--- title: C — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 16 description: The 1851 words of the school 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/school/C/page/16/) [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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / C # C — The school dictionary · page 16 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/12/) [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/13/) [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/14/) [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/15/) **16** [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/17/) [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/18/) [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/19/) - [countess](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/countess/) — A countess is a noble lady, the wife of a count, or a woman who holds the rank of count. — 4 sentences - [countless](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/countless/) — Countless means so many that they cannot be counted, or very, very many. — 8 sentences - [country](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/country/) — A land with its own government, borders and people. — 14 sentences - [countryman](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/countryman/) — A countryman is a man who lives in the country, on a farm or in a village; he is often plain and hard-working. (Also a man from one's own… — 5 sentences - [countryside](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/countryside/) — The countryside is land outside towns and cities, with fields, farms, woods, hills and small villages. — 8 sentences - [county](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/county/) — A county is a part of a state or country with its own name, towns and local government. — 9 sentences - [coup](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/coup/) — A sudden, often violent, illegal taking of power in a country, usually by the army; also called a coup d'état. — 7 sentences - [couple](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/couple/) — A couple is 2 people who are together, like a married pair. — 13 sentences - [couplet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/couplet/) — A couplet is a pair of lines of poetry that go together, usually rhyming and with the same rhythm. — 9 sentences - [coupon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/coupon/) — A piece of paper or a code that lets you get money off or something free when you buy. — 8 sentences - [courage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courage/) — Courage is the ability to do something that frightens you or is difficult, even when you feel afraid: bravery. — 9 sentences - [courageous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courageous/) — Courageous means brave: willing to do something frightening, difficult or dangerous because it is right. — 8 sentences - [courier](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courier/) — A courier is a person or company that delivers parcels, letters or documents quickly to people's homes or businesses. — 11 sentences - [course](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/course/) — A course is a set of lessons on a subject: «a swimming course». — 16 sentences - [courser](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courser/) — A courser is a swift, fine horse, used for riding in battle or on a quest. — 4 sentences - [court](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/court/) — A place where a judge decides legal cases; also the judge and people there. — 14 sentences - [courteous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courteous/) — Polite, kind and showing respect for others. — 8 sentences - [courteously](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courteously/) — In a polite, kind and respectful way, showing good manners. — 10 sentences - [courtesy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courtesy/) — Courtesy is polite, kind and respectful behaviour towards other people. — 11 sentences - [courtier](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courtier/) — A person who spends time at the court of a king or queen, as an adviser, friend or attendant. — 7 sentences - [courtroom](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courtroom/) — The room in a law court where trials and hearings take place, with places for the judge, the jury, the lawyers, the person accused and the… — 8 sentences - [courtship](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courtship/) — Special behaviour that animals use to attract a mate, such as dancing, singing, showing off bright feathers or bringing gifts: «the courts… — 11 sentences - [courtyard](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/courtyard/) — An open space with no roof, surrounded by walls or buildings, inside a castle, house, school, inn or palace. — 8 sentences - [cousin](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cousin/) — A cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle. — 10 sentences - [cove](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cove/) — A small, sheltered bay on a coastline, with land curving around it. — 8 sentences - [covenant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/covenant/) — A covenant is a solemn promise or agreement between God and people, such as God's covenant with Noah (the rainbow), with Abraham, and with… — 10 sentences - [coventry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/coventry/) — Coventry, a city in the West Midlands of England. — 8 sentences - [cover](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cover/) — To cover is to put something over another thing to hide or protect it. — 15 sentences - [coverage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/coverage/) — The reporting of news or events on TV, radio, in newspapers or online: «live coverage of the match». — 11 sentences - [covered](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/covered/) — Covered means having something over it or on it. A covered pool has a sheet on top. — 13 sentences - [covering](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/covering/) — A covering is a layer of something that lies on or