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cart-wheel /'kɑ:t-wi:l||'kɑ:rt-/ n a circular movement in which a person turns over by putting their hands on the ground and moving their legs sideways in the air: Jean learned to turn cartwheels at school. ➔ compare SOMERSAULT
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Cartwright, Ed-mund /'kɑ:traɪt||'kɑ:r-, 'edmʌnd/ (1743-1823) a British engineer who invented machines that were used in factories to make cloth, and that did jobs which were previously done by people ➔ see also INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Ca-ru-so, En-ri-co /kə'ru:səʊ, en'ri:kəʊ/ (1873-1921) an Italian OPERA singer, considered to be one of the greatest TENORS of the 20th century. He was one of the first opera singers to make records, and this made him famous throughout the world.
carve /kɑ:v||kɑ:rv/ v 1 [T] to cut (usually wood or stone) into a special shape or make (something) by cutting wood or stone: He carved the wood into the shape of a bird. | They carved their initials on the tree. | The statue is carved out of marble. ➔ compare SCULPTURE 2 [I;T] to cut (cooked meat) into pieces or cut (pieces) from cooked meat, especially at a meal: Shall I carve you another slice of turkey? 3 [T(OUT)] to make or gain (especially a position or advantage) by long effort: She has carved (out) a career for herself/a niche for herself as a comic actress.
carve sbdy./sthg. ⇔ up phr v [T] 1 usually derog to divide, especially in a way favourable to yourself: They carved up the profits between themselves. 2 slang to wound (someone) with a knife 3 BrE slang (of a motorist) to go past (another vehicle) and drive in front of it too soon
car-er /'kɑ:və||'kɑ:r-/ n 1 a person who carves 2 a CARVING KNIFE
Carver, George Wash-ing-ton (1860-1943) a US scientist who studied farming and crops, and was one of the first African Americans in the US to become an important scientist. He showed cotton farmers how to grow different crops and discovered many uses for the PEANUT and the SWEET POTATO.
car-ve-ry /'kɑ:vəri||'kɑ:r-/ n (part of) a restaurant that mainly serves roasted (ROAST) meats
carve-up n the division of something between people, usually to their advantage: the carve-up of Germany after the Second World War
Car-ville, James /'kɑ:vɪl||'kɑ:r-/ (1944–) a US political advisor who helped organize Bill Clinton's CAMPAIGN for president in 1992 and also worked for him while Clinton was president. He is married to Mary Matalin, who has done similar jobs for Republican politicians. He is the host of Crossfire, a TV programme on which people discuss politics.
carv-ing /'kɑ:vɪŋ||'kɑ:r-/ n 1 [C] something made by carving 2 [U] the work, art, or skill of a carver
carving fork n a large fork used to hold meat in place for cutting with a carving knife
carving knife n a long sharp knife used for cutting up large pieces of meat ➔ see picture at KNIFE
car wash n a special piece of equipment into which you drive your car for it to be washed
car-y-at-id /,kæri'ætɪd/ n tech a PILLAR (=support for a building) shaped like a clothed female figure
Cas-a-blan-ca /,kæsə'blæŋkə||,kæsə'blɑ:-/ 1 the largest city in Morocco, on the Atlantic coast 2 one of the most popular films in the history of the cinema, made in 1942 with Humphrey BOGART and Ingrid BERGMAN. Casablanca is a romantic story about a man called Rick who has a café in Casablanca, and who helps a husband and wife escape from the Nazis. The café has a man called Sam who plays the piano, and there is a famous scene when Rick asks him to play a song called 'As Time Goes By', saying 'Play it', though many people think he says 'Play it again, Sam'.
Cas-a-no-va /,kæsə'nəʊvə/ n a man who has had, or says he has had, a lot of lovers ➔ compare DON JUAN
Casanova, Gia-co-mo /'dʒækəməʊ||'dʒɑ:-/ (1725-98) an Italian writer famous for having had many lovers
cas-bah /'kæzbɑ:/ n an ancient walled (usually Arab) city
cas-cade¹ /kæ'skeɪd/ n 1 a steep high usually small waterfall, especially one part of a bigger waterfall 2 anything that seems to pour or flow downwards: Her hair fell over her shoulders in a cascade of curls.
cascade² v [I+adv/prep] to fall or pour in quantity: rainwater cascading down the window
Cas'cade ,Range, the also the Cascades a group of mountains in the west of the US and Canada, which stretch from British Columbia in the north down to northern California, where they join with the Sierra Nevada
case¹ /keɪs/ n 1 [C] a particular occasion or situation, especially as it concerns or influences a particular person: Jane's bad results were partly due to illness, but in the case of John/in John's case, no such excuse is possible. | They may not offer me much money. In that case (=if that happens) I won't take the job. | There will be no big pay increases this year, as has been the case in previous years. | I'm not supposed to let anyone in, but I'll make an exception in your case. 2 [C] an example: It is simply not the case (=not true) that educational standards have fallen. | Several cases of fever have been reported. | The company are losing some of their best people because of the low salaries - the resignation of the sales director is a case in point. (=a clear or typical example) | House prices have gone up by over 10%, in some cases by almost 20%. | We don't really want to sell the car, but it's a case of having to. (=we have no choice) | The government's by-election defeat is a classic case of mid-term unpopularity. 3 [C] a set of events needing inquiry or action by the police or a similar body: a case of robbery with violence | Police are working on/investigating the case. 4 [C] a question to be decided in a court of law: My case against the local council will be heard (=judged) today. | He sued the newspaper for libel, but lost the case. 5 [C(for, against) usually sing.] all the facts and arguments that support the opinions or claims of one side in a disagreement, legal question etc: the case for the defence | a key piece of evidence in the prosecution's case | The police have a clear case against the prisoner. | She made out a good case for (=gave good arguments for) lowering our prices. | The case for the opposition will be put (=explained) by Mr Steel. 6 [C;U] (in grammar) (changes in) the form of a word (especially of a noun, adjective, or PRONOUN) showing its relationship with other words in a sentence: 'Me' is the object case of 'I'. | 'Mine' is the possessive case of 'I'. ➔ see also LOWER CASE, UPPER CASE 7 [C] a) a person having medical treatment or being dealt with by the police, someone doing SOCIAL WORK etc: The doctor has several cases to see this morning. | a hopeless case b) a person who is difficult to deal with: I don't know what to do about him, he's a real case. 8 in any case no matter what happens: The cost may be lower than we first thought, but in any case it will still be quite substantial. 9 in case of if or when (something) happens: In case of fire, ring the bell. 10 [just] in case a) so as to be safe if (something happens): Take your coat in case it rains/(just) in case it should rain. | I'll cook plenty of potatoes just in case (they decide to stay for dinner). b) especially AmE if: In case they're late, we can always sit in the bar. 11 get/be on someone's case to keep criticizing someone or complaining about them: My boss is always on my case about some little thing or other. | The next time your parents get on your case about playing video games, tell them this is the future. 12 get off my case! spoken a rude expression, used in order to tell someone who keeps criticizing you to stop: Get off my case, will you! | Why don't you get off my case and think about your own problems for a while!'
case² n 1 a large box or container, in which goods can be