coulter: a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil


columbarium: a sepulchral vault or other structure having recesses in the walls to receive cinerary urns


columbarium: a niche for a funeral urn containing the ashes of the cremated dead


cinerarium: a niche for a funeral urn containing the ashes of the cremated dead


Columbia University: a university in New York City


Columbia: a university in New York City


column: (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure


pillar: (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure


column: a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)


pillar: a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)


column: a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands


chromatography column: a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands


comb: a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair


comb: any of several tools for straightening fibers


comber: a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool


combination lock: lock that can be opened only by turning dials in a special sequence


combination plane: a woodworking plane that has interchangeable cutters of various shapes


combine: harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field


comforter: device used for an infant to suck or bite on


pacifier: device used for an infant to suck or bite on


baby's dummy: device used for an infant to suck or bite on


teething ring: device used for an infant to suck or bite on


command module: a space module in which astronauts can live and control the spacecraft and communicate with earth


command post: military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces


general headquarters: military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces


GHQ: military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces


commercial art: art used for commercial purposes (as in advertising)


commissary: a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)


commissary: a snack bar in a film studio


commodity: articles of commerce


trade good: articles of commerce


good: articles of commerce


commodity exchange: an exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery


commodities exchange: an exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery


commodities market: an exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery


Commodore John Barry Bridge: a cantilever bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania


common ax: an ax with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side


common axe: an ax with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side


Dayton ax: an ax with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side


Dayton axe: an ax with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side


common room: a sitting room (usually at school or university)


communications satellite: an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit


communication system: facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information


communication equipment: facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information


communication system: a system for communicating


community center: a center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities


civic center: a center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities


commutator: switch for reversing the direction of an electric current


commuter: a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another


commuter train: a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another


compact: a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse


powder compact: a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse


compact: a small and economical car


compact car: a small and economical car


compact disk: a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser


compact disc: a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser


CD: a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser


compact-disk burner: recording equipment for making compact disks


CD burner: recording equipment for making compact disks


companionway: a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship


compartment: a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area


compartment: a space into which an area is subdivided


compass: navigational instrument for finding directions


compass: drafting instrument used for drawing circles


compass card: compass in the form of a card that rotates so that 0 degrees or North points to magnetic north


mariner's compass: compass in the form of a card that rotates so that 0 degrees or North points to magnetic north


compass saw: a handsaw with a narrow triangular blade for cutting curves


component: an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system


constituent: an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system


element: an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system


composition: something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole


compound: an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)


compound lens: a lens system consisting of two or more lenses on the same axis


compound lever: a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum


compound microscope: light microscope that has two converging lens systems: the objective and the eyepiece


compress: a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)


compression bandage: bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure


tourniquet: bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure


compressor: a mechanical device that compresses gasses


computer: a machine for performing calculations automatically


computing machine: a machine for performing calculations automatically


computing device: a machine for performing calculations automatically


data processor: a machine for performing calculations automatically


electronic computer: a machine for performing calculations automatically


information processing system: a machine for performing calculations automatically


computer accessory: an accessory for a computer


computer circuit: a circuit that is part of a computer


computer graphics: the pictorial representation and manipulation of data by a computer


computerized axial tomography scanner: a tomograph that constructs a 3-D model of an object by combining parallel planes


CAT scanner: a tomograph that constructs a 3-D model of an object by combining parallel planes


computer keyboard: a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard


keypad: a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard


computer monitor: a device that displays signals on a computer screen


computer network: (computer science) a network of computers


computer screen: a screen used to display the output of a computer to the user


computer display: a screen used to display the output of a computer to the user


computer store: a store that sells computers to the small businessperson or personal user


computer system: a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage


computing system: a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage


automatic data processing system: a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage


ADP system: a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage


ADPS: a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage


concentration camp: a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)


stockade: a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)


concert grand: a grand piano suitable for concert performances


concert piano: a grand piano suitable for concert performances


concert hall: a hall where concerts are given


concertina: free-reed instrument played like an accordion by pushing its ends together to force air through the reeds


concertina: coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle


concourse: a wide hallway in a building where people can walk


concrete mixer: a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete


cement mixer: a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete


condensation pump: vacuum pump used to obtain a high vacuum


diffusion pump: vacuum pump used to obtain a high vacuum


condenser: lens used to concentrate light on an object


optical condenser: lens used to concentrate light on an object


condenser: a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat


condenser: an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid


condenser microphone: microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves


capacitor microphone: microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves


conditioner: a substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer


condom: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse


rubber: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse


safety: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse


safe: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse


prophylactic: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse


condominium: housing consisting of a complex of dwelling units (as an apartment house) in which each unit is individually owned


condominium: one of the dwelling units in a condominium


condo: one of the dwelling units in a condominium


conductor: a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.