over something else. — 11 sentences - [coverlet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/coverlet/) — A coverlet is the top cover on a bed, laid over the blankets to keep you warm. — 4 sentences - [covert](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/covert/) — Covert means secret or hidden, done so that people do not notice. — 9 sentences - [covertly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/covertly/) — In a secret or hidden way, so that others do not notice. — 9 sentences - [covet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/covet/) — To covet something is to want very much something that belongs to someone else. — 11 sentences - [covetous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/covetous/) — Covetous means wanting very much to have what belongs to someone else, or wanting more and more of something such as gold. — 4 sentences - [covetousness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/covetousness/) — A strong greedy wish to have what other people have, or to keep getting more. — 4 sentences - [cow](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cow/) — A cow is a big farm animal that gives milk and says «moo». — 12 sentences - [coward](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/coward/) — A coward is a person who is too afraid to do what is right, brave or necessary, or who runs away from danger or difficulty. — 9 sentences - [cowardice](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowardice/) — Cowardice is a lack of courage: being too afraid to do what is right or what is needed. — 10 sentences - [cowardly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowardly/) — Cowardly means not brave, too afraid to face danger, pain or something difficult. — 9 sentences - [cowboy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowboy/) — A man, especially in the western USA, who rides a horse and looks after cattle on a ranch. — 13 sentences - [cower](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cower/) — To crouch down or shrink back in fear, making yourself small. — 4 sentences - [cowherd](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowherd/) — A person whose job is to look after cows out in the fields. — 4 sentences - [cowl](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowl/) — A hood, especially a loose hood on a monk's robe; old use. — 5 sentences - [cowpox](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowpox/) — Cowpox is a mild disease of cows that causes sores on their udders and can pass to people, giving them a few small blisters. — 8 sentences - [cowrie](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowrie/) — A cowrie is a small sea snail with a smooth, shiny, rounded shell. — 9 sentences - [cowshed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowshed/) — A cowshed is a farm building where cows are kept, fed or milked, especially in winter. — 8 sentences - [cowslip](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cowslip/) — A wild spring flower with pale yellow, sweet-smelling blossoms that grows in grass and meadows. — 4 sentences - [coyote](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/coyote/) — A coyote is a wild animal of the dog family, smaller than a wolf, with grey-brown fur, big ears and a bushy tail, found across North and C… — 10 sentences - [cozy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cozy/) — Warm, snug and comfortable, safe from the cold or from harm. (In British English this is spelled cosy.). — 5 sentences - [cpr](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cpr/) — CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation: first aid for someone whose heart has stopped and who is not breathing, done by pushing hard… — 9 sentences - [crab](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crab/) — A crab is a sea or shore animal with a hard shell, eight legs and two big claws (pincers), which often walks sideways. — 11 sentences - [crabby](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crabby/) — Crabby means grumpy and easily annoyed, in a bad mood. — 7 sentences - [crabs](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crabs/) — Sea or shore animals with a hard shell, ten legs and two big claws that walk sideways. — 11 sentences - [crack](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crack/) — A crack is a thin line where something has broken but not fallen apart. — 15 sentences - [cracker](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cracker/) — A cracker is a thin, dry, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese. — 12 sentences - [crackle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crackle/) — To crackle is to make a lot of short, sharp, small sounds, like a fire burning or paper being crushed. — 11 sentences - [cradle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cradle/) — A cradle is a small bed for a baby, often one that can rock. — 11 sentences - [craft](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/craft/) — An activity where you make things by hand, such as painting, sewing, cutting and gluing. — 13 sentences - [craftily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/craftily/) — In a clever, sly way, often to trick someone or to get something without being noticed. — 4 sentences - [craftiness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/craftiness/) — Cleverness used in a sly way, especially for tricking people. — 4 sentences - [craftsman](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/craftsman/) — A person, traditionally a man, who is skilled at making things by hand, such as furniture, pots, jewellery or stone carvings: «a skilled c… — 10 sentences - [craftsperson](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/craftsperson/) — A craftsperson is someone who makes things skilfully by hand, such as pots, furniture, jewellery or baskets. — 7 sentences - [crafty](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crafty/) — Crafty means clever at getting what you want by tricks and secret plans; sly. — 9 sentences - [crag](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crag/) — A steep, rough, rocky cliff or high rock sticking out from a hill or mountain. — 8 sentences - [craggy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/craggy/) — Rough