cranesbill |
see "geranium." |
cranial |
of or relating to the skull or cranium. |
cranial nerve |
any of the twelve paired nerves, such as the optic and auditory nerves, that extend from the stem of the brain through openings in the skull. |
craniate |
having a skull or cranium. [2 definitions] |
cranio- |
skull; cranium. |
craniofacial |
of, pertaining to, or involving the cranium and face. |
craniology |
the scientific study of characteristics of the human skull, such as size and shape. |
craniometry |
the science of measuring skulls. |
craniotomy |
the act or process of cutting through the skull, as for brain surgery. |
cranium |
the skull of a vertebrate animal. [2 definitions] |
crank |
a mechanical device for applying rotary motion, consisting of a lever arm or disk attached at right angles to the end of a rotating shaft and turned by hand or connecting rod. [6 definitions] |
crankcase |
the housing enclosing an engine's crankshaft and its connecting parts. |
crank out |
to produce in great numbers, esp. in a mechanical manner. |
crankpin |
a bar or cylindrical pin positioned in a crank and having a connecting rod or link attached. |
crankshaft |
a shaft that turns or is turned by one or more cranks that are attached to or part of the shaft. |
crank up |
(informal) to get prepared or begin. [2 definitions] |
cranky |
cross-tempered; grouchy. [3 definitions] |
cranny |
a small opening in a wall, rock, or other solid mass; crack or crevice. |
crap |
a losing dice throw in the game of craps. |
crape |
crepe. [3 definitions] |
crapehanger |
(informal) a gloomy, morose person; one who anticipates the worst. |