--- title: C — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 42 description: The 1959 words of the English dictionary under C, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/42/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / C # C — The English dictionary · page 42 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) … [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/41/) **42** [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/43/) … [99](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/99/) **clutches** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (the clutches of) The power or control of someone dangerous, as in "in the clutches of the villain".[↗](../../clutches/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) Holds something tightly, often because of fear or pain.[↗](../../clutches/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (plural of clutch) The pedals or devices in cars that connect and disconnect the engine from the wheels.[↗](../../clutches/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (plural of clutch) Sets of eggs laid at one time, or small groups of people or things.[↗](../../clutches/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Small handbags with no handles, called clutch bags.[↗](../../clutches/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The princess escaped from the clutches of the dragon.[↗](../../clutches/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She clutches her bag tightly on the bus.[↗](../../clutches/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The turtle laid two clutches of eggs this year.[↗](../../clutches/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Manual cars have clutches; most automatic cars don't.[↗](../../clutches/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He clutches his tummy because it hurts.[↗](../../clutches/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · When he can't answer, he clutches at straws.[↗](../../clutches/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I know no way of rescuing Delicia from her clutches.’[↗](../../clutches/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **cm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Cm is short for centimeter, a small unit of length.[↗](../../cm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") A meter has 100 centimeters.[↗](../../cm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A centimeter is about the width of your little fingernail.[↗](../../cm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (casual) People say «c-m» or «centimetres» out loud, or «a few cm»; in a hurry «cm» may be written «cms» (wrong).[↗](../../cm/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (casual) In texts «cm» can also mean «call me», so look at the context.[↗](../../cm/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (formal) Exams and science write «cm», «cm²» (square centimetres), «cm³» (cubic centimetres) and «to the nearest centimetre».[↗](../../cm/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The line is 12 cm long.[↗](../../cm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The square has sides of 5 cm.[↗](../../cm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · 1 m = 100 cm.[↗](../../cm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The area is 24 square cm.[↗](../../cm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My pencil is 15 cm long.[↗](../../cm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The plant grew 3 cm in a week.[↗](../../cm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A centimeter has 10 millimeters.[↗](../../cm/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She is 140 cm tall.[↗](../../cm/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I grew like 3 cm since summer\![↗](../../cm/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The shelf is a bloody centimetre too short for the book.[↗](../../cm/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · A rectangle of length 8 cm and breadth 3 cm is given.[↗](../../cm/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") Compute its area in cm².[↗](../../cm/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · cm when u get home (in a text: call me).[↗](../../cm/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **co** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Co. is short for «company», often in business names, like «Smith & Co.».[↗](../../co/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Co. is short for «county» in Ireland, as in «Co. Cork».[↗](../../co/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Co- at the start of a word means together or jointly, as in co-pilot, co-worker, cooperate.[↗](../../co/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* c/o (care of) on letters means «at the address of».[↗](../../co/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* CO is the chemical formula for carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas.[↗](../../co/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bakery is called Jones & Co.[↗](../../co/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My granny lives in Co. Galway in Ireland.[↗](../../co/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The co-pilot helps fly the plane.[↗](../../co/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The book has two co-authors.[↗](../../co/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We have a CO alarm in the kitchen to warn us of carbon monoxide.[↗](../../co/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Send the letter c/o Mrs Brown.[↗](../../co/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Longman & Co. to be published.[↗](../../co/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · FRANK & CO., PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS, (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../co/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Meroz has argued that the SY envisions Wisdom \[חָכְמָה Chochmah\] as a co-participant with God in the Work of Creation.[↗](../../co/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../co/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **coach** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A coach is a person who trains a sports team or a player.[↗](../../coach/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A coach is also a big comfortable bus for long trips (UK).[↗](../../coach/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A coach is a carriage pulled by horses (old).[↗](../../coach/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A coach is a carriage of a train.[↗](../../coach/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To coach is to train or teach someone a skill.[↗](../../coach/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A coach holds 50 people.[↗](../../coach/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · How many coaches for 180 pupils?[↗](../../coach/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach gave each player 2 balls.[↗](../../coach/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · 3 coaches went to the zoo.[↗](../../coach/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our coach told us to pass the ball more.[↗](../../coach/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We went to the seaside on a coach trip.[↗](../../coach/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum coaches the girls' netball team.[↗](../../coach/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Cinderella rode to the ball in a golden coach.[↗](../../coach/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear your seat belt on the coach.[↗](../../coach/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The stage coach went rattling past.[↗](../../coach/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **coachbuilder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A coachbuilder is a person who makes horse-drawn carriages and coaches.[↗](../../coachbuilder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The coachbuilder made a fine carriage for the prince.[↗](../../coachbuilder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The tailor and the coachbuilder were paid well.[↗](../../coachbuilder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My grandfather was a coachbuilder in the old days.[↗](../../coachbuilder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **coachman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A coachman is a man who drives a horse-drawn coach.[↗](../../coachman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The coachman whipped up his horses.[↗](../../coachman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The coachman stopped at the inn.[↗](../../coachman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A coachman needs strong hands to hold the reins.[↗](../../coachman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **coal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Coal is a hard black rock that is burned as fuel to give heat or make electricity.[↗](../../coal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A coal is one burning or glowing piece of coal or wood in a fire.