| crucifix |
a Christian cross, esp. one bearing a representation of Jesus Christ. |
| crucifixion |
a method of execution in which the condemned person is tied or nailed to a cross. [3 definitions] |
| cruciform |
in the shape of a cross. [2 definitions] |
| crucify |
to execute by nailing or tying to a cross. [2 definitions] |
| crud |
(slang) a coating of dirt, crust, caked filth, or the like. [4 definitions] |
| crude |
not processed or refined; raw. [7 definitions] |
| crudités |
cut-up raw vegetables, usu. served with a dip, as an appetizer or party snack. |
| crudity |
the quality or condition of being crude. [2 definitions] |
| cruel |
inclined to inflict or intentionally inflicting pain, hardship, or suffering. [3 definitions] |
| cruelty |
the state or quality of being cruel. [2 definitions] |
| cruet |
a small glass bottle, usu. having a stopper, made to hold condiments such as vinegar at the table. |
| cruise |
to travel, esp. in a ship, for pleasure, the destination being of secondary concern. [6 definitions] |
| cruise control |
a control mechanism in automobiles which keeps the vehicle traveling at a steady speed that is set by the driver. |
| cruise missile |
a long-range guided missile, propelled by a jet or rocket and capable of being launched from an aircraft, ship, or submarine. |
| cruiser |
a medium-sized, fast warship with a great range. [4 definitions] |
| cruller |
a sweet cake made from deep-fried dough, usu. shaped into a ring or twisted into a spiral. |
| crumb |
a tiny fragment, esp. such as breaks or falls from baked goods. [6 definitions] |
| crumble |
to break or crush into bits or crumbs. [2 definitions] |
| crumbly |
likely to crumble; easily broken, esp. into crumbs. |
| crumby |
consisting or full of crumbs. |
| crumhorn |
an early double-reed wind instrument, the tube of which terminates in a curve or crook. |