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- cling peach/ˌklɪŋ ˈpiːtʃ/A type of peach whose flesh firmly adheres to the stone (pit).nounC1
- clingfilm/ˈklɪŋfɪlm/A thin, transparent plastic film that adheres to surfaces, used primarily for wrapping food.nounB1
- clingfish/ˈklɪŋfɪʃ/A small saltwater fish of the family Gobiesocidae, known for a strong sucker on its underside used to attach to rocks or seaweed.nounLow / Specialist
- clinging vine/ˌklɪŋ.ɪŋ ˈvaɪn/A person who is excessively dependent on others, especially emotionally, and lacks independence.nounLow
- clingmans dome/ˌklɪŋmənz ˈdəʊm/A prominent peak in the Great Smoky Mountains of the Eastern United States.nounVery Low
- clingstone/ˈklɪŋstəʊn/A type of peach or nectarine whose flesh adheres firmly to the stone (pit).adjectivenounLow
- clinic/ˈklɪnɪk/A place or session where specialized medical treatment or advice is given to outpatients.adjectivenounB2
- clinical depression/ˌklɪn.ɪ.kəl dɪˈpreʃ.ən/A severe and persistent mental disorder characterized by profound and long-lasting feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in daily activities, meeting specific diagnostic criteria.nounB2
- clinical governance/ˈklɪnɪkəl ˈɡʌvənəns/The framework through which healthcare organisations are accountable for continually improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care.nounLow
- clinical pathology/ˈklɪnɪkəl pəˈθɒlədʒi/The medical specialty concerned with the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids and tissues for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease.nounLow (technical/specialist term)
- clinical psychology/ˌklɪn.ɪ.kəl saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/The branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness, abnormal behaviour, and psychiatric disorders.nounC1
- clinical thermometer/ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl θəˈmɒm.ɪ.tə/A high-precision thermometer designed for accurately measuring human body temperature, typically with a narrow temperature range around 35–42°C (95–107°F).nounB1
- clinician/klɪˈnɪʃ.ən/A qualified healthcare professional who works directly with patients, applying scientific knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat, and care for them.nounB2
- clinid/ˈklɪnɪd/A marine fish belonging to the family Clinidae, often called blennies or weedfish.adjectivenounVery Low (Specialist/Scientific)
- clink/klɪŋk/A short, sharp, ringing sound, like that of small pieces of glass or metal striking together.nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
- clinker/ˈklɪŋkə/A stony residue from burned coal or from a furnace; something that fails or is defective.nounverbC1
- clinkety-clank/ˌklɪŋkəti ˈklæŋk/An onomatopoeic phrase representing a repetitive, metallic, jangling sound, especially of chains, loose machinery, or dishes.nounLow
- clinkstone/ˈklɪŋk.stəʊn/A type of dense, fine-grained volcanic rock that produces a metallic ringing sound when struck.nounVery low (C2+). Extremely rare, specialized technical term.
- clinograph/ˈklaɪ.nəʊ.ɡrɑːf/A specialized instrument used in mining, surveying, or borehole measurement to record the angle or inclination of a shaft or hole from the vertical.nounVery Rare
- clinometer/klaɪˈnɒm.ɪ.tə/An instrument for measuring angles of slope, elevation, or depression.nounC1
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