English words: C

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1959 words under C; 701–800 on this page.

clangorous adjective…
Making a loud, ringing, clanging noise, like bells or metal being struck.
clank verb (clanks, clanked, clanking); noun (clanks)
To clank is to make a short, loud metal sound, like iron or glasses touching: the sword clanked against his leg.
clanking verb form (present participle of clank); adjective; noun…
Making a loud metal sound, like swords or chains knocking together: the clanking of armour.
clap verb (clap, claps, clapped, clapping); noun (a clap, claps)everyday · Jewish tradition
To hit your hands together, usually again and again, to show you like something, to keep a beat or to get attention.
clapperboard noun (a clapperboard, clapperboards)
A board with a hinged stick on top that is clapped shut in front of the camera at the start of each shot of a film, showing the scene and…
clappers noun (clappers, plural; a clapper, singular)
The metal tongue or ball hanging inside a bell that hits it to make it ring (a clapper).
clapping noun (clapping — uncountable); verb form…
Clapping is hitting your hands together again and again to make a sound, to show you liked something or to cheer.
claret noun (no plural in common use)
A dark red wine, mostly from France; in old stories it is served at feasts and grand dinners.
clarification noun…
An explanation that makes something clearer or easier to understand.
clarifying present participle and adjective of clarify…
Making something clearer or easier to understand, by explaining it more.
clarinet noun (a clarinet, clarinets)
A woodwind instrument shaped like a long black tube with keys and a single reed in the mouthpiece; it makes a smooth, warm sound.
clarity noun (clarity; uncountable)
Being clear and easy to understand.
clash noun (a clash, clashes); verb…everyday · Jewish tradition
A clash is a fight or strong argument between people or groups: «a clash between fans».
clasp verb (clasp, clasps, clasped, clasping); noun…everyday · Jewish tradition
To hold something tightly in your hand or arms: «She clasped her teddy».
class noun (class, classes); verb…everyday · Jewish tradition
A class is a group of students who learn together.
classic adjective (classic, more classic); noun…everyday · Jewish tradition
A classic is a book, film, song or other work that is very good and has been admired by people for a long time.
classical adjective (classical)
To do with ancient Greece and Rome, their languages, art and ideas: classical history, classical languages.
classification noun (classification, classifications)everyday · Jewish tradition
Sorting things into groups or classes by what they have in common: the classification of animals.
classified adjective (classified); verb, past form of classify…
Sorted into groups or classes: the rocks were classified by colour.
classifier noun (classifier, classifiers)
A person or thing that sorts things into groups.
classify verb (classify, classifies, classified, classifying)
To classify things is to sort them into groups or categories by what they have in common.
classmate noun (classmate, classmates)
A classmate is a person in the same class as you at school.
classroom noun (classroom, classrooms)
A classroom is a room in a school where pupils have lessons.
classy adjective (classy, classier, classiest — informal)
Stylish, elegant and of good quality, often looking expensive.
clatter verb (clatter, clatters, clattered, clattering); noun…
To clatter is to make a loud, rattling noise as hard things bang against each other, like falling pans or shoes on stairs.
clause noun (a clause, clauses)
In grammar, a clause is a group of words that has a verb and usually a subject: «when the bell rang» and «we went outside» are clauses.
claustrophobia noun (claustrophobia, uncountable)
A strong fear of being in small, closed or crowded spaces, such as lifts, tunnels or cupboards.
clave verb, past tense of cleave
Either stuck fast to something, or split apart.
clavicle noun (a clavicle, clavicles)
The collarbone: the long, thin bone between the top of the breastbone and the shoulder; you have one on each side.
claw noun (a claw, claws); verb (claw, claws, clawed, clawing)everyday · Jewish tradition
A claw is a sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird, like a cat's, eagle's or bear's.
clay noun (clay — uncountable)everyday · Jewish tradition
Clay is soft, sticky earth that you can shape with your hands and then bake or dry so it goes hard.
clayey adjective (clayey, clayier, clayiest)
Made of or full of clay, the sticky soil that is wet and hard when dry: clayey soil.
clean adjective (clean, cleaner, cleanest); verb…everyday · Jewish tradition
Clean means not dirty.
