Words Starting With "C"

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Crafty

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Crafty refers to someone or something that is clever, skillful, and cunning, often in a deceptive or manipulative way. It can also imply a sense of cleverness or creativity in one's methods or actions.

Crag

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Crag is a noun that refers to a steep rock face, often vertical or near-vertical, especially in mountains or coastal areas. It can also refer to a rugged or rocky outcrop, often with a jagged or broken outline.

Craggier

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Craggier refers to a landscape or terrain that is rockier and more rugged, often with steep cliffs or jagged peaks, as opposed to being smoother and more even. It can also be used to describe a person or personality as being more harsh or unforgiving, similar to the craggy and austere landscape.

Craggiest

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The word "craggiest" is an adjective meaning the most rugged, rocky, and steeply mountainous. It is used to describe a landscape or terrain that is very rough and uneven, often with sharp peaks and valleys.

Craggy

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Having a rugged and rocky surface; rough and uneven. For example, the craggy mountainside was difficult to climb.

Crags

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Crags: Plural of "crag", a rocky outcropping or a steep and rugged rock face, typically in a mountain or cliff.

Craic

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"Craic" is a noun that means "fun" or "entertainment", particularly in an Irish or Irish-American context. It can also refer to gossip or news. For example, "What's the craic?" (What's going on?) or "That was great craic!" (That was a lot of fun!).

Craig

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Craig is a Scottish surname that means "rocky outcrop" or "outcropping". It is often used as a given name, typically short for names such as Craigie or Craigston. The name has become popular in recent years, particularly in the UK and the United States.

Craigavon

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Craigavon is a city located in Northern Ireland, which is a part of the United Kingdom. It is a planned city, built in the 1960s as a new capital for the county of Armagh. The city is named after Lord Craigavon, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. Today, Craigavon is a thriving city with a population of around 65,000 people.

Craigslist

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Craigslist is a popular online classified advertising platform where users can buy, sell, trade, or rent various goods and services. It was founded in 1995 by Craig Newmark and has since become one of the most widely used websites of its kind, allowing users to post ads for free or for a small fee. The website is known for its community-driven approach, allowing users to connect with each other and find local deals on everything from furniture and electronics to jobs and housing.

Crail

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Crail is a small fishing village on the east coast of Scotland. It is a historic town known for its picturesque harbor, beautiful beaches, and medieval architecture.

Crakeberry

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Crackleberry is a rare or obsolete term for a type of small, tart fruit. It is also sometimes used to describe a type of Joker jam or preserves, typically made from fruit such as lemon, orange, or quince. The term "crackleberry" is likely derived from the sound that the fruit makes when it's bitten into or the crunchy texture of the jam.

Cram

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To cram means to learn or memorize a lot of information quickly and intensively, often just before a test or exam, in order to try to retain it and be able to recall it later. The word can also be used more broadly to refer to any situation where someone is under pressure to learn or accomplish something quickly. For example, "I've been cramming for my biology exam all week and I'm feeling totally burnt out." or "She crammed as much as she could into the suitcase without giving it a chance to settle."

Crambo

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Crambo is a game or a party game that involves saying a phrase or a sentence with a blank, and then having others try to complete the phrase. It is similar to the children's game "Guess the Word" or "Blank Fill-in."

Crammed

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The verb "crammed" means to pack or crowd something tightly and carelessly, often in a hurry or to make the most of available space. It can also mean to learn or study a large amount of information in a short amount of time, often just before an exam or test. For example: "I crammed all my belongings into the small suitcase," or "I crammed all night to prepare for the exam."

Crammer

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A crammer is a person who prepares intensively for an examination or test, often at a late stage, in order to cram as much information as possible into their mind. It can also refer to a teacher or institution that provides intensive academic preparation for a specific test or examination, such as an entrance exam or a professional certification exam.

Crammers

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A crammer is a person who intensely studies for a short period, often in a hurry, to pass an examination or to learn specific information, typically in order to gain a qualification, such as a university entrance exam. The term is often used pejoratively to imply that the learner is merely memorizing information without fully understanding it.

Cramming

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Cramming is the act of hastily and intensively studying or learning something, often in a limited amount of time, typically before an exam or a test. It usually involves trying to absorb and retain a large amount of information in a short period, often to the point of feeling overwhelmed or exhausted.

