In the manner of a bachelor; (as though) living alone as a single man.
backarrows
backsword
backsword
noun
(UK, dated) A stick with a basket handle, used in rustic amusements.
(UK, dated) The game in which the stick is used.
A sword with one sharp edge.
backswording
backswording
noun
Sport or exercise using a backsword or singlestick.
backswordman
backswordman
noun
(historical) One who fights with a backsword or singlestick.
backswordmen
backswordmen
noun
plural of backswordman
backswordsman
backwoodser
baroswitch
baroswitch
noun
Any form of switch that is activated barometrically (by a change in pressure)
becowards
becrowds
becrowds
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of becrowd
bleachworks
bleachworks
noun
A factory that manufactures bleach.
blowtorches
blowtorches
noun
plural of blowtorch
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blowtorch
breechesflower
brownistic
brownistical
browsick
cabbageworms
cabbageworms
noun
plural of cabbageworm
cabinetworks
caddisworm
caddisworm
noun
The larva of the caddis fly.
caddisworms
caddisworms
noun
plural of caddisworm
candlepowers
candlepowers
noun
plural of candlepower
cankerworms
cankerworms
noun
plural of cankerworm
capeworks
carassow
carassow
noun
Archaic form of curassow.
carassows
carassows
noun
plural of carassow
casework
casework
noun
The work required to deal with cases in any profession where a "case" has a specific definition (e.g. legal, social work, planning, etc.).
caseworker
caseworker
noun
a social worker
caseworkers
caseworkers
noun
plural of caseworker
caseworks
caseworm
caseworm
noun
A worm or grub that makes a case for itself.
caseworms
caseworms
noun
plural of caseworm
cassowaries
cassowaries
noun
plural of cassowary
cassowary
cassowary
noun
A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.
catchwords
catchwords
noun
plural of catchword
catercornerways
cauliflowers
cauliflowers
noun
plural of cauliflower
charlestown
charlesworth
chatsworth
chatsworth
Proper noun
a civil parish in and around district, Derbyshire, England.
a town near Queensland, Australia.
a township and village in Ontario, Canada.
a township in South Africa.
a settlement in province, South Africa.
a small settlement in provice, Zimbabwe.
a neighbourhood in the San Fernando Valley, California, USA.
a city in Georgia, USA
an incorporated town in Illinois, USA.
a small city in Iowa, USA.
an unincorporated community in New Jersey, USA.
checkrows
checkrows
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of checkrow
cheeseflower
chestertown
chevronwise
chevronwise
adv
(heraldry) Synonym of chevrony: chevron-like, in the manner of a chevron.
choirwise
choirwise
adv
in the manner of a choir; antiphonally
chowderheadedness
chowderheads
chowderheads
noun
plural of chowderhead
chowders
chowders
noun
plural of chowder
chowries
chowries
noun
plural of chowry
clamworms
clamworms
noun
plural of clamworm
classwork
classwork
noun
That part of a scholar's work that is done in class.
clockworks
clockworks
noun
plural of clockwork
cloisterwise
cloudwards
cloudwards
adv
Towards the clouds; upwards
clowders
clowders
noun
plural of clowder
clowneries
clowneries
noun
plural of clownery
coastwaiter
coastwaiter
noun
A landwaiter who deals with coastal shipping
coastward
coastward
adj
towards the coast
coastwards
coastwards
adv
Towards the coast.
coatsworth
coawareness
coawareness
noun
Joint awareness; the condition of being aware with, or of, somebody else.
cockcrows
cockcrows
noun
plural of cockcrow
cocksparrow
codewords
codewords
noun
plural of codeword
coleworts
coleworts
noun
plural of colewort
coneflowers
coneflowers
noun
plural of coneflower
congresswoman
congresswoman
noun
(US) A female member of the House of Representatives
A female member of congress
congresswomen
congresswomen
noun
plural of congresswoman
contraclockwise
contraclockwise
adv
counterclockwise
contrariwise
contrariwise
adv
(literary) in the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction
(literary) on the other hand
contrawise
contrawise
adv
Alternative form of contrariwise
cookwares
cookwares
noun
plural of cookware
cooperstown
cooperstown
Proper noun
A village and a town in New York, USA, the village is the county seat of
The located in the New York town.
copperworks
copperworks
noun
A place where copper is manufactured and/or shaped.
copywriters
copywriters
noun
plural of copywriter
cordwainers
cordwainers
noun
plural of cordwainer
cordwains
cordwains
noun
plural of cordwain
cordwoods
cordwoods
noun
plural of cordwood
corkscrew
corkscrew
adj
Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
noun
(amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters.
