English Words Starting With C

• cutthroat

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈkʌtθrəʊt/A person who murders by cutting the throat.
• cutthroat contract

  nounLow
  /ˈkʌtθrəʊt ˈkɒn.trækt/A contract in which the terms are extremely unfavourable to one party, exploiting their desperation or lack of bargaining power.
• cutthroat trout

  nounRare (C2 Level Vocabulary)
  /ˌkʌtθrəʊt ˈtraʊt/A species of freshwater fish native to western North America, characterized by distinctive red or orange slash-like markings on the underside of the lower jaw.
• cutting

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈkʌt.ɪŋ/The act of using a sharp tool (like scissors or a knife) to divide, shape, or remove part of something.
• cutting board

  nounB1
  /ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌbɔːd/A durable, flat board made of wood, plastic, or other material, on which food is cut.
• cutting compound

  nounLow (Technical)
  /ˈkʌtɪŋ ˈkɒmpaʊnd/A specially formulated lubricant or paste applied to a material being cut, drilled, or tapped to reduce friction, dissipate heat, prevent rust, and improve the finish of the cut.
• cutting edge

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌkʌt.ɪŋ ˈedʒ/The leading or most advanced position in a field, especially in technology or research.
• cutting fluid

  nounLow
  /ˈkʌtɪŋ fluːɪd/A liquid used in metalworking and machining to cool and lubricate the cutting tool and workpiece, reducing friction and heat.
• cutting garden

  nounLow
  /ˈkʌtɪŋ ˈɡɑːdn/A garden specifically cultivated to grow flowers and foliage for cutting and arranging in vases.
• cutting grass

  nounHigh (for literal meaning). Moderate (for slang meaning).
  /ˈkʌtɪŋ ɡrɑːs/The act of trimming or mowing a lawn or area of grass to a shorter, neater length.
• cutting horse

  nounC2
  /ˈkʌt.ɪŋ ˌhɔːs/A horse specially trained to separate (cut) a specific animal from a herd of cattle.
• cutting oil

  nounC1
  /ˈkʌtɪŋ ɔɪl/A special fluid or lubricant used in industrial machining and metalworking processes to cool the cutting tool, reduce friction, remove metal particles, and prolong tool life.
• cutting room

  nounC1
  /ˈkʌtɪŋ ruːm/A room in a film or television studio where raw footage is edited, trimmed, and assembled into the final product.
• cuttle

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˈkʌt(ə)l/To fold or contract the body in a protective or defensive manner; to shrink, cower, or flinch.
• cuttlebone

  nounC1
  /ˈkʌt.əl.bəʊn/The lightweight, porous internal shell of a cuttlefish, used to control buoyancy.
• cuttlefish

  nounC1
  /ˈkʌt(ə)lfɪʃ/A marine mollusc (genus Sepia) having a flattened body, large head, tentacles around the mouth, and an internal calcareous shell (cuttlebone) used for buoyancy.
• cutty

  adjectivenounRare / Dialectal / Archaic
  /ˈkʌti/Originally, a short tobacco pipe. More broadly, something short or cut short.
• cutty grass

  nounLow to Mid (regional)
  /ˈkʌt.i ɡrɑːs/A common name for various coarse-leaved grasses with sharp, serrated edges that can cut skin.
• cutty sark

  nounLow
  /ˌkʌti ˈsɑːk/Proper noun referring to a famous historical clipper ship, preserved as a museum in Greenwich, London.
• cutty stool

  nounVery Rare / Archaic
  /ˌkʌti ˈstuːl/A low stool; historically, a stool used in Scottish churches for women who were being publicly rebuked for sexual offences.

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