a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)
closed couplet
Noun
a rhymed couplet that forms a complete syntactic unit
cursive script
Noun
rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
clerihew
Noun
a witty satiric verse containing two rhymed couplets and mentioning a famous person
cookie
Noun
a short line of text that a web site puts on your computer's hard drive when you access the web site
cookie
Noun
any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term)
cookie
Noun
the cook on a ranch or at a camp
copybook
Noun
a book containing models of good penmanship
calligraphy
Noun
beautiful handwriting
catalog
Noun
a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
catalog
Noun
a complete list of things
catalog
Verb
to make an itemized list of
catalog
Verb
to make a catalogue, compile a catalogue
chirography
Noun
beautiful handwriting
catalogue
Noun
a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
catalogue
Noun
a complete list of things
catalogue
Verb
to make an itemized list or catalog of
cacography
Noun
poor handwriting
chicken scratch
Noun
cramped or illegible handwriting
countersignature
Noun
a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
countersign
Noun
a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
countersign
Noun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
countersign
Verb
to add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity
cyclopedia
Noun
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
cyclopaedia
Noun
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
copy editing
Noun
putting something into a form suitable for a printer
collegiate dictionary
Noun
an abridged dictionary of a size convenient to hold in the hand
codex
Noun
an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll)
codex
Noun
an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
canon
Noun
a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired
canon
Noun
a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church
canon
Noun
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy
canon
Noun
a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
canon
Noun
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
canon
Noun
a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
critical review
Noun
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
curiosa
Noun
books on strange or unusual subjects, especially erotica
consuetudinary
Noun
a manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order)
consuetudinal
Noun
a manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order)
catechism
Noun
an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion
catechism
Noun
a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
cookbook
Noun
a book of recipes and cooking directions
cookery book
Noun
a book of recipes and cooking directions
chrestomathy
Noun
a selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language
crammer
Noun
a textbook designed for cramming
crammer
Noun
a special school where students are crammed
crammer
Noun
a teacher who is paid to cram students for examinations
crammer
Noun
a student who crams
commonplace book
Noun
a notebook in which you enter memorabilia
compendium
Noun
a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work