conduit: a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass


cone: any cone-shaped artifact


cone clutch: a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped


cone friction clutch: a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped


confectionery: a confectioner's shop


confectionary: a confectioner's shop


candy store: a confectioner's shop


conference center: a center where conferences can be conducted


conference house: a center where conferences can be conducted


conference room: a room in which a conference can be held


conference table: the table that conferees sit around as they hold a meeting


council table: the table that conferees sit around as they hold a meeting


council board: the table that conferees sit around as they hold a meeting


confessional: a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions


confetti: small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)


conformal projection: a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape


orthomorphic projection: a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape


conge: (architecture) a concave molding


congee: (architecture) a concave molding


congress boot: an ankle high shoe with elastic gussets in the sides


congress shoe: an ankle high shoe with elastic gussets in the sides


congress gaiter: an ankle high shoe with elastic gussets in the sides


conic projection: a map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth's poles


conical projection: a map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth's poles


connecting rod: a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)


connecting room: a hotel room that shares a wall with an adjoining room and is connected by a private door


connection: an instrumentality that connects


connexion: an instrumentality that connects


connector: an instrumentality that connects


connecter: an instrumentality that connects


connective: an instrumentality that connects


conning tower: a raised bridge on a submarine; often used for entering and exiting


conning tower: an armored pilothouse on a warship


conservatory: a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner


hothouse: a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner


indoor garden: a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner


conservatory: a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts


conservatoire: a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts


console: an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)


console: a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)


console table: a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall


console: a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall


Constitution: a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston


Old Ironsides: a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston


consulate: diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul


consumer goods: goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption


contact: (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact


tangency: (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact


contact: a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication


contact lens: a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication


contact print: a print made by exposing a photosensitive surface to direct contact with a photographic negative


container: any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)


container ship: a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes


containership: a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes


container vessel: a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes


containment: (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor


contour map: a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation


relief map: a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation


contraband: goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law


contrabassoon: the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family


contrafagotto: the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family


double bassoon: the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family


contraceptive: an agent or device intended to prevent conception


preventive: an agent or device intended to prevent conception


preventative: an agent or device intended to prevent conception


contraceptive device: an agent or device intended to prevent conception


prophylactic device: an agent or device intended to prevent conception


birth control device: an agent or device intended to prevent conception


control: a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine


controller: a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine


control center: the operational center for a group of related activities


control circuit: a feedback circuit that subtracts from the input


negative feedback circuit: a feedback circuit that subtracts from the input


control key: (computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters


command key: (computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters


controlled substance: a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law


control panel: electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices


instrument panel: electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices


control board: electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices


board: electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices


panel: electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices


control rod: a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction


control room: a room housing control equipment (as in a recording studio)


control system: a system for controlling the operation of another system


control tower: a tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airport


convector: a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection


convenience store: a store selling a limited variety of food and pharmaceutical items; open long hours for the convenience of customers


convent: a religious residence especially for nuns


conventicle: a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)


meetinghouse: a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)


converging lens: lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus


convex lens: lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus


converter: a device for changing one substance or form or state into another


convertor: a device for changing one substance or form or state into another


convertible: a car that has top that can be folded or removed


convertible: a sofa that can be converted into a bed


sofa bed: a sofa that can be converted into a bed


conveyance: something that serves as a means of transportation


transport: something that serves as a means of transportation


conveyer belt: a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)


conveyor belt: a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)


conveyer: a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)


conveyor: a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)


transporter: a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)


cooker: a utensil for cooking


cookfire: a fire for cooking


cookhouse: a detached or outdoor shelter for cooking


cookie cutter: a kitchen utensil used to cut a sheet of cookie dough into desired shapes before baking


cookie jar: a jar in which cookies are kept (and sometimes money is hidden)


cooky jar: a jar in which cookies are kept (and sometimes money is hidden)


cookie sheet: a cooking utensil consisting of a flat rectangular metal sheet used for baking cookies or biscuits


baking tray: a cooking utensil consisting of a flat rectangular metal sheet used for baking cookies or biscuits


cooking utensil: a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking


cookware: a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking


cookstove: a stove for cooking (especially a wood- or coal-burning kitchen stove)


coolant system: a cooling system that uses a fluid to transfer heat from one place to another


cooler: a refrigerator for cooling liquids


ice chest: a refrigerator for cooling liquids


cooler: a cell for violent prisoners


tank: a cell for violent prisoners


cooling system: a mechanism for keeping something cool


cooling: a mechanism for keeping something cool


cooling system: equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine


engine cooling system: equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine


cooling tower: a cooling system used in industry to cool hot water (by partial evaporation) before reusing it as a coolant


coonskin cap: a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back


coonskin: a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back


Cooper Union: university founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper to offer free courses in the arts and sciences


Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art: university founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper to offer free courses in the arts and sciences


cope: a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions


coping saw: a handsaw with a taut thin blade; used for cutting small curves in wood


copper mine: a mine where copper is dug from the ground


copperplate: an engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved


copperplate engraving: an engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved


copperplate: a print made from an engraved copperplate


copperware: utensils made with copper


copy: a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing


copyholder: mechanical device used in printing; holds the copy for the compositor


coquille: a dish in the form of a scallop shell


coracle: a small rounded boat made of hides stretched over a wicker frame; still used in some parts of Great Britain


corbel: (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)


truss: (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)


corbel arch: (architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet


corbel step: (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall


corbie-step: (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall


corbiestep: (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall


crow step: (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall


corbie gable: (architecture) a gable having corbie-steps or corbel steps


cord: a line made of twisted fibers or threads


cord: a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton


corduroy: a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton


cord: a light insulated conductor for household use


electric cord: a light insulated conductor for household use


cordage: the ropes in the rigging of a ship


cordite: explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords


cordon: adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord


cords: cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth


corduroys: cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth


corduroy: a road made of logs laid crosswise


core: a bar of magnetic material (as soft iron) that passes through a coil and serves to increase the inductance of the coil


core: the chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place


core: (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories


magnetic core: (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories


core bit: a hollow drilling bit that is the cutting part of a core drill; allows core samples to be taken


core drill: a drill that removes a cylindrical core from the drill hole


corer: a device for removing the core from apples


cork: the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle)


