--- title: C — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 7 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/7/) [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 7 [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** [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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/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/) - [cicada](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cicada/) — A cicada is a large insect with clear wings and big eyes that lives in warm places; male cicadas make a very loud buzzing or clicking song… — 9 sentences - [cider](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cider/) — An alcoholic drink made from the juice of crushed apples, a bit like beer in strength. — 12 sentences - [cigar](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cigar/) — A thick roll of dried tobacco leaves that people light and smoke. — 7 sentences - [cigarette](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cigarette/) — A cigarette is a thin paper tube filled with dried tobacco that people light and smoke. — 8 sentences - [cinchona](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cinchona/) — A cinchona is a tree or shrub from the Andes mountains of South America whose bark contains quinine. — 9 sentences - [cinder](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cinder/) — A small piece of burnt coal or wood that is left after a fire has gone out; grey ash. — 4 sentences - [cinderella](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cinderella/) — Cinderella is the girl in a famous fairy tale who is treated badly by her stepmother and stepsisters, goes to the prince's ball with help… — 11 sentences - [cinema](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cinema/) — A cinema is a building where people watch films on a big screen. — 11 sentences - [cinematic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cinematic/) — To do with films and the cinema. — 7 sentences - [cinnamon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cinnamon/) — Cinnamon is a sweet, warm-tasting brown spice made from the dried bark of a tree, used in cakes, buns and drinks. — 9 sentences - [cipher](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/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. — 14 sentences - [circadian](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circadian/) — To do with the body's natural daily clock, a cycle of about 24 hours that controls when we sleep, wake and feel hungry. — 6 sentences - [circle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circle/) — A circle is a round flat shape. Every point on its edge is the same distance from the middle (the centre). — 16 sentences - [circlet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circlet/) — A thin ring or band, often of gold, worn on the head like a small crown. — 4 sentences - [circuit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circuit/) — An electrical circuit is a complete loop of wires and parts that electricity flows round, from the power source and back again. — 12 sentences - [circular](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circular/) — Circular means shaped like a circle, round. — 13 sentences - [circulate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circulate/) — To move round and round inside something and come back, like blood around the body. — 11 sentences - [circulation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circulation/) — Circulation is the movement of blood around your body, pumped by the heart. — 11 sentences - [circulatory](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circulatory/) — To do with circulation, especially the movement of blood around the body by the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. — 8 sentences - [circumference](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumference/) — The distance all the way around the edge of a circle; the perimeter of a circle. — 10 sentences - [circumflex](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumflex/) — A small mark like a little roof (^) written over a vowel in some languages, for example French «â, ê, î, ô, û» as in «forêt» or «hôpital». — 8 sentences - [circumlocution](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumlocution/) — Circumlocution is using many words to say something that could be said simply, often to avoid saying it directly. — 8 sentences - [circumnavigate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumnavigate/) — To sail, fly or travel all the way around something, especially the world or an island. — 7 sentences - [circumnavigation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumnavigation/) — A journey all the way around something, especially around the world by sea or air. — 6 sentences - [circumpolar](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumpolar/) — Found around the North Pole or South Pole, or living in the regions near them. — 7 sentences - [circumscribed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumscribed/) — Limited or restricted: «a circumscribed life» is one with narrow limits. — 8 sentences - [circumstance](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumstance/) — Circumstances are the facts or conditions around an event that affect what happens. — 10 sentences - [circumstances](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumstances/) — The facts or conditions that affect a situation or an event. — 11 sentences - [circumvent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circumvent/) — To find a clever way to avoid a rule, problem or difficulty, often in a way that is not quite fair. — 9 sentences - [circus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/circus/) — A circus is a travelling show, often in a big tent, with acrobats, clowns, jugglers and sometimes trained animals. — 10 sentences - [cirrus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cirrus/) — Cirrus is a thin, wispy, white cloud high up in the sky, made of tiny ice crystals. — 8 sentences - [cistern](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cistern/) — The