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call someone's number
to select a person to participate in an activity
call the fire department
to alert emergency services about a fire
call the police
to contact law enforcement for help
call to account
to demand explanation for actions
call to the bar
the official act of becoming a lawyer
call up
contact someone using a telephone
callback
a follow-up invitation after an audition
calle
A street or road in Spanish-speaking areas.
caller
A person who makes a phone call.
calligraphy
Artistic handwriting using special tools.
callous
Emotionally insensitive or unfeeling.
callus
A thickened area of skin from pressure.
calm
peaceful, quiet, and without worry
calm before the storm
A peaceful moment before trouble arises.
calmly
In a peaceful and controlled manner.
calmness
A state of peacefulness and tranquility.
caloric
Relating to heat or energy in food.
calorie
A unit measuring energy in food.
calumet
A ceremonial pipe used in Native American culture.
Calvary
The site of Jesus' crucifixion in Christianity.
calve
to give birth to a baby cow
Calvinism
A branch of Protestant theology.
Calvinist
Follower of Calvin's Protestant teachings.
calypso
A lively style of Caribbean music.