 1. shaped like a cross More Definitions → |
| cytosine | 1. a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine More Definitions → |
| cobblers | 1. nonsense 2. a man's testicles More Definitions → |
| cathodic | 1. of or at or pertaining to a cathode More Definitions → |
| coverall | 1. a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing More Definitions → |
| conjoint | 1. consisting of two or more associated entities More Definitions → |
| commoner | 1. a person who holds no title More Definitions → |
| crotchet | 1. a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook 2. a musical note having the time value of a quarter of a whole note More Definitions → |
| colonist | 1. a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country More Definitions → |
| covertly | 1. in a covert manner More Definitions → |
| concerti | 1. a composition for orchestra and a soloist More Definitions → |
| cronyism | 1. favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) More Definitions → |
| cetacean | 1. of or relating to whales and dolphins etc 2. large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals More Definitions → |
| continuo | 1. a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played More Definitions → |
| conjugal | 1. of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband More Definitions → |
| chillies | 1. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency More Definitions → |
| colander | 1. bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods More Definitions → |
| colonize | 1. settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world 2. settle as colonists or establish a colony (in) More Definitions → |
| calabash | 1. round gourd of the calabash tree 2. tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds More Definitions → |
| cramming | 1. crowd or pack to capacity 2. put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled More Definitions → |
| cuteness | 1. the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman) More Definitions → |
| clumsily | 1. in a clumsy manner More Definitions → |
| creaking | 1. a squeaking sound More Definitions → |
| chromate | 1. any salt or ester of chromic acid More Definitions → |
| causally | 1. in a causal fashion More Definitions → |
| celibate | 1. an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity 2. abstaining from sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
| corroded | 1. eaten away as by acid or oxidation More Definitions → |
| clowning | 1. acting like a clown or buffoon 2. a comic incident or series of incidents More Definitions → |
| cinnabar | 1. a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury 2. large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort More Definitions → |
| coleslaw | 1. basically shredded cabbage More Definitions → |
| credibly | 1. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence More Definitions → |
| coverlet | 1. a decorative bedspread (usually quilted) More Definitions → |
| chlorite | 1. a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal More Definitions → |
| clincher | 1. an argument that is conclusive 2. a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively More Definitions → |
| chiseled | 1. having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges More Definitions → |
| calfskin | 1. fine leather from the skin of a calf More Definitions → |
| coquette | 1. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions 2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
| crabmeat | 1. the edible flesh of any of various crabs More Definitions → |
| chickpea | 1. the seed of the chickpea plant 2. Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds More Definitions → |
| costumer | 1. someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade) More Definitions → |
| cephalic | 1. of or relating to the head More Definitions → |
| cryonics | 1. 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 More Definitions → |
| cathouse | 1. a building where prostitutes are available More Definitions → |
| caduceus | 1. an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes More Definitions → |
| courtier | 1. an attendant at the court of a sovereign More Definitions → |
| crackpot | 1. a whimsically eccentric person More Definitions → |
| capsular | 1. resembling a capsule 2. of or relating to a capsule More Definitions → |
| chugging | 1. make a dull, explosive sound More Definitions → |
| clothier | 1. a merchant who sells men's clothing More Definitions → |
| chambray | 1. a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp More Definitions → |
| cryostat | 1. a thermostat that operates at very low temperatures More Definitions → |
| cesspool | 1. a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it More Definitions → |
| cyclamen | 1. 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 More Definitions → |
| carapace | 1. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles More Definitions → |
| conjunct | 1. progressing melodically by intervals of a second 2. bound in close association More Definitions → |
| chutzpah | 1. (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity More Definitions → |
| cantonal | 1. of or relating to a canton More Definitions → |
| crossway | 1. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
| cometary | 1. of or relating to or resembling a comet More Definitions → |
| clumping | 1. the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface More Definitions → |
| cherubim | 1. a sweet innocent baby 2. an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child More Definitions → |
| capuchin | 1. a hooded cloak for women 2. monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl More Definitions → |
| caroling | 1. singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas) More Definitions → |
| chimaera | 1. a grotesque product of the imagination 2. a deep-sea fish with a tapering body, smooth skin, and long threadlike tail More Definitions → |
| chunking | 1. (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units More Definitions → |
| colorist | 1. a painter able to achieve special effects with color More Definitions → |
| clouding | 1. the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky More Definitions → |
| chelated | 1. relating to or characterized by chelation More Definitions → |