Cramoisy

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Cramoisy is an adjective that means harsh, discordant, or unpleasantly loud. It is often used to describe a sound that is jarring or grating to the ear.

Cramp

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A cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, often accompanied by pain or discomfort. It can occur in any muscle, but is most common in the legs, feet, and abdominal region. Cramps can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, fatigue, overstress, and certain medical conditions, and can be relieved with stretching, massage, and other treatments.

Cramped

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The word "cramped" is an adjective that means being narrowly confined or being in a state of discomfort due to being in a tight or restricted space. It can also describe something that is restricted or constricted in form or size. For example, "The cramped conditions in the old apartment made it difficult to move around."

Crampedness

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A feeling of being confined or restricted in a small or uncomfortable space, often causing physical or mental discomfort.

Cramping

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Cramping: a sudden, temporary, and usually painful contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles, often caused by fatigue, stress, or other physical or emotional factors.

Crampon

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A crampon is a device worn on the sole of a boot to provide traction on ice or hard snow. It typically consists of a series of metal spikes or points that dig into the surface, allowing the wearer to walk or climb safely on steep or slippery terrain. Crampons are commonly used in mountaineering, ice climbing, and other winter activities.

Crampons

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Crampons are pointed metal fittings worn on the soles of boots to provide traction on snow, ice, or other slippery surfaces. They are often used in outdoor activities such as climbing, hiking, and skiing to prevent slipping and falling.

Cramps

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Cramps are sudden, involuntary, and usually painful contractions of a muscle or group of muscles. They can occur in various parts of the body, such as the legs, arms, abdomen, back, or feet. Cramps can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, overuse or fatigue of the affected muscle, nerve damage, or underlying medical conditions.

Crams

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to learn or absorb (information, a skill, etc.) in a hurried and superficial way, often by spending a long time at it in a short period: She spent all night cramming for her exam.

Cranach

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Cranach is a surname and a term referring to Lucas Cranach the Elder, a 16th-century German painter.

Cranage

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Cranage refers to the act of carefully lifting or removing heavy objects, typically involving the use of pulleys, ropes, and other mechanical aids. It is often used in industries such as construction, shipbuilding, or warehousing, where heavy loads need to be moved or dismantled. In a broader sense, cranage can also refer to the skill or expertise required to accomplish such tasks safely and efficiently.

Cranberries

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Cranberries are a type of small, round, and tart red fruit that grows on a low-lying shrub called Vaccinium macrocarpon. They are native to North America and are often used in juices, jams, and sauces, particularly during the holiday season. Cranberries have also been known for their health benefits, including being a good source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. They are also often associated with urinary tract health due to their ability to help prevent urinary tract infections.

Cranberry

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Cranberry is a type of small, round, and tart red fruit that grows on a low-lying shrub. It is often used in sauces, juices, and supplements due to its high nutritional value and potential health benefits, particularly in relation to urinary tract health. Cranberries are also a popular ingredient in holiday dishes, particularly in North America, during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.

Cranbrook

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Cranbrook is a plural noun referring to a type of Scottish and English architecture characterized by steeply pitched roofs, dormer windows, and often decorated with ornate carvings. It can also refer to a town in Kent, England, and a city in British Columbia, Canada.

Crance

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I apologize, but I couldn't find any word "crance" in my dictionary or language resources. It's possible that it's a misspelled word, a word from a specific dialect or language, or a word that is not widely used. Can you please provide more context or clarify the pronunciation of the word?

Cranchiid

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Cranchiids are a family of squid-like cephalopods that belong to the order Teuthida and the superorder Decapodiformes. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies covered in suckers, and their umbrella-shaped fins. Cranchiids are marine animals that are found in temperate and tropical waters around the world.

Cranchiidae

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Cranchiidae is a family of deep-sea cephalopods, commonly known as cranchiids or cranch squid. They are a type of squid that live in the deep waters of the ocean, often with a bioluminescent underside to help them camouflage themselves in the dark depths.

Crane

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A crane is a tall upright machine with a long arm and a hook on the end, used for lifting and moving heavy objects such as buildings, ships, and furniture. It is also a type of bird, known for its long neck and legs, that lives in wetlands and marshes.