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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • crenellate/ˈkɹɛnɛleɪt/verbC2To build notches into the top of a wall.
  • crescendo/kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/nounB2+3 meaningsA passage of music that grows steadily louder.
  • crest/kɹɛst/nounB24 meaningsA tuft of feathers, fur or skin on the top of an animal's head.
  • crew/kɹuː/nounB14 meaningsAll the people who work on a ship, a plane or a train.
  • crib/kɹɪb/nounB15 meaningsA baby's bed with high barred sides. British English calls it a cot.
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/ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒ/
verbB2+2 meanings
To pull back in embarrassment or distaste.
  • crinkle/ˈkɹɪŋkəl/verbB2+To form small folds and wrinkles.
  • cripple/ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/verbB22 meaningsTo leave somebody or something unable to work properly.
  • crisscross/ˈkɹɪsˌkɹɒs/verbB2+To cross back and forth over something.
  • criticize/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/verbB2To point out what is wrong with something.
  • critique/kɹɪˈtiːk/nounB2+3 meaningsA detailed, reasoned judgement of a piece of work, an idea or a policy.
  • croak/kɹoʊk/verbB22 meaningsTo make a deep hoarse sound.
  • crop/kɹɒp/nounB16 meaningsA plant grown in large amounts to be harvested.
  • cross/kɹɒs/nounA27 meaningsA shape made of two lines cutting through each other, used as a mark.
  • cross-examineverbC1To question the other side's witness to test their story.
  • cross-sellverbC1To sell something extra alongside the main purchase.
  • crouch/ˈkɹaʊ̯t͡ʃ/verbB22 meaningsTo lower the body close to the ground by bending the knees, with the feet still taking the weight.
  • crow/kɹəʊ/nounB12 meaningsA big all-black bird with a harsh call.
  • crowbar/ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/nounB22 meaningsA long iron or steel bar with a flattened, usually split end, used as a lever to force things open or pull out nails.
  • crowd/ˈkɹaʊ̯d/nounA22 meaningsA large mass of people gathered in one place.
  • crown/kɹaʊ̯n/nounB15 meaningsA circular gold headdress worn by a king or queen.
  • crucify/ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/verbB22 meaningsTo put to death on a cross.
  • cruise/kɹuːz/nounB12 meaningsA holiday spent on a ship visiting several ports.
  • crumble/ˈkɹʌmbəl/nounB22 meaningsA baked pudding of fruit under a crumbly flour-and-butter topping.
  • crumple/ˈkɹʌmpəl/verbB2+2 meaningsTo crush something into creases and folds.
  • crunch/kɹʌnt͡ʃ/verbB22 meaningsTo make the sound of something hard being crushed.
  • crush/kɹʌʃ/verbB15 meaningsTo press something so hard that it breaks or loses its shape.
  • cry/kɹaɪ/verbA12 meaningsTo have tears fall from your eyes.
  • cube/kjuːb/nounB25 meaningsA solid shape with six equal square faces.
  • cuddle/ˈkʌd.l̩/verbB12 meaningsTo hold somebody close in your arms affectionately.
  • cull/kʌl/verbC22 meaningsTo reduce a group by killing or removing some.
  • culminate/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/verbC1To reach a highest or final point.
  • cultivate/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/verbC12 meaningsTo grow crops with care.
  • curate/ˈkjʊəɹət/verbC2To select and arrange works for an exhibition.
  • curb/kɝb/nounB12 meaningsThe raised stone edge where a pavement meets the road.
  • curdle/ˈkɜː.dəl/verbC1To separate into lumps, as sour milk does.
  • cure/kjɔː/verbB25 meaningsTo make a sick person well, or to end a disease completely.
  • curl/kɜːl/nounB22 meaningsA lock of hair that turns in a spiral.
  • curse/kɜːs/nounA2+4 meaningsWords spoken over somebody to bring harm on them.
  • curtail/kɜːˈteɪl/verbC1To cut something short before its natural end.
  • curtsyverbC12 meaningsTo bend the knees briefly as a mark of respect.
  • curve/kɜːv/nounB24 meaningsA line that bends smoothly, with no corners or angles.
  • cushion/ˈkʊʃən/nounB12 meaningsA soft pad for sitting or leaning on.
  • cut/kʌt/verbA16 meaningsTo divide or open something with a blade.
  • cycle/ˈsaɪ.kəl/verbA2+2 meaningsTo ride a bicycle.