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cudworth
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/ˈkʌdwəθ/A proper noun, primarily a surname and a place name.
cue
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/kjuː/A signal or prompt for someone to begin an action or speak.
cue ball
nounB2
/ˈkjuː ˌbɔːl/The white ball in billiards, snooker, and similar games, struck by the cue.
cue bid
nounVery Low
/ˈkjuː ˌbɪd/In contract bridge, a bid in a suit which the bidder does not intend to play, used to show specific values (usually an ace or a void) to partner in a slam-seeking auction.
cue card
nounB1
/ˈkjuː ˌkɑːd/A small card with words, phrases, or notes written on it to prompt a speaker or actor, especially during a presentation, performance, or interview.
cue sheet
nounC1
/ˈkjuː ʃiːt/A list or script giving instructions or the sequence of events, audio cues, or technical details for a performance or broadcast.
cued speech
nounLow (Specialist)
/ˌkjuːd ˈspiːtʃ/A visual communication system that uses hand shapes near the mouth to complement speechreading, making spoken language visible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
cueing
nounLow
/ˈkjuː.ɪŋ/The act of giving a signal or prompt to someone to begin an action or speak.
cueist
nounRare
/ˈkjuːɪst/A player of cue sports such as billiards, pool, or snooker.
cuenca
nounUncommon in general English discourse; low-frequency technical/geographical term.
/ˈkweŋkə/A Spanish word meaning 'river basin' or 'depression where a river flows'.
cuernavaca
nounLow
/ˌkwɜːnəˈvækə/A city in central Mexico, capital of the state of Morelos.
cuesta
nounC2
/ˈkwɛstə/A geological formation: a ridge with a gentle slope on one side and a steep slope on the other.
cuevas
nounExtremely low frequency
/ˈkweɪvəs/A geographical surname or placename of Spanish origin; most commonly associated with the Spanish noun 'cueva' (cave), thus meaning 'caves'.
cuff
nounverb-transitiveB2
/kʌf/The part of a sleeve that fits around the wrist; or a band or ring worn around the wrist.
cuff button
nounC1
/ˈkʌf ˌbʌt.ən/A small button used to fasten the cuff (end) of a shirt sleeve.
cuff link
nounB2
/ˈkʌf lɪŋk/A small decorative fastener used to join the two sides of a shirt cuff.
cuffe
nounB2
/kʌf/The end part of a sleeve, fitting closely around the wrist; a band or fold at the end of a sleeve. Also, a light blow given with an open hand.
cuffee
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˈkʌfi/(historical, rare, and now potentially offensive) An archaic or dialect term for a Black person, originally from a West African personal name.
cuffing season
nounmedium
/ˈkʌf.ɪŋ ˌsiː.zən/The period during autumn and winter when single people are more likely to seek a short-term, committed relationship for the colder months.
cuffs
plural-nounB1
/kʌfs/The end parts of a sleeve that fit around the wrist; also the thicker, turned-up ends of trousers; or handcuffs.

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