English words starting with C

A chemical bond or link between different chains of atoms in a polymer or other complex molecule.

(of molecules, polymers, or structures) joined by cross-links; having connections between different chains or parts.

Involving or operating between two or more nations.

(of software, a game, or a service) able to be used on different types of computers or devices with different operating systems.

the process of transferring pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of another plant of a different type or variety.

A contrary or conflicting aim or intention.

Involving or connecting different races.

A note in a book or other piece of writing that tells the reader to look in another part of it for more information.

The practice or an instance of directing a reader from one part of a book, index, or file to another for further information.

a surface or shape that is revealed when a straight cut is made through something, especially at right angles to an axis

relating to a cross-section; showing the internal structure of something as if cut through.

Having the shape of a cross; formed like a cross.

Occurring or existing between different species.

Extending across or involving two or more states of a country, especially the United States.

A table or matrix showing the relationship between two or more variables in statistical data, produced by cross-tabulating.

Extending or going from one side of a town or city to the other

A method of training in which a person learns skills or performs exercises that are not part of their usual job or primary sport, in order to improve overall performance or fitness.

A technique in machine learning and statistics for assessing how the results of a statistical analysis will generalize to an independent dataset, by partitioning data into subsets, training the model on some subsets, and validating it on the remaining subsets.

A horizontal bar, especially one between two upright posts, such as on a goal or a bicycle.

A strong horizontal beam, especially one that spans a structure and supports other members.

A weapon consisting of a bow fixed across a wooden stock, with a mechanism for holding and releasing the string.

A soldier or warrior who fights with a crossbow.

To cause an animal or plant to breed with one of a different breed or variety to produce a hybrid.

A current in a river or sea that flows across the main current.

A path or road that cuts across a main route or between two other routes.

marked with a cross or intersecting lines.

Firing from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross.

A pair of fine lines or wires crossing at right angles at the focus of an optical instrument, used for aiming or measurement.

The pair of fine wires or lines in the eyepiece of an optical instrument (such as a rifle scope or surveyor's level), whose intersection is used to pinpoint a target or position.

to mark or shade with two sets of parallel lines that cross each other.

a bar or block, typically in the shape of a cross, fixed at the end of a piston rod in a steam engine or pump to connect it to the connecting rod.

a place where you can cross a road, river, etc., or the act of crossing it

In an annoyed, angry, or bad-tempered way.

a point or place of crossing from one side to the other

A piece of wood, metal, or other material that is fixed across something, especially to strengthen it or to connect parts.

A place where two roads cross each other.

a place where two roads cross each other

unwanted signals in a communication channel, caused by interference from another channel.

A specially marked path for pedestrians to cross a street.

a wind that is blowing across the direction you are moving in

in a way that forms a cross or lies across something

a word puzzle in which you have to guess words from clues and write them in white squares going across or down on a grid of black and white squares.

the part of the human body between the legs where they join the torso.

often in a bad mood and easily annoyed

A tropical shrub or small tree of the spurge family, with brightly colored ornamental foliage.

To lower your body close to the ground by bending your legs under you

To lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs and back

Being in a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is lowered close to the ground.

a children's illness in which an infection causes a cough and breathing difficulties.

an employee of a casino who collects and pays bets at a gaming table.

a small piece of crisp, toasted or fried bread, often served in soup or salad.

A large, black bird with a loud, harsh call.

The small wrinkles that form at the outer corners of a person's eyes, especially as they age.

A heavy iron bar with a flattened end, used as a lever for forcing things open or apart.

a large number of people gathered together in a public place

The action or process of controlling and managing a large group of people, especially to prevent disorder or violence.

a person or thing that is very popular with or appealing to the general public.

Designed to win the approval or popularity of a large number of people; popular and appealing.

(of a place) full of people, leaving little or no room for movement

The situation when too many people or things are in a space, making it feel too full.

The act of making the loud, sharp cry of a rooster.

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels.

Having or wearing a crown.

Being the final, best, or most important part of something; forming the successful or triumphant conclusion.

A group of people who associate closely, especially a group of friends or a clique.

Extremely important because it will affect other things.

in a way that is extremely important or necessary

a pot in which substances are heated to a very high temperature, or melted.

Relating to or denoting plants of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), which typically have flowers with four petals arranged in a cross.

put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient punishment.

a model or image of Jesus Christ on the cross.

the act of killing someone by fastening them to a cross.

having the shape of a cross

to put someone to death by nailing or tying them to a cross

A sticky or unpleasant substance; dirt or filth.

of very poor quality; unpleasant or worthless

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.

A naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits.

in a rough or simple way, without skill or refinement

The quality of being rough, simple, and not skillfully done or made.

a selection of raw vegetables, often cut into pieces and served with a dip as an appetizer.

the quality of being crude, lacking refinement, subtlety, or sophistication.

Willing to cause pain and suffering to others; showing no kindness or pity.

comparative form of cruel; more cruel

In a way that deliberately causes pain or suffering to others.

behaviour that causes physical or mental pain to others and makes them suffer

a small glass bottle, typically for holding oil or vinegar for use at the dining table.

to sail about on a pleasure trip

A large passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, typically calling at several places.

a large fast warship

A professional boxer weighing between light heavyweight and heavyweight, with a maximum weight limit (typically 200 pounds or 90.7 kilograms).

A small, sweet cake of twisted or ring-shaped dough, fried until crisp.

A very small piece of food, especially bread or cake, that has fallen off a larger piece.

To break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over time or due to pressure.

broke or fell apart into small fragments, especially over time.

Breaking or falling apart into small fragments, especially through physical decay or neglect.

easily breaking into small, loose fragments.

Of poor quality; cheap or badly made

A small, round, flat bread with a spongy texture and holes on one side, typically eaten toasted with butter.

To crush something so that it becomes full of folds or creases.

Crushed into a compact, irregular shape by pressure or wrinkling.

Crushed and bent into a messy, irregular shape, often as a result of being squeezed tightly.

to crush something hard and dry, such as a biscuit, with the teeth, making a loud sound

to crush something hard and dry, such as a biscuit, with the teeth, making a loud sound

A person or thing that crunches something, especially data or numbers.

(present participle or gerund) making a loud, sharp, crushing sound, as when something hard is being crushed or chewed.

making a sharp, crisp sound when bitten or crushed

The leg from the knee to the ankle; the shank.

any of a series of medieval military expeditions made by europeans to recover the holy land from the muslims.

a person who takes part in a crusade, especially any of the christian military expeditions to the holy land in the middle ages.

Actively and energetically campaigning for a cause, especially a moral, religious, or political one.

to press something so hard that it is damaged or loses its shape

Pressed or squeezed with force so as to break, damage, or flatten.

A machine or device for crushing something

Causing overwhelming disappointment, embarrassment, or defeat.

in a manner that causes overwhelming disappointment, defeat, or emotional pressure.

the hard outer layer of bread, pastry, or a pie.

any of a large class of arthropods (such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps) with a hard exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed limbs.

Relating to or forming the crust of the earth or another planet.

Covered with a hard outer layer or coating.