bottle cork: the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle)


corker: a machine that is used to put corks in bottles


corkscrew: a bottle opener that pulls corks


bottle screw: a bottle opener that pulls corks


corncrib: a crib for storing and drying ears of corn


Cornell University: a university in Ithaca, New York


corner: the intersection of two streets


street corner: the intersection of two streets


turning point: the intersection of two streets


corner: (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone


quoin: (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone


corner: an interior angle formed by two meeting walls


nook: an interior angle formed by two meeting walls


corner pocket: a pocket at the corner of a billiard table


corner post: a square post supporting a structural member at the corner of a building


cornerstone: a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls


cornerstone: a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies


cornet: a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves


horn: a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves


trumpet: a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves


trump: a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves


corn exchange: an exchange where grains are bought and sold


cornice: the topmost projecting part of an entablature


cornice: a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall


cornice: a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing


valance: a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing


valance board: a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing


pelmet: a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing


corona: a long cigar with blunt ends


coronet: a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign


correctional institution: a penal institution maintained by the government


corrective: a device for treating injury or disease


restorative: a device for treating injury or disease


corridor: an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it


corrugated fastener: a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side; hammered across wood joints in rough carpentry


wiggle nail: a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side; hammered across wood joints in rough carpentry


corrugated iron: usually galvanized sheet iron or sheet steel shaped into straight parallel ridges and hollows


corsair: a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)


corselet: a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece


corslet: a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece


corset: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment


girdle: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment


stays: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment


corvette: a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer


cosmetic: a toiletry designed to beautify the body


cosmography: a representation of the earth or the heavens


cosmotron: a large proton synchrotron; uses frequency modulation of an electric field to accelerate protons


costume: the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball


costume: the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class


costume: unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place


costume: the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)


cosy: a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm


tea cosy: a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm


cozy: a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm


tea cozy: a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm


cot: a small bed that folds up for storage or transport


camp bed: a small bed that folds up for storage or transport


cote: a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)


cottage tent: a tent providing shelter for a family


cotter: fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together


cottar: fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together


cotter pin: a cotter consisting of a split pin that is secured (after passing through a hole) by splitting the ends apart


cotton: fabric woven from cotton fibers


cotton: thread made of cotton fibers


cotton flannel: a stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side


Canton flannel: a stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side


cotton gin: a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers


gin: a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers


cotton mill: a textile mill for making cotton textiles


couch: a narrow bed on which a patient lies during psychiatric or psychoanalytic treatment


couch: a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer


couchette: a compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping


coude telescope: a reflecting telescope so constructed that the light is led to a plate holder or spectrograph


coude system: a reflecting telescope so constructed that the light is led to a plate holder or spectrograph


coulisse: a timber member grooved to take a sliding panel


coulisse: a flat situated in the wings


wing flat: a flat situated in the wings


counter: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted


counter: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens


tabulator: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens


counter: a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot


heel counter: a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot


counter: game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games


counter: (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)


counterbore: a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole


countersink: a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole


countersink bit: a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole


counterirritant: a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation


counterpart: a duplicate copy


similitude: a duplicate copy


twin: a duplicate copy


countersink: a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface


countertop: the top side of a counter


counter tube: a measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events


counterweight: a weight that balances another weight


counterbalance: a weight that balances another weight


counterpoise: a weight that balances another weight


balance: a weight that balances another weight


equalizer: a weight that balances another weight


equaliser: a weight that balances another weight


countinghouse: office used by the accountants of a business


country house: a house (usually large and impressive) on an estate in the country


country store: a retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise


general store: a retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise


trading post: a retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise


coupe: a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment


coupling: a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects


coupler: a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects


course: facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport


course: (construction) a layer of masonry


row: (construction) a layer of masonry


court: an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings


courtyard: an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings


court: a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played


court: a room in which a lawcourt sits


courtroom: a room in which a lawcourt sits


court: the residence of a sovereign or nobleman


Courtelle: an acrylic fabric resembling wool


courthouse: a building that houses judicial courts


courthouse: a government building that houses the offices of a county government


court plaster: a plaster composed of isinglass on silk; formerly used to dress superficial wounds


cover: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else


cover version: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else


cover song: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else


coverall: a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing


covered bridge: a bridge whose passageway is protected by a roof and enclosing sides


covered couch: a litter with a cover for privacy


covered wagon: a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century


Conestoga wagon: a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century


Conestoga: a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century


prairie wagon: a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century


prairie schooner: a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century


cover glass: a small and very thin piece of glass used to cover the specimen on a microscope slide


cover slip: a small and very thin piece of glass used to cover the specimen on a microscope slide


covering: an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)


coverlet: a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)


cover plate: covering consisting of a plate used to cover over or close in a chamber or receptacle


cowbarn: a barn for cows


cowshed: a barn for cows


cow barn: a barn for cows


cowhouse: a barn for cows


byre: a barn for cows


cowbell: a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located


cowboy boot: a boot with a high arch and fancy stitching; worn by American cowboys


cowboy hat: a hat with a wide brim and a soft crown; worn by American ranch hands


ten-gallon hat: a hat with a wide brim and a soft crown; worn by American ranch hands


cowhide: a heavy flexible whip braided from leather made from the hide of a cow


cowl: a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)


cow pen: a pen for cattle


cattle pen: a pen for cattle


corral: a pen for cattle


Cox-2 inhibitor: an anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; increases the risk of heart attacks


