Glossary C
Crutch is described as a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground that used by persons with disability problem for mobility purposes, specifically for walking.
Standard crutches are lightweight and easily adjust to size.
Forearm crutches have contoured arm cuffs which mold to the user for extra comfort and stability.
Deutsch: Kreuzfahrt / Español: Crucero / Português: Cruzeiro / Français: Croisière / Italiano: Crociera /
Cruise is defined as a survey of forest land to locate timber and estimate its quantity by species, products, size, quality, or other characteristics; and the resulting estimates from the said survey.
Crowns refers to the upper part of a tree, including the leaves foliage and living branches.
Crown is a part of the watch referring to the nodule extending from the case that is used to set the time, date, etc. Most pull out to set the time, in water resistant styles however, the crowns should screw down.
Deutsch: Kupfer / Español: Cobre / Português: Cobre / Français: Cuivre / Italiano: Rame /
Copper is characterized as a fairly soft metal - (hardness 2.5-3.0. It is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, and is very malleable and ductile. It has a characteristic red colour when fresh (copper-red), but tarnishes to a greenish colour (have a look at an old 1 or 2 cent coin).