Words that start with C

Cereal in its widest definition means any edible crop that grows on a type of grass, which includes plants like wheat, rice and corn. Most people know cereals as breakfast cereals, which are cereal grains processed so that you can eat them for breakfast with milk and fruit. The cereal in the picture is corn flakes, with blueberries.

A group of badgers is called a cete.

A chain is made of links - each link goes through the next link to make one long chain. Chains are usually made from a metal like steel, and are used where rope isn't strong enough. Chains are used to lift heavy containers with a crane, or to pull very heavy loads behind a truck or tractor. Very small chains are used for jewellery. Decorative chains are usually made from gold or silver.

A chainsaw is a tool made for cutting wood. Chainsaws work best on fresh wood, and are often used for cutting down trees. The end of the chainsaw has a chain of cutting blades looped around it, and when the chainsaw is turned on the chain moves around in its loop very fast. Chainsaws are very dangerous tools and should be used with care.

A chalet is a house with overhanging eaves designed to clear snow off the roof. Chalets are often found in the Swiss alps.