| chaplet |
a garland or wreath worn on the head. [2 definitions] |
| chaps |
full-length leather leggings worn esp. by cowboys to protect the legs while riding horseback. |
| chapter |
one of the main sections of a book, usu. marked with a number or title. [4 definitions] |
| chapter 11 |
a provision of the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Act that allows a company to reorganize and remain in business, provided it pays its current debts by a date set by a court. |
| char1 |
to cook or burn so that the surface is blackened; scorch. [4 definitions] |
| char2 |
a type of trout. |
| character |
the distinguishing qualities and attributes of a person, place, or thing. [7 definitions] |
| character actor |
an actor who specializes in supporting roles, esp. in the portrayal of eccentric or distinctive characters. |
| character actress |
an actress who specializes in supporting roles, esp. in the portrayal of eccentric or distinctive characters. |
| characteristic |
indicating the typical or distinguishing attributes and qualities of a person, group, action, or thing. [3 definitions] |
| characterization |
a representation or portrayal of a person's unique qualities. [3 definitions] |
| characterize |
to describe (someone or something) in terms of what one considers to be the most distinguishing feature or features; ascribe certain characteristics to. [2 definitions] |
| characterless |
combined form of character. |
| character sketch |
a short written piece describing a person. [2 definitions] |
| charade |
(usu. pl.) a game in which each player must act out a word or phrase without speaking, while the other teammates must try to guess it. [2 definitions] |
| charbroil |
to broil over burning charcoal. |
| charcoal |
solid black carbon resulting from heating wood or other organic substances in a relatively airless enclosure. [7 definitions] |
| chard |
a variety of cultivated beet having large leafstalks and leaves, which are used as a vegetable. |
| chardonnay |
(often cap.) a dry white table wine. [2 definitions] |
| charge |
to give (someone) a responsibility or duty. [22 definitions] |
| chargeable |
combined form of charge. |