Caracal :: Caracal (n.) A lynx (Felis, or Lynx, caracal.) It is a native of Africa and Asia. Its ears are black externally, and tipped with long black hairs..

Caracara :: Caracara (n.) A south American bird of several species and genera, resembling both the eagles and the vultures. The caracaras act as scavengers, and are also called carrion buzzards..

Carack :: Carack (n.) A kind of large ship formerly used by the Spaniards and Portuguese in the East India trade; a galleon.

Caracole :: Caracole (n.) A half turn which a horseman makes, either to the right or the left..

Caracole :: Caracole (n.) A staircase in a spiral form.

Caracole :: Caracole (v. i.) To move in a caracole, or in caracoles; to wheel..

Caracoled :: Caracoled (imp. & p. p.) of Caracol.

Caracoly :: Caracoly (n.) An alloy of gold, silver, and copper, of which an inferior quality of jewelry is made..

Caracora :: Caracora (n.) A light vessel or proa used by the people of Borneo, etc., and by the Dutch in the East Indies..

Caracore :: Caracore (n.) Alt. of Caracor.

Cataract :: Cataract (n.) A great fall of water over a precipice; a large waterfall.

Cataract :: Cataract (n.) An opacity of the crystalline lens, or of its capsule, which prevents the passage of the rays of light and impairs or destroys the sight..

Cataract :: Cataract (n.) A kind of hydraulic brake for regulating the action of pumping engines and other machines; -- sometimes called dashpot.

Cataractous :: Cataractous (a.) Of the nature of a cataract in the eye; affected with cataract.

Charact :: Charact (n.) A distinctive mark; a character; a letter or sign. [Obs.] See Character.

Character :: Character (n.) A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol..

Character :: Character (n.) Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic character..

Character :: Character (n.) The peculiar quality, or the sum of qualities, by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others; the stamp impressed by nature, education, or habit; that which a person or thing really is; nature; disposition..

Character :: Character (n.) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character..

Character :: Character (n.) Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion..

Character :: Character (n.) Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the miserable character of a slave; in his character as a magistrate; her character as a daughter..

Character :: Character (n.) The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation; as, a man's character for truth and veracity; to give one a bad character..

Character :: Character (n.) A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant..

Character :: Character (n.) A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Caesar is a great historical character..

Character :: Character (n.) One of the persons of a drama or novel.

Character :: Character (v. t.) To engrave; to inscribe.

Character :: Character (v. t.) To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to describe; to characterize.

Charactered :: Charactered (imp. & p. p.) of Characte.

Characterism :: Characterism (n.) A distinction of character; a characteristic.

Characteristic :: Characteristic (a.) Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; distinctive..

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