--- title: C — The Judaism dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 2 description: The 573 words of the Judaism 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/judaism/C/page/2/) [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/) / [Judaism dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/) / C # C — The Judaism dictionary · page 2 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/) **2** [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/page/6/) - [chameleon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chameleon/) — A chameleon is a kind of lizard that can change the colour of its skin, has eyes that move separately, and catches insects with a very lon… — 11 sentences - [champion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/champion/) — A champion is a person or team that has won a competition, especially the most important one: «the world champion». — 21 sentences - [chance](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chance/) — A chance is a time when you can do something; an opportunity. — 19 sentences - [change](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/change/) — To change is to make something different, or to become different. — 37 sentences - [channel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/channel/) — A channel is a TV or radio station, or a stream of online videos: a cartoon channel, a YouTube channel. — 18 sentences - [chaos](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chaos/) — Chaos is a state of complete confusion and disorder, where nothing is organised. — 16 sentences - [chap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chap/) — A chap is a man or boy, a fellow. — 19 sentences - [chaplet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chaplet/) — A chaplet is a wreath or circle worn on the head, made of flowers, leaves or stars. — 9 sentences - [chapter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chapter/) — A chapter is one part of a book; a book is divided into chapters. — 16 sentences - [character](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/character/) — A character is a person or animal in a story, film or play. — 19 sentences - [charge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/charge/) — To charge is to ask money for something. A charge is the price or fee. — 26 sentences - [chariot](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chariot/) — A two-wheeled cart pulled by horses, used in ancient times for war and racing. — 23 sentences - [charm](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/charm/) — The power to please or attract people (He has lots of charm). — 18 sentences - [charmer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/charmer/) — A person who is very pleasant and attractive and makes people like them easily, sometimes to get what they want. — 16 sentences - [chase](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chase/) — To chase is to run after someone or something to catch it. — 26 sentences - [chasm](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chasm/) — A chasm is a deep, wide crack or gap in the ground, rock or ice. — 4 sentences - [chasten](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chasten/) — To correct someone by punishing them so that they learn. — 7 sentences - [chastening](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chastening/) — Correction or punishment that is meant to teach someone. — 6 sentences - [chastise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chastise/) — To chastise someone is to punish them, often by scolding or beating them (old use). — 16 sentences - [chastisement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chastisement/) — A chastisement is a punishment, given for doing wrong (old use). — 8 sentences - [chatter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chatter/) — To chatter is to talk quickly and a lot about small, unimportant things. — 14 sentences - [cheapen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cheapen/) — To make something less valuable, or to treat it as of little worth. — 3 sentences - [check](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/check/) — To check is to look at something to see if it is right, safe or ready. — 24 sentences - [cheek](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cheek/) — Your cheeks are the soft sides of your face below your eyes. — 20 sentences - [cheer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cheer/) — To cheer is to shout loudly to show you are pleased or to encourage someone. — 15 sentences - [cheerful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cheerful/) — A cheerful person is happy and in a good mood, and shows it with smiles and a friendly manner. — 13 sentences - [cheese](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cheese/) — Cheese is a food made from milk, usually yellow or white, that can be soft or hard. — 16 sentences - [chequer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chequer/) — A pattern of squares, or a work woven in such a pattern. — 5 sentences - [cherish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cherish/) — To cherish someone or something is to love it and take great care of it. — 6 sentences - [cherub](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cherub/) — A cherub is a kind of angel, often shown as a chubby child with small wings. — 15 sentences - [chest](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chest/) — Your chest is the front of your body between your neck and your tummy. — 20 sentences - [chew](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chew/) — To chew is to break up food in your mouth with your teeth before you swallow it. — 16 sentences - [chewing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chewing/) — Chewing means crushing food with your teeth to make it soft enough to swallow. — 12 sentences - [chi](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chi/) — The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet, written χ, said "kye" (rhymes with "sky"). — 14 sentences - [chide](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chide/) — To scold or quarrel with someone angrily. — 4 sentences - [chief](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chief/) — The leader or head of a group, such as a tribe, organisation or police force (the fire chief). — 24 sentences - [chiefly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chiefly/) — Chiefly means mainly or mostly. — 12 sentences - [child](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/child/) — A child is a young boy or girl. — 33 sentences - [childhood](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/childhood/) — Childhood is the time of a person's life when they are a child. — 13 sentences - [childless](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/childless/) — Childless means having no children. — 14 sentences - [childlessness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/childlessness/) — the state of having no children. — 3 sentences - [chinese](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chinese/) — Chinese means from China or about China. — 16 sentences - [chips](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chips/) — In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, chips are long pieces of fried potato, called «fries» or «French fries» in the USA. — 16 sentences - [chirp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chirp/) — To chirp means to make a short, high sound, like a small bird or a cricket. — 11 sentences - [chisel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chisel/) — A tool with a flat, sharp metal end, used with a hammer or mallet to cut or shape wood, stone or metal. — 11 sentences - [chislev](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chislev/) — The ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, around November and December. — 3 sentences - [choice](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/choice/) — A choice is a decision to pick one thing or action from several. — 24 sentences - [choler](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/choler/) — Anger or bad temper, from an old idea that a body fluid called bile caused rage. — 1 sentences - [choose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/choose/) — To choose is to pick one from several: choose a book. — 22 sentences - [chop](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chop/) — To chop means to cut something into pieces with a knife or an axe. — 