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- cold cathode/ˌkəʊld ˈkæθ.əʊd/A cathode that emits electrons without being heated by a separate heater element.nounLow
- cold cellar/ˈkəʊld ˌselə(r)/An underground or partially underground room used for storing food at a low, stable temperature, typically just above freezing.nounC1
- cold chisel/ˌkəʊld ˈtʃɪz.əl/A tool made of hardened steel, designed to be struck with a hammer in order to cut or shape cold metal (i.e., metal that has not been heated/softened).nounLow (specialist/technical vocabulary)
- cold color/kəʊld ˈkʌlə/A colour that is perceived as cool, often associated with blue, green, violet, or grey hues, and psychologically linked with ice, water, or shade.nounB2
- cold comfort/ˌkəʊld ˈkʌm.fət/Very limited or inadequate consolation; something that offers little or no solace in a difficult situation.nounC1
- cold cream/ˌkəʊld ˈkriːm/A thick, white cosmetic preparation used to cleanse, moisturise, and remove makeup from the face and skin.nounC1
- cold cut/ˌkəʊld ˈkʌt/A thin slice of pre-cooked, cured meat, served cold.nounB1
- cold cuts/ˌkəʊld ˈkʌts/Thin slices of cooked, cured, or pre-cooked meats, served cold.plural-nounB1
- cold deck/ˌkəʊld ˈdek/A stacked or pre-arranged deck of playing cards used dishonestly to ensure a specific outcome in a game, especially in gambling.nounLow (specialized/gambling jargon)
- cold drink/ˈkəʊld ˈdrɪŋk/A beverage that is chilled, typically served at a low temperature for refreshment.nounHigh (A1-A2)
- cold duck/ˌkəʊld ˈdʌk/A cocktail or mixed drink typically made from sparkling wine and citrus-flavored soda, sometimes with additional spirits; historically also referred to a specific type of inexpensive sparkling wine blend.nounLow (Specialized/Informal)
- cold feet/ˌkəʊld ˈfiːt/A sudden loss of nerve or confidence, especially before a significant event.nounplural-nounB2
- cold fish/ˌkəʊld ˈfɪʃ/A person who is unemotional, unresponsive, or lacking warmth and friendliness in their behaviour.nounC1/C2
- cold frame/ˈkəʊld ˌfreɪm/A low, transparent-roofed enclosure, usually placed on the ground, used to protect young plants from cold weather while allowing sunlight in.nounC1/C2
- cold front/ˌkəʊld ˈfrʌnt/The forward edge of an advancing mass of cold air, which typically displaces warmer air, often leading to precipitation and a sharp drop in temperature.nounB1-B2
- cold fusion/ˌkəʊld ˈfjuːʒən/A hypothetical nuclear reaction that would occur at or near room temperature, claimed to produce energy through fusion of atomic nuclei without the extreme heat and pressure required in conventional fusion.nounLow
- cold harbor/ˌkəʊld ˈhɑːbə/A proper noun referring to specific place names, most notably a historical site in Virginia, USA, known for a series of American Civil War battles in 1864.nounLow
- cold light/ˌkəʊld ˈlaɪt/Light that produces little or no heat, typically from sources like fluorescent tubes, LEDs, or certain chemical reactions; also used figuratively to describe impartial, rational, or dispassionate analysis.nounC1
- cold moulding/ˈkəʊld ˈməʊldɪŋ/A boat-building technique where thin wooden strips are bent and laminated without heat or steam, using adhesives to form curved hull sections.nounLow
- cold one/ˌkəʊld ˈwʌn/A can, bottle, or serving of cold beer.nounC1-C2 / Informal High Frequency
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