| castle |
a large, strong building where a noble lived with his family and servants. Many castles were built long ago to defend the people inside against attacks. [1/2 definitions] |
| catastrophe |
an event that brings great harm, suffering, or loss to a large area or many people; terrible disaster. |
| cause |
an idea or goal that many are interested in. [1/4 definitions] |
| cave |
a natural hole or hollow in the earth. Many caves have openings in a hillside or cliff. |
| cellular phone |
a telephone that can be taken anywhere and does not use wires. A cellular phone uses radio signals that are sent out from many different points called "cells." A cellular phone gets its signals from whatever cell is closest to it at the moment. A cellular phone is often called a "cell phone." |
| cent |
a unit of money used in many countries, including the United States and Canada. A cent is equal to a hundredth part of the standard national currency. |
| centipede |
a small animal with a narrow body like a worm. A centipede's body is divided into many segments, each having a pair of legs. The front legs have poison claws. Centipedes are a kind of arthropod and are active at night. |
| chop1 |
to cut by hitting many times with a very sharp tool. [2/4 definitions] |
| Christianity |
the Christian religion, including its many separate branches. [1/2 definitions] |
| chrysalis |
the hard outside covering on a moth or butterfly while it is a pupa, the stage before it becomes an adult with wings. Many kinds of moths and butterflies make a chrysalis instead of a cocoon. Chrysalis is also sometimes used as another name for the pupa itself. |
| circular |
a piece of printed matter, usually an advertisement, sent or given to many people. [1/3 definitions] |
| city |
a large and important town where many people live and work. [1/2 definitions] |
| clam |
an animal with a soft body and a hard shell made of two hinged pieces that open and close. Many kinds of clams live in the ocean and in fresh water. People eat some kinds of clams. Clams are mollusks. [1/2 definitions] |
| colander |
a bowl-shaped container with many holes in the bottom, used especially for washing fruits and vegetables and also for draining the water away from spaghetti or other pasta. A colander usually has very small legs on the bottom, and it often has a handle or handles. |
| colorful |
having many colors; bright in color. [1/2 definitions] |
| comic book |
a book or magazine that contains a series of cartoons that tell a story. Some comic books tell funny stories, but many comic books are about adventure, love, or other things. |
| complex |
having many connected parts. [1/2 definitions] |
| complicated |
not simple; having many parts that are connected in various ways. [1/2 definitions] |
| computer lab |
a room where there are many computers. Computer labs are often found in schools and libraries and can usually be used for free. |
| cone |
the fruit of many evergreen trees that has the shape of a cone and bears seeds. [1/3 definitions] |
| congested |
filled with too many things or too much of a substance; clogged. |