Index of English words, starting with "cl"

(1) - Clupeoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the Herring family.

(1) - Cluster (v. t.) To collect into a cluster or clusters; to gather into a bunch or close body.
(2) - Cluster (v. i.) To grow in clusters or assemble in groups; to gather or unite in a cluster or clusters.
(3) - Cluster (n.) A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob.
(4) - Cluster (n.) A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands.
(5) - Cluster (n.) A number of things of the same kind growing together; a bunch.

(1) - Clustered (imp. & p. p.) of Cluster

(1) - Clutch (v. i.) To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; -- often followed by at.
(2) - Clutch (n.) To close tightly; to clinch.
(3) - Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power.
(4) - Clutch (n.) The nest complement of eggs of a bird.
(5) - Clutch (n.) Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
(6) - Clutch (n.) A device which is used for coupling shafting, etc., so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure.
(7) - Clutch (n.) The hands, claws, or talons, in the act of grasping firmly; -- often figuratively, for power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches of an adversary.
(8) - Clutch (n.) A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.

(1) - Clutter (n.) To clot or coagulate, as blood.
(2) - Clutter (v. i.) To make a confused noise; to bustle.
(3) - Clutter (v. t.) To crowd together in disorder; to fill or cover with things in disorder; to throw into disorder; to disarrange; as, to clutter a room.
(4) - Clutter (n.) Clatter; confused noise.
(5) - Clutter (n.) A confused collection; hence, confusion; disorder; as, the room is in a clutter.