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charpoy
nounVery Low
/ˈtʃɑːpɔɪ/A traditional lightweight bed or cot, typically with a frame and a woven surface made of rope or jute.
charqui
nounC1
/ˈtʃɑːki/Jerky; a type of dried, salted meat, typically beef.
charr
nounVery Low
/tʃɑː/A type of freshwater fish, primarily from cold northern lakes and rivers, belonging to the genus Salvelinus and related to trout and salmon.
charred
adjectiveverbB2
/tʃɑːd/partially burnt, blackened, or scorched by fire or extreme heat.
charrette
nounC1
/ʃəˈrɛt/An intense, collaborative period of design or planning activity, typically to meet a deadline.
charro
nounLow
/ˈtʃɑːrəʊ/A traditional Mexican horseman, often associated with elaborate, decorative costumes, rodeo skills, and mariachi music.
chart
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/tʃɑːt/A visual representation of information, data, or geographical features, typically using lines, bars, symbols, or a map.
chart house
nounLow
/ˈtʃɑːt ˌhaʊs/A small, enclosed structure on the deck of a ship where nautical charts are stored and used for navigation.
chart room
nounC2
/ˈtʃɑːt ˌruːm/A room on a ship or in a naval/maritime facility where maps and charts are stored, studied, and used for navigation planning.
charta
nounC2
/ˈkɑːtə/A formal written document or record; a charter, deed, or paper of historical or legal importance.
charter colony
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency, Academic/Historical)
/ˈtʃɑːtə ˈkɒləni/A British colony in North America (17th–18th centuries) governed by a charter granted to a trading company or individual proprietors by the Crown, with significant self-government.
charter member
nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency)
/ˈtʃɑːtə ˌmembə/An original or founding member of an organization, society, or club, present at or involved in its creation.
charter of rights
nounC1
/ˈtʃɑːtə(r) əv ˈraɪts/A formal written document, granted by a sovereign or governing authority, that outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals or groups.
charter party
nounC2
/ˌtʃɑː.tə ˈpɑː.ti/A written contract between a shipowner and a charterer (or a shipper) for the hire of a ship and the carriage of goods.
charter school
nounMedium
/ˈtʃɑːtə skuːl/A publicly funded independent school that operates under a contract, or charter, with a public authority, granting it greater autonomy in exchange for accountability for performance outcomes.
chartered accountant
nounB2
/ˌtʃɑː.təd əˈkaʊn.tənt/a fully qualified and certified accountant who is a member of a recognized professional accounting body
chartered bank
nounC1/C2
/ˈtʃɑːtəd bæŋk/A financial institution incorporated and operating under a government-issued charter (a formal document authorizing its existence and activities).
chartered club
nounLow
/ˈtʃɑːtəd klʌb/A private social or professional association that operates under a formal document (a charter) granted by a higher authority, such as a university, state, or royal body.
chartered engineer
nounC1
/ˈtʃɑːtəd ˌɛnʤɪˈnɪə/A professional engineer who is registered and certified by a recognized engineering institution or council, signifying a high level of competence, ethical standards, and commitment to continued professional development.
chartered librarian
nounC1/C2
/ˌtʃɑːtəd laɪˈbreəriən/A professional librarian who has been formally certified by a recognised national professional body, signifying they have achieved a specific standard of education, experience, and competence.

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