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. |
carton |
a box made of thick paper or of plastic made to hold one particular type of product. |
cartoon |
a drawing or series of drawings that make people laugh or think; comic strip. Cartoons often have words to show what a character is thinking or saying or to help explain what is happening. [2 definitions] |
cartridge |
a case shaped like a tube that holds gunpowder and a bullet. [3 definitions] |
cartwheel |
a sideways somersault with the arms and legs held out straight like the spokes of a wheel. [2 definitions] |
carve |
to form or write by cutting. [2 definitions] |
carving |
the work or result of cutting and shaping wood, stone, or other material. |
cascade |
a steep waterfall or series of small waterfalls. [2 definitions] |
case1 |
an instance or example of something. [5 definitions] |
case2 |
a container for holding, carrying, or keeping safe. |
cash |
money in the form of bills or coins, or payment in such form. [2 definitions] |
cashew |
a tropical American evergreen tree. A gum used in medicine is obtained from the bark. [2 definitions] |
cashier1 |
a person whose job is to take the money when a customer pays for something. [2 definitions] |
cash machine |
a bank machine used for dispensing cash and other transactions. |
cash register |
a business machine with a drawer that holds money. A cash register is used in places such as stores and restaurants to accept payments and give change. A cash register also keeps a record of money that goes in and out. |
cask |
a large, strong barrel used for holding wine or other liquids |
casket |
a box in which a dead person is buried; coffin. |
Caspian Sea |
a large inland sea in Asia surrounded by the countries of Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. |
casserole |
a dish, often deep and covered, in which food can be baked and served. [2 definitions] |
cassette |
a case with film, audio tape, or video tape inside. Cassettes make it easy to load a camera or recorder. |
cast |
to throw or fling. [12 definitions] |