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- clearsverb
Third person singular present of "clear": removes obstructions or makes empty.
- cleonoun
A feminine given name, short form of Cleopatra or derived from the Greek muse Clio.
- cleopatranoun
The name of several queens of ancient Egypt, most famously Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC), the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
- clerknoun
A person employed in an office or store to keep records, assist customers, or perform administrative duties.
- clevelandnoun
A major city in northeastern Ohio, United States, on the shore of Lake Erie.
- cleveradjective
Quick to understand, learn, and devise solutions; mentally sharp.
- clicknoun
A short, sharp sound.
- clickingverb
Making short, sharp sounds repeatedly.
- clicksnoun
Multiple short, sharp sounds.
- clientnoun
A person or organization using the services of a professional person or company.
- clientsnoun
Plural of client: people or organizations using the services of a professional or company.
- cliffnoun
A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea or a mountain.
- cliffordnoun
A masculine given name of English origin.
- cliffsnoun
Plural of cliff: steep rock faces, especially at the edge of the sea or mountains.
- climatenoun
The typical weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.
- climaxnoun
The most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the culmination.
- climbverb
To go up or ascend, especially using hands and feet.
- climbedverb
Past tense and past participle of "climb": went up or ascended.
- climbingverb
Going up or ascending, especially using hands and feet.
- clingverb
To hold on tightly to something.
- clingingverb
Holding on tightly to something.
- clinicnoun
A place where medical treatment or advice is given, usually for outpatients.
- clinicaladjective
Relating to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical studies.
- clinknoun
A sharp ringing sound, as of glasses or metal objects touching.
- clinkingverb
Making or causing sharp ringing sounds.
- clintnoun
A masculine given name, often a short form of Clinton.
- clintonnoun
A surname of English origin.
- clipnoun
A device for holding things together or in place.
- clipsnoun
Multiple devices for holding things together.
- clivenoun
A masculine given name of English origin.
- cloaknoun
A long, loose outer garment without sleeves, fastened at the neck.
- clocknoun
A device for measuring and displaying time.
- clocksnoun
Multiple devices for measuring and displaying time.
- clockworknoun
A mechanism with springs and gears, like that in a traditional clock.
- clonenoun
An organism or cell genetically identical to another from which it was derived.
- closeverb
To move something to cover an opening.
- closedadjective
Not open; shut.
- closelyadverb
In a close manner; near in space or position.
- closeradjective
Nearer in distance or position.
- closesverb
Third person singular of "close": shuts or makes not open.
- closestadjective
Nearest in distance or position.
- closetnoun
A small room or enclosed space for storing things, especially clothes.
- closingnoun
The act of shutting or bringing to an end.
- closurenoun
The act or process of closing something.
- clotnoun
A thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood.
- clothnoun
Woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber.
- clothesnoun
Items worn to cover the body.
- clothingnoun
Items worn to cover the body; clothes collectively.
- cloudnoun
A visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.
- cloudsnoun
Multiple visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.