CPU board: the main circuit board for a computer


mother board: the main circuit board for a computer


crack: a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive


crack cocaine: a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive


tornado: a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive


cracker: a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends


snapper: a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends


cracker bonbon: a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends


crackle: glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface


crackleware: glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface


crackle china: glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface


cradle: a baby bed with sides and rockers


craft: a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space


cramp: a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together


cramp iron: a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together


cramp: a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued


crampon: an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing


crampoon: an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing


climbing iron: an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing


climber: an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing


crampon: a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects


crampoon: a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects


crane: lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis


craniometer: an instrument for measuring skull sizes


crank: a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle


starter: a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle


crankcase: housing for a crankshaft


crank handle: crank used to start an engine


starting handle: crank used to start an engine


crankshaft: a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank


crash barrier: a strong protective barrier that is erected around a racetrack or in the middle of a dual-lane highway in order to reduce the likelihood of severe accidents


crash helmet: a padded helmet worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents


crate: a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping


cravat: neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front


crayon: writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing


wax crayon: writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing


crazy quilt: a patchwork quilt without a design


cream: toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin


ointment: toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin


emollient: toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin


creamery: a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold


cream pitcher: a small pitcher for serving cream


creamer: a small pitcher for serving cream


creation: an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone


creche: a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for


foundling hospital: a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for


creche: a representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem


credenza: a kind of sideboard or buffet


credence: a kind of sideboard or buffet


creel: a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish


creep: a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot


crematory: a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes


crematorium: a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes


cremation chamber: a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes


crematory: a mortuary where corpses are cremated


crematorium: a mortuary where corpses are cremated


crenel: a notch or open space between two merlons in a crenelated battlement


crenelle: a notch or open space between two merlons in a crenelated battlement


crepe: a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface


crape: a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface


crepe de Chine: a very thin crepe of silk or silklike fabric


crescent wrench: an adjustable wrench designed to fit hexagonal nuts with the adjusting screw built into the head of the wrench


crest: (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet


cretonne: an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies


crewelwork: embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn


crew neck: a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters


crew neckline: a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters


crib: baby bed with high sides made of slats


cot: baby bed with high sides made of slats


crib: a bin or granary for storing grains


cribbage board: a board with pegs and regularly spaced holes for holding the pegs; used for keeping the score in a game of cribbage


cricket ball: the ball used in playing cricket


cricket bat: the club used in playing cricket


bat: the club used in playing cricket


cricket equipment: sports equipment used in playing cricket


cringle: fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines


eyelet: fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines


loop: fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines


grommet: fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines


grummet: fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines


crinoline: a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing


crinoline: a full stiff petticoat made of crinoline fabric


crochet: needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle


crocheting: needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle


crochet needle: a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting


crochet hook: a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting


crochet stitch: any one of a number of stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop with a crochet needle


crock: an earthen jar (made of baked clay)


earthenware jar: an earthen jar (made of baked clay)


crockery: tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively


dishware: tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively


crocket: an architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable


Crock Pot: an electric cooker that maintains a relatively low temperature


croft: a small farm worked by a crofter


crook: a long staff with one end being hook shaped


shepherd's crook: a long staff with one end being hook shaped


Crookes radiometer: electromagnetic radiometer consisting of a small paddlewheel that rotates when placed in daylight


Crookes tube: the original gas-discharge cathode-ray tube


crop: the stock or handle of a whip


crop: the output of something in a season


croquet ball: a wooden ball used in playing croquet


croquet equipment: sports equipment used in playing croquet


croquet mallet: a mallet used to strike the ball in croquet


Cross: a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry


cross: a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece


crossbar: long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts


crossbar: game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over


crossbar: a horizontal bar that goes across something


crossbench: any of the seats in the House of Commons used by members who do not vote regularly with either the government or the Opposition


cross bit: a rock drill having cruciform cutting edges; used in mining


crossbow: a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)


crosscut saw: handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)


crosscut handsaw: handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)


cutoff saw: handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)


crosse: a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse


cross hair: either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration


cross wire: either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration


crosshead: metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth


crossing: a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other


crosswalk: a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other


crossover: a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other


crossjack: the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast


mizzen course: the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast


crosspiece: a transverse brace


cross-stitch: embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other


cross-stitch: two stitches forming a cross or X


cross street: a street intersecting a main street (usually at right angles) and continuing on both sides of it


crotchet: a small tool or hooklike implement


croupier's rake: a small rake used by a croupier to move chips around on the table


crowbar: a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge


wrecking bar: a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge


pry: a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge


pry bar: a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge


crown: the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head


crown: an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty


diadem: an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty


crown: a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory


crown: the center of a cambered road


crest: the center of a cambered road


crown: (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth


crownwork: (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth


jacket: (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth


jacket crown: (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth


cap: (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth


crown jewel: a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia


crown jewels: regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions


crown lens: a lens made of optical crown glass


crown of thorns: a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion


crown saw: a saw having teeth around the edge of a hollow cylinder


crow's nest: platform for a lookout at or near the top of a mast


crucible: a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions


melting pot: a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions


crucifix: representation of the cross on which Jesus died


rood: representation of the cross on which Jesus died


rood-tree: representation of the cross on which Jesus died


cruet: bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table


crewet: bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table


cruet-stand: a stand for cruets containing various condiments


cruise control: control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed


cruise missile: an unmanned aircraft that is a self-contained bomb


cruiser: a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer


cruiser: a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters


police cruiser: a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters


patrol car: a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters


police car: a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters


prowl car: a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters


squad car: a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters


cruise ship: a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises


cruise liner: a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises


crupper: a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward


cruse: small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)


