| candlestick |
a holder for one or more candles. |
| candy |
a sweet food made of sugar and flavorings such as chocolate or peppermint. [2 definitions] |
| candy bar |
a candy in the shape of a bar, often made of chocolate or of chocolate with other ingredients such as caramel, nuts, or coconut. |
| cane |
a wooden or metal stick that helps someone walk. [3 definitions] |
| canine |
having to do with dogs or animals related to dogs, such as wolves, foxes, and coyotes. [3 definitions] |
| Canis Major |
a constellation in the northern sky that contains Sirius, the brightest of all stars. Canis Major means "Big Dog" in Latin. |
| Canis Minor |
a constellation in the northern sky. Canis Minor means "Little Dog" in Latin. |
| cannibal |
a person who eats human flesh. |
| cannon |
a large gun that is set on wheels or some other base. Cannons fire heavy shells. |
| cannot |
a form of "can not." |
| canoe |
a narrow boat with pointed ends that is moved along by using a paddle. [2 definitions] |
| canon1 |
a religious law, code, or body of laws. [2 definitions] |
| can opener |
a device used for opening cans. Some can openers can be operated by hand while others are small electrical appliances. |
| canopy |
a large piece of fabric that is held up by poles and hangs over a space. [2 definitions] |
| can't |
shortened form of "cannot." |
| cantaloupe |
a round melon with a hard, rough skin and orange flesh. |
| canteen |
a small container for carrying water; flask. [2 definitions] |
| canter |
a horse's gait between a trot and a gallop. [2 definitions] |
| cantor |
the singer who leads the prayers in a synagogue. |
| canvas |
heavy, strong cloth made of cotton, linen, or hemp. [2 definitions] |
| canyon |
a deep valley with steep sides. |