cleaners noun plural (cleaners, of cleaner); also «the cleaner's»…
Cleaners are people whose job is to clean buildings, like schools, offices or homes.
cleanliness noun (cleanliness; uncountable)
Being clean or keeping things clean.
cleanly adverb (cleanly)
Cleanly means in a neat, smooth way, with one quick even cut or break and no mess.
cleanness nounJewish tradition
The state of being clean, pure or free from guilt.
cleanse verb (cleanse, cleanses, cleansed, cleansing)everyday · Jewish tradition
To clean something thoroughly, especially skin or a wound: «Cleanse the cut with water.».
cleansing noun (cleansing); verb, -ing form of cleanse…everyday · Jewish tradition
Making something very clean, especially skin or a wound: cleansing a cut.
clear adjective (clear, clearer, clearest); verb…everyday · Jewish tradition
Easy to understand, see or hear: clear instructions, a clear voice.
clearance noun (clearance, uncountable; a clearance, clearances)
The act of clearing something away, like clearing land or rubbish.
clearing noun (a clearing, clearings); verb form of clear (clearing)
A clearing is an open space in a wood or forest where there are no trees.
clearly adverb (clearly, more clearly, most clearly)everyday · Jewish tradition
Clearly means in a way that is easy to see, hear or understand: «Speak clearly».
clearness nounJewish tradition
the quality of being clear or see-through.
cleat noun (a cleat, cleats)
A cleat is one of the hard studs on the bottom of sports shoes that stop you slipping on grass.
cleave verb…everyday · Jewish tradition
To split or cut right through something with a heavy blow: cleave the wood with an axe.
clef noun (a clef, clefs)
A sign at the start of a line of written music that shows how high or low the notes are: the treble clef for higher notes and the bass…
cleft noun (clefts); adjective (old use, split)everyday · Jewish tradition
A cleft is a narrow crack or split in rock or ground, often deep.
clemency noun (no plural)
Mercy: a kind willingness to pardon or spare someone who could be punished.
clementine noun (a clementine, clementines); (Clementine) a name
A small, sweet orange fruit that is easy to peel and usually has no seeds.
clench verb (clench, clenches, clenched, clenching)
To clench your fists or teeth means to press them tightly together.
clepsydra noun (a clepsydra, clepsydras or clepsydrae)
A water clock: an ancient device that measures time by how much water drips into or out of a container.
clergy noun (the clergy), plural in sense
The priests, ministers, vicars, rabbis, imams and other religious leaders of a religion, as a group.
clergyman noun (a clergyman, clergymen); also clergywoman, member of…
A man who leads religious services, such as a priest, minister, vicar or rabbi.
cleric noun (a cleric, clerics)
A cleric is a religious leader, such as a priest, minister, rabbi or imam.
clerical adjective (clerical)
To do with office work, such as typing, filing and keeping records (a clerical job, a clerical error).
clerk noun (a clerk, clerks); verb…
A clerk is a person whose job is keeping records, filing and writing in an office.
clever adjective (cleverer, cleverest; or more clever, most clever)
Clever means quick to learn and understand things.
cleverly adverb (cleverly, more cleverly, most cleverly)
Cleverly means in a smart, clever way, using good thinking or skill.
cleverness noun (cleverness, uncountable)
Cleverness is being clever: being quick to learn, understand and think of good ideas.
clew noun (a clew, clews); verb (clew, clews, clewed, clewing)
The lower back corner of a sail, where a rope is attached.
click noun (a click, clicks); verb…everyday · Jewish tradition
A click is a short, sharp sound, like a door shutting or fingers snapping.
client noun (a client, clients)
A person who pays for help or advice from a professional, such as a lawyer, builder or hairdresser: the lawyer's client.
cliff noun (a cliff, cliffs)everyday · Jewish tradition
A cliff is a high, steep wall of rock or earth, often at the edge of the sea.
cliffhanger noun (a cliffhanger, cliffhangers)
A cliffhanger is an exciting ending to a chapter or episode that leaves you not knowing what will happen next, so you want to read or…
climate noun (a climate, climates; climate, uncountable)everyday · Jewish tradition
The climate of a place is its usual weather over many years, such as hot and dry or cold and wet.
