Canton (n.) A small territorial district; esp. one of the twenty-two independent states which form the Swiss federal republic; in France, a subdivision of an arrondissement. See Arrondissement.
Canton (n.) A division of a shield occupying one third part of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top of the shield, meeting a horizontal line from the side.
Cantoned (imp. & p. p.) of Canton
Cantoning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Canton
Canton (v. i.) To divide into small parts or districts; to mark off or separate, as a distinct portion or division.
Canton (v. i.) To allot separate quarters to, as to different parts or divisions of an army or body of troops.
Cantonal (a.) Of or pertaining to a canton or cantons; of the nature of a canton.
Canton crape () A soft, white or colored silk fabric, of a gauzy texture and wavy appearance, used for ladies' scarfs, shawls, bonnet trimmings, etc.; -- called also Oriental crape.
Cantoned (a.) Having a charge in each of the four corners; -- said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself.
Cantoned (a.) Having the angles marked by, or decorated with, projecting moldings or small columns; as, a cantoned pier or pilaster.
Canton flannel () See Cotton flannel.
Cantonize (v. i.) To divide into cantons or small districts.
Cantonment (n.) A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters; temporary shelter or place of rest for an army; quarters.
Cantoon (n.) A cotton stuff showing a fine cord on one side and a satiny surface on the other.
Cantor (n.) A singer; esp. the leader of a church choir; a precentor.
Cantoral (a.) Of or belonging to a cantor.
Cantoris (a.) Of or pertaining to a cantor; as, the cantoris side of a choir; a cantoris stall.
Cantrap (n.) Alt. of Cantrip
Cantrip (n.) A charm; an incantation; a shell; a trick; adroit mischief.
Cantred (n.) Alt. of Cantref
Cantref (n.) A district comprising a hundred villages, as in Wales.
Canty (a.) Cheerful; sprightly; lively; merry.
Canuck (n.) A Canadian.
Canuck (n.) A small or medium-sized hardy horse, common in Canada.
Canula (a.) Alt. of Canulated
Canular (a.) Alt. of Canulated
Canulated (a.) See Cannula, Cannular, and Cannulated.
Canvas (n.) A strong cloth made of hemp, flax, or cotton; -- used for tents, sails, etc.
Canvas (n.) A coarse cloth so woven as to form regular meshes for working with the needle, as in tapestry, or worsted work.
Canvas (n.) A piece of strong cloth of which the surface has been prepared to receive painting, commonly painting in oil.
Canvas (n.) Something for which canvas is used: (a) A sail, or a collection of sails. (b) A tent, or a collection of tents. (c) A painting, or a picture on canvas.
Canvas (n.) A rough draft or model of a song, air, or other literary or musical composition; esp. one to show a poet the measure of the verses he is to make.
Canvas (a.) Made of, pertaining to, or resembling, canvas or coarse cloth; as, a canvas tent.
Canvasback (n.) A Species of duck (Aythya vallisneria), esteemed for the delicacy of its flesh. It visits the United States in autumn; particularly Chesapeake Bay and adjoining waters; -- so named from the markings of the plumage on its back.
Canvassed (imp. & p. p.) of Canvass
Canvassing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Canvass
Canvass (n.) To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its probable vote.
Canvass (n.) To examine by discussion; to debate.
Canvass (n.) To go trough, with personal solicitation or public addresses; as, to canvass a district for votes; to canvass a city for subscriptions.
Canvass (v. i.) To search thoroughly; to engage in solicitation by traversing a district; as, to canvass for subscriptions or for votes; to canvass for a book, a publisher, or in behalf of a charity; -- commonly followed by for.
Canvass (n.) Close inspection; careful review for verification; as, a canvass of votes.
Canvass (n.) Examination in the way of discussion or debate.
Canvass (n.) Search; exploration; solicitation; systematic effort to obtain votes, subscribers, etc.
Canvasser (n.) One who canvasses.
Cany (a.) Of or pertaining to cane or canes; abounding with canes.
Canyon (n.) The English form of the Spanish word Ca–on.
Canzone (n.) A song or air for one or more voices, of Provencal origin, resembling, though not strictly, the madrigal.
Canzone (n.) An instrumental piece in the madrigal style.
Canzonet (n.) A short song, in one or more parts.