[↗](../../coal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Coal is a fossil fuel.[↗](../../coal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Steam trains burned coal.[↗](../../coal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The coal glowed red in the fireplace.[↗](../../coal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Coal formed from ancient plants.[↗](../../coal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Burning coal releases carbon dioxide.[↗](../../coal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Miners dug coal deep underground.[↗](../../coal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Santa leaves a lump of coal for naughty children, in the story.[↗](../../coal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘But what are we to do now?’ said the coal.[↗](../../coal/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And he shall take a censer full of coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the veil.[↗](../../coal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.16.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The Ten ineffable Sephiroth, whose ending is even as their origin, are like as a flame arising from a burning coal.[↗](../../coal/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../coal/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The relevant passage is on slide 128.\]:\] Bound to the tongue like a flame to coal—Alef-Chet-Heh-ʽAyin, serving behind the tongue in the house of swallowing.[↗](../../coal/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../coal/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of broom.[↗](../../coal/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.120.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coal/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · At the brightness before Him coals of fire flamed forth.[↗](../../coal/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.22.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coal/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.[↗](../../coal/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.41.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coal/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **coalesce** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To come together and join to form one larger thing or group.[↗](../../coalesce/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) For drops, particles or bubbles to merge into one (raindrops coalesce in clouds).[↗](../../coalesce/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tiny droplets coalesce into raindrops.[↗](../../coalesce/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The planets formed when dust and rock coalesced around the young Sun.[↗](../../coalesce/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Small groups coalesced into one big protest.[↗](../../coalesce/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our ideas slowly coalesced into a plan for the project.[↗](../../coalesce/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Two puddles coalesced into one big pool.[↗](../../coalesce/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bubbles coalesced into a large one.[↗](../../coalesce/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **coalesced** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Past form of «coalesce»: came together and joined into one bigger thing or group.[↗](../../coalesced/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective, science) Joined or merged together (coalesced droplets).[↗](../../coalesced/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The droplets coalesced into a big raindrop.[↗](../../coalesced/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Gas and dust coalesced to form the Earth.[↗](../../coalesced/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Over the summer, the friends coalesced into a band.[↗](../../coalesced/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The scattered villages slowly coalesced into a town.[↗](../../coalesced/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The two oil drops coalesced on the water.[↗](../../coalesced/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Their different ideas coalesced into one clear plan.[↗](../../coalesced/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **coalition** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A coalition is a government made by two or more political parties working together, often because no one party won enough seats.[↗](../../coalition/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A coalition is any group of people, groups or countries who join together for a shared aim.[↗](../../coalition/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The two parties formed a coalition government.[↗](../../coalition/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A coalition of countries sent help after the earthquake.[↗](../../coalition/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Schools and charities formed a coalition to stop litter.[↗](../../coalition/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · No party won enough seats, so they needed a coalition.[↗](../../coalition/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Coalition won the election (Australia).[↗](../../coalition/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **coarse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Rough and thick to touch, not smooth or fine (coarse sand, coarse cloth).[↗](../../coarse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Made of big pieces or grains, not fine ones (coarse salt, coarsely chopped).[↗](../../coarse/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Rude, crude or vulgar in manners or language (coarse jokes).[↗](../../coarse/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (fishing, UK) «Coarse fishing» is fishing for freshwater fish other than salmon and trout.[↗](../../coarse/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A coarse voice is deep, harsh and rough-sounding, not soft or smooth.[↗](../../coarse/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Coarse sandpaper takes off a lot of wood quickly.[↗](../../coarse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The beach had coarse yellow sand.[↗](../../coarse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The donkey's fur felt coarse.[↗](../../coarse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grind the pepper coarse, not fine.[↗](../../coarse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The pirate told coarse jokes that made the sailors laugh.[↗](../../coarse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We sieved the soil to separate coarse and fine bits.[↗](../../coarse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad goes coarse fishing for carp.[↗](../../coarse/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In a gruff, coarse voice she broke forth:[↗](../../coarse/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **coast** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The coast is the land right next to the sea or ocean.[↗](../../coast/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To coast means to keep moving without pushing or pedalling, like riding a bike downhill.[↗](../../coast/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To coast also means to do something easily without trying hard.[↗](../../coast/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We drove along the coast to see the cliffs.[↗](../../coast/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sydney is on the east coast of Australia.[↗](../../coast/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Many seabirds live on the rocky coast.[↗](../../coast/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I stopped pedalling and coasted down the hill.[↗](../../coast/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coast of Ireland has lots of lighthouses.[↗](../../coast/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Be careful of big waves on the coast in winter.[↗](../../coast/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The coast is clear, let's go\![↗](../../coast/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She coasted through the easy test.[↗](../../coast/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The wind still blew violently on the coast.[↗](../../coast/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · But ships shall come from the coast of Kittim, and they shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall come to destruction.[↗](../../coast/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.24.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coast/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the coast-land.[↗](../../coast/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.23.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coast/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the sea-coast shall be pastures, even meadows for shepherds, and folds for flocks.[↗](../../coast/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ZEP.2.