English words starting with C

a small animal that lives in rivers and streams, similar to a lobster but much smaller, with a hard shell and two large claws.

A stick of colored wax, charcoal, or chalk, used for drawing or writing.

a temporary period of intense enthusiasm for something, especially a particular activity or object.

behaving in a wild and uncontrolled way, especially because of strong emotion

in a wild, uncontrolled, or foolish manner

the state or quality of being mentally deranged, especially in a wild or aggressive way.

mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way.

a quilt made of pieces of cloth of various shapes, sizes, and colors sewn together in an irregular, haphazard pattern.

To make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure is applied.

Making a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure is applied.

Making or likely to make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure is applied.

The thick, yellowish-white fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk.

Having a pale yellowish-white color like that of cream.

Describing a food item, especially a pastry or confection, that has cream as an interior filling.

(of food) made smooth and soft by beating, mashing, or mixing with cream or a creamy substance.

A substance, often a powder or liquid, used to whiten coffee or tea.

A place where dairy products (especially butter and cheese) are made or sold.

The quality or state of being creamy, especially in texture or appearance.

A type of pale yellow or cream-colored earthenware pottery.

Having the rich, smooth, thick consistency or appearance of cream.

Of a colour that is white with a slight yellowish or creamy tint.

A line on cloth, paper, etc. where it has been folded, pressed, or crushed.

Having lines or folds, especially on fabric or skin.

To make something new, or to bring something into existence.

Made or brought something into existence.

a waste product formed from the breakdown of creatine in muscle tissue, typically filtered from the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine.

The act or process of making, inventing, or producing something.

The belief that the universe and living things were made by God exactly as described in the Bible and did not develop from earlier forms.

having the ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new or imaginative

A type of writing that is original and imaginative, such as fiction, poetry, or drama, as opposed to academic or professional writing.

In a way that involves the use of imagination or original ideas to produce something new.

the ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new or imaginative

the ability to use skill and imagination to produce something new or to produce art.

a person or thing that brings something new into existence.

a living thing, real or imaginary, that can move around, such as an animal, bird, insect, or human

relating to or characteristic of a creature, especially in being physical, mortal, or dependent.

A place where babies and young children are cared for during the day while their parents are at work.

Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

A document, certificate, or other evidence that proves a person's identity, qualifications, or authority.

Having official qualifications, training, or experience, especially as shown by a certificate, license, or other document.

The process of verifying the qualifications, background, and professional standing of a person, especially for granting official authorization to practice in a specific field.

a sideboard, cupboard, or cabinet, often without legs, used especially for storing dishes or as a serving surface.

the quality of being trusted and believed in

Able to be believed; convincing.

In a way that can be believed or trusted.

The ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

A small plastic card issued by a bank or financial company, allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit.

A situation where a borrower fails to make required payments on a debt.

An assessment of the creditworthiness of a borrower, typically a company or government, indicating the risk involved in lending money to them.

Relating to the activity of collecting and providing information about a person's or company's financial history and reliability, especially for the purpose of lending.

The quality of being able to be believed or trusted.

Deserving praise or approval, even if not outstanding.

In a way that deserves praise, approval, or respect.

(past tense and past participle of credit) To publicly acknowledge someone as being responsible for an achievement or creation.

A person, bank, or company that lends money or allows someone to owe them money.

The quality of being considered a reliable borrower who is likely to repay debts.

Financially sound enough to be considered a good risk for receiving credit.

a statement of the basic beliefs of a religious faith or political movement.

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Too ready to believe things and therefore easy to deceive.

A set of beliefs or principles that strongly influences someone's way of life or actions.

Relating to or based on a creed or statement of religious belief.

a small, narrow stream or river

the bottom of a creek or stream, typically consisting of sand, gravel, or rock.

A basket, especially one used by anglers for carrying fish.

to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being noticed

A plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by clinging or spreading.

superlative form of creepy; most likely to cause an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.

An unpleasant feeling of fear or slight disgust, often caused by something strange or unnatural.

moving slowly and carefully, especially to avoid being noticed

causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.

To burn a dead body until it becomes ash, especially as a funeral rite.

To have burned a dead body to ashes, typically as part of a funeral rite.

The act of burning a dead body until it turns to ash, typically as a funeral rite.

A building where the bodies of dead people are burned (cremated).

a building or facility where the bodies of dead people are cremated.

A sweet, creamy substance used as a filling, topping, or dessert, often with a soft, smooth texture.

Having battlements, which are the regular gaps at the top of a castle wall.

A series of indentations or loopholes around the top of a castle wall or tower, used for defense.

A person of mixed European and black descent, especially in the Caribbean.

The process by which a pidgin language develops into a fully-fledged, native language for a speech community.

A thick, oily liquid with a strong smell, distilled from coal tar or wood tar, used especially as a wood preservative.

A light, thin fabric with a wrinkled surface.

of, relating to, or resembling twilight; dim.

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity in a piece of music.

the curved shape that is wider in the middle and pointed at the ends, like the moon in its first or last quarter.

having the curved shape of a crescent moon

Any of various plants with small green leaves that have a sharp taste and are eaten raw in salads.

The top or highest part of something, such as a hill or a wave.

Having a crest or tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head.

Sad and disappointed because you have failed and you are no longer proud or confident.

The top line or highest point of something, especially of a wave or hill.

relating to or denoting the last period of the mesozoic era, between the jurassic and tertiary periods, characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the first appearance of flowering plants.

Of or relating to the island of Crete, its people, or their ancient culture.

A stupid or foolish person (offensive term).

A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (congenital hypothyroidism).

A deep, open crack, especially in a glacier or in the ground after an earthquake.

A narrow crack or gap, especially in a rock or wall.

A group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or train.

A type of truck or pickup truck with an extended cab containing a second row of seating behind the front seats.

A very short hairstyle for men and boys, in which the hair is cut evenly all over the head.

Manned or operated by a crew.

A member of the crew of a ship or aircraft.

A fellow member of a crew, especially on a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.

A person who is a member of a crew, especially on a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.

A small bed with high sides for a baby or young child.

A card game for two, three, or four players, in which the objective is to play cards combining to certain totals and to form various scoring combinations, with scores traditionally recorded by moving pegs on a small board.

Perforated like a sieve.

a painful, sudden stiffness in the muscles of the neck or back.

An outdoor game played between two teams of eleven players with a ball, bats, and wickets.

A person who plays cricket, especially as a professional.

having the shape of a ring, specifically relating to a cartilage of the larynx.

a person who shouts out announcements or advertisements in public

an expression of surprise, excitement, or alarm

an illegal activity or action for which a person can be punished by law

(of a person, organization, or activity) involved in or intended to stop crime and catch criminals

Without crime; not involving or characterized by criminal activity.

The act or process of stopping crime from happening.

Full of or dominated by crime; having a very high level of criminal activity.

The location where a crime was committed, especially as examined by investigators for physical evidence.