crusher: a device that crushes something


crutch: a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking


cryocautery: an instrument for destroying tissue by freezing it


cryometer: a thermometer designed to measure low temperatures


cryoscope: a measuring instrument for measuring freezing and melting points


cryostat: a thermostat that operates at very low temperatures


crypt: a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church)


cryptograph: a device for deciphering codes and ciphers


crystal: a protective cover that protects the face of a watch


watch crystal: a protective cover that protects the face of a watch


watch glass: a protective cover that protects the face of a watch


crystal: glassware made of quartz


crystal: a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices


crystal ball: a glass or crystal globe used in crystal gazing by fortunetellers


crystal counter: a counter tube in which an ionizing event increases conductivity


crystal detector: a detector consisting of a fine wire in contact with a galena crystal; acts as a rectifier


crystal microphone: a microphone in which sound waves vibrate a piezoelectric crystal that generates a varying voltage


crystal oscillator: an oscillator that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by the physical characteristics of a piezoelectric quartz crystal


quartz oscillator: an oscillator that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by the physical characteristics of a piezoelectric quartz crystal


crystal pickup: a cartridge in which an output voltage is produced by the vibration of a piezoelectric crystal


crystal set: an early radio receiver using a crystal detector


Cuban heel: a broad heel of medium height on women's shoes


cubby: a small secluded room


cubbyhole: a small secluded room


snuggery: a small secluded room


snug: a small secluded room


cubbyhole: a small compartment


pigeonhole: a small compartment


cube: a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube


square block: a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube


cubeb: a cigarette containing cubeb


cubeb cigarette: a cigarette containing cubeb


cubitiere: body armor that protects the elbow


cucking stool: an instrument of punishment consisting of a chair in which offenders were ducked in water


ducking stool: an instrument of punishment consisting of a chair in which offenders were ducked in water


cuckoo clock: clock that announces the hours with a sound like the call of the cuckoo


cuddy: the galley or pantry of a small ship


cudgel: a club that is used as a weapon


cue: sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards


cue stick: sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards


pool cue: sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards


pool stick: sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards


cue ball: the ball that the billiard player or pool player strikes with his cue


cuff: the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg


turnup: the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg


cufflink: jewelry consisting of one of a pair of linked buttons used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt


cuirass: medieval body armor that covers the chest and back


cuisse: armor plate that protects the thigh


cul: a passage with access only at one end


cul de sac: a passage with access only at one end


dead end: a passage with access only at one end


culdoscope: a specialized endoscope for visually examining a woman's pelvic organs


cullis: a gutter in a roof


culotte: a divided skirt


cultivator: a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)


tiller: a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)


culverin: a medieval musket


culverin: a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries


culvert: a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway


cummerbund: a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo


cup: a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle


cup: a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition


loving cup: a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition


cup: the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green


cupboard: a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space


closet: a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space


cup hook: hook (usually on the underside of a shelf) for hanging cups


Cupid's bow: a curved bow with reversed curve ends


cupola: a roof in the form of a dome


cupola: a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting


curb: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)


curbing: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)


kerb: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)


curb: a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse


curb bit: a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse


curb market: a stock market for trading in securities not listed on the New York Stock Exchange


curb roof: a roof with two or more slopes on each side of the ridge


curbside: the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb


curbstone: a paving stone forming part of a curb


kerbstone: a paving stone forming part of a curb


curette: a surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity


curet: a surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity


curio: something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting


curiosity: something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting


oddity: something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting


oddment: something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting


peculiarity: something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting


rarity: something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting


curler: a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it


hair curler: a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it


roller: a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it


crimper: a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it


curling iron: a cylindrical metal home appliance that heats a lock of hair that has been curled around it


currycomb: a square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses


cursor: (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions


pointer: (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions


curtain: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)


drape: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)


drapery: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)


mantle: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)


pall: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)


curtain ring: a circular ring for holding up a curtain


cushion: a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.


cushion: the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle


cusp: point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)


cuspidation: a decoration using cusps


custard pie: a prop consisting of an open pie filled with real or artificial custard; thrown in slapstick comedies


customhouse: a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country


customshouse: a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country


custom-made: an item made to the customer's specifications


custom-built: an item made to the customer's specifications


cut: a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation


gash: a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation


cut: a canal made by erosion or excavation


cutaway: a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees


cutaway: a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts


cutaway drawing: a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts


cutaway model: a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts


cut glass: glass decorated by cutting or grinding facets


cutlas: a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors


cutlass: a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors


cutlery: tableware implements for cutting and eating food


eating utensil: tableware implements for cutting and eating food


cutoff: a device that terminates the flow in a pipe


cutout: a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out


cutout: a photograph from which the background has been cut away


cutout: a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload


cutter: a cutting implement; a tool for cutting


cutlery: a cutting implement; a tool for cutting


cutting tool: a cutting implement; a tool for cutting


cutter: a sailing vessel with a single mast set further back than the mast of a sloop


cutting implement: a tool used for cutting or slicing


cutting room: a room where films or tapes are edited (by cutting out unwanted parts)


cutty stool: a low stool; formerly in Scotland, a seat in a church where an offender was publicly rebuked


cutwork: embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away


cyberart: art that is produced with the help of computer hardware and software


cybercafe: a cafe whose customers sit at computer terminals and log on to the internet while they eat and drink


cyclobenzaprine: muscle relaxant (trade name Flexeril) used for muscle spasms or acute injury


