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   cat flea
         n 1: flea that breeds chiefly on cats and dogs and rats [syn:
               {cat flea}, {Ctenocephalides felis}]

English Dictionary: catapult	by the DICT Development Group
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cat valium n street names for ketamine [syn: K, jet, super acid, special K, honey oil, green, cat valium, super C]
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catabolic adj relating to or characterized by catabolism [syn: catabolic, katabolic] characterized by destructive metabolism Synonym(s): catabolic, katabolic Antonym(s): anabolic
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catabolise v subject to catabolism Synonym(s): catabolize, catabolise
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catabolism n breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy Synonym(s): catabolism, katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism Antonym(s): anabolism, constructive metabolism
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catabolize v subject to catabolism Synonym(s): catabolize, catabolise
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catafalque n a decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral
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Cataflam n a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam) Synonym(s): diclofenac potassium, Cataflam
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cataphyll n a reduced or scarcely developed leaf at the start of a plant's life (i.e., cotyledons) or in the early stages of leaf development
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cataplasia n (biology) degenerative reversion of cells or tissue to a less differentiated or more primitive form
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cataplasm n a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc. Synonym(s): poultice, cataplasm, plaster
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cataplastic adj of or relating to cataplasia
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catapult n a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones Synonym(s): slingshot, sling, catapult a device that launches aircraft from a warship Synonym(s): catapult, launcher an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles Synonym(s): catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket v shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort" hurl as if with a sling Synonym(s): sling, catapult
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catapultian adj of or like a catapult; "a catapultic kind of action" Synonym(s): catapultic, catapultian
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catapultic adj of or like a catapult; "a catapultic kind of action" Synonym(s): catapultic, catapultian
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CD player n a stand-alone piece of electronic equipment that either has its own display or attaches to a television set
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city block n a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block" Synonym(s): block, city block
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City of Light n the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce Synonym(s): Paris, City of Light, French capital, capital of France
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City of London n the part of London situated within the ancient boundaries; the commercial and financial center of London Synonym(s): City of London, the City
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city planning n determining and drawing up plans for the future physical arrangement and condition of a community Synonym(s): city planning, town planning, urban planning
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code flag n one of an international code of flag signals used between ships Synonym(s): code flag, nautical signal flag
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cut of lamb n cut of meat from a lamb
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cut of veal n cut of meat from a calf
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cuttable adj easy to cut or chew Synonym(s): chewable, cuttable
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cytoplasm n the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism Synonym(s): cytoplasm, cytol
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cytoplasmatic adj of or relating to cytoplasm [syn: cytoplasmic, cytoplasmatic]
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cytoplasmic adj of or relating to cytoplasm [syn: cytoplasmic, cytoplasmatic]
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cytoplasmically adv by means of cytoplasm
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cytoplast n the intact cytoplasmic content of a cell
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cytoplastic adj of or relating to a cytoplast
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cat \Cat\, n. [AS. cat; akin to D. & Dan. kat, Sw. kett, Icel. k[94]ttr, G. katze, kater, Ir. Cat, W. cath, Armor. kaz, LL. catus, Bisc. catua, NGr. [?], [?], Russ. & Pol. cot, Turk. kedi, Ar. qitt; of unknown origin. CF. {Ketten}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) An animal of various species of the genera {Felis} and {Lynx}. The domestic cat is {Felis domestica}. The European wild cat ({Felis catus}) is much larger than the domestic cat. In the United States the name {wild cat} is commonly applied to the bay lynx ({Lynx rufus}) See {Wild cat}, and {Tiger cat}. Note: The domestic cat includes many varieties named from their place of origin or from some peculiarity; as, the {Angora cat}; the {Maltese cat}; the {Manx cat}. Note: The word cat is also used to designate other animals, from some fancied resemblance; as, civet cat, fisher cat, catbird, catfish shark, sea cat. 2. (Naut.) (a) A strong vessel with a narrow stern, projecting quarters, and deep waist. It is employed in the coal and timber trade. (b) A strong tackle used to draw an anchor up to the cathead of a ship. --Totten. 3. A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position in is placed. 4. An old game; (a) The game of tipcat and the implement with which it is played. See {Tipcat}. (c) A game of ball, called, according to the number of batters, one old cat, two old cat, etc. 5. A cat o' nine tails. See below. {Angora cat}, {blind cat}, See under {Angora}, {Blind}. {Black cat} the fisher. See under {Black}. {Cat and dog}, like a cat and dog; quarrelsome; inharmonious. [bd]I am sure we have lived a cat and dog life of it.[b8] --Coleridge. {Cat block} (Naut.), a heavy iron-strapped block with a large hook, part of the tackle used in drawing an anchor up to the cathead. {Cat hook} (Naut.), a strong hook attached to a cat block. {Cat nap}, a very short sleep. [Colloq.] {Cat o' nine tails}, an instrument of punishment consisting of nine pieces of knotted line or cord fastened to a handle; -- formerly used to flog offenders on the bare back. {Cat's cradle}, game played, esp. by children, with a string looped on the fingers so, as to resemble small cradle. The string is transferred from the fingers of one to those of another, at each transfer with a change of form. See {Cratch}, {Cratch cradle}. {To let the cat out of the bag}, to tell a secret, carelessly or willfully. [Colloq.] {Bush cat}, the serval. See {Serval}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Catafalque \Cat"a*falque`\, n. [F., fr. It. catafalco, scaffold, funeral canopy; of uncertain origin; cf. Sp. catafalso, cadahalso, cadalso, Pr. casafalc, OF. chafaut. Cf. {Scaffold}.] A temporary structure sometimes used in the funeral solemnities of eminent persons, for the public exhibition of the remains, or their conveyance to the place of burial.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Catapeltic \Cat`a*pel"tic\, a. Of or pertaining to a catapult.
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Cataplasm \Cat"a*plasm\, n. [L. cataplasma, Gr. [?], fr. [?] to spread over; kata` down, wholly + [?] to form, mold.] (Med.) A soft and moist substance applied externally to some part of the body; a poultice. --Dunglison.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cataplexy \Cat"aplex`y\, n. [Gr. [?] amazement: cf. {Apoplexy}.] (Med.) A morbid condition caused by an overwhelming shock or extreme fear and marked by rigidity of the muscles. -- {Cat`aplec"tic}, a.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cataplexy \Cat"aplex`y\, n. [Gr. [?] amazement: cf. {Apoplexy}.] (Med.) A morbid condition caused by an overwhelming shock or extreme fear and marked by rigidity of the muscles. -- {Cat`aplec"tic}, a.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Catapult \Cat"a*pult\, n. [L. catapulta, Gr. [?], prob. from kata` down + [?] to shake, hurl.] 1. (Mil. Antiq.) An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc. 2. A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Catfall \Cat"fall`\, n. (Naut.) A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead. --Totten.
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Gnu \Gnu\, n. [Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. gnou.] (Zo[94]l.) One of two species of large South African antelopes of the genus {Catoblephas}, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved horns in both sexes. [Written also {gnoo}.] Note: The common gnu or wildebeest ({Catoblephas gnu}) is plain brown; the brindled gnu or blue wildebeest ({C. gorgon}) is larger, with transverse stripes of black on the neck and shoulders.
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Cheatable \Cheat"a*ble\, a. Capable of being cheated.
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Cheatableness \Cheat"ableness\, n. Capability of being cheated.
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Citable \Cit"a*ble\, a. Capable of being cited.
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Film \Film\, n. (Photog.) The layer, usually of gelatin or collodion, containing the sensitive salts of photographic plates; also, the flexible sheet of celluloid or the like on which this layer is sometimes mounted. {Celluloid film} (Photog.), a thin flexible sheet of celluloid, coated with a sensitized emulsion of gelatin, and used as a substitute for photographic plates. {Cut film} (Photog.), a celluloid film cut into pieces suitable for use in a camera.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Note: If we examine a common flower, such for instance as a geranium, we shall find that it consists of: First, an outer envelope or calyx, sometimes tubular, sometimes consisting of separate leaves called sepals; secondly, an inner envelope or corolla, which is generally more or less colored, and which, like the calyx, is sometimes tubular, sometimes composed of separate leaves called petals; thirdly, one or more stamens, consisting of a stalk or filament and a head or anther, in which the pollen is produced; and fourthly, a pistil, which is situated in the center of the flower, and consists generally of three principal parts; one or more compartments at the base, each containing one or more seeds; the stalk or style; and the stigma, which in many familiar instances forms a small head, at the top of the style or ovary, and to which the pollen must find its way in order to fertilize the flower. --Sir J. Lubbock. 