English to English Dictionary

Catenate

To link together in a series or chain.

Catenation

The action or process of linking things together in a series or chain.

Cater

To provide food and drink, typically at social events.

Catering

The business or activity of providing food and drink at social events or other gatherings.

Caterpillar

The larva of a butterfly or moth, typically having a segmented, wormlike body with multiple pairs of legs.

Caterwaul

To make a shrill howling or wailing noise.

Catfight

A fierce, petty argument or physical fight, traditionally used in popular culture to describe a conflict between two women.

Catfish

A type of freshwater fish known for its whisker-like barbels.

Catharize

To purge, cleanse, or purify, particularly in a spiritual, psychological, or ritualistic sense.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Cathedral

The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne.

Catherine

A traditional female given name of Greek origin.