Flexeril: muscle relaxant (trade name Flexeril) used for muscle spasms or acute injury


cyclopean masonry: a primitive style of masonry characterized by use of massive stones of irregular shape and size


cyclopropane: a colorless flammable gas sometimes used as an inhalation anesthetic


cycloserine: an antibiotic that is especially active against the tubercle bacillus


cyclostyle: a writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil


cyclotron: an accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles


cylinder: a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air


cylinder: a chamber within which piston moves


piston chamber: a chamber within which piston moves


cylinder head: a detachable plate that covers the closed end of a cylinder chamber in a reciprocating engine or pump


cylinder lock: a lock in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the cylinder to rotate


cyma: (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)


cymatium: (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)


cyma recta: a cyma in which the upper section is concave and the lower section is convex


cymbal: a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together


cyproheptadine: an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions


Periactin: an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions


cytophotometer: a photometer that can be used to locate and identify chemical compounds in a cell by measuring the intensity of the light that passes through stained sections of the cytoplasm


cytotoxic drug: any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells


dacha: Russian country house


Dachau: a concentration camp for Jews created by the Nazis near Munich in southern Germany


Dacron: a kind of polyester fabric


Terylene: a kind of polyester fabric


dado: a rectangular groove cut into a board so that another piece can fit into it


dado: the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase


dado plane: a plane for making a dado groove


dagger: a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing


sticker: a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing


daggerboard: a removable centerboard on a small sailboat that can be lowered into the water to serve as a keel


daguerreotype: a photograph made by an early photographic process; the image was produced on a silver plate sensitized to iodine and developed in mercury vapor


dairy: a farm where dairy products are produced


dairy farm: a farm where dairy products are produced


dais: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it


podium: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it


pulpit: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it


rostrum: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it


ambo: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it


stump: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it


soapbox: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it


daisy chain: flower chain consisting of a string of daisies linked by their stems; worn by students on class day at some schools


daisy print wheel: a wheel around which is a set of print characters that make a typing impression on paper


daisy wheel: a wheel around which is a set of print characters that make a typing impression on paper


daisywheel printer: a printer that uses a daisy print wheel


dam: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea


dike: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea


dyke: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea


damascene: a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel


damask: a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it


damask: a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern


dampener: a device that dampens or moistens something


moistener: a device that dampens or moistens something


damp-proof course: a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building


damp course: a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building


damper: a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations


muffler: a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations


damper: a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace


damper block: damper consisting of a small felted block that drops onto a piano string to stop its vibration


piano damper: damper consisting of a small felted block that drops onto a piano string to stop its vibration


dance floor: a bare floor polished for dancing


dapsone: antibacterial drug used to treat leprosy and some kinds of skin diseases


dark lantern: a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light


bull's-eye: a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light


darkroom: a room in which photographs are developed


darning needle: a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread


embroidery needle: a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread


dart: a tapered tuck made in dressmaking


dart: a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot


dartboard: a circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts


dart board: a circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts


Dartmouth College: a college in New Hampshire


Dartmouth: a college in New Hampshire


dashboard: instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls


fascia: instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls


dashiki: a loose and brightly colored African shirt


daishiki: a loose and brightly colored African shirt


dash-pot: a mechanical damper; the vibrating part is attached to a piston that moves in a chamber filled with liquid


dasymeter: densimeter consisting of a thin glass globe that is weighed in a gas to determine its density


data converter: converter for changing information from one code to another


data input device: a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device


input device: a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device


data multiplexer: a multiplexer that permits two or more data sources to share a common transmission medium


data system: system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization


information system: system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization


daub: an unskillful painting


davenport: a large sofa usually convertible into a bed


davenport: a small decorative writing desk


Davis Cup: cup awarded for the annual international team tennis competition


davit: a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)


daybed: an armless couch; a seat by day and a bed by night


divan bed: an armless couch; a seat by day and a bed by night


daybook: an accounting journal as a physical object


ledger: an accounting journal as a physical object


day camp: a camp providing care and activities for children during the daytime


day nursery: a nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work


day care center: a nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work


day school: a school building without boarding facilities


dead-air space: an unventilated area where no air circulates


dead axle: an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it


deadeye: (nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud


deadhead: a train or bus or taxi traveling empty


deadlight: a strong shutter over a ship's porthole that is closed in stormy weather


dead load: a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself


deanery: the official residence of a dean


deathbed: the bed on which a person dies


death camp: a concentration camp where prisoners are likely to die or be killed


death house: the cellblock in a prison where those condemned to death await execution


death row: the cellblock in a prison where those condemned to death await execution


death knell: a bell rung to announce a death


death bell: a bell rung to announce a death


death mask: a cast taken from the face of a dead person


death seat: the car seat beside the driver of an automobile; believed to be the most dangerous place to sit in a car in case of an accident


deathtrap: any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed


decal: either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface


decalcomania: either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface


deck: any of various platforms built into a vessel


deck: street name for a packet of illegal drugs


deck: a porch that resembles the deck on a ship


deck chair: a folding chair for use outdoors; a wooden frame supports a length of canvas


beach chair: a folding chair for use outdoors; a wooden frame supports a length of canvas


