English to English Dictionary

Checking account

A bank account that allows the holder to make deposits and withdrawals, write checks, and use a debit card for everyday transactions.

Checkmate

A check from which a king cannot escape, thus ending the game of chess with a win for the attacking player.

Checkpoint Charlie

A famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, known for its historical significance.

Cheek

The fleshy part of the face below the eye and between the nose and the ear.

Cheer

To shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

Cheerful

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

Cheerleader

A person who leads cheers and encourages spectators at sporting events.

Cheese-Connoisseur

A person who has a refined appreciation of cheese and is knowledgeable about its varieties and qualities.

Chef

A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

Chegam-Suik

A traditional Korean practice involving the collection or seizing of water, often associated with rituals or cultural events.

Chela

The pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid, such as a crab, lobster, or scorpion.

Chelonian

A reptile of the order Testudines, comprising the turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.