English words starting with C

A container holding a substance or object designed to be inserted into a device, such as ink for a pen, film for a camera, or a bullet with its explosive charge.

A large, sideways circular movement of the body where a person turns over by putting their hands on the ground and swinging their legs over their head.

to cut a hard material such as wood or stone into a particular shape or object

Shaped by cutting material such as wood or stone.

A person who carves, especially an artist who carves wood or stone.

an object or pattern made by cutting a shape into wood or stone

A place or facility where the exterior of motor vehicles is cleaned, often using machines and brushes.

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a pillar to support the entablature of a Greek or Greek-style building.

A man who is a promiscuous and unscrupulous lover.

the older, walled section of a north african city, especially the citadel or fortress area.

A small waterfall, especially one in a series.

falling or flowing in stages like a waterfall

The dried bark of a North American shrub (Rhamnus purshiana), used as a laxative.

a particular situation or example of something

Relating to or using the detailed analysis of specific, real-world instances or examples as a method of study or reasoning.

Considering each situation separately according to its own particular circumstances.

(of a study, especially in medicine or epidemiology) comparing subjects with a particular condition (cases) to similar subjects without that condition (controls) in order to identify factors that may contribute to the condition.

Relating to or designed for a particular situation, instance, or set of circumstances.

A detailed analysis of a person, group, or situation, especially as a model for learning or research.

a book containing records of legal or medical cases that is used for reference and study.

enclosed in a protective case or covering.

the main protein present in milk and cheese.

the number of cases that a person (such as a doctor, lawyer, or social worker) is responsible for at one time

A window or part of a window that opens on hinges like a door, typically one set in a frame.

The work of providing personal help and advice to people with social or personal problems, typically carried out by a social worker.

A person employed by a social services agency to provide advice and practical help to individuals and families.

Money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that which is immediately available.

The amount of money a company or person has available at a given time.

To convert an asset, such as shares or property, into money.

having very little money that is immediately available, even if owning valuable assets.

Having a large amount of cash or liquid assets available.

Desperately in need of money; suffering from a severe lack of funds.

Having very little money; short of cash.

The amount of money that an insurance policy is worth if it is ended before its maturity date.

A strong box or container for holding money.

A small, curved, edible nut from a tropical American tree.

A person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, or other business.

not using or involving physical cash or coins for transactions.

A type of very fine, soft wool, or the expensive cloth made from it.

A protective covering or outer layer.

a public room or building where people play gambling games for money

a large barrel, especially one for holding alcoholic drinks

A small, often ornamental box or chest for holding jewels, letters, or other valuable objects.

a tropical plant with thick roots that are used for making flour and tapioca.

A large, deep dish with a lid, used for cooking food in an oven.

a small, flat, rectangular case containing magnetic tape, used for recording and playing back sound or video

The bark of a southeast Asian tree, used as a spice (cinnamon).

A sweet, blackcurrant-flavored liqueur.

a long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy or by others assisting in church services.

a rich, slow-cooked casserole originating in the south of france, typically containing white beans and various kinds of meat.

To throw something forcefully in a specific direction.

Made of cast iron.

No longer wanted; thrown away or discarded.

a small, hollowed piece of hard wood, plastic, or bone, held in the hand and clicked together in pairs to make a rhythmic sound, especially used by spanish dancers.

A person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place.

A social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank, profession, or wealth.

A small wheel, typically one of a set, swiveling beneath a piece of furniture or machinery to allow it to be moved easily.

to criticize someone or something severely

severe criticism or punishment

Relating to Castile, its people, or the variety of Spanish spoken there, considered the standard form of the language.

The process of choosing actors for a play or film

A large, strong building with thick, high walls and towers, built in the past by kings and queens or other important people to live in and defend themselves against attack.

Resembling or characteristic of a castle, especially in being large, imposing, or having a fortified appearance.

A small container with holes in the top, used for sprinkling salt, sugar, etc.

To remove the testicles of a male animal or person.

(of a male animal) having had the testicles removed, and therefore unable to reproduce.

The act of removing the testicles of a male animal or man

a male singer who was castrated in boyhood so that he would retain a soprano or alto voice.

relaxed and not worried, or seeming not to care about something

In a relaxed and informal way.

the quality of being relaxed and not seeming to be worried or anxious

A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry.

A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, often kept as a pet or for catching mice.

Describing a situation in which two people or groups repeatedly try to outwit or gain an advantage over each other, especially in a prolonged and strategic way.

A sudden, violent event that causes great change or destruction.

Relating to or causing a violent and sudden event or change, especially one that results in great destruction or social upheaval.

An underground cemetery consisting of a network of tunnels and rooms with recesses for tombs.

a decorated wooden framework for supporting the coffin of a distinguished person during a funeral or while lying in state.

Relating to Catalonia, its people, or its language.

A complete list of items, often arranged in a specific order.

a person who compiles or maintains a catalog, especially in a library or archive

the action or process of systematically listing and classifying items, especially in a library or collection.

A complete list of items, typically arranged in a systematic order.

The act of making a systematic list of items, often for reference or in a library.

Relating to Catalonia, its people, or its language.

A tree with large, heart-shaped leaves, showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers, and long, narrow seed pods, native to North America and eastern Asia.

the process of causing or accelerating a chemical reaction by means of a substance which itself remains unchanged at the end of the reaction.

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

Relating to or causing catalysis; acting as a catalyst.

to cause or accelerate a chemical reaction by acting as a catalyst.

A sailing boat with two parallel hulls.

A wild animal of the cat family, especially a cougar or lynx.

a large device used in ancient and medieval warfare to hurl large stones or other projectiles

A large waterfall or a steep rapids in a river.

a medical condition where a lot of mucus is produced in the nose and throat, especially when you have a cold

An event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

causing sudden great damage or suffering.

in a way that causes sudden and very great harm or destruction

the theory that changes in the earth's crust during geological history have resulted chiefly from sudden violent and unusual events.

a state of immobility and apparent unconsciousness, sometimes with odd, rigid postures, seen in severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.

Relating to or suffering from a condition characterized by a lack of movement, rigidity, and often stupor or unresponsiveness.

a north american songbird of the mockingbird family, with mainly gray plumage and a catlike call.

A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment, typically made by a man to a woman passing by.

To capture or seize something, especially after a chase or pursuit.

A situation in which you cannot do one thing until you do another thing, but you cannot do the second thing until you do the first thing, so that you are unable to do either.

something designed to be all-inclusive or to cover a wide variety of situations or items

A fishing practice where a caught fish is returned to the water alive.

an effort to reach the same standard or level as someone or something after a period of being behind

Able to be caught.

A term, category, or rule that includes a wide variety of items, often by being broad or vague.

A person or thing that catches something.

(of a disease) likely to be transmitted from one person to another; infectious.

The area from which rainfall flows into a river, lake, or reservoir.

A well-known sentence or phrase, especially one associated with a particular famous person.

A word or phrase that is frequently used, especially in a particular political or social context, to represent a set of ideas.

(of a tune or phrase) pleasing and easily remembered

religious instruction given to a person in preparation for christian baptism or confirmation, typically using a catechism.

Relating to or consisting of teaching by question and answer, especially in religious instruction.

a bitter, colorless crystalline compound that is the main antioxidant component of tea and is also found in certain fruits and the bark of some trees.