n. (brit. Caecum) (pl. -ca) blind-ended pouch at the junction of the small and large intestines. [latin caecus blind]

n. - spreading evergreen conifer.

- its hard fragrant wood. [greek kedros]

n. (pl. -s) bass instrument of the violin family, held between the legs of the seated player. cellist n. [abbreviation of *violoncello]

comb. Form 1 one-hundredth.

- hundred. [latin centum 100]

—v. (-fing) 1 make or become sore or damaged by rubbing.

- make or become annoyed; fret.

- rub (esp. The skin to restore warmth or sensation). —n. Sore caused by rubbing. [latin calefacio make warm]

—n. - separated husks of corn etc.

- chopped hay or straw.

- light-hearted teasing.

- worthless things. —v. Tease, banter. [old english]

reaction n. - chemical or nuclear reaction forming products which initiate further reactions.

- series of events, each caused by the previous one.

- store n. One of a series of similar shops owned by one firm.

- —n. - a connected flexible series of esp. Metal links. B thing resembling this.

- (in pl.) Fetters; restraining force.

- sequence, series, or set.

- group of associated hotels, shops, etc.

- badge of office in the form of a chain worn round the neck.

- unit of length (66 ft). —v. (often foll. By up) secure or confine with a chain. [latin catena]

—n. - seat for one person usu. With a back.

- professorship.

- a chairperson. B seat or office of a chairperson.

- us = *electric chair. —v. - preside over (a meeting).

- carry (a person) aloft in triumph. take the chair preside over a meeting. [greek kathedra]

—n. - white soft limestone.

- a similar substance, sometimes coloured, for writing or drawing. B piece of this. —v. - rub, mark, draw, or write with chalk.

- (foll. By up) a write or record with chalk. B register or gain (success etc.). by a long chalk by far. chalky adj. (-ier, -iest). Chalkiness n. [latin *calx]

—v. Munch or chew noisily. —n. Chewing noise. champ at the bit be restlessly impatient. [imitative]

- n. Slang champion. [abbreviation]