clandestine

secret

clangor

loud resounding noise; sound of repeated clanging

clap

strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound; come together suddenly with a sharp sound; put or send promptly; Ex. clap the thief in jail; N: clapping; loud or explosive sound; CF. applause

clapper

striker (tongue) of a bell

clarion

shrill, trumpetlike sound; kind of trumpet used in former times

clasp

hold firmly within arms

claustrophobia

fear of being locked in

clavicle

collarbone

cleave

split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven

cleft

N: split

clemency

disposition to be lenient in deciding punishments; mildness as of the weather; ADJ. clement

clich’e

phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. clich’ed

clientele

body of customers

climactic

relating to the highest point; N. climax; CF. climatic

clime

climate

clip

cut off with shears; fasten; N: something clipped off (as a short extract from film); clasp or fastener