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- CROQUISA quick and sketchy drawing, often of a live model. Croquis drawings are usually made in a few minutes, after which the model changes pose and another croquis is drawn.
- CROSIERA staff with a hooked end similar to a shepherd's crook, or with a cross at the end, carried by an abbot, bishop, or archbishop as a symbol of office.
- CROSIERSplural of crosier
- CROSSA geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
- CROSSBARAny transverse bar or piece, such as a bar across a door, or the iron bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor; most often functioning to connect, strengthen, or cl
- CROSSBEAMA horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
- CROSSBENCHThe political parties and/or members of a legislature that do not form part of the governing party or coalition, nor the official opposition (the largest party or coalition not in
- CROSSBILLAny of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.
- CROSSBOWMANSomeone (usually a soldier) equipped with a crossbow.
- CROSSBUCKA sign consisting of two slats on a pole forming a diagonal cross, usually indicating a level crossing.
- CROSSCUTA crosswise cut.
- CROSSEA lacrosse stick.
- CROSSEDsimple past and past participle of cross
- CROSSERSomeone who crosses; agent noun of cross
- CROSSESTsuperlative form of cross: most cross
- CROSSFIREAn arrangement of two or more weapons so each can fire diagonally at something in front of a line between them.
- CROSSHAIRAlternate form of crosshairs; a reticle in the shape of a pair of crossed hairs (thin perpendicular lines) in the sight of a firearm.
- CROSSHATCHA pattern of crossing lines.
- CROSSNESSthe state of being cross; mild anger
- CROSSPATCHA grumpy, bad-tempered or irascible person.
- CROSSRUFFA play in which tricks are taken by taking alternate ruffs in each hand
- CROSSWAYA crossroad.
- CROSSWISEcrossing; lying across
- CROSTPronunciation spelling of cross.
- CROSTINIstarters of savoury toppings on toasted or fried bread
- CROSTINISplural of crostini
- CROTALA crotalum, a type of clapper used in Ancient Greece.
- CROTALAplural of crotalum
- CROTALARIAAny of the genus Crotalaria of herbaceous plants and woody shrubs.
- CROTALINEResembling, or relating to, the Crotalinae, or rattlesnake subfamily
- CROTALISMA condition caused by poisonous plants in the genus Crotalaria.
- CROTALSplural of crotal
- CROTALUMA kind of clapper or castanet used in religious dances by groups in Ancient Greece (including the Korybants) and elsewhere.
- CROTCHThe ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.
- CROTCHEDHaving a crotch or fork; forked.
- CROTCHETA musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
- CROTCHETEDsimple past and past participle of crotchet
- CROTCHETINESSThe state or quality of being crotchety.
- CROTCHETSplural of crotchet
- CROTCHETYCranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
- CROTONAny of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
- CROTONICOf or pertaining to crotonic acid or its derivatives.
- CROTONSplural of croton
- CROTTLEAny of various lichens gathered for dyeing, especially those of the genus Parmelia.
- CROTTLESplural of crottle
- CROUCHTo bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
- CROUCHESplural of crouch
- CROUPThe top of the rump of a horse or other quadruped.
- CROUPADEA leap in which the horse pulls its hind legs up towards the belly.
- CROUPADESplural of croupade
- CROUPEAlternative form of croup.
- CROUPEDsimple past and past participle of croup
- CROUPERObsolete form of crupper.
- CROUPERSplural of crouper
- CROUPESplural of croupe
- CROUPIERThe person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table, such as in a casino.
- CROUPIERSplural of croupier
- CROUPIESTsuperlative form of croupy: most croupy
- CROUPILYIn a croupy manner.
- CROUPINESSThe state or quality of being croupy.
- CROUPINGSThe top of the rump of a horse or other quadruped.
- CROUPOUSRelating to or resembling croup; especially, attended with the formation of a deposit or membrane like that found in membranous croup.
- CROUPSplural of croup
- CROUPYOf, pertaining to, suggestive of, or caused by croup.
- CROUSEbrisk; lively; bold
- CROUSELYIn a brisk, lively, or bold manner.
- CROUSTADEAn edible container (often of pastry) filled with a savoury food
- CROUTsauerkraut
- CROUTESPlural of croute: a slice of fried or toasted bread on which food is served.
- CROUTONA small, often seasoned, piece of dry or fried bread.
- CROUTONSplural of crouton
- CROUTSsauerkraut
- CROWA bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.
- CROWDTo press forward; to advance by pushing.
- CROWDEROne who crowds or pushes.
- CROWDERSplural of crowder
- CROWDIEGruel or thin porridge.
- CROWDIESplural of crowdie
- CROWDINGLYSo as to crowd.
- CROWDSplural of crowd
- CROWEDsimple past and past participle of crow
- CROWERA bird which, or person who, crows.
- CROWINGLYSo as to crow; with jubilation or schadenfreude.
- CROWLTo make a growling noise, as the stomach.
- CROWLERA large can used to hold craft beer.
- CROWLIKEResembling or characteristic of a crow (the bird).
- CROWNA royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
- CROWNEDWearing a crown.
- CROWNEROne who, or that which, crowns.
- CROWNERSplural of crowner
- CROWNETA coronet, small crown.
- CROWNETSplural of crownet
- CROWNINGpresent participle and gerund of crown
- CROWNINGSplural of crowning
- CROWNLANDIn Austria-Hungary, any of the provinces, or largest administrative divisions of the monarchy.
- CROWNLANDSplural of crownland
- CROWNLETA coronet (small crown)
- CROWNLETSplural of crownlet
- CROWNLIKEResembling a crown.
- CROWNSplural of crown