Words that start with C

Crochet is a way of making cloth out of loops of yarn using a small hook. Crochet is different to knitting as there is only ever one loop at a time, while knitting has many loops along the knitting needle.

Crocuses are small flowers that grow from a bulb under the ground. They come in a huge range of colours. Most crocuses only grow to a few inches tall. They usually grow one flower each year before they grow their leaves.

A crop is a large amount of produce, like wheat or corn or any kind of plant grown for food. It is called a crop as you harvest it, as in a crop of apples.

A cross is a shape made by crossing two straight lines. Crosses are often built out of two pieces of wood nailed together. The Christian cross usually seen on top of churches has the horizontal part of the cross much shorter than the vertical part.

A crossbow is a weapon similar to a bow but much easier to use. Crossbows fire bolts while bows fire arrows. The bow string on a crossbow is pulled back using a small winch or a rod and then held in place by a small catch, while a bow needs a very strong arm to hold the string back continuously until the arrow is fired. Crossbows require less strength and skill to use, and were a very effective weapon before the gun became commonplace.