3. The fairest, freshest, and choicest part of anything; as, the flower of an army, or of a family; the state or time of freshness and bloom; as, the flower of life, that is, youth. The choice and flower of all things profitable the Psalms do more briefly contain. --Hooker. The flower of the chivalry of all Spain. --Southey. A simple maiden in her flower Is worth a hundred coats of arms. --Tennyson. 4. Grain pulverized; meal; flour. [Obs.] The flowers of grains, mixed with water, will make a sort of glue. --Arbuthnot. 5. pl. (Old. Chem.) A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation; as, the flowers of sulphur. 6. A figure of speech; an ornament of style. 7. pl. (Print.) Ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc. --W. Savage. 8. pl. Menstrual discharges. --Lev. xv. 24. {Animal flower} (Zo[94]l.) See under {Animal}. {Cut flowers}, flowers cut from the stalk, as for making a bouquet. {Flower bed}, a plat in a garden for the cultivation of flowers. {Flower beetle} (Zo[94]l.), any beetle which feeds upon flowers, esp. any one of numerous small species of the genus {Meligethes}, family {Nitidulid[91]}, some of which are injurious to crops. {Flower bird} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian bird of the genus {Anthornis}, allied to the honey eaters. {Flower bud}, an unopened flower. {Flower clock}, an assemblage of flowers which open and close at different hours of the day, thus indicating the time. {Flower head} (Bot.), a compound flower in which all the florets are sessile on their receptacle, as in the case of the daisy. {Flower pecker} (Zo[94]l.), one of a family ({Dic[91]id[91]}) of small Indian and Australian birds. They resemble humming birds in habits. {Flower piece}. (a) A table ornament made of cut flowers. (b) (Fine Arts) A picture of flowers. {Flower stalk} (Bot.), the peduncle of a plant, or the stem that supports the flower or fructification.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cuttoo plate \Cut*too" plate`\ (k?t-t??" pl?t`). A hood over the end of a wagon wheel hub to keep dirt away from the axle.
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Cyathophylloid \Cy`athophyl"loid\, n. (Paleon.) A fossil coral of the family {Cyathophyllid[91]}; sometimes extended to fossil corals of other related families belonging to the group Rugosa; -- also called {cup corals}. Thay are found in paleozoic rocks.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cyathophylloid \Cy`athophyl"loid\ (s?`?-th?-f?l"loid), a. [NL. cyathophyllum, fr. Gr. ky`aqos a cup + fy`llon a leaf.] (Paleon.) Like, or pertaining to, the family {Cyathophyllid[91]}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cytoblast \Cy"to*blast\ (s?"t?-bl?st), n. [Gr. [?][?][?][?] hollow vessel + -blast.] (Biol.) The nucleus of a cell; the germinal or active spot of a cellule, through or in which cell development takes place.
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Cytoblastema \Cy`toblaste"ma\ (-bl?s-t?"m?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?][?][?] hollow vessel + [?][?][?][?] growth.] (Biol.) See {Protoplasm}.
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Cytoplasm \Cy"toplasm\ (s?"t?-pl?z'm), n. [Gr. [?][?][?][?] hollow vessel + [?][?][?][?] a mold.] (Biol.) The substance of the body of a cell, as distinguished from the karyoplasma, or substance of the nucleus. -- {Cy`toplas"mic} (-pl[?]z"m[?]k), a.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cytoplasm \Cy"toplasm\ (s?"t?-pl?z'm), n. [Gr. [?][?][?][?] hollow vessel + [?][?][?][?] a mold.] (Biol.) The substance of the body of a cell, as distinguished from the karyoplasma, or substance of the nucleus. -- {Cy`toplas"mic} (-pl[?]z"m[?]k), a.
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From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]:
code police n. [by analogy with George Orwell's `thought police'] A mythical team of Gestapo-like storm troopers that might burst into one's office and arrest one for violating programming style rules. May be used either seriously, to underline a claim that a particular style violation is dangerous, or ironically, to suggest that the practice under discussion is condemned mainly by anal-retentive {weenie}s. "Dike out that goto or the code police will get you!" The ironic usage is perhaps more common.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
CDD/Plus {DEC}'s {CASE} {repository}.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
code police (By analogy with George Orwell's "Thought Police" in "1984") A mythical team of Gestapo-like storm troopers that might burst into one's office and arrest one for violating programming style rules. May be used either seriously, to underline a claim that a particular style violation is dangerous, or ironically, to suggest that the practice under discussion is condemned mainly by anal-retentive {weenies}. "Dike out that {goto} or the code police will get you!" The ironic usage is perhaps more common. [{Jargon File}] (1994-12-08)