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curiosity |
Noun
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a state in which you want to learn more about something |
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curler |
Noun
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a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it |
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crimper |
Noun
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a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it |
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crimper |
Noun
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someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers |
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curling iron |
Noun
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a cylindrical metal home appliance that heats a lock of hair that has been curled around it |
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currycomb |
Noun
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a square comb with rows of small teeth |
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currycomb |
Verb
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to clean a horse with a currycomb |
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cursor |
Noun
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(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display |
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curtain |
Noun
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hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) |
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curtain |
Noun
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any barrier to communication or vision |
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curtain |
Verb
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to provide with drapery |
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curtain ring |
Noun
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a circular ring for holding up a curtain |
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cushion |
Noun
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a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. |
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cushion |
Noun
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the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle |
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cushion |
Noun
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a mechanical damper |
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cushion |
Verb
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to protect from impact |
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cusp |
Noun
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point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) |
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cusp |
Noun
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small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth |
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cusp |
Noun
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a thin triangular flap of a heart valve |
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cuspidation |
Noun
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a decoration using cusps |
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custard pie |
Noun
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a prop consisting of an open pie filled with real or artificial custard |
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customhouse |
Noun
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a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country |
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customshouse |
Noun
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a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country |
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cutaway |
Noun
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a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees |
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cutaway |
Noun
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a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts |
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cutaway drawing |
Noun
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a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts |
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cutaway model |
Noun
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a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts |
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cue ball |
Noun
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the ball that the billiard player or pool player strikes with his cue |
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cut glass |
Noun
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glass decorated by cutting or grinding facets |
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cuff |
Noun
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the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg |
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cuff |
Noun
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shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist |
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cuff |
Verb
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to confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs |
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cuff |
Verb
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to hit with the hand |
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cutlas |
Noun
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a short heavy curved sword with one edge |
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cutlass |
Noun
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a short heavy curved sword with one edge |
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cutlery |
Noun
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tableware implements for cutting and eating food |
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cutlery |
Noun
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a cutting implement |
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cufflink |
Noun
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jewelry consisting of one of a pair of linked buttons used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt |
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cuirass |
Noun
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medieval body armor that covers the chest and back |
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cutoff |
Noun
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a device that terminates the flow in a pipe |
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cutoff |
Noun
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a route shorter than the usual one |
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cutoff |
Noun
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a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated |
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cuisse |
Noun
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armor plate that protects the thigh |
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cul |
Noun
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a passage with access only at one end |
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cutout |
Noun
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a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out |
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cutout |
Noun
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a photograph from which the background has been cut away |
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cutout |
Noun
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a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload |
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cutter |
Noun
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a cutting implement |
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cutter |
Noun
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a sailing vessel with a single mast set further back than the mast of a sloop |
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cutter |
Noun
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a boat for communication between ship and shore |