Caoutchin (n.) An inflammable, volatile, oily, liquid hydrocarbon, obtained by the destructive distillation of caoutchouc.
Caoutchouc (n.) A tenacious, elastic, gummy substance obtained from the milky sap of several plants of tropical South America (esp. the euphorbiaceous tree Siphonia elastica or Hevea caoutchouc), Asia, and Africa. Being impermeable to liquids and gases, and not readly affected by exposure to air, acids, and alkalies, it is used, especially when vulcanized, for many purposes in the arts and in manufactures. Also called India rubber (because it was first brought from India, and was formerly used chiefly for erasing pencil marks) and gum elastic. See Vulcanization.
Caoutchoucin (n.) See Caoutchin.
Cap (n.) A covering for the head
Cap (n.) One usually with a visor but without a brim, for men and boys
Cap (n.) One of lace, muslin, etc., for women, or infants
Cap (n.) One used as the mark or ensign of some rank, office, or dignity, as that of a cardinal.
Cap (n.) The top, or uppermost part; the chief.
Cap (n.) A respectful uncovering of the head.
Cap (n.) The whole top of the head of a bird from the base of the bill to the nape of the neck.
Cap (n.) Anything resembling a cap in form, position, or use
Cap (n.) The uppermost of any assemblage of parts; as, the cap of column, door, etc.; a capital, coping, cornice, lintel, or plate.
Cap (n.) Something covering the top or end of a thing for protection or ornament.
Cap (n.) A collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the jib boom; also, a covering of tarred canvas at the end of a rope.
Cap (n.) A percussion cap. See under Percussion.
Cap (n.) The removable cover of a journal box.
Cap (n.) A portion of a spherical or other convex surface.
Cap (n.) A large size of writing paper; as, flat cap; foolscap; legal cap.
Capped (imp. & p. p.) of Cap
Capping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cap
Cap (v. t.) To cover with a cap, or as with a cap; to provide with a cap or cover; to cover the top or end of; to place a cap upon the proper part of; as, to cap a post; to cap a gun.
Cap (v. t.) To deprive of cap.
Cap (v. t.) To complete; to crown; to bring to the highest point or consummation; as, to cap the climax of absurdity.
Cap (v. t.) To salute by removing the cap.
Cap (v. t.) To match; to mate in contest; to furnish a complement to; as, to cap text; to cap proverbs.
Cap (v. i.) To uncover the head respectfully.
Capabilities (pl. ) of Capability
Capability (n.) The quality of being capable; capacity; capableness; esp. intellectual power or ability.
Capability (n.) Capacity of being used or improved.
Capable (a.) Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault.
Capable (a.) Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations.
Capable (a.) Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will.
Capable (a.) Capacious; large; comprehensive.
Capableness (n.) The quality or state of being capable; capability; adequateness; competency.
Capacified (imp. & p. p.) of Capacify
Capacify (v. t.) To quality.
Capacious (a.) Having capacity; able to contain much; large; roomy; spacious; extended; broad; as, a capacious vessel, room, bay, or harbor.
Capacious (a.) Able or qualified to make large views of things, as in obtaining knowledge or forming designs; comprehensive; liberal.
Capaciosly (adv.) In a capacious manner or degree; comprehensively.
Capaciousness (n.) The quality of being capacious, as of a vessel, a reservoir a bay, the mind, etc.
Capacitated (imp. & p. p.) of Capacitate
Capacitating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Capacitate
Capacitate (v. t.) To render capable; to enable; to qualify.
Capacities (pl. ) of Capacity
Capacity (n.) The power of receiving or containing; extent of room or space; passive power; -- used in reference to physical things.
Capacity (n.) The power of receiving and holding ideas, knowledge, etc.; the comprehensiveness of the mind; the receptive faculty; capability of undestanding or feeling.
Capacity (n.) Ability; power pertaining to, or resulting from, the possession of strength, wealth, or talent; possibility of being or of doing.
Capacity (n.) Outward condition or circumstances; occupation; profession; character; position; as, to work in the capacity of a mason or a carpenter.
Capacity (n.) Legal or noral qualification, as of age, residence, character, etc., necessary for certain purposes, as for holding office, for marrying, for making contracts, will, etc.; legal power or right; competency.
Capape (adv.) See Cap-a-pie.
Capapie (adv.) From head to foot; at all points.