Words that start with C

Cute cats crawl carelessly past carefully cultivated canola.

Cis forCheque

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.

Cis forCherry

Scientific name: prunus avium
Cherries are a small, red fruit with a single stony seed. The cherry is related to almonds, peaches, plums and apricots. You can eat cherries fresh, or use them cooked in cakes and pies.

Cis forChess

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.
Your chest is on the front of your body, below your neck and above your waist. Adult men usually grow hair on their chests. The top part of your body including your chest and back is called your torso.
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.
Scientific name: castanea sativa
A chestnut is the seed of a tree related to the oak tree, which grows in the northern hemisphere. It grows its seeds in a spikey shell. Chestnuts can be eaten raw but they do not taste very good this way. They are most often roasted before you eat them, but they can also be eaten candied, boiled, steamed, grilled or used as a stuffing.

Cis forChew

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.
Chewing gum is a type of candy, available in a variety of flavors including sweet, sour, and spicy. Chewing gum is designed to be chewed continuously instead of being swallowed. Many people enjoy blowing bubbles while chewing gum.

Cis forChick

Most baby birds are called chicks.