English to English Dictionary

Capitulation

The action of surrendering to an opponent or an unwelcome demand.

Caprice

A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.

Capsize

(Of a boat) to overturn in the water.

Captain's bed

A bed featuring a built-in framework with rows of drawers, shelving, or storage compartments directly underneath the mattress platform.

Caption

A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration, photograph, or video.

Captive

A person who has been taken prisoner or confined.

Captivity

The state of being kept in a place and not being allowed to leave.

Capture

The action of catching or gaining control of something or someone.

Car

A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor.

Caramelize

To convert sugar into caramel by heating it, or to cook food so that it becomes coated with caramel or browns due to the browning of natural sugars.

Carapace

The hard upper shell of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid.

Carbon

A chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6, forming the basis of all known organic life.