Words that start with C

A cheque, also spelt check in some countries, is a special piece of paper that represents an amount of money. It has information on it saying which bank account the money comes from, who owns the account and how much money it represents.

Chess is a game for two people, using a chequered board and pieces of two different colours. There are rules for how far and which way the different chess pieces can move. The object of the game is to capture or check your opponent's king.

A chest is a type of box, usually made from wood with a hinged lid. Chests are typically used to store things that are valuable.

A chestnut horse is a reddish-brown colour, with a mane and tail the same colour or lighter than the rest of the horse.

Chewing is when you put food in your mouth and keep pressing or grinding it between your teeth until it is soft and mushy enough to swallow.
People and animals will chew a lot of things that aren't food though. Some people chew their fingernails, or the ends of pens and pencils. Dogs will chew your shoes and furniture so it is good to get them a chew toy like in the picture.

Most baby birds are called chicks.

The chickpea, also called garbanzo bean or Indian pea, is a legume that is widely used in the Middle East and India.
Chickpeas can be soaked overnight and cooked whole, and eaten plain, in a salad, or as part of a stew or curry. They can also be ground into flour and used for baking. They are the main ingredient of falafels and hummus.

Chihuahuas are the world's smallest breed of dog, named after their home state in Mexico. They are very loyal dogs, and are not suitable for a household with young children. They are prone to getting low blood sugar, and need regular feedings.

Children is the plural of child.

Chili sauce is a spicy condiment made from chili peppers, often mixed with vinegar, tomatoes, garlic, sugar, or salt. It might be blended to be smooth and pourable or just roughly mashed up to be thick and chunky. People use chili sauce as a dip, a topping, or a cooking ingredient.