English to English Dictionary

/ˈkɑːrti.eɪ/ [kahr-tee-ay]

[noun] A prestigious French luxury goods company known for its jewelry, watches, and accessories, often used metonymically to refer to high-end, luxury items produced by the brand.

/kɑːrˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/ [kahr-tog-ruh-fee]

[noun] The science, art, and practice of making and studying maps, charts, and globes.

/ˈkɑːrvɪŋz/ [carvings]

[noun] Decorative or artistic objects, designs, or figures created by cutting into a hard material such as wood, stone, or ivory.

/ˈkæz.bɑː/ [casbah]

[noun] The citadel or fortified quarter of a North African city, typically characterized by narrow, winding streets and high-walled buildings.

/kɑːst ɒf/ [cast off]

[verb] To release a boat or ship from its moorings; to set sail or depart.

/ˈkɑː.səl/ [castle]

[noun] A large fortified building or set of buildings, typically of medieval origin, with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat.

/ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ.ɪŋ/ [cataloging]

[noun] The systematic process of making a comprehensive list or itemized record of things, such as books, artifacts, or data.

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ [catalyst]

[noun] A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

/kəˈtæstrəfi/ [catastrophe]

[noun] An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

/ˈkæt.ə.ɡə.raɪz/ [categorize]

[verb] To place in a particular class or group; to classify or identify according to shared characteristics.

/ˈkæt.əˌpɪl.ər/ [caterpillar]

[noun] The larvae of butterflies and moths, typically having a long, segmented, wormlike body with multiple pairs of legs.

/kəˈθiːdrəlz/ [cathedrals]

[noun] Plural form of cathedral; principal churches of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne.

/ˈkætəl/ [cattle]

[noun] Large ruminant hoofed mammals with horns and cloven hooves, domesticated for meat, milk, or hides, or as beasts of burden; cows, bulls, or steers.

/ˈkæti/ [catty]

[adjective] Characterized by malicious gossip, spitefulness, or uncharitable remarks about others.

/ˈkɔːstɪk ˈhjuːmər/ [caustic humor]

[noun] A style of wit characterized by biting, sarcastic, or corrosive remarks intended to mock, criticize, or expose the flaws of others.

/ˈkɔːʃəsli/ [cautiously]

[adverb] In a way that deliberately avoids potential problems, dangers, or risks.

/ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/ [cavalcade]

[noun] A formal procession of people riding on horses or in carriages, or, more broadly, a long series of vehicles or events.

/ˈkæv.əl.ri/ [cavalry]

[noun] The part of a military force composed of troops that serve on horseback.