| convection |
the motion or transmittal of heat through a liquid or gas because of the natural rising of the heated parts and sinking of the cooled parts. |
| convene |
to gather or assemble, esp. for a formal meeting. [3 definitions] |
| convenience |
the quality of being suitable or handy for one's purpose or need. [4 definitions] |
| convenience store |
a store, often near a busy road or highway, that is open long hours and that sells a limited selection of grocery items, especially snacks and beverages, as well as certain pharmaceutical and automotive items. |
| convenient |
suitable and easily turned to one's needs, purposes, or comfort. [2 definitions] |
| convent |
a society of persons, usu. nuns, devoted to a religious life with the guidance of a superior. [2 definitions] |
| convention |
a formal meeting or assembly called together to discuss or pursue common interests. [4 definitions] |
| conventional |
adhering closely to accepted customs and standards. [3 definitions] |
| conversation |
oral exchange of ideas, opinions, and the like. [2 definitions] |
| converse1 |
to have an oral exchange or conversation; talk. [2 definitions] |
| conversion |
the act or process of converting. [6 definitions] |
| convert |
to transform (something) into another form, substance, or state. [5 definitions] |
| convertible |
capable of being changed in shape, function, or nature. [4 definitions] |
| convex |
having a surface or outer edge that curves outward like the outside of a ball. (Cf. concave.) |
| convey |
to carry from one place or person to another. [4 definitions] |
| conveyor belt |
a continuous moving belt used to carry materials placed upon it. |
| convict |
to find (a person) guilty of a crime or misdemeanor, esp. after a legal proceeding. [3 definitions] |
| conviction |
the process or act of finding a person guilty of a crime or misdemeanor. [3 definitions] |
| convince |
to cause to accept or believe; persuade (often fol. by "of"). |
| convinced |
confident in one's belief about something. [2 definitions] |
| convincing |
able to make one believe in the validity or truth of what is being presented. |