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chair noun [ˈtʃeɚ]
  • a seat for one person that has a back and usually four legs
  • the person who is the leader of a department at a college or university
  • the person who is the leader of a meeting, organization, committee, or event
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cave noun [ˈkeɪv]
  • a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground
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cauliflower noun [ˈkɑːlɪˌflawɚ]
  • a vegetable that is grown for its head of white flowers
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catch verb [ˈkætʃ]
  • to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)
  • to use your hands to grasp and hold onto (someone or something)
  • to capture and not allow (a person, animal, or fish) to escape
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cat noun [ˈkæt]
  • a small animal that is related to lions and tigers and that is often kept by people as a pet —often used before another noun
  • a lion, tiger, leopard, or similar wild animal
  • a man
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castle noun [ˈkæsəl]
  • a large building usually with high, thick walls and towers that was built in the past to protect against attack
  • a large expensive house
  • a piece in the game of chess that looks like a castle tower : rook
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case noun [ˈkeɪs]
  • a situation or occurrence that is an instance or example of something
  • a situation that is being investigated or managed by someone (such as a police officer or social worker) in an official way
  • a form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective showing its relationship to other words in a sentence
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cartoon noun [kɑɚˈtuːn]
  • a drawing in a newspaper or magazine intended as a humorous comment on something
  • a series of drawings that tell a story : comic strip
  • a film or television show made by photographing a series of drawings : an animated film or television show
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carton noun [ˈkɑɚtn̩]
  • a light box or container usually made of cardboard or plastic
  • a box containing things that have been packed together so they can be sold or moved
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carry verb [ˈkeri]
  • to move (something) while holding and supporting it —sometimes used figuratively
  • to contain and direct the flow of (water, electricity, etc.)
  • to have (something) with you or on your body
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carrot noun [ˈkerət]
  • the long orange root of a plant that is eaten as a vegetable
  • something that is offered as a reward or advantage to persuade a person to do something
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card noun [ˈkɑɚd]
  • a small piece of stiff paper that is marked with symbols or pictures to show its value, comes in a set, and is used for playing games (such as poker) —called also playing card
  • a game played with a deck of cards : a card game
  • —used figuratively to refer to something that gives you an advantage when you are trying to make a deal or reach an agreement
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car noun [ˈkɑɚ]
  • a vehicle that has four wheels and an engine and that is used for carrying passengers on roads —often used before another noun —called also (US) automobile
  • a separate section of a train
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cap noun [ˈkæp]
  • a small, soft hat that often has a hard curved part (called a visor) that extends out over your eyes
  • a covering for a person's head that is worn for a special purpose
  • a hat that people with particular jobs wear while working
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cannon noun [ˈkænən]
  • a large gun that shoots heavy metal or stone balls and that was once a common military weapon
  • a large automatic gun that is shot from an aircraft
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candy noun [ˈkændi]
  • a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate —often used before another noun
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camp noun [ˈkæmp]
  • a place that is usually far away from cities and that has tents, small houses, etc., that people can live in for a short period of time
  • a town that has been set up so people can live there and work nearby
  • a place usually in the mountains or by a lake where young people can do different activities during the summer —often used before another noun
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camera noun [ˈkæmrə]
  • a device that is used for taking photographs or for making movies, television programs, etc.
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call verb [ˈkɑːl]
  • to speak in a loud voice
  • to announce or read (something) in a loud voice
  • to make the sound that is usual for a particular type of bird or animal
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calendar noun [ˈkæləndɚ]
  • a document, chart, etc., that shows the days, weeks, and months of a year
  • a list or schedule of events or activities that occur at different times throughout the year
  • a particular system for organizing the days of the year by month