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- catchment board/ˈkætʃ.mənt ˌbɔːd/An official public body responsible for managing water resources, drainage, and flood control within a specific geographical region (catchment area).nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- catchpenny/ˈkatʃpɛni/Designed to sell quickly and cheaply; something of little value made to appear attractive to buyers.adjectivenounLow
- catchpole/ˈkatʃpəʊl/A minor official, historically a sheriff's officer or bailiff, whose duty was to arrest people.nounVery low (archaic/historical)
- catchup/ˌkætʃ ˈʌp/To reach the same level or standard as someone or something that is ahead.nounB1
- catchwater drain/ˈkætʃˌwɔːtə dreɪn/A drainage channel or ditch constructed specifically to intercept and divert surface water (runoff) from land or roads, preventing it from causing flooding or erosion elsewhere.nounLow (specialized/technical)
- catchweed/ˈkætʃwiːd/A plant whose seeds, stems, or leaves have burrs or small hooks that cling to clothing or animal fur.nounlow
- catchweight/ˈkætʃweɪt/A weight category in combat sports where competitors do not have to meet a specific weight limit, often agreed upon before the fight.adjectivenounLow
- catchword/ˈkætʃwɜːd/A word or phrase that is frequently used, especially in a particular context or period, to encapsulate an idea or rally support; a slogan or motto.nounC1
- catclaw/ˈkatklɔː/A general term for plants, especially shrubs or small trees, bearing sharp, curved thorns resembling a cat's claws. Most commonly refers to the acacia species Acacia greggii.nounRare
- catcon/ˈkætkɒn/A popular internet neologism that does not exist as a standard English lexical item. It is likely a portmanteau or blend, potentially combining 'cat' with 'con' (short for 'convention' or, less likely, 'conference'), suggesting a gathering or online space for cat enthusiasts.nounVery Low / Internet Slang
- cate/keɪt/An obsolete or archaic term for a choice dainty, delicacy, or a tasty dish of food.nounVery low / Archaic
- catechesis/ˌkatɪˈkiːsɪs/Religious instruction, typically oral, given to candidates for baptism or to converts in preparation for full acceptance into a Christian church.nounC2/Rare
- catechin/ˈkætɪkɪn/A type of flavonoid, a natural phenol and antioxidant found in various plants, particularly in tea leaves and some fruits.nounC2
- catechism/ˈkæt.ɪˌkɪz.əm/A summary of religious doctrine, often in the form of questions and answers, used for instruction.nounC1/C2
- catechist/ˈkatɪkɪst/A person who instructs others in the principles of Christian religion, typically in preparation for baptism or confirmation.nounLow (C2)
- catechize/ˈkatɪkʌɪz/To instruct someone systematically in the principles of a religion, especially by means of questions and answers.verbverb-transitiveC2
- catechol/ˈkatɪtʃɒl/A benzene derivative with two hydroxyl groups (-OH) adjacent to each other.nounC2 (Advanced, Highly Specialized)
- catecholamine/ˌkatɪˈtʃəʊləmiːn/Any of a class of monoamine neurotransmitters and hormones derived from the amino acid tyrosine, involved in the body's physiological response to stress.nounC2
- catechu/ˈkatɪtʃuː/An astringent substance extracted from the heartwood of certain trees, used in medicine, dyeing, and tanning.nounLow
- catechumen/ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mən/A person who is receiving religious instruction in preparation for baptism or confirmation into a Christian church.nounC2 (Very Rare)
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