16 sentences - [chosen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chosen/) — Chosen means picked from a group as the one you want. — 23 sentences - [christ](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/christ/) — Christ is a title given to Jesus by Christians; it means «the chosen one». Christians believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. — 12 sentences - [christian](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/christian/) — A Christian is a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows the religion of Christianity. — 17 sentences - [chronicle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/chronicle/) — A chronicle is a written record of events in the order they happened. — 16 sentences - [church](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/church/) — A church is a building where Christians go to pray and worship. — 12 sentences - [churl](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/churl/) — A rude, mean, rough man who is unkind and will not do what is fair or good. — 8 sentences - [churlish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/churlish/) — Rude, grumpy and unkind in the way one behaves or speaks. — 3 sentences - [churn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/churn/) — A churn is a container in which cream or milk is shaken or stirred to make butter. — 16 sentences - [ci](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/ci/) — CI often means «Chief Inspector», a senior police officer in the UK. — 14 sentences - [cinnamon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cinnamon/) — Cinnamon is a sweet, warm-tasting brown spice made from the dried bark of a tree, used in cakes, buns and drinks. — 14 sentences - [cipher](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cipher/) — A secret code in which letters are swapped or mixed up by a rule so that only people who know the rule can read the message. — 19 sentences - [circle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/circle/) — A circle is a round flat shape. Every point on its edge is the same distance from the middle (the centre). — 24 sentences - [circlet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/circlet/) — A thin ring or band, often of gold, worn on the head like a small crown. — 8 sentences - [circuit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/circuit/) — An electrical circuit is a complete loop of wires and parts that electricity flows round, from the power source and back again. — 18 sentences - [circumcision](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/circumcision/) — the act of cutting off the foreskin of a boy or man. — 7 sentences - [cistern](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cistern/) — The tank above or behind a toilet that holds water for flushing. — 19 sentences - [cite](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cite/) — To cite something is to mention it as an example or reason. — 9 sentences - [city](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/city/) — A city is a very large town where many people live and work. — 25 sentences - [clad](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clad/) — Wearing a certain kind of clothes («clad in armour», «a black-clad figure»). — 17 sentences - [claim](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/claim/) — To say that something is true, even though others may not believe it or it is not proven. — 19 sentences - [clairvoyant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clairvoyant/) — able to see things hidden from ordinary sight, as if by a special power. — 3 sentences - [clanging](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clanging/) — Clanging is making a loud ringing sound of metal hitting metal, like a bell, a pan or a gate. — 11 sentences - [clap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clap/) — To hit your hands together, usually again and again, to show you like something, to keep a beat or to get attention. — 18 sentences - [clash](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clash/) — A clash is a fight or strong argument between people or groups: «a clash between fans». — 16 sentences - [clasp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clasp/) — To hold something tightly in your hand or arms: «She clasped her teddy». — 18 sentences - [class](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/class/) — A class is a group of students who learn together. — 26 sentences - [classic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/classic/) — A classic is a book, film, song or other work that is very good and has been admired by people for a long time. — 20 sentences - [classification](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/classification/) — Sorting things into groups or classes by what they have in common: the classification of animals. — 14 sentences - [claw](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/claw/) — A claw is a sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird, like a cat's, eagle's or bear's. — 16 sentences - [clay](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clay/) — Clay is soft, sticky earth that you can shape with your hands and then bake or dry so it goes hard. — 21 sentences - [clean](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clean/) — Clean means not dirty. — 28 sentences - [cleanness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cleanness/) — The state of being clean, pure or free from guilt. — 7 sentences - [cleanse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cleanse/) — To clean something thoroughly, especially skin or a wound: «Cleanse the cut with water.». — 23 sentences - [cleansing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cleansing/) — Making something very clean, especially skin or a wound: cleansing a cut. — 18 sentences - [clear](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clear/) — Easy to understand, see or hear: clear instructions, a clear voice. — 28 sentences - [clearly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clearly/) — Clearly means in a way that is easy to see, hear or understand: «Speak clearly». — 14 sentences - [clearness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clearness/) — the quality of being clear or see-through. — 3 sentences - [cleave](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cleave/) — To split or cut right through something with a heavy blow: cleave the wood with an axe. — 17 sentences - [cleft](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cleft/) — A cleft is a narrow crack or split in rock or ground, often deep. — 12 sentences - [click](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/click/) — A click is a short, sharp sound, like a door shutting or fingers snapping. — 13 sentences - [cliff](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cliff/) — A cliff is a high, steep wall of rock or earth, often at the edge of the sea. — 12 sentences - [climate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/climate/) — The climate of a place is its usual weather over many years, such as hot and dry or cold and wet. — 13 sentences - [climb](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/climb/) — To climb is to go up something, like stairs, a tree, a ladder or a mountain, often using hands and feet. — 19 sentences - [cling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cling/) — To cling to something is to hold on to it very tightly. — 12 sentences - [clipped](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clipped/) — Clipped is the past form of «clip»: cut something short or neat with scissors or clippers (clipped the hedge, clipped his nails). — 14 sentences - [cloak](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/cloak/) — A loose coat without sleeves that hangs from the shoulders and is fastened at the neck. — 15 sentences - [clod](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/clod/) — A lump of earth or soil, often large and hard: a clod of earth. — 10 sentences - [close](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/close/) — To close is to shut, like a door, a book or your eyes. — 27 sentences - [closely](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/closely/) — Closely means carefully and with attention. — 11 sentences - [closer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/closer/) — Nearer in distance: «Come closer». — 17 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/) **2** [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/page/6/)