Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words cubbyhole noun A snug or confined place. cubically adverb In a cubical method. cubicular adjective Belonging to a chamber or bedroom. cuckolded imp. & past participle of Cuckold cuckoldly adjective Having the qualities of a cuckold; mean-spirited; sneaking. cuckoldom noun The state of a cuckold; cuckolds, collectively. cuckoldry noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words crossbeak noun Same as Crossbill. crossbeam noun A girder., A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor. crossbill A bill brought by a defendant, in an equity or chancery suit, against the plaintiff, respecting the matter in question in that suit., … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words crabeater noun The cobia., An etheostomoid fish of the southern United States (Hadropterus nigrofasciatus)., A small European heron (Ardea minuta, and other allied species). crabfaced adjective Having a sour, disagreeable countenance. crabsidle verb i. To move sidewise, as a crab. [Jocular]. crabstick noun A stick, cane, or cudgel, made … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words covelline noun Alt. of Covellite covellite noun A native sulphide of copper, occuring in masses of a dark blue color; — hence called indigo copper. covenable adjective Fit; proper; suitable. covenably adverb Fitly; suitably. coverture noun Covering; shelter; defense; hiding., The condition of a woman during marriage, because she … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words cornamute noun A cornemuse. corncrake noun A bird (Crex crex or C. pratensis) which frequents grain fields; the European crake or land rail; — called also corn bird. cornelian noun Same as Carnelian. cornemuse noun A wind instrument nearly identical with the bagpipe. corneouss adjective Of a texture resembling … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words contagion noun The transmission of a disease from one person to another, by direct or indirect contact., That which serves as a medium or agency to transmit disease; a virus produced by, or exhalation proceeding from, a diseased person, and capable of reproducing the disease., The act or means … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words concaving present participle & vb. noun of Concave concavity noun A concave surface, or the space bounded by it; the state of being concave. concavous adjective Concave. concealed imp. & past participle of Conceal, Hidden; kept from sight; secreted. concealer noun One who conceals. conceding present participle & vb. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words concaving present participle & vb. noun of Concave concavity noun A concave surface, or the space bounded by it; the state of being concave. concavous adjective Concave. concealed imp. & past participle of Conceal, Hidden; kept from sight; secreted. concealer noun One who conceals. conceding present participle & vb. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words colaborer noun One who labors with another; an associate in labor. colchicum noun A genus of bulbous-rooted plants found in many parts of Europe, including the meadow saffron. colcothar noun Polishing rouge; a reddish brown oxide of iron, used in polishing glass, and also as a pigment; — called … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words coadapted adjective Adapted one to another; as, coadapted pulp and tooth. coadjutor noun One who aids another; an assistant; a coworker., The assistant of a bishop or of a priest holding a benefice. coadunate adjective United at the base, as contiguous lobes of a leaf. coagulant noun That which … Read more