| compact cassette |
a type of magnetic-tape cartridge, first released in 1963, that is used for audio recording and playback. |
| compact disk |
a palm-sized disk on which music, data, or the like has been digitally encoded, that is read by laser and transmitted to a playback device. |
| compactor |
a machine that compresses or grinds up trash for easy disposal. |
| compadre |
a close friend, companion, or partner; buddy. |
| companion |
one who associates with another or others. [3 definitions] |
| companionable |
having friendly qualities; congenial. |
| companionate |
of, by, or like companions. |
| companionship |
the relationship existing between or among companions. |
| companionway |
a stairway or ladder leading from one deck of a ship to another. |
| company |
a business firm. [7 definitions] |
| company store |
a retail store operated as a monopoly by the same company that employs the local work force. |
| comparable |
able to be compared due to having a certain amount of commonality; deserving comparison. [2 definitions] |
| comparative |
of or involving comparison. [5 definitions] |
| comparative literature |
the comparative study of various national literatures to identify common characteristics, mutual influences, common sources, or the like. |
| comparatively |
when compared with another or others; by comparison; relatively. |
| compare |
to note the likenesses and differences of. [5 definitions] |
| compare apples to oranges |
to liken two things that make no sense to be likened because they are not alike all. |
| compare notes |
to exchange opinions, impressions, or observations. |
| comparison |
the process or result of comparing or of being compared. [2 definitions] |
| compartment |
a part sectioned off from a larger whole. [3 definitions] |
| compartmentalize |
to divide or separate into compartments or categories. |