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coast/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Be still, ye inhabitants of the coast-land; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.[↗](../../coast/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.23.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coast/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **coastal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* On or near the coast, where land meets the sea: a coastal town.[↗](../../coastal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To do with the coast: coastal erosion, coastal waters.[↗](../../coastal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We stayed in a little coastal town in Cornwall.[↗](../../coastal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Coastal erosion is wearing the cliffs away.[↗](../../coastal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The coastal path runs along the cliff top.[↗](../../coastal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Many of the country's big cities are coastal.[↗](../../coastal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Check the tide times before a coastal walk.[↗](../../coastal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Coastal areas can flood in storms.[↗](../../coastal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **coastguard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The coastguard is the organisation that watches the sea near a coast and rescues people and boats in danger.[↗](../../coastguard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A coastguard is a person who works for it.[↗](../../coastguard/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The coastguard rescued two kayakers caught by the tide.[↗](../../coastguard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If you see someone in trouble at sea, call for the coastguard.[↗](../../coastguard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A coastguard helicopter flew over the beach.[↗](../../coastguard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle is a coastguard and watches for ships in danger.[↗](../../coastguard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coastguard warned people to keep away from the cliff edge.[↗](../../coastguard/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The boat radioed the coastguard for help.[↗](../../coastguard/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **coastline** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A coastline is the edge of the land where it meets the sea, especially its shape as seen on a map or along a long stretch.[↗](../../coastline/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Norway has a very long, jagged coastline.[↗](../../coastline/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We walked along the rocky coastline.[↗](../../coastline/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Waves are wearing away the coastline.[↗](../../coastline/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The map shows the coastline of Ireland.[↗](../../coastline/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Australia's coastline has beautiful beaches.[↗](../../coastline/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Puffins nest along the Welsh coastline.[↗](../../coastline/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **coat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A coat is a warm piece of clothing with sleeves that you wear over your other clothes when you go outside.[↗](../../coat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An animal's coat is its fur or hair.[↗](../../coat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A coat of paint or another liquid is a thin layer spread over a surface.[↗](../../coat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To coat something means to cover it with a thin layer of something.[↗](../../coat/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Put your coat on, it's freezing outside.[↗](../../coat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She hung her wet coat on the hook by the door.[↗](../../coat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog's shiny coat shows that it is healthy.[↗](../../coat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Arctic foxes grow a white coat in winter.[↗](../../coat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad gave the shed two coats of paint.[↗](../../coat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Coat the apples in melted chocolate.[↗](../../coat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My winter coat has a hood and deep pockets.[↗](../../coat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat's coat was covered in burrs after the walk.[↗](../../coat/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He sewed them on his coat.[↗](../../coat/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Know now whether it is thy son's coat or not.'[↗](../../coat/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.37.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coat/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a he-goat, and dipped the coat in the blood; (Torah GEN.37.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coat/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · and they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said: 'This have we found.[↗](../../coat/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.37.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coat/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on?[↗](../../coat/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.5.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coat/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · By the great force of my disease is my garment disfigured; it bindeth me about as the collar of my coat.[↗](../../coat/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.30.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coat/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Harness the horses, and mount, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, put on the coats of mail.[↗](../../coat/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.46.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../coat/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **coating** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A coating is a thin layer of something that covers a surface (a coating of dust, a coating of chocolate).[↗](../../coating/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Coating is the -ing form of «coat»: covering something with a layer.[↗](../../coating/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was a thin coating of snow on the cars.[↗](../../coating/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The biscuits have a chocolate coating.[↗](../../coating/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dust formed a coating on the old books.[↗](../../coating/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The pan has a non-stick coating.[↗](../../coating/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Paint is a coating that stops wood from rotting.[↗](../../coating/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We are coating the chicken in breadcrumbs.[↗](../../coating/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The pill has a sweet coating so it is easier to swallow.[↗](../../coating/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Charney was about to crush it with his foot, when he saw that there was a kind of soft coating over the leaf.[↗](../../coating/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **coax** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To persuade someone gently and patiently to do something.[↗](../../coax/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To get something to work or move by careful, gentle effort: «coax the fire into life».[↗](../../coax/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (technical, noun) A short form of «coaxial cable», a TV or aerial cable.[↗](../../coax/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She coaxed the kitten out from under the sofa with some milk.[↗](../../coax/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad coaxed the old car into starting.[↗](../../coax/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We coaxed my little brother into trying the broccoli.[↗](../../coax/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Rat coaxed the Mole back to sleep.[↗](../../coax/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He coaxed a smile from the crying baby.[↗](../../coax/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Gran coaxed the fire back into life with dry sticks.[↗](../../coax/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The TV aerial is joined with a coax cable.[↗](../../coax/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · So she tried to coax the boy into going at once to bed:[↗](../../coax/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) … 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