carnation |
a flower with a pleasant smell and fringed petals. Carnations grow in many colors, including red, white, or pink. |
carnival |
a fair that travels from place to place and offers rides, games, and shows. |
carnivore |
an animal that eats the flesh of other animals. |
carnivorous |
eating the flesh of animals. |
carob |
a tree of the Mediterranean that has long, flat pods with a sweet pulp and hard seeds. [2 definitions] |
carol |
a song of joy, especially a Christmas song. [3 definitions] |
carpenter |
a person who builds or repairs houses and other things made of wood. |
carpet |
a heavy fabric covering for floors. [3 definitions] |
carpool |
an agreement among a group of automobile drivers who work together, or whose children go to the same school. Each driver takes turns driving the others. |
carriage |
a vehicle with wheels that is covered or enclosed and is used for carrying people. [3 definitions] |
carrier |
a person who carries or brings something. [2 definitions] |
carrot |
a plant that produces an orange root that is eaten as a vegetable. [2 definitions] |
carry |
to take from one place to another; bear or support while moving; transport. [4 definitions] |
carry away |
to cause a strong reaction or emotions in. |
carry off |
to do with success. [2 definitions] |
carry on |
to continue to do or go on as before. [2 definitions] |
carry out |
to do; to work on until finished. [3 definitions] |
carry weight |
to have influence, importance, or authority. |
carsick |
having a sick feeling while riding in a car, bus, or train. |
cart |
a large wagon with two wheels pulled by animals and used to carry a heavy load. [4 definitions] |
cartilage |
a tough, white tissue that forms part of the skeleton of humans and other animals. Cartilage is not as stiff as bone. Cartilage is found in the ear, nose, and joints. |