English to English Dictionary

Crème Anglaise

A smooth, creamy custard sauce made from milk, sugar, and egg yolks, often used as a dessert sauce.

Cube

A three-dimensional geometric figure with six equal square faces.

Cube-root

A number that, when multiplied by itself twice (cubed), gives the original number.

Cubic inch

A unit of volume equal to that of a cube with edges one inch in length, commonly used in engineering and automotive engine displacement.

Cubism

An early 20th-century style and movement in art, especially painting, in which perspective with a single viewpoint was abandoned and use was made of simple geometric shapes, interlocking planes, and later collage.

Cubit

An ancient unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, typically measuring about 18 inches (45.72 cm).

Cuca

A mythical creature or figure in folklore, often depicted as a witch or a bogeyman.

Cucumber

A long, green-skinned fruit with watery flesh, typically eaten raw in salads or pickled.

Cuddly

Apt to be cuddled; inspiring affection and a desire to hug.

Cudgel

A short, thick stick used as a weapon.

Cue

A signal or prompt for action.

Cue-Card

A card containing prompts or cues for a speaker, often used in presentations or performances.