tank above or behind a toilet that holds water for flushing. — 10 sentences - [citadel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/citadel/) — A strong fortress built on high ground above a town, to guard it against attack. — 4 sentences - [citation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/citation/) — A line of words quoted from a book, speech or writer (a quotation). — 11 sentences - [cite](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cite/) — To cite something is to mention it as an example or reason. — 9 sentences - [citizen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/citizen/) — A citizen is a person who legally belongs to a country and has its rights and duties. — 9 sentences - [citizenry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/citizenry/) — All the citizens of a country, town or place, thought of as one group. — 7 sentences - [citizenship](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/citizenship/) — Citizenship is being a legal member of a country, with its rights and duties: «British citizenship». — 9 sentences - [citric](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/citric/) — To do with or coming from citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and oranges. — 8 sentences - [citron](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/citron/) — A large, lemon-like citrus fruit with a very thick, bumpy rind, often candied and used in cakes. — 9 sentences - [citrus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/citrus/) — A group of fruit trees, and their juicy fruits with thick peel, such as oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. — 7 sentences - [city](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/city/) — A city is a very large town where many people live and work. — 13 sentences - [civic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civic/) — To do with a town or city and its official life, like a civic centre or civic building. — 9 sentences - [civil](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civil/) — Polite in a formal way, but not especially friendly: he gave a civil reply. — 12 sentences - [civilian](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civilian/) — A person who is not in the army, navy, air force or police. — 8 sentences - [civilisation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civilisation/) — A civilisation is a large, organised society with cities, government, writing, laws and culture, such as ancient Egypt or the Maya. — 9 sentences - [civilised](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civilised/) — Living in an organised society with laws, good manners, towns and government, not wild or rough. — 4 sentences - [civility](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civility/) — Polite behaviour and good manners towards others. — 4 sentences - [civilization](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civilization/) — A large, organised society with cities, government, laws, writing, art and trade: «the ancient Egyptian civilization». — 10 sentences - [civilized](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civilized/) — Living in an organised society with laws, good manners, towns and government, not wild or rough. — 4 sentences - [civilly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/civilly/) — In a polite, respectful way; to speak civilly is to be well-mannered, even when cross or when in charge. — 4 sentences - [cl](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cl/) — Cl is a short way to write centilitre, a small unit for measuring liquid. A litre is 100 centilitres. A centilitre is 10 millilitres. — 12 sentences - [clack](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clack/) — To make a short, sharp sound like two hard things hitting each other. — 11 sentences - [clad](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clad/) — Wearing a certain kind of clothes («clad in armour», «a black-clad figure»). — 11 sentences - [claim](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/claim/) — To say that something is true, even though others may not believe it or it is not proven. — 13 sentences - [claimant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/claimant/) — A claimant is a person who says they have a right to something, such as money, land or a benefit, and asks for it officially. — 11 sentences - [clam](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clam/) — A clam is a sea or river animal with a soft body inside two hard shells joined by a hinge; it lives buried in sand or mud. — 9 sentences - [clamber](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clamber/) — To climb up or over something using hands and feet, often with effort or clumsily: clamber up a wall, over rocks. — 4 sentences - [clammy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clammy/) — Unpleasantly damp, cold and sticky to touch, especially skin. — 9 sentences - [clamour](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clamour/) — A clamour is a loud noise made by many voices shouting together. — 5 sentences - [clamp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clamp/) — A tool that holds two things tightly together or holds something firmly in place, often by turning a screw. — 14 sentences - [clams](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clams/) — Clams are shellfish with two hard shells joined by a hinge, which live in sand or mud. — 12 sentences - [clan](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clan/) — A clan is a large group of families who share the same ancestor, especially in Scotland and Ireland. — 11 sentences - [clang](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clang/) — To make a loud, ringing sound like metal being hit. — 10 sentences - [clanger](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clanger/) — A clanger is a silly, embarrassing mistake, especially something you say that you should not have said. — 10 sentences - [clanging](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clanging/) — Clanging is making a loud ringing sound of metal hitting metal, like a bell, a pan or a gate. — 9 