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. |
conceive |
to give shape to in the mind. [1/4 definitions] |
cone |
a solid figure with a flat base in the shape of a circle and one curved face that narrows into a point. [2/3 definitions] |
congruent |
exactly the same in shape and size. |
contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
crescent |
the shape of the moon when it looks to us like a narrow arc. The moon appears as a crescent in its first and last quarters. [2/3 definitions] |
croissant |
a roll in the shape of a crescent, usually made with a good deal of butter. |
cross |
something in the shape of a cross that is used as a symbol for Christianity. [1/10 definitions] |
crush |
to cause to lose shape or become flat by pressing or squeezing very hard. [1/5 definitions] |
cube1 |
something that has a shape similar to a cube. [1/5 definitions] |
cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
cup |
to shape into the form of a cup. [1/5 definitions] |
cupcake |
a little cake for one person. Cupcakes are baked in a mold that has the size and shape of a cup. |
curl |
to take on the shape of a coil or ring. [1/6 definitions] |
curve |
to take the shape of a curve; bend. [1/5 definitions] |
curved |
having the shape of a curve; not straight or angular. |
cylinder |
a solid figure with a shape similar to that of a can, a round flat cake, or a round tube with closed ends. A cylinder has parallel circular faces joined by one curved face. |
cylindrical |
in the shape of a cylinder. |
decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. [1/2 definitions] |
deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
diagonal |
joining one corner to the opposite corner of a square, rectangle, or other flat shape with straight sides. [1/2 definitions] |