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- clive/klaɪv/To adhere or cling closely to something; to grip or hold on.nounVery Rare / Archaic
- cliveden/ˈklɪvdən/A proper noun referring to a specific historic estate and house in Buckinghamshire, England.nounVery low
- clivers/ˈklɪvəz/A plant of the genus Galium, also known as goosegrass or cleavers, with clinging hairs on its stem and leaves.nounLow/Very Rare (in modern use)
- clivia/ˈklɪvɪə/A genus of flowering plants native to South Africa, characterized by dark green, strap-shaped leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers, typically orange, red, or yellow.nounLow (Specialist/Botanical)
- cloaca/kləʊˈeɪkə/A common cavity in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some fish, into which the intestinal, urinary, and reproductive tracts open.nounLow (C2)
- cloacitis/ˌkləʊ.əˈsaɪ.tɪs/Inflammation of the cloaca in birds (or other animals that possess a cloaca).nounExtremely Low / Obscure
- cloak/kləʊk/A long, loose outer garment without sleeves, typically worn over other clothes.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- cloak fern/ˈkləʊk ˌfɜːn/A type of small, hardy fern from the genus Notholaena, often found in dry, rocky areas.nounC2
- cloak-and-dagger/ˌkləʊk ən ˈdæɡ.ər/Involving or characteristic of mystery, intrigue, espionage, or secret plotting.adjectivenounC1
- cloak-and-suiter/ˌkləʊk ən ˈsuːtə/A manufacturer of, or dealer in, ready-made clothing, particularly men's suits.nounVery Low / Archaic / Historical
- cloakroom/ˈkləʊk.ruːm/A room in a public building where coats, hats, luggage, or umbrellas can be left temporarily, usually for a fee or as a courtesy.nounC1
- cloam/kləʊm/Pottery, earthenware, or any article made of baked clay.adjectivenounObscure/Archaic
- clobber/ˈklɒb.ər/To hit or beat someone very hard, or to defeat decisively.verbverb-transitiveC1
- clobbering machine/ˈklɒb.ər.ɪŋ məˈʃiːn/An expression describing a person, team, or system that defeats opponents thoroughly and overwhelmingly.nounRare
- clochard/ˈklɒʃɑː/A homeless person, especially one who sleeps rough in urban areas.nounC2
- cloche/klɒʃ/A bell-shaped cover, especially one made of glass for protecting plants or one made of fabric for a hat.nounLow
- clock/klɒk/An instrument or device for measuring and showing the time, typically with a numbered dial and moving hands.nounverbverb-transitiveA1
- clock golf/ˈklɒk ɡɒlf/A putting game in which players aim to hit a golf ball from each of 12 positions arranged like numbers on a clock face into a single hole.nounLow
- clock jack/ˈklɒk ˌdʒæk/A mechanical device for automatically rotating a spit (a rod for holding meat) over a fire, historically powered by a clockwork mechanism or weights.nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical)
- clock off/ˌklɒk ˈɒf/To officially record one's departure time from work, especially when working in shifts.verbB2
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