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- English Word Clair-obscur Definition See Chiaroscuro.
- English Word Clairvoyance Definition A power, attributed to some persons while in a mesmeric state, of discering objects not perceptible by the senses in their normal condition.
- English Word Clairvoyant Definition Pertaining to clairvoyance; discerning objects while in a mesmeric state which are not present to the senses.
- English Word Clairvoyant Definition One who is able, when in a mesmeric state, to discern objects not present to the senses.
- English Word Clake Definition Alt. of Claik
- English Word Clam Definition A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; as, the long clam (Mya arenaria), the quahog or round clam (Venus mercenaria), the sea clam or hen clam (Spisula solidissima), and other species of the United States. The name is said to have been given originally to the Tridacna gigas, a huge East Indian bivalve.
- English Word Clam Definition Strong pinchers or forceps.
- English Word Clam Definition A kind of vise, usually of wood.
- English Word Clam Definition To clog, as with glutinous or viscous matter.
- English Word Clam Definition To be moist or glutinous; to stick; to adhere.
- English Word Clam Definition Claminess; moisture.
- English Word Clam Definition A crash or clangor made by ringing all the bells of a chime at once.
- English Word Clam Definition To produce, in bell ringing, a clam or clangor; to cause to clang.
- English Word Clamant Definition Crying earnestly, beseeching clamorously.
- English Word Clamation Definition The act of crying out.
- English Word Clamatores Definition A division of passerine birds in which the vocal muscles are but little developed, so that they lack the power of singing.
- English Word Clamatorial Definition Like or pertaining to the Clamatores.
- English Word Clambake Definition The backing or steaming of clams on heated stones, between layers of seaweed; hence, a picnic party, gathered on such an occasion.
- English Word Clamber Definition To climb with difficulty, or with hands and feet; -- also used figuratively.
- English Word Clamber Definition The act of clambering.