decker: (often used in combinations) something constructed with multiple levels


deck-house: a superstructure on the upper deck of a ship


deckle: (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets


deckle edge: rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper


deckle: rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper


declinometer: an instrument for measuring magnetic declination


transit declinometer: an instrument for measuring magnetic declination


decoder: a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language


decolletage: a low-cut neckline on a woman's dress


decongestant: a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion


decoration: something used to beautify


ornament: something used to beautify


ornamentation: something used to beautify


decoupage: art produced by decorating a surface with cutouts and then coating it with several layers of varnish or lacquer


dedicated file server: (computer science) a file server that can be used only as a file server


deep-freeze: electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time


Deepfreeze: electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time


deep freezer: electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time


freezer: electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time


deerstalker: a tight-fitting hat with visors front and back; formerly worn by hunters


deer trail: a trail worn by the passage of deer


defense laboratory: a laboratory devoted to research and development for national defense


defense system: the weaponry available for the defense of a region


defence system: the weaponry available for the defense of a region


defensive structure: a structure used to defend against attack


defense: a structure used to defend against attack


defence: a structure used to defend against attack


defibrillator: an electronic device that administers an electric shock of preset voltage to the heart through the chest wall in an attempt to restore the normal rhythm of the heart during ventricular fibrillation


defilade: the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire


deflector: a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc)


defroster: heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane)


deicer: heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane)


delavirdine: a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Rescriptor) used to treat AIDS and HIV


Rescriptor: a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Rescriptor) used to treat AIDS and HIV


Delaware Memorial Bridge: a suspension bridge across the Delaware River


delayed action: a mechanism that automatically delays the release of a camera shutter for a fixed period of time so that the photographer can appear in the picture


delay line: a circuit designed to introduce a calculated delay into the transmission of a signal


delf: an excavation; usually a quarry or mine


delft: a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration


delicatessen: a shop selling ready-to-eat food products


deli: a shop selling ready-to-eat food products


food shop: a shop selling ready-to-eat food products


delineation: a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects


depiction: a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects


limning: a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects


line drawing: a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects


deliverable: something that can be provided as the product of development


delivery truck: a van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers


delivery van: a van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers


panel truck: a van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers


delta wing: an airplane with wings that give it the appearance of an isosceles triangle


demeclocycline hydrochloride: tetracycline antibacterial (trade name Declomycin) effective in the treatment of some bacterial and rickettsial and other infections


Declomycin: tetracycline antibacterial (trade name Declomycin) effective in the treatment of some bacterial and rickettsial and other infections


demijohn: large bottle with a short narrow neck; often has small handles at neck and is enclosed in wickerwork


demister: heater that removes mist from the windshield of a car


demitasse: small coffee cup; for serving black coffee


demulcent: a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin


Demulen: trade name for an oral contraceptive


den: a room that is comfortable and secluded


denim: a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric


dungaree: a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric


jean: a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric


densimeter: a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity


densitometer: a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity


densitometer: a measuring instrument for determining optical or photographic density


dental appliance: a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth


dental floss: a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth


floss: a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth


dental implant: an implant that replaces a natural tooth


dentifrice: a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush


dentist's drill: a high speed drill that dentists use to cut into teeth


burr drill: a high speed drill that dentists use to cut into teeth


denture: a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth


dental plate: a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth


plate: a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth


deodorant: a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors


deodourant: a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors


department store: a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain


emporium: a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain


departure gate: gate where passengers embark


departure lounge: lounge where passengers can await departure


depilatory: a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair


depilator: a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair


epilator: a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair


depository: a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping


deposit: a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping


depositary: a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping


repository: a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping


depressor: a device used by physician to press a part down or aside


depth charge: a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device


depth bomb: a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device


depth finder: navigational instrument used to measure the depth of a body of water (as by ultrasound or radar)


depth gauge: a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves or holes or other concavities


depth gage: a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves or holes or other concavities


dermatome: a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin


derrick: a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom


derrick: a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered


derringer: a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel


design: a decorative or artistic work


pattern: a decorative or artistic work


figure: a decorative or artistic work


design: a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something


designer drug: a psychoactive drug deliberately synthesized to avoid anti-drug laws; mimics the effects of a banned drug; law was revised in 1986 to ban designer drugs


desk: a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments


desk phone: a telephone set that sits on a desk or table


desktop computer: a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace


desipramine: a tricyclic antidepressant drug that activates the psychomotor system


dessert plate: a small plate on which dessert can be served


dessert spoon: a spoon larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon


destroyer: a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship


guided missile destroyer: a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship


destroyer escort: warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoys


detached house: a house that stands alone


single dwelling: a house that stands alone


detector: any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner


sensor: any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner


sensing element: any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner


detector: electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity


detector: rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave


demodulator: rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave


detention home: an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)


detention house: an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)


house of detention: an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)


detention camp: an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)


detergent: a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension


detonating fuse: a fuse containing an explosive


detonator: a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive


detonating device: a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive


cap: a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive


detour: a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)


roundabout way: a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)


detox: the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified


deuce: one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots


two: one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots


developer: photographic equipment consisting of a chemical solution for developing film


device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose


device: an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)


device: any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)


Dewar flask: vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments


Dewar: vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments


dextroamphetamine sulphate: an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant


