English to English Dictionary

Currier

A person who dresses and colors tanned leather to prepare it for use in manufacturing.

Curse

A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.

Cursed

Under a curse; afflicted with misfortune or evil.

Cursing

The uttering of offensive, profane, or obscene words.

Cursory

Rapid and superficial; performed with haste and a lack of attention to detail.

Cursory Inspection

A quick and superficial examination or review.

Cursory glance

A quick and superficial look at something.

Curtain

A piece of cloth or other material that hangs down to cover a window, stage, etc.

Curtain-up

The exact moment when the curtain is raised to begin a theatrical performance or show.

Curtsey

A gesture of respect or greeting made by bending the knees and lowering the body.

Curvature

The amount by which a curve deviates from being a straight line, or the degree to which a surface deviates from being flat.

Curve

A smoothly flowing, continuous line or path that deviates from being straight.