Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Contactor

An electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, similar to a relay but with higher current ratings.

Contend

To struggle against a difficulty, hardship, or opposing force.

Contorted

Twisted or bent out of its normal shape.

Contract killer

A professional assassin who commits murder pursuant to a formal or informal agreement for financial compensation.

Contrapreuve

Evidence that contradicts or challenges the validity of other evidence.

Contrivance

A thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a particular purpose, often a mechanical device or tool.

Converge

To tend or move toward one point or a common result; to come together from different directions.

Convergence

The process or state of converging seismic waves, ideas, or paths toward a common point.

Cool one's heels

To be kept waiting for a long time.

Cool your heels

To be kept waiting for a considerable period of time.

Coot

A black freshwater waterbird related to rails, typically having a white facial shield.

Copiousness

The quality of being abundant or plentiful.