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- crepuscular ray/krɪˌpʌskjʊlə ˈreɪ/A shaft of sunlight visible through gaps in clouds, often fanning out from the sun's position, typically seen around sunrise or sunset.nounC2
- crepuscule/ˈkrɛpəskjuːl/Twilight; the dim, soft light occurring at dawn or dusk.nounVery Low
- crescas/ˈkrɛskəs/A surname of historical significance, specifically associated with the medieval Jewish philosopher Hasdai Crescas (c. 1340–1410/11).nounVery Low
- crescendo/krɪˈʃen.dəʊ/A gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music.adjectiveadverbnoun+2C1
- crescent/ˈkrɛz(ə)nt/The shape of the moon when it is less than half full; a curved shape that is wider in the middle and pointed at the ends.adjectivenounB2
- crescent truss/ˈkrɛz(ə)nt trʌs/A structural bridge or roof truss shaped in an arch or segment of a circle, with its lower chord following a concave curve. The truss resembles a crescent moon in cross-section.nounRare
- cresol/ˈkriːsɒl/A colourless, strong-smelling organic compound, existing in three isomeric forms, derived from coal tar and used as a disinfectant and solvent.nounLow. Highly specialized technical term.
- cress/kres/A small, fast-growing plant with small, slightly pungent leaves, used in salads and as a garnish.nounC1
- cressent/ˈkrɛz(ə)nt/A misspelling of the word 'crescent', which refers to the curved shape of the waxing or waning moon, or any object with a similar curved, tapering shape.nounExtremely Low / Non-Standard
- cresset/ˈkrɛsɪt/A metal cup or basket, often mounted on a pole, containing oil, pitch, or other combustible material, and used as a portable torch or light source, especially in historical contexts.nounRare/Obsolete
- cressida/ˈkrɛsɪdə/A female given name derived from Greek mythology.nounLow
- cressy/ˈkrɛsi/A now-archaic adjective meaning 'abounding in cress' or 'resembling cress'.nounExtremely low / Obsolete
- crest/krɛst/The highest part of something, especially a hill, wave, or a natural feature. Also, the distinctive symbol or emblem representing a family, group, or institution.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- crest cloud/ˈkrɛst ˌklaʊd/A stationary, lens-shaped cloud that forms on the downwind side of a mountain or hill crest, often indicating strong winds aloft.nounC2 / Very low frequency, specialized
- crest rail/krɛst reɪl/The top horizontal rail of a chair back or a piece of furniture, often curved or decorated.nounRare / Technical
- cresta run/ˈkrɛstə rʌn/A rapid or sudden burst of intense activity or effort.nounRare/Low
- crested dog's-tail/ˌkrɛstɪd ˈdɒɡz teɪl/A type of perennial grass found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, characterized by a distinctive seed head that resembles a one-sided comb or crest.nounLow
- crested tit/ˈkrɛstɪd tɪt/A small passerine bird with a distinctive pointed crest of feathers on its head, specifically referring to European species.nounLow
- crested wheatgrass/ˌkrɛstɪd ˈwiːtɡrɑːs/A perennial grass species (Agropyron cristatum) native to Eurasia, widely introduced as a forage and soil-stabilizing plant, characterized by its distinctive upright, spiky flower heads.nounRare (Specialist)
- cresting/ˈkrɛstɪŋ/The topmost part or ridge of something, especially a decorative architectural element along the ridge of a roof or wall.nounLow
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