English words starting with C

Made clear or pure, especially by removing impurities or solid matter.

A substance or piece of equipment used to make a liquid clear or pure by removing solid matter.

To make something clearer or easier to understand.

Making something clear or easier to understand.

a woodwind musical instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece, a straight cylindrical tube with a flared end, and holes stopped by keys.

A person who plays the clarinet.

A clear, shrill, trumpet-like sound, especially one used as a signal in war.

The quality of being clear, in particular the quality of being easy to see or hear

A pale-colored, light-bodied cigar, especially one from Cuba.

to fight or argue

Being in conflict or disagreement.

to hold something tightly in your hand

To hold something tightly in your hand or arms.

A specialized organ or appendage in some male animals, used for grasping the female during mating.

A group of students who are taught together

Relating to or being a lawsuit in which a large group of people collectively bring a claim to court or in which a large group of people are being sued.

Determined by or dependent on social or economic class.

aware of belonging to a particular social class and of the differences between social classes

The number of students in a class or teaching group.

judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

A genre of rock music that is widely considered to be of lasting artistic value, typically referring to the period from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s and the music of its most prominent and enduring artists.

relating to ancient greek or latin literature, art, or culture.

A type of music that is considered serious and of lasting value, following established principles and forms, especially as developed in Europe from the 17th to 19th centuries.

In a way that is considered typical of a particular style, especially one that is of high quality and has been popular for a long time.

The following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship.

a person who studies ancient greek and latin literature, art, and culture.

making something conform to the principles or style of classical art, literature, or culture.

Able to be arranged in or assigned to a particular class or category.

The act or process of putting people or things into groups based on their characteristics.

Relating to or involving classification; serving to classify.

Arranged in or divided into categories based on shared characteristics.

Advertisements in a newspaper, magazine, or website that are arranged in groups according to their subject, such as jobs or things for sale.

A word or affix that indicates the semantic class to which a noun belongs, especially in languages like Chinese or Japanese.

to arrange or organize people or things into groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Prejudice or discrimination based on social or economic class.

not divided into social or economic classes

a person who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

A room in a school or college where classes are taught.

taking place in or organized around a physical classroom, as opposed to online or in other locations.

Relating to or affecting an entire class or group of students.

schoolwork done by students during a class period or assigned to be done in class.

Stylish and sophisticated; of high quality or showing good taste.

A chemical compound in which molecules of one component are physically trapped within the crystal structure of another.

To make a continuous loud, rattling sound, as of hard objects hitting each other.

Making a continuous, loud, rattling sound, as of hard objects striking together.

a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries.

a group of words that contains a subject and a verb, but which is usually only part of a sentence

an extreme fear of being in a small confined space or in a situation from which you cannot escape.

Having an extreme or irrational fear of confined places.

One of a pair of wooden sticks used to make a hollow sound when struck together, often used in Latin American music.

A small, soft-toned keyboard instrument used from the early 15th to early 19th centuries, in which the strings are struck by metal blades called tangents.

either of the two bones that connect the breastbone to the shoulder blades; the collarbone.

The keyboard of a musical instrument such as a piano, organ, or harpsichord.

a sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

A foot of a piece of furniture (such as a bathtub, chair, or table) that is carved or shaped to resemble the foot of an animal, especially a lion or bird, ending in a claw.

having feet that resemble or are shaped like claws, especially used to describe furniture legs or certain animal features.

resembling or having the appearance of a claw

having claws

a condition in which the arch of the foot is abnormally high and the toes are bent into a claw-like position.

(used with object). to scratch, tear, or pull with claws or fingernails

a type of heavy, sticky earth that can be used for making pots, bricks, etc.

a tennis court with a surface made of crushed brick, stone, or shale, which is typically red or green in color.

having the appearance, texture, or qualities of clay

resembling, containing, or consisting of clay; having the texture or properties of clay.

A large, double-edged broadsword historically used by Scottish Highlanders.

free from dirt, marks, or stains

Relating to or advocating for the protection of the environment from pollution, especially air pollution.

Describing a fuel, engine, or process that produces relatively little pollution or harmful emissions when it burns.

(of a person) having a neat and tidy appearance

Energy that is produced and used in ways that cause little or no harm to the environment, especially by not producing greenhouse gases.

Having a sleek, simple, and elegant shape or design with no unnecessary decoration.

A room in which the air supply, temperature, and pressure are strictly controlled to minimize dust and other contaminants, used especially in manufacturing and scientific research.

Having the face shaved smoothly and completely, with no hair left.

Relating to or consisting of water that is safe and suitable for drinking or other essential uses, free from harmful contaminants.

Made something free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter.

made clean, tidy, and orderly

a person whose job is to clean the inside of a building

(of a fuel or engine) producing less pollution when burned

the activity of making a place or thing free from dirt or mess.

The state or habit of being clean and keeping things clean.

In a clean manner; neatly, precisely, or without leaving a mess.

the state or quality of being clean; freedom from dirt or impurities.

A thorough cleaning or removal of unwanted things from a place.

to make something completely clean

a liquid or cream used for cleaning the skin, especially the face.

the act or process of making something completely clean.

A process of cleaning a place thoroughly and removing dirt, rubbish, or unwanted items.

easy to understand; not confusing or ambiguous

Easy to see or understand; not vague or complicated.

the activity or practice of cutting down all the trees in a large area of forest

Having a clear understanding of a situation; realistic and not deceived.

able to think in a sensible and calm way, especially in a difficult situation

Having a good understanding of a situation and the ability to make sensible judgments; perceptive and realistic.

Having or showing an ability to think clearly and logically.

The act or process of removing or getting rid of something, especially waste or unwanted things.

having been made free of something unwanted or obstructing.

An area in a forest where there are no trees or bushes.

A central agency for the collection, classification, and distribution of information or materials.

In a way that is easy to see, hear, read, or understand.

The quality or state of being clear, especially in terms of being easy to see, hear, or understand.

A projecting piece of metal, rubber, or other material on the sole of a shoe, designed to prevent slipping.

The space between a woman's breasts, especially when it can be seen above the top of her clothes.

To split or cut something, especially along a natural line or grain.

A heavy knife with a broad blade, used by butchers for chopping meat through bone.

A symbol placed at the beginning of a staff in musical notation to indicate the pitch of the notes.

a narrow opening or crack in a rock or cliff

A climbing plant of the buttercup family, bearing white, pink, or purple flowers and typically having woody stems.

kindness shown when you are deciding how to punish someone for doing something wrong

(of weather or a climate) mild and pleasant.

To close or hold something very tightly, especially your hand or teeth.

Describing something, especially a fist or teeth, that is tightly closed or squeezed together.

The upper part of the nave, choir, and transepts of a large church, containing a series of windows that allow light to enter the building.

The body of people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.

a man who is a member of the clergy, especially in a christian church.

a member of the clergy in a religion, especially in the christian church.

relating to the work of a clerk or office worker, involving routine tasks like filing, typing, and record-keeping.

Excessive power or influence of the clergy in political or secular matters.

A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

the position or period of service of a clerk, especially a junior doctor in a hospital.

Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.