Dexedrine: an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant


dhoti: a long loincloth worn by Hindu men


dhow: a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs


diagram: a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts


dial: the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours


dial: a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called


telephone dial: a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called


dial: the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments


dial: the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning


dialog box: (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'


panel: (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'


dial telephone: a telephone with a dial for registering the number to be called


dial phone: a telephone with a dial for registering the number to be called


dialyzer: a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes


dialysis machine: a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes


diamond: a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it


diamond point: a very hard small point made from a diamond


diamante: fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones


diapason: either of the two main stops on a pipe organ


diapason stop: either of the two main stops on a pipe organ


diaper: garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement


nappy: garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement


napkin: garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement


diaper: a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures


diaphone: a foghorn that makes a signal consisting of two tones


diaphoretic: used to produce perspiration


diaphragm: a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens


stop: a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens


diaphragm: electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves


diaphragm: a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix


pessary: a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix


contraceptive diaphragm: a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix


diary: a personal journal (as a physical object)


diathermy machine: a medical instrument for local heating of bodily tissues for medical purposes


diazepam: a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning


Valium: a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning


diazoxide: vasodilator (trade name Hyperstat) used to treat severe hypertension


Hyperstat: vasodilator (trade name Hyperstat) used to treat severe hypertension


dibble: a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs


dibber: a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs


dibucaine: a local anesthetic that is administered by injection


dideoxycytosine: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection


ddC: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection


DDC: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection


zalcitabine: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection


dideoxyinosine: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection


ddI: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection


DDI: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection


didanosine: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection


die: a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers


dice: a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers


dice cup: a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown


dice box: a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown


dicer: a mechanical device used for dicing food


dickey: a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt


dickie: a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt


dicky: a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt


shirtfront: a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt


dickey: a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater


dickie: a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater


dicky: a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater


dickey-seat: a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater


dickie-seat: a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater


dicky-seat: a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater


diclofenac potassium: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam)


Cataflam: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam)


diclofenac sodium: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally


Voltaren: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally


dicloxacillin: antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin


Dynapen: antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin


Dictaphone: a tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation


dicumarol: an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin


dicoumarol: an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin


die: a device used for shaping metal


die: a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods


diesel: an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil


diesel engine: an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil


diesel motor: an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil


diesel-electric locomotive: a locomotive driven by the electric current generated by a diesel engine


diesel-electric: a locomotive driven by the electric current generated by a diesel engine


diesel-hydraulic locomotive: a locomotive driven by a hydraulic transmission system powered by a diesel engine


diesel-hydraulic: a locomotive driven by a hydraulic transmission system powered by a diesel engine


diesel locomotive: a locomotive driven by a diesel engine


diestock: a device that holds the dies that cut external threads on metal cylinders


diethylstilbesterol: synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy


DES: synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy


stilbesterol: synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy


differential analyzer: an analog computer designed to solve differential equations


differential gear: a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves


differential: a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves


diffraction grating: optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum


grating: optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum


diffuser: optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly


diffusor: optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly


diffuser: baffle that distributes sound waves evenly


diffusor: baffle that distributes sound waves evenly


diflunisal: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions


Dolobid: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions


digester: autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested


diggings: temporary living quarters


digs: temporary living quarters


domiciliation: temporary living quarters


lodgings: temporary living quarters


pad: temporary living quarters


diggings: an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology


digs: an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology


digital-analog converter: device for converting digital signals into analogue signals


digital-to-analog converter: device for converting digital signals into analogue signals


digital audiotape: a digital tape recording of sound


DAT: a digital tape recording of sound


digital camera: a camera that encodes an image digitally and store it for later reproduction


digital clock: a clock that displays the time of day digitally


digital computer: a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits


digital display: a display that gives the information in the form of characters (numbers or letters)


alphanumeric display: a display that gives the information in the form of characters (numbers or letters)


digital plethysmograph: plethysmograph applied to a digit of the hand or foot to measure skin blood flow


digital subscriber line: a generic name for digital lines that are provided by telephone companies to their local subscribers and that carry data at high speeds


DSL: a generic name for digital lines that are provided by telephone companies to their local subscribers and that carry data at high speeds


digital voltmeter: an electronic voltmeter that gives readings in digits


digital watch: a watch with a digital display


digitizer: device for converting analogue signals into digital signals


digitiser: device for converting analogue signals into digital signals


analog-digital converter: device for converting analogue signals into digital signals


analog-to-digital converter: device for converting analogue signals into digital signals


digitoxin: digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia


digoxin: digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully


Lanoxin: digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully


dihydrostreptomycin: antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms


dilator: a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ


dilater: a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ


dilator: a drug that causes dilation


dildo: a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation


diltiazem: a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure


Cardizem: a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure


dime bag: street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars


dime: street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars


dimenhydrinate: antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness


Dramamine: antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness


Dimetapp: trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis


dimity: a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains


dimmer: a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination


diner: a restaurant that resembles a dining car


dinette: a small area off of a kitchen that is used for dining


dinghy: a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled


dory: a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled


rowboat: a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled


dinky: a small locomotive


dinkey: a small locomotive


dining area: an area arranged for dining


dining car: a passenger car where food is served in transit


diner: a passenger car where food is served in transit


dining compartment: a passenger car where food is served in transit


buffet car: a passenger car where food is served in transit


dining-hall: a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining


dining room: a room used for dining


dining-room: a room used for dining


dining-room furniture: furniture intended for use in a dining room


dining-room table: dining-room furniture consisting of a table on which meals can be served


dining table: a table at which meals are served


board: a table at which meals are served


dinner bell: a bell rung to announce that dinner has been served


dinner dress: a gown for evening wear


dinner gown: a gown for evening wear


formal: a gown for evening wear


evening gown: a gown for evening wear


dinner jacket: semiformal evening dress for men