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coating a layer that covers the surface of something; coat.
coat of arms the symbol of a family, country, or organization. It shows designs and figures on and around a shield.
coax to get someone to do something by gentle urging.
cob the hard center of an ear of corn; corncob.
cobalt a brittle silver-white metal that is one of the chemical elements. Cobalt is sometimes added to other metals in alloys to make them harder. It is also used in making some kinds of paint. (symbol: Co)
cobbler a person who makes or fixes shoes or boots. [2 definitions]
cobblestone a naturally rounded stone about the size of a fist, at one time used to pave streets.
cobra a poisonous snake found in Asia and Africa. When excited, cobras are known to rear up and spread the skin of their necks into a shape like a hood.
cobweb a web spun by a spider, or a single piece of this web. [2 definitions]
cock1 an adult male chicken or the male of other closely related birds, such as turkeys or pheasants; rooster. [3 definitions]
cock2 to tip to one side or turn up; tilt.
cockatoo a crested parrot that is mostly white. There are several kinds of cockatoos. They are found in Australia and in some South Pacific islands.
cocker spaniel a breed of dog. Cocker spaniels are small dogs with short legs, a long, soft coat, and long ears.
cockle a small animal with a soft body and a hard shell shaped like a heart. Cockles are mollusks with two hinged shells that open and close. They are kinds of clams. People sometimes eat cockles.
cockpit the area from which the pilot and crew control an airplane. [2 definitions]
cockroach an insect with a flat body and long antennae that lives in most parts of the world. Some kinds of cockroaches are pests that live in homes and other buildings. All cockroaches are active at night.
cocktail1 a drink made with alcohol and juice, soda, or other beverages. [2 definitions]
cocky sure of oneself in a rude way; arrogant.
cocoa a powder made by grinding the dried seeds of the cacao tree and removing the fat. [3 definitions]
coconut a tropical palm tree that bears large seeds that can be eaten; coconut tree; coconut palm. [2 definitions]
cocoon a covering made by young insects and some other arthropods to protect themselves while they change from a pupa into an adult. Some spiders make cocoons to hide their eggs.