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Cal.1 abbreviation of "large calorie," or "large calories"; the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree Celsius.
Cal.2 an abbreviation of "California," a U.S. state on the west coast.
calamity an event causing great harm, pain, or destruction; disaster.
calcium a soft, silver-white substance that is one of the chemical elements. Calcium is found in many kinds of rocks. It is used by the body for building healthy bones and teeth. (symbol: Ca)
calculate to find out by using arithmetic; compute. [3 definitions]
calculation the process of getting an answer to a number question by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. The answer that is reached at the end of this process can also be called a calculation.
calculator a machine or computer application used in calculating or computing numbers.
Calcutta the capital city of a state in India. Calcutta is on the eastern coast.
calendar a chart of the days, weeks, and months of one or more years. [2 definitions]
calf1 a young cow or bull. A young whale, seal, or elephant is also known as a calf. [2 definitions]
calf2 the rounded back part of a human's leg below the knee.
calico a woven cotton cloth with a bright printed pattern. [3 definitions]
California a state in the western United States on the Pacific Coast. Its capital is Sacramento. (abbreviated: CA)
caliph in Islam, a spiritual and political leader in some Muslim countries.
caliphate the area ruled, length of rule, or office of a caliph.
call to say in a loud voice or shout out. [10 definitions]
call for to stop by for; fetch. [2 definitions]
call it a day to finish working.
call number a series of numbers or numbers and letters used to locate a book in a library.
call off to decide not to do or have; cancel.
callous not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. [2 definitions]