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- chapter stop/ˈtʃæp.tə ˌstɒp/A designated point on a DVD or Blu-ray where playback can automatically pause and resume, allowing quick navigation between sections of the content.nounC1/C2
- chapterhouse/ˈtʃaptəˌhaʊs/A building used for the meetings of a religious chapter, especially in a cathedral or monastery.nounLow
- chaptrel/ˈtʃæptrəl/A stone or wooden support, typically shaped like a capital, placed at the top of a pier or post to receive the thrust of an arch or roof.nounExtremely Low / Obsolete
- chapultepec/ˌtʃæpʊlˈtɛpɛk/A proper noun referring to a specific place name, most notably the Chapultepec Forest and Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City.nounVery Low
- chaqueta/tʃəˈketə/A short to medium-length outer garment for the upper body, typically with sleeves, a front opening, and often made for a specific purpose (e.g., suit jacket, sports jacket).nounLow (in English contexts)
- char/tʃɑː/To work as a cleaner in a house or office, typically on a part-time basis.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- char siu/ˌtʃɑː ˈsuː/A style of Cantonese barbecue pork, typically seasoned with a sweet and savory glaze.nounLow
- char-a-banc/ˈʃær ə ˌbæŋ/A large, open-topped, horse-drawn or motor vehicle used for sightseeing or pleasure trips, especially in the past.nounRare/Historical
- charabanc/ˈʃærəbæŋ/A large, open-top horse-drawn or early motor coach used for sightseeing tours or group outings, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.nounVery low / Archaic
- characin/ˈkarəsɪn/A small, typically freshwater fish of a large tropical family (Characidae) that includes the tetras and piranhas.nounVery Low
- character/ˈkærəktə/The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.adjectivenounverb+1B1
- character actor/ˈkærəktər ˈaktə/An actor who specializes in playing unusual, eccentric, or distinctive supporting roles, often using makeup and mannerisms to portray a specific personality type.nounMedium
- character armour/ˈkær.ək.tər ˌɑː.mə/A psychological defence mechanism where a person develops rigid personality traits or behaviours to protect themselves from emotional pain, vulnerability, or anxiety.nounLow
- character assassination/ˈkær.ək.tər əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/The deliberate attempt to destroy someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.nounC1
- character code/ˈkærəktə kəʊd/A numerical representation or sequence of bits used to represent a specific character (letter, digit, punctuation mark, or symbol) within a computing or telecommunications system.nounC1
- character dance/ˈkærəktə dɑːns/A type of theatrical dance representing a specific national, folk, or stylized character, often seen in classical ballet productions like "Swan Lake" or "The Nutcracker."nounLow-Frequency
- character defense/ˈkær.ək.tə dɪˈfens/The act of defending or protecting one's reputation, integrity, or personal qualities against criticism or accusations.nounC2
- character disorder/ˈkærəktə dɪsˌɔːdə/A long-term, inflexible pattern of maladaptive behaviour and inner experience that deviates markedly from cultural expectations, causing distress or impairment.nounC2 / Professional / Technical
- character generator/ˈkær.ək.tə ˈdʒen.ə.reɪ.tər/A hardware device or software application that produces, overlays, and manipulates text and graphics (typically titles, credits, and lower-thirds) on a video signal.nounLow (Specialist Term)
- character level/ˈkær.ək.tə ˌlev.əl/A level of representation in computing and linguistics where individual characters, letters, or symbols are processed as the fundamental unit.nounC1/C2
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