English words starting with C

A person who plays alongside another or others in a game, sport, or performance.

one of two or more people who jointly hold the position of president in an organization

A person or company that shares the responsibility and credit for producing a film, television show, record, etc., with another producer or other producers.

The joint production of a film, television programme, or other creative work by two or more parties, often from different countries or organizations.

A person or company that shares the responsibility and rights of publishing a work with another publisher or other publishers.

To sign a document jointly with another person, especially in order to accept legal responsibility for a debt or obligation if the other person fails to pay.

To sponsor something jointly with another person or organization.

to perform as a star together with another actor or actress in a film, play, etc.

A woman who is married to the same man as another woman, typically in the context of polygynous marriage.

one of two or more people or teams who share first place in a competition or contest

a person who works with another person; a colleague.

To write something together with another person or other people.

a person who writes something together with one or more other people

A person who trains an athlete or a team

A person who is both a coach and an athlete, often referring to someone who trains others while also competing themselves.

The process of training, teaching, or advising someone, especially in a sport, skill, or for work.

A man whose job is to drive a coach pulled by horses.

a substance that causes a fluid to change into a thickened mass or clot.

(of a liquid, especially blood) to change to a solid or semi-solid state

(of a liquid, especially blood) changed to a solid or semi-solid state

The process of a liquid, especially blood, changing to a solid or semi-solid state.

A hard black or dark brown substance that is dug from the earth and burned as fuel.

A layer or stratum of coal within the earth.

Very dark black, like coal.

Using coal as a fuel for combustion

Using coal as a fuel to produce power or heat

The process or industry of extracting coal from the ground.

to come together and form one group or substance

the process of coming or growing together to form one thing or system.

coming together to form one mass or whole

An area of land where coal is found in the ground and can be mined.

a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Relating to or involving a coalition.

consisting of large particles or having a rough, loose texture

Consisting of relatively large pieces or particles; not fine in texture.

(of a substance, especially flour or coffee) ground into relatively large particles.

in a rough or crude manner, lacking refinement or delicacy

to become or make something become rough or less smooth in texture

the quality of being rough or harsh in texture

The process of becoming or making something coarse, rough, or less refined.

the land beside or near to the sea or ocean

A test or condition in which a vehicle's speed is allowed to decrease gradually from a high level without applying power, used to measure drivetrain resistance and aerodynamic drag.

extending or occurring across an entire country, especially from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast of the united states or canada.

Located on or near the coast.

a small, flat mat placed under a glass or bottle to protect a table from condensation or heat.

An organization or group of people responsible for safety at sea and along a country's coast.

the act of moving easily, especially without using power or effort.

the outline of a coast, especially as seen from the sea, or the land that lies along it

An outer piece of clothing with sleeves that is worn over other clothes, usually for warmth or protection.

covered with a thin layer of a substance

a thin layer of a substance covering a surface

Not wearing a coat or outer garment.

A stand or frame with hooks or pegs for hanging coats and hats.

A room in a public building where coats and other belongings may be left temporarily.

The lower back flap of a man's formal jacket or coat.

The long, back parts of a formal coat (tailcoat) that hang down below the waist.

To persuade someone gently or gradually to do something.

having or mounted on a common axis.

using gentle persuasion or flattery.

A roundish lump or mass of something.

A vitamin of the B complex, also known as vitamin B12, essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function.

a hard, silver-white, magnetic metallic element used especially in alloys and to give a blue color to glass and ceramics.

Of a deep, vivid blue color tinged with green, like that of some cobalt compounds.

to make or repair shoes

(of a road or area) paved with cobbles

A person whose job is mending shoes.

a naturally rounded stone, especially one of a size used for paving streets.

(of a street or area) paved with cobblestones.

a large, slender, predatory fish found in warm seas, having a dark brown back and a paler belly, and valued as a food and game fish.

A highly venomous snake, often with a hood that it spreads when threatened, found in parts of Asia and Africa.

a fine network of sticky threads made by a spider to catch insects

Covered with or full of cobwebs.

resembling or covered with cobwebs; old, dusty, and neglected.

a south american shrub whose leaves are the source of cocaine and are also chewed as a stimulant.

relating to or involved in the cultivation of the coca plant, from which cocaine is derived

a powerful, addictive drug that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant and used illegally as a stimulant.

Having been subjected to or come into contact with cocaine, typically referring to a fetus or newborn affected by the mother's use of the drug during pregnancy.

Any spherical or roughly spherical bacterium

the small bone at the bottom of the spine, formed from fused vertebrae; the tailbone.

A bright red dye or pigment made from the dried bodies of a female scale insect.

a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that contains the organ of hearing.

relating to or resembling the spiral cavity of the inner ear (the cochlea)

An adult male bird, especially of a domestic fowl; a rooster.

A mistake or a situation that has been completely mismanaged.

A dog that is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle.

A small, crested Australian parrot with grey and yellow plumage, often kept as a pet.

a parrot with a large crest of feathers on its head, native to australia and nearby islands.

(of a gun) with the hammer pulled back ready to fire.

A person who breeds or trains gamecocks.

A young domestic male chicken, less than one year old.

crooked or tilted to one side; not straight.

A contest in which two gamecocks are fitted with spurs and set to fight, often as a form of gambling or entertainment.

excessive confidence or boldness that is often irritating to others.

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'cock', meaning to tilt or set something at an angle, especially part of a firearm.

A common edible European bivalve mollusc with a thick, ribbed, heart-shaped shell.

A native of East London, traditionally one born within the sound of the bells of St Mary-le-Bow church.

The compartment in an aircraft, spacecraft, or racing car where the pilot or driver sits.

A large brown or black insect with a flat, shiny body, often found in dirty or warm places where food is kept.

A vulgar slang term for a contemptible or obsequious person.

overly confident and arrogant, often in a way that is annoying to others

a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing two or more drinks together

A social gathering, usually in the early evening, at which cocktails and other drinks and light refreshments are served.

Overly self-confident in a way that is arrogant or irritating.

The tropical palm tree that produces coconuts.

a dark brown powder made from crushed cacao seeds, used in making chocolate

a tropical american tree of the genus dalbergia, valued for its hard, dense, colorful wood.

A collection of items that are curated, assembled, or enjoyed together, often implying a sense of shared or collaborative interest.

The large brown seed of a tropical palm tree, consisting of a hard shell lined with edible white flesh and containing a clear liquid.

a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae

Resembling a cocoon in appearance, shape, or the sense of being protective and isolated.

A large marine fish of the North Atlantic, important as a food fish.

The liver of the codfish, especially when used as a source of oil.

a passage that brings a piece of music to an end.

to treat someone in an overprotective or indulgent way.

To treat someone in an overprotective or indulgent way.

Treating someone in an overprotective or indulgent way

A system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret form, or a system of numbers, letters, or signals used to represent something in a shorter or more convenient form.

The activity or process of deciphering or interpreting secret codes or ciphers.

Given a temporary or secret name for identification during a project or operation.

A book, list, or other collection of codes or rules, especially for a specific system of communication or classification.