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A clump is a group of similar things, very close together and hard to separate. The picture is of a clump of yellow flowers.
If you are clumsy it mean you are not careful and smooth with your body or movements. You may drop things, bump into objects, or move in an awkward way.
C is for Clydesdale
Coal is a type of black rock, made almost entirely of carbon. It is formed from old plant matter being squashed by the gradual movement of the earth over a very long time. Coal can be burnt, and is often used as the fuel for power plants. Coal is dug out of the ground, from coal mines.
Coal is not the same as charcoal, which is just the black residue after wood is burnt.
Coal is not the same as charcoal, which is just the black residue after wood is burnt.
C is for Cob (Corn)
C is for Cobblestones
Cobras are a kind of venomous snake found in Africa, India, the Middle East and Indonesia. They rear up and flatten out their neck like the snake in the picture when they are scared.
Cobras are the snake of choice for snake charmers, who seem to hypnotise a snake by playing a musical instrument in front of it.
Cobras are the snake of choice for snake charmers, who seem to hypnotise a snake by playing a musical instrument in front of it.
A cockatiel is a small parrot with a raised crest on its head and a yellow face with orange cheeks and grey wings. Cockatiels live in Australia in dry areas and grasslands, and they feed on seeds and grasses. Many people keep them as pets.
A cockatoo is a type of parrot with a head crest that can be raised or lowered. Different kinds of cockatoos live in Australia, New Guinea and nearby islands. They are known for being loud and smart.
Cockles are related to clams, mussels and snails. They have a shell in two parts joined by a hinge. Cockles burrow into sandy beaches and eat tiny creatures in the water that washes over them.
Cockles can be caught and eaten. They are cooked in much the same way as other similar creatures like mussels.
Cockles can be caught and eaten. They are cooked in much the same way as other similar creatures like mussels.
Cockroaches, sometimes just called roaches, are a type of insect. There are thousands of kinds of cockroach but only a few are pests found inside houses. The cockroach in the picture is a German cockroach. They like warm, moist places, and are particularly fond of garbage bins.
A cocktail is an alcoholic drink with two or more ingredients. At least one of the ingredients is a strong, highly alcoholic beverage, and cocktails often contain 'mixers' like lemonade or fruit juice.
Cocktails are seen as a 'fun' drink and are often brightly coloured, and can be served in glasses decorated with pieces of fruit, small umbrellas or, as in the picture, herbs like mint leaves. Different mixes of cocktails are often given interesting (and sometimes embarrassing) names.
Cocktails are seen as a 'fun' drink and are often brightly coloured, and can be served in glasses decorated with pieces of fruit, small umbrellas or, as in the picture, herbs like mint leaves. Different mixes of cocktails are often given interesting (and sometimes embarrassing) names.