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- coalition/ˌkəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/A temporary alliance of distinct political parties, groups, or nations formed to achieve a common goal, often for governance or to address a specific issue.nounC1
- coalitionism/ˌkəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ə.nɪ.zəm/The principle or practice of forming or promoting a coalition, especially in politics.nounLow (C2)
- coalport/ˈkəʊlpɔːt/A type of fine English porcelain made in Coalport, Shropshire.nounC1
- coalsack/ˈkəʊlsæk/A dark nebula or interstellar dust cloud appearing as a void against a starry background, especially the prominent one near the Southern Cross.nounVery Low (Technical/Astronomy/Niche Historical)
- coaming/ˈkəʊmɪŋ/A raised border or edge around an opening (like a hatchway, cockpit, or skylight) on a ship, boat, or aircraft, designed to prevent water from entering.nounC2
- coamo/kəʊˈɑːməʊ/A place name, specifically referring to a municipality in Puerto Rico. Not a standard English word.nounExtremely Low
- coanda/kəʊˈændə/The tendency of a fluid jet (such as air or water) to stay attached to a convex surface.nounVery low
- coapt/kəʊˈæpt/To fit or join together closely and neatly.verb-transitiveC2
- coaptation/ˌkəʊ.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/The joining or fitting together of two surfaces or edges, especially in surgery or biology.nounVery Low
- coarctate/kəʊˈɑːkteɪt/To press together, constrict, or narrow.adjectiveverbVery Rare
- coarctation/ˌkəʊ.ɑːkˈteɪ.ʃən/A narrowing or constriction, especially of a bodily vessel or passage.nounVery Low (C2+). Extremely rare in general use; only used in specific technical fields.
- coarse fish/ˌkɔːs ˈfɪʃ/A freshwater fish that is not a salmon, trout, or char, typically having a coarse texture or being less prized for eating.nounLow
- coarsen/ˈkɔː.sən/To make or become rough or harsh in texture, quality, or manner.verbverb-ambitransitiveC1
- coarticulation/ˌkəʊɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/The phenomenon in speech production where the articulators (e.g., tongue, lips) move into position for a sound while still producing the preceding sound, or retain features of a sound into the following one.nounC2
- coast/kəʊst/the land beside or near a sea or ocean.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- coast artillery/ˈkəʊst ɑːˈtɪləri/Large-caliber guns, cannons, and missile systems designed for the defense of a coastline against naval attack, typically mounted in fixed fortifications.nounC1
- coast guard/ˈkəʊst ˌɡɑːd/A military or civilian organization responsible for maritime safety, security, and law enforcement in coastal waters.nounC1
- coast live oak/kəʊst lɪv əʊk/An evergreen oak tree species native to coastal regions of California and northern Baja California.nounLow
- coast mountains/ˈkəʊst ˌmaʊntɪnz/A proper noun referring to a major mountain range in western North America, specifically the Coast Mountains that run along the Pacific coast of Canada and Alaska.plural-nounLow
- coast pilot/ˈkəʊst ˌpaɪlət/A person who guides ships through the inshore waters and approaches to a port.nounLow-frequency (technical term)
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