climatic adjective (climatic)
To do with climate — the usual weather of a place over many years (climatic zones, climatic change).
climax noun (a climax, climaxes); verb…
The most exciting, important or tense moment of a story, film, event or piece of music, usually near the end.
climb verb (climb, climbs, climbed, climbing); noun…everyday · Jewish tradition
To climb is to go up something, like stairs, a tree, a ladder or a mountain, often using hands and feet.
climber noun (a climber, climbers)
A climber is a person who climbs, such as mountains, rocks or climbing walls.
clime noun (old use, or poetic)
An old or poetic word for a country, region or climate: warmer climes.
cling verb (cling, clings, clung, clinging)everyday · Jewish tradition
To cling to something is to hold on to it very tightly.
clingy adjective (clingy, clingier, clingiest)
Always wanting to be close to someone and not wanting to be left alone: a clingy toddler.
clinic noun (a clinic, clinics)
A clinic is a place where people go to see a doctor, nurse or other health worker, usually without staying overnight.
clinical adjective (clinical, more clinical, most clinical)
Clinical means to do with treating patients in hospitals or clinics: «a clinical trial».
clinically adverb (clinically)
Clinically means in a medical way, as judged by doctors examining patients: «clinically tested», «clinically proven».
clink noun (a clink, clinks); verb…
A clink is a short, light ringing sound, like glasses touching or coins falling.
clip noun (clip, clips); verb (clip, clips, clipped, clipping)
A clip is a small object that holds things together or in place: a paper clip, a hair clip.
clipboard noun (a clipboard, clipboards)
A flat board with a metal clip at the top that holds sheets of paper, so you can write while standing or walking.
clipped verb, past of clip (clip, clips, clipped, clipping)…everyday · Jewish tradition
Clipped is the past form of «clip»: cut something short or neat with scissors or clippers (clipped the hedge, clipped his nails).
clipper noun (clipper, clippers)
Clippers are a tool for cutting hair, nails or hedges.
clipping noun (a clipping, clippings); verb form of clip (clipping)
A clipping is an article or picture cut out of a newspaper or magazine.
cloak noun (a cloak, cloaks); verb…everyday · Jewish tradition
A loose coat without sleeves that hangs from the shoulders and is fastened at the neck.
cloakroom noun (a cloakroom, cloakrooms)
A cloakroom is a room where you can leave coats, bags and umbrellas, for example in a school or theatre.
cloche noun (a cloche, cloches)
A glass or plastic cover shaped like a bell or a small tunnel, put over young plants to protect them from cold and pests.
clock noun (clock, clocks; o'clock); verb (clock, clocks, clocked)
A clock is a machine that shows the time, on a wall or a table.
clockmaker noun (a clockmaker, clockmakers)
A clockmaker is a person who makes and repairs clocks.
clockwise adverb (clockwise); adjective (clockwise)
Clockwise means moving round in the same direction as the hands of a clock: from the top to the right, down, to the left and back up.
clockwork noun (no plural); adjective
Clockwork is the set of springs and wheels inside a clock or toy that makes it move when wound up.
clod noun (clods)everyday · Jewish tradition
A lump of earth or soil, often large and hard: a clod of earth.
clog noun (a clog, clogs); verb (clog, clogs, clogged, clogging)
A clog is a heavy shoe with a thick wooden sole.
cloister noun (cloister, cloisters)
A cloister is a covered walk with arches around an open square inside a church or monastery.
clomb verb, past tense of climb
Went up something, using hands and feet.
clon fragment
«Clon» is not an English word on its own.
clone noun (a clone, clones); verb…
A living thing that is an exact copy of another, with the same genes, made naturally or by scientists.
cloning noun (cloning — uncountable); verb…
Making an exact copy of a living thing, with the same genes, from one of its cells.
clop noun (a clop, clops); verb (clop, clops, clopped, clopping)
The hollow knocking sound of a horse's hooves on a hard road.
close verb (close, closes, closed, closing); adjective…everyday · Jewish tradition
To close is to shut, like a door, a book or your eyes.
closely adverb (closely, more closely, most closely)everyday · Jewish tradition
Closely means carefully and with attention.
closeness noun (closeness, uncountable)
Closeness is being near to something in space or time.

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