| cannibal |
a person who eats human flesh. |
| cannon |
a large gun that is set on wheels or some other base. Cannons fire heavy shells. |
| cannot |
a form of "can not." |
| canoe |
a narrow boat with pointed ends that is moved along by using a paddle. [2 definitions] |
| canon1 |
a religious law, code, or body of laws. [2 definitions] |
| can opener |
a device used for opening cans. Some can openers can be operated by hand while others are small electrical appliances. |
| canopy |
a large piece of fabric that is held up by poles and hangs over a space. [2 definitions] |
| can't |
shortened form of "cannot." |
| cantaloupe |
a round melon with a hard, rough skin and orange flesh. |
| canteen |
a small container for carrying water; flask. [2 definitions] |
| canter |
a horse's gait between a trot and a gallop. [2 definitions] |
| cantor |
the singer who leads the prayers in a synagogue. |
| canvas |
heavy, strong cloth made of cotton, linen, or hemp. [2 definitions] |
| canyon |
a deep valley with steep sides. |
| cap1 |
a soft hat with a peak or visor but no brim. [5 definitions] |
| cap2 |
a capital letter. |
| capability |
the quality of being skilled or able; ability. |
| capable |
having the skill or power to do what is needed. [2 definitions] |
| capacity |
the amount that can be held in a particular space. [3 definitions] |
| cape1 |
a garment without sleeves that hangs loosely over the back and shoulders. |
| cape2 |
a point of land that sticks out into a large body of water. |