sentences - [clangorous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clangorous/) — Making a loud, ringing, clanging noise, like bells or metal being struck. — 8 sentences - [clank](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clank/) — To clank is to make a short, loud metal sound, like iron or glasses touching: the sword clanked against his leg. — 4 sentences - [clanking](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clanking/) — Making a loud metal sound, like swords or chains knocking together: the clanking of armour. — 4 sentences - [clap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clap/) — To hit your hands together, usually again and again, to show you like something, to keep a beat or to get attention. — 13 sentences - [clapperboard](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clapperboard/) — A board with a hinged stick on top that is clapped shut in front of the camera at the start of each shot of a film, showing the scene and… — 8 sentences - [clappers](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clappers/) — The metal tongue or ball hanging inside a bell that hits it to make it ring (a clapper). — 9 sentences - [clapping](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clapping/) — Clapping is hitting your hands together again and again to make a sound, to show you liked something or to cheer. — 12 sentences - [claret](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/claret/) — A dark red wine, mostly from France; in old stories it is served at feasts and grand dinners. — 3 sentences - [clarification](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clarification/) — An explanation that makes something clearer or easier to understand. — 8 sentences - [clarifying](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clarifying/) — Making something clearer or easier to understand, by explaining it more. — 9 sentences - [clarinet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clarinet/) — A woodwind instrument shaped like a long black tube with keys and a single reed in the mouthpiece; it makes a smooth, warm sound. — 8 sentences - [clarity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clarity/) — Being clear and easy to understand. — 10 sentences - [clash](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clash/) — A clash is a fight or strong argument between people or groups: «a clash between fans». — 14 sentences - [clasp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clasp/) — To hold something tightly in your hand or arms: «She clasped her teddy». — 13 sentences - [class](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/class/) — A class is a group of students who learn together. — 22 sentences - [classic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/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. — 14 sentences - [classical](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/classical/) — To do with ancient Greece and Rome, their languages, art and ideas: classical history, classical languages. — 10 sentences - [classification](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/classification/) — Sorting things into groups or classes by what they have in common: the classification of animals. — 10 sentences - [classified](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/classified/) — Sorted into groups or classes: the rocks were classified by colour. — 9 sentences - [classifier](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/classifier/) — A person or thing that sorts things into groups. — 9 sentences - [classify](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/classify/) — To classify things is to sort them into groups or categories by what they have in common. — 9 sentences - [classmate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/classmate/) — A classmate is a person in the same class as you at school. — 9 sentences - [classroom](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/classroom/) — A classroom is a room in a school where pupils have lessons. — 10 sentences - [classy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/classy/) — Stylish, elegant and of good quality, often looking expensive. — 10 sentences - [clatter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clatter/) — To clatter is to make a loud, rattling noise as hard things bang against each other, like falling pans or shoes on stairs. — 11 sentences - [clause](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clause/) — In grammar, a clause is a group of words that has a verb and usually a subject: «when the bell rang» and «we went outside» are clauses. — 10 sentences - [claustrophobia](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/claustrophobia/) — A strong fear of being in small, closed or crowded spaces, such as lifts, tunnels or cupboards. — 8 sentences - [clavicle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clavicle/) — The collarbone: the long, thin bone between the top of the breastbone and the shoulder; you have one on each side. — 7 sentences - [claw](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/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. — 14 sentences - [clay](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clay/) — Clay is soft, sticky earth that you can shape with your hands and then bake or dry so it goes hard. — 11 sentences - [clayey](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clayey/) — Made of or full of clay, the sticky soil that is wet and hard when dry: clayey soil. — 4 sentences - [clean](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/clean/) — Clean means not dirty. — 16 sentences - [cleaners](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cleaners/) — Cleaners are people whose job is to clean buildings, like schools, offices or homes. — 11 sentences - [cleanliness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cleanliness/) — Being clean or keeping things clean. — 9 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** [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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/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/)