caput
- n a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure
the caput humeri is the head of the humerus which fits into a cavity in the scapula - n the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
capybara
- n pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent
car
- n a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
he needs a car to get to work - n a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
three cars had jumped the rails - n the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant
- n where passengers ride up and down
the car was on the top floor - n a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway
they took a cable car to the top of the mountain
car-mechanic
- n someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
car battery
- n a lead-acid storage battery in a motor vehicle; usually a 12-volt battery of six cells; the heart of the car's electrical system
car bomb
- n a bomb placed in a car and wired to explode when the ignition is started or by remote control or by a timing device
car boot sale
- n an outdoor sale at which people sell things from the trunk of their car
car carrier
- n a trailer that can be loaded with new cars for delivery to sales agencies
car insurance
- n insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents
car manufacturer
- n a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles