All English words - page 708

Meanings of Californian:

adjective

Relating to the us state of california or its inhabitants.

Usage examples:

67 per cent of californian voters backed the measure

noun

A native or inhabitant of california.

Usage examples:

A californian by birth, i came to south florida in 1997

Meanings of Californians:

noun

A native or inhabitant of california.

Usage examples:

A californian by birth, i came to south florida in 1997

adjective

Relating to the us state of california or its inhabitants.

Usage examples:

67 per cent of californian voters backed the measure

Meanings of Caliginous:

adjective

Dark, dim, or misty.

Usage examples:

The caliginous sky

Meanings of Caliper:

noun

An instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs resembling a pair of compasses and in-turned or out-turned points.

Usage examples:

At 2000 h every day, chicks were weighed on the precision balance, and their tarsus length measured…

Meanings of Calipers:

noun

An instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs resembling a pair of compasses and in-turned or out-turned points.

Usage examples:

At 2000 h every day, chicks were weighed on the precision balance, and their tarsus length measured…

Meanings of Caliph:

noun

The chief muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of muhammad. the caliph ruled in baghdad until 1258 and then in egypt until the ottoman conquest of 1517; the title was then held by the ottoman sultans until it was abolished in 1924 by atatürk.

Usage examples:

In the 7th century the prophet of islam, muhammad, and his successors, the umayyad caliphs, spread …

Meanings of Caliphates:

noun

The rule or reign of a caliph or chief muslim ruler.

Usage examples:

The umayyad caliphate in damascus was overthrown by the abbasids

Meanings of Caliphs:

noun

The chief muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of muhammad. the caliph ruled in baghdad until 1258 and then in egypt until the ottoman conquest of 1517; the title was then held by the ottoman sultans until it was abolished in 1924 by atatürk.

Usage examples:

In the 7th century the prophet of islam, muhammad, and his successors, the umayyad caliphs, spread …

Meanings of Calisthenical:

adjective

Of a person: skilled or talented in callisthenics; beautiful or graceful in respect of physical movement.

Meanings of Calisthenics:

plural noun

Gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movement.

Usage examples:

Three women swung indian clubs while performing callisthenics in unison

Meanings of Calk:

noun

A waterproof filler and sealant, used in building work and repairs.

Usage examples:

Use silicone caulk to ensure that you have an all-season moisture seal

verb

Seal (a gap or seam) with caulk.

Usage examples:

Caulk all cracks between the trim and siding or masonry

Meanings of Calked:

verb

Seal (a gap or seam) with caulk.

Usage examples:

Caulk all cracks between the trim and siding or masonry

noun

A waterproof filler and sealant, used in building work and repairs.

Usage examples:

Use silicone caulk to ensure that you have an all-season moisture seal

Meanings of Calking:

verb

Seal (a gap or seam) with caulk.

Usage examples:

Caulk all cracks between the trim and siding or masonry

noun

A waterproof filler and sealant, used in building work and repairs.

Usage examples:

Use silicone caulk to ensure that you have an all-season moisture seal

Meanings of Calks:

noun

A waterproof filler and sealant, used in building work and repairs.

Usage examples:

Use silicone caulk to ensure that you have an all-season moisture seal

verb

Seal (a gap or seam) with caulk.

Usage examples:

Caulk all cracks between the trim and siding or masonry

Meanings of Call a spade a spade:

phrase

Speak plainly without avoiding unpleasant or embarrassing issues.

Usage examples:

It is time to name names and call a spade a spade

idiom

To say the truth about something, even if it is not polite or pleasant

Meanings of Call at:

phrasal verb

Enter a harbor

phrase

(of money lent) repayable on demand.

Usage examples:

The net loan outstanding will stand at us $3.4 million, which remains at call

adverb

Used to describe loans that must be paid in full when the person or organization that has lent the money decides that they want it back

Usage examples:

At call loans/deposit accounts

Meanings of Call back:

phrasal verb

Summon to return

Meanings of Call into question:

idiom

Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

Meanings of Call it a day:

idiom

Stop doing what one is doing

phrase

Decide or agree to stop doing something.

Usage examples:

After three marriages, many men would have been more than ready to call it a day

Meanings of Call it a night:

idiom

To stop what you have been doing in the evening or night, often in order to go to bed

Usage examples:

We left the party and i wanted to call it a night, but martha invited people back for coffee., afte…

Meanings of Call it quits:

idiom

To agree to stop what you are doing

Usage examples:

Let’s call it quits for today and get together first thing tomorrow.

Meanings of Call off:

phrasal verb

Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

Meanings of Call out:

phrasal verb

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

Meanings of Call the tune:

phrase

Take the initiative in deciding how something should be done.

Usage examples:

We believe in parents and teachers calling the shots

idiom

To be the person who controls or organizes a situation

Usage examples:

You're the boss here – you get to call the shots.

Meanings of Call up:

phrasal verb

Get or try to get into communication by telephone