English words starting with C

Lacking courage; easily frightened.

A bell worn around the neck of a cow so that the cow can be easily located.

a new world blackbird that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds for them to hatch and rear.

a man, typically one on a ranch, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback in the western us.

frightened or made to feel less confident by someone or something

To bend low or move backwards because you are frightened.

Present participle of cower: to bend low or move backwards because you are frightened

A woman who works on a ranch, especially one who rides a horse and herds cattle.

A person who works on a ranch, especially one who looks after cattle.

the skin of a cow, especially when made into leather.

a large loose hood, especially one forming part of a monk's habit.

wearing a cowl (a large, loose hood, especially that of a monk)

a small section of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest and is difficult to keep flat.

a removable metal covering for an aircraft engine.

a plant of the pea family cultivated for its edible seeds and pods, especially in warm regions.

A cowboy or cowhand, especially one who herds cattle.

A mild disease of cows that causes pustules on the udders, which can be transmitted to humans and was used in the early practice of vaccination against smallpox.

a small, brightly colored sea snail with a glossy, often patterned shell.

the brightly coloured or polished shell of a tropical sea snail, used historically as money in some parts of the world.

a farm building in which cattle are kept when not at pasture or being milked.

The person who steers a rowing boat and is in charge of the crew.

(especially of a woman) making a pretence of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring.

in a way that is shy, modest, or pretending to be shy in order to attract interest

the quality of being shy, modest, or pretending to be shy in a way that is playful or intended to attract attention.

a wild animal of the dog family, found in north america, that is smaller than a wolf

To deceive, win over, or persuade (someone) by artful flattery, false promises, or trickery.

In a comfortable, warm, and relaxed way.

the quality or state of being warm, comfortable, and safe.

Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

A professional accountant who has passed the Uniform CPA Examination and met other state licensing requirements.

the part of a computer that controls all the other parts and performs the actions specified by the instructions in a program

a sea creature with a flat round body covered by a shell, and five pairs of legs with large claws on the front pair

A small, sour wild apple, or the tree that produces it.

(of writing) cramped and difficult to read

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed.

a type of coarse, weedy grass that spreads rapidly and is difficult to eradicate from lawns and gardens.

resembling a crab in appearance, movement, or character.

the flesh of a crab used as food.

to break so that a line appears on the surface, but without breaking into separate pieces

Physically and mentally dependent on the drug crack cocaine.

A highly addictive, smokable form of cocaine, typically appearing as small, off-white rocks.

A sudden collapse or failure, especially a mental or emotional breakdown.

a series of severe measures taken to restrict or stop undesirable or illegal activities

damaged with lines on its surface because it has been hit or dropped

A thin, crisp, savory biscuit, typically unsweetened.

of excellent quality; first-rate

A thin, crisp, often salty biscuit, typically eaten with cheese or other toppings.

A person who is addicted to the drug crack cocaine.

extremely good, exciting, or enjoyable

to make a series of short, sharp, slightly quiet sounds

a series of slight sharp explosive noises

the crisp, browned pieces of rendered animal fat, especially pork, left after lard is made.

a person who holds strange or irrational ideas

a small bed for a baby, especially one that can be rocked from side to side

covering or applying to the entire period of a person's life from birth until death

Skill in making things by hand, especially in a particular activity or art

A person who makes things skillfully with their hands, often in a traditional or artistic way.

in a clever but dishonest way, using skill to deceive people

The quality of being clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods; cunning.

the activity or skill of making things by hand, often with care and creativity

a person who is skilled at making things by hand, especially in a traditional way.

Relating to or characteristic of the Arts and Crafts movement, especially in architecture and design, emphasizing handcrafted quality, natural materials, and simple, sturdy forms.

The skill and quality of work shown in something made by hand or with great care and attention to detail.

A person who is skilled at making things by hand, especially as a job.

A woman who is skilled at making things by hand, especially in a traditional or artistic way.

skilled at using clever plans or tricks to deceive people

A steep or rugged cliff or rock face.

having many crags or rough, steep, rocky projections

To force something into a small space.

the practice of trying to learn a lot very quickly just before an examination.

A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle or muscles.

(of a space) too small for the people or things in it, so that it is uncomfortable

Painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles

A metal plate with spikes, fixed to a boot for climbing on ice or rock.

a small, soft, red berry with a sour taste, often used in cooking and sauces.

a tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam.

Relating to the skull or cranium.

Relating to or involving both the cranium and the face.

a surgical operation in which a bone flap is removed from the skull to access the brain.

the hard bone case that surrounds and protects the brain of a person or animal; the skull.

a part of a machine that changes up-and-down or circular motion into circular motion, consisting of a bar fixed to a wheel at an angle

An artificial fishing lure designed to dive and wobble with a wide, erratic action when retrieved through the water.

the metal housing that encloses the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine.

the state or quality of being easily annoyed or irritable.

a shaft driven by or driving a crank, especially the main shaft of an internal combustion engine to which the connecting rods are attached.

easily annoyed or upset; irritable

A small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a wall or rock.

nonsense or worthless things; something of very poor quality

A thin, light fabric with a wrinkled surface.

A North American freshwater sunfish, popular for sport fishing.

Of very poor quality; bad or worthless

A situation or undertaking that is unpredictable and whose outcome depends entirely on chance.

to have an accident in a vehicle by violently hitting something

an act of landing an aircraft in an emergency, typically resulting in damage but not necessarily in a disaster.

to test (a vehicle) by deliberately crashing it to assess its safety performance.

to have an accident in a vehicle, hitting something violently and causing damage

A person who attends a party or event without being invited.

extremely large or complete

the degree to which a vehicle will protect its occupants in a crash.

designed to withstand the impact of a crash and protect the occupants

Showing a complete lack of understanding or sensitivity; coarse and stupid.

in a manner that shows a complete lack of intelligence, sensitivity, or subtlety

the quality of being crude, insensitive, and lacking in discrimination or refinement.

A large wooden or plastic container used for transporting or storing goods.

Past tense and past participle of crate; to pack something into a crate for storage or transport.

A large hole in the ground caused by an explosion or by something hitting it with great force.

Covered with many craters.

a wide piece of cloth worn by a man, folded inside the collar of his shirt and tied in a knot at the front

To have a very strong desire for something.

extremely cowardly; lacking the least bravery

In a cowardly or completely lacking courage manner.

a powerful desire for something.

The crop or stomach of a bird or lower animal.

a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster; a crayfish.

a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster; a crayfish.

to move forward on your hands and knees or with your body close to the ground

a person or animal that moves on their hands and knees or with their body close to the ground.

moving forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground

A low, narrow space under the floor of a building, or under a deck, providing access to plumbing and wiring.

Causing a sensation like something crawling on the skin; creepy or unsettling.