(boxing, martial arts) A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
verb
(intransitive) To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
(transitive) To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
(transitive, informal) To extract information or consent from someone.
corkscrewed
corkscrewed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of corkscrew
corkscrewing
corkscrewing
noun
A winding, twisting motion.
verb
present participle of corkscrew
corkscrews
corkscrews
noun
plural of corkscrew
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of corkscrew
corkscrewy
corkscrewy
adj
Resembling the worm of a corkscrew in shape
corkwoods
corkwoods
noun
plural of corkwood
cornerways
cornerways
Adverb
Diagonally.
cornerwise
cornerwise
adv
Diagonally.
cornflowers
cornflowers
noun
plural of cornflower
cornrows
cornrows
noun
plural of cornrow
cornwallis
cornwallises
coswearer
counteranswer
counteranswer
noun
A counterreply.
counterblows
counterblows
noun
plural of counterblow
counterbreastwork
counterclockwise
counterclockwise
adj
(US, Canada) Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
adv
(US, Canada) In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
countercurrentwise
countercurrentwise
adv
countercurrently
counterflows
counterflows
noun
plural of counterflow
counterpowers
counterpowers
noun
plural of counterpower
countersway
countersway
noun
(obsolete) A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence.
counterswing
counterswing
noun
A swing in the opposite direction.
verb
To swing in the opposite direction.
countersworn
countersworn
verb
past participle of counterswear
counterviews
counterviews
noun
plural of counterview
counterweights
counterweights
noun
plural of counterweight
counterwitness
counterwitness
noun
A witness whose testimony contradicts that of another witness.
verb
To act as a counterwitness.
coursewares
coursewares
noun
plural of courseware
cowardices
cowardices
noun
plural of cowardice
cowardish
cowardish
adj
(obsolete) cowardly
cowardliness
cowardliness
noun
A cowardly action.
The characteristic of being cowardly.
cowardness
cowardness
noun
(obsolete) Synonym of cowardice
cowards
cowards
noun
plural of coward
cowarts
cowberries
cowberries
noun
plural of cowberry
cowbirds
cowbirds
noun
plural of cowbird
cowcatchers
cowcatchers
noun
plural of cowcatcher
cowerers
cowerers
noun
plural of cowerer
cowers
cowers
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cower
cowgirls
cowgirls
noun
plural of cowgirl
cowgrass
cowherbs
cowherds
cowherds
noun
plural of cowherd
cowinners
cowinners
noun
plural of cowinner
coworkers
coworkers
noun
plural of coworker
cowperitis
cowperitis
noun
(pathology) inflammation of Cowper's gland
cowpunchers
cowpunchers
noun
plural of cowpuncher
cowries
cowries
noun
plural of cowrie
plural of cowry
cowrites
cowrites
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cowrite
cowshard
cowsharn
cowsucker
crackdowns
crackdowns
noun
plural of crackdown
craftswoman
craftswoman
noun
A female artisan.
craftswomen
craftswomen
noun
plural of craftswoman
crashworthiness
crashworthiness
noun
The state or quality of being crashworthy.
crashworthy
crashworthy
adj
(of a social event) Worthy of being gatecrashed.
(of a vehicle) Capable of withstanding a crash.
crawfoots
crawfordsville
crawlsome
crawlsome
adj
Indicative of a crawl; characterised or marked by crawling
cresswort
crestwood
crewelworks
crewelworks
noun
plural of crewelwork
cribworks
cribworks
noun
plural of cribwork
crossbow
crossbow
noun
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
crossbowman
crossbowman
noun
Someone (usually a soldier) equipped with a crossbow.
crossbowmen
crossbowmen
noun
plural of crossbowman
crossbows
crossbows
noun
plural of crossbow
crossflow
crossflow
noun
A crosswise flow.
verb
To flow across, or in a contrary direction.
crossflower
crossrow
crossrow
noun
(obsolete) The alphabet, or Christcross-row.
A row that crosses others.
crosstown
crosstown
adj
(US) Extending across a city or town.
(public transportation) Connecting different areas of a city or town without passing through downtown.
Situated at the other end of town.
crosswalk
crosswalk
noun
(US) A point designated for pedestrians to cross a street.
(databases) A mapping between equivalent elements (fields) in different database schemas.
verb
(databases) To map equivalent elements (fields) in different database schemas.