and steep, with many sharp rocks sticking out; a craggy hill or cliff. — 4 sentences - [cram](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cram/) — To cram is to push too many things or people into a small space. — 11 sentences - [cramp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cramp/) — A cramp is a sudden, painful tightening of a muscle, often in the leg or foot. — 10 sentences - [cranberry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cranberry/) — A small, round, red, very sour berry that grows on low bushes in wet, boggy ground. — 10 sentences - [crane](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crane/) — A crane is a very tall machine with a long arm used to lift and move heavy things, especially on building sites and at ports. — 11 sentences - [crank](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crank/) — A handle or bar bent at a right angle that you turn round and round to make a machine work, like on an old car engine, a pencil sharpener… — 15 sentences - [crankshaft](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crankshaft/) — A crankshaft is a long metal rod in an engine that turns the up-and-down movement of the pistons into turning (spinning) movement that dri… — 7 sentences - [cranky](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cranky/) — Bad-tempered or easily annoyed, often because you are tired or hungry. — 9 sentences - [cranny](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cranny/) — A small crack, gap or hole in a wall or rock where something tiny can hide or shelter. — 5 sentences - [crap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crap/) — Nonsense or untrue things: «That's a load of crap.». — 15 sentences - [crape](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crape/) — A thin, crinkly black cloth, worn to show mourning for someone who has died. — 5 sentences - [crash](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crash/) — A crash is an accident when a vehicle hits something hard. — 12 sentences - [crashing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crashing/) — A loud noise of things smashing, breaking or falling. — 5 sentences - [crate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crate/) — A crate is a big strong box, often made of wood or plastic slats, used to carry or store things. — 10 sentences - [crater](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crater/) — A crater is a large bowl-shaped hole in the ground made when something hits it, like a meteorite or a bomb. — 11 sentences - [crave](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crave/) — To crave something is to want it very strongly, so that it is hard to think about anything else. — 9 sentences - [craving](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/craving/) — A craving is a very strong wish for something, especially a food or drink. — 11 sentences - [crawl](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crawl/) — To crawl is to move on your hands and knees, as babies do. — 14 sentences - [crayfish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crayfish/) — A small freshwater animal like a tiny lobster, with claws, a hard shell and ten legs, living in rivers, streams and lakes. — 11 sentences - [crayon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crayon/) — A crayon is a stick of coloured wax for drawing and colouring. — 10 sentences - [craze](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/craze/) — A craze is something that suddenly becomes very popular for a short time, like a toy, game or dance, and then fades. — 11 sentences - [crazy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crazy/) — Crazy means very silly, wild or strange. — 13 sentences - [creak](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creak/) — To creak is to make a long, high, squeaking sound, like an old door, a wooden floor or stairs when they move or are walked on. — 10 sentences - [creaking](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creaking/) — Creaking is the long, squeaky, groaning sound that old wood, doors, floors or hinges make when they move or bear weight. — 11 sentences - [creaky](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creaky/) — Making a long, high, squeaking sound when moved or stepped on: «a creaky door», «creaky stairs». — 10 sentences - [cream](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cream/) — Cream is the thick, fatty part of milk. It is used to make butter, cakes and ice cream. — 16 sentences - [creamy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creamy/) — Thick, smooth and rich, like cream, or containing a lot of cream. — 8 sentences - [crease](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/crease/) — A crease is a line or fold made in paper, cloth or skin when it is pressed or crumpled. — 11 sentences - [create](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/create/) — To create is to make something new that did not exist before. — 10 sentences - [creation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creation/) — Creation is the act of making something new. — 9 sentences - [creative](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creative/) — Creative means good at having new ideas and making new things, such as stories, art, music or inventions. — 9 sentences - [creativity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creativity/) — Creativity is the ability to make new things or think of new and original ideas. — 7 sentences - [creator](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creator/) — A creator is a person who makes or invents something new, such as a story, game, character or video. — 12 sentences - [creature](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/creature/) — A creature is any living animal, big or small, like a bird, insect or fish. — 12 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/12/) [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/13/) [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/14/) [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/15/) **16** [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/17/) [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/18/) [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/19/)