Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Close ranks

To move closer together in formation, historically in military contexts, but now predominantly used to signify uniting closely in solidarity, especially in defense against outside opposition.

Closed Society

A society that is resistant to change and does not allow for the free exchange of ideas or information.

Clotheshorse

A frame or rack on which washed clothes are hung to dry or air.

Cloy

To cause distaste or disgust by excessive sweetness or richness.

Cloying

Excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental to the point of being unpleasant.

Coat of arms

A unique set of distinctive heraldic arms, typically consisting of a shield with specific symbols, colors, and patterns, often accompanied by a crest, helm, and motto.

Coattails

The success or status achieved by association with a more successful or popular person.

Coffer

A small chest or strongbox used for holding valuables and money.

Cognitive Science

An interdisciplinary field that studies the mind and its processes, including how people think, learn, remember, and perceive.

Cognitive overload

The total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory, exceeding an individual's capacity to process information.

Cold-cock

To strike someone suddenly and forcefully, usually rendering them unconscious.

Column-shift

The displacement or horizontal translation of data columns within a table, spreadsheet, or structured text file.