English to English Dictionary

Cut one's own throat

To ruin one's own chances of success through reckless or foolish actions.

Cybernetics

The scientific study of control and communication in animals and machines, focusing on regulatory systems and feedback loops.

Cyclable

Suitable or safe for riding a bicycle, typically referring to roads, paths, or terrain.

Cylinder

A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

Cytology

The branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and life history of cells.

cabinet

A piece of furniture with doors and shelves or drawers for storing or displaying items.

cache

A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

cafeteria

A restaurant where customers serve themselves from a counter and take their food to tables.

caffeine

A bitter alkaloid found in coffee, tea, and other plants, that acts as a stimulant of the central nervous system.

cant

Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature.

caramel

A smooth, chewy, golden-brown confection made by heating sugar.

cartography

The science or practice of drawing maps.