coil1 |
to wind into circles. [2 definitions] |
coin |
a piece of metal money that is small, flat, and round. [3 definitions] |
coincide |
to be in the same place or happen at the same time. [2 definitions] |
coincidence |
the chance happening of two events at the same time. |
coke |
the carbon substance that is left after coal has been heated without air. Coke is used as a fuel for doing certain kinds of work in a factory. |
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. |
cold |
without heat or warmth. [7 definitions] |
cold-blooded |
having blood whose temperature changes with the temperature of the air or water. Animals such as fishes, snakes, and lizards are cold-blooded. [2 definitions] |
coleslaw |
a salad made of shredded cabbage and a dressing. |
coleus |
a plant with colorful leaves, usually of green with reddish-purple or green with pink. |
coliseum |
a large building or theater used for entertainment events and sports. |
collaborate |
to work with someone else on a project. |
collage |
a type of art work in which different kinds of materials are pasted onto a surface to make a picture. These materials can be anything from paper and photographs, to cloth and buttons. |
collapse |
to fall down; give way; cave in. [5 definitions] |
collar |
the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck. It is sometimes folded over. [3 definitions] |
collarbone |
either of two bones joining the breastbone and the shoulder blades. |
collard |
a type of vegetable like cabbage that is grown for food. [2 definitions] |
colleague |
a person who has the same job or employer as another. |
collect |
to gather together. [5 definitions] |
collection |
the act of collecting. [3 definitions] |
college |
a school of higher learning that one attends after high school. Most college programs require four years of study. |