| chilly |
causing a cool feeling that is uncomfortable. [3 definitions] |
| chime |
(usually plural) a set of tuned bells or other hollow objects that produce musical sounds when struck. [3 definitions] |
| chime in |
to interrupt suddenly; add one's opinion. |
| chimney |
a hollow, upright structure above a fireplace or furnace that carries smoke upward and to the outside. |
| chimp |
a short form of "chimpanzee," a highly intelligent African species of ape. |
| chimpanzee |
a mammal that lives in African rain forests. Chimpanzees are in the group of primate mammals called apes. They are related to, but smaller than, gorillas. Chimpanzees are very intelligent and sometimes use tools to get food. |
| chin |
the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck; the center of the lower jaw. [2 definitions] |
| China |
a country in eastern Asia. China is also called the People's Republic of China. Beijing is the capital of China. |
| china |
delicate ceramic material; porcelain. [2 definitions] |
| China Sea |
see "East China Sea," "South China Sea." |
| chinchilla |
a small mammal from the mountains of South America. Chinchillas are closely related to guinea pigs. They have very soft fur. In the wild, chinchillas live in tunnels called burrows. They eat grasses and other plants. |
| Chinese |
a person who was born in or is a citizen of China. [4 definitions] |
| chink1 |
a narrow crack. |
| chink2 |
to make or cause to make a sharp sound like a chime. |
| chip1 |
a small piece broken, cut, or chopped off of a hard material. [6 definitions] |
| chip in |
to give money or effort. [2 definitions] |
| chipmunk |
a small brown animal similar to a squirrel, having a striped back and a flat, bushy tail. Chipmunks eat nuts, seeds, berries, and insects. They make underground burrows for sleeping and for storing food. Chipmunks live in North America and Asia. |
| chip off the old block |
someone who is very much like one of his or her parents. |
| chip on one's shoulder |
a bitter or unhappy feeling that lasts for a long time; grudge. |
| chirp |
to make a short sound with a high pitch. [2 definitions] |
| chisel |
a metal tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting stone, wood, or metal. [2 definitions] |