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Topic: Animals

caltrop

IPA: /ˈkæltrɒp/

KK: /ˈkæltrəp/

noun

Definition: A type of metal device with four sharp points that can puncture tires or harm animals, or a plant with spiny fruits.

Example: The soldiers used caltrops to slow down the enemy's vehicles.

calve

IPA: /kæv/

KK: /kæv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give birth to a young cow or calf.

Example: The cow will calve in the spring.

transitive verb

Definition: To give birth to a young cow or bull.

Example: The farmer's cow will calve in the spring.

calving

IPA: /ˈkæv.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkæl.vɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of a cow or other animal giving birth to a calf, or the breaking away of ice from a glacier or iceberg.

Example: The calving season for cows usually occurs in the spring.

verb

Definition: The act of giving birth to a calf, typically used in reference to cows or other large mammals.

Example: The farmer is calving his cows in the spring.

camail

IPA: /kæˈmeɪl/

KK: /kæˈmeɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of hood or neck guard made from materials other than chain mail, often used in historical armor.

Example: The knight adjusted his camail to protect his neck during the battle.

camel

IPA: //ˈkæm.əl//

KK: /ˈkæməl/

noun

Definition: A large animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back, commonly found in desert areas. They are used for carrying loads and can survive long periods without water.

Example: The camel walked slowly across the hot desert sand.

camelback

IPA: //ˈkæməlˌbæk//

KK: /ˈkæməlˌbæk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a hump or an arching curve.

Example: The camelback design of the bridge allows for better airflow underneath.

noun

Definition: A type of house that has a single story at the front and two stories at the back, often found in New Orleans.

Example: The camelback house style is popular in certain neighborhoods of New Orleans.

cameleer

IPA: /ˈkæmɪˌlɪr/

KK: /kæmɪˌlɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who rides or drives a camel, often used in desert regions for transportation or carrying goods.

Example: The cameleer guided the caravan through the sandy dunes.

camelid

IPA: /ˈkæməlɪd/

KK: /ˈkæməlɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of mammal that belongs to the family Camelidae, which includes animals like camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas.

Example: The llama is a well-known member of the camelid family, often used as a pack animal in South America.

camouflage

IPA: /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

KK: /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

adjective

Definition: Designed to blend in with the surroundings by using colors or patterns that are typical for hiding or disguising.

Example: The soldiers wore camouflage uniforms to avoid being seen by the enemy.

intransitive verb

Definition: To use colors or patterns that help to hide or blend in with the surroundings.

Example: The soldier learned to camouflage himself in the forest to avoid being seen.

noun

Definition: A way to hide or disguise something so that it blends in with its surroundings, often using colors and patterns.

Example: The soldiers wore camouflage to avoid being seen by the enemy.

transitive verb

Definition: To hide something by making it look like its surroundings or by using a disguise.

Example: The soldiers used special paint to camouflage their vehicles in the forest.

camouflaged

IPA: //ˈkæməˌflɑːʒd//

KK: /ˈkæməˌflɑʒd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is hidden or disguised to blend in with its surroundings.

Example: The soldier wore a camouflaged uniform to avoid being seen by the enemy.

verb

Definition: To hide or disguise something by making it look like its surroundings.

Example: The soldier was camouflaged among the trees, making it hard to see him.

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