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- cool drink/ˌkuːl ˈdrɪŋk/A drink, typically non-alcoholic, that is chilled and serves to refresh and quench thirst.nounHigh
- cool hunter/ˌkuːl ˈhʌntə(r)/A person whose job is to identify and predict emerging trends, especially in fashion, youth culture, and popular culture.nounLow (specialized term)
- cool jazz/ˌkuːl ˈdʒæz/A style of jazz music that emerged in the late 1940s and 1950s, characterized by relaxed tempos, lighter tones, and a more subdued, intellectual approach compared to bebop.nounC1-C2 (Specialist/Medium)
- cool out/ˌkuːl ˈaʊt/to relax, become calm, or unwind after agitation or stress.verbC1
- cool school/ˌkuːl ˈskuːl/An institution, group, or approach that is trendy, sophisticated, or fashionable in a youthful or contemporary way.nounC1
- coolabah/ˈkuːləbɑː/A species of eucalyptus tree native to Australia, typically found near watercourses in arid regions.nounRare
- coolamon/ˈkuːləmən/A shallow, wooden dish or vessel traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians for carrying water, food, or as a cradle for babies.nounVery Rare
- coolant/ˈkuːlənt/A liquid or gas used to reduce excessive heat in a machine or system, such as an engine.nounC1
- cooldown/ˈkuːl.daʊn/A period of rest or reduced activity after strenuous physical or mental exertion.nounverb-phraseB2-C1
- cooler/ˈkuːlə/a container or device used to keep things cool, especially beverages or food.nounB1
- cooley/ˈkuːli/A carrier or labourer who transports goods, historically in parts of Asia and the Middle East.nounRare (Lexical)
- cooley's anaemia/ˈkuːliz əˈniːmiə/A specific inherited, severe form of beta thalassaemia requiring regular blood transfusions.nounVery Low
- cooley's anemia/ˈkuːliz əˈniːmiə/A genetic blood disorder characterized by severe anemia that manifests in early childhood, caused by defects in hemoglobin production.nounVery Low (Specialized Medical)
- coolgardie safe/ˌkuːlˈɡɑːdi seɪf/A homemade cupboard or cabinet with wet hessian/burlap sides, designed to keep food cool by evaporation, originating in the Australian outback.nounExtremely Low
- coolidge/ˈkuːlɪdʒ/A surname, most famously referring to the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933).nounVery Low
- coolidge tube/ˈkuːlɪdʒ ˌtjuːb/A type of early X-ray tube invented by William D. Coolidge, featuring a heated tungsten filament as the electron source.nounVery Low
- coolie/ˈkuːli/An unskilled labourer from Asia, historically working for low wages, often in colonial contexts or on plantations.adjectivenounVery Low / Archaic
- coolie hat/ˈkuːli hæt/A broad, conical hat traditionally made of straw or bamboo, originally worn by labourers in East and Southeast Asia to protect from sun and rain.nounLow
- cooling board/ˈkuːlɪŋ bɔːd/A flat board, often simple and temporary, on which a dead body is placed to cool before burial, washing, or preparation.nounRare / Historical
- cooling degree-day/ˈkuːlɪŋ dɪˌɡriː deɪ/A unit measuring how much and for how long the outdoor temperature exceeds a specified base temperature (often 65°F or 18°C) in a given day, used to estimate the energy demand for space cooling (air conditioning).nounLow (Specialist)
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