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WHAT DOES WC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

WC

WC commonly refers to a water closet, a Western commode, or to a room containing a flush toilet. WC may also refer to...

Definition of wc in the English dictionary

The definition of wc in the dictionary is water closet. Other definition of wc is without charge.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WC

wayworn
wayzgoose
Waziristan
wazoo
wazz
wazzock
wb
WBA
WBC
WBO
WBU
WCC
wd
WDA
WDM
we
we´d
we´ll
we´re
we´ve

Synonyms and antonyms of wc in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wc» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WC

Find out the translation of wc to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wc from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wc» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

厕所
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

wC
570 millions of speakers

English

wc
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वागत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرحاض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

туалет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Banheiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

wc-
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

toilettes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wc
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wC
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トイレ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화장실
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wc
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

wc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

WC-
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शौचालय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tuvalet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

wc
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

WC
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

туалет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

wc
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

toilet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

wc
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

wc
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wc

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WC»

The term «wc» is very widely used and occupies the 4.055 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wc

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WC»

Discover the use of wc in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wc and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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W.C. Handy's Blues: An Anthology : Complete Words and Music ...
This classic collection of 70 melodies arranged for piano and voice includes extensive background on blues history, notes for each song, bibliography, and striking illustrations by Miguel Covarrubias.
William Christopher Handy, Elliott S. Hurwitt, 2012
2
W. C. Handy: The Life and Times of the Man Who Made the Blues
At once a testament to the power of song and a chronicle of race and black music in America, W. C. Handy’s life story is in many ways the story of the birth of our country’s indigenous culture—and a riveting must read for anyone ...
David Robertson, 2011
3
Butch Cassidy: Beyond the Grave
More importantly, this book answers the question of whether Butch Cassidy survived his alleged death at the hands of Bolivian soldiers in 1908 and returned to friends and family in the US.
W. C. Jameson, 2012
4
Billy the Kid: Beyond the Grave
Heralded by Booklist as an enjoyable reexamination of a legendary piece of Americana, this book traces the life of the famous desperado and the controversy that still is debated today. Now in paperback!
W. C. Jameson, 2008
5
Iterative Solution of Nonlinear Equations in Several Variables
Surveys the theoretical results on systems of nonlinear equations in finite dimension and the major iterative methods for their computational solution.
J. M. Ortega, W. C. Rheinboldt, 2000
6
W. C. McKern and the Midwestern Taxonomic Method
This book explains the deep influence of biological methods and theories on the practice of Americanist archaeology by exploring W. C. McKern's use of Linnaean taxonomy as the model for development of a pottery classification system.
R. Lee Lyman, Michael J. O'Brien, Will Carleton McKern, 2003
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W. C. Privy's Original Bathroom Companion
A humorous selection of jokes, anecdotes, trivia, quizzes, fiction, and pop culture oddities enlivens this hilarious compendium for bathroom readers, which includes helpful tips on building an igloo, obscure Aesop's fables, a concise ...
Erin Barrett, Jack Mingo, W. C. Privy, 2003
8
W.C. Fields: A Biography
Curtis penned the critically acclaimed and award-winning biography of one of the most highly recognizable motion picture stars of all time who rose to fame during the early days of Hollywood.
James Curtis, 2004
9
Father of the Blues: An Autobiography
W. C. Handy's blues—“Memphis Blues," "Beale Street Blues," "St. Louis Blues"—changed America's music forever. In Father of the Blues, Handy presents his own story: a vivid picture of American life now vanished.
William Christopher Handy, Arna Wendell Bontemps, 1991
10
Atlas of Sand Grain Surface Textures and Applications
This volume reviews the microtextural literature of the last twenty-five years since the publication of Sand Grain Surface Texures by D.H. Krinsley and J. Doornkamp, in 1973, which inaugurated the use of the SEM in sedimentology.
W. C. Mahaney, 2002

7 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wc is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tiny Guam shock India to record second successive WC Qualifier win
Guam, Asia's smallest football nation, have sprung yet another surprise in Group D of the AFC World Cup qualifiers by defeating visitors India 2-1 on Tuesday to ... «ESPN FC, Jun 15»
2
Straight Up: WC Clapham
I broke my vow in order to visit WC, which stands for Wine and Charcuterie rather than the disused Water Closet in which it is housed. I took my dad, Simon; ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
3
Review: 'The Top of His Game,' a WC Heinz Sportswriting Collection
W. C. Heinz performed so splendidly as a correspondent during World War II that upon reporting home, The New York Sun rewarded him with a long vacation, ... «New York Times, Mar 15»
4
WC Countdown #1: Dhoni seals it with a six
India need 162 runs to win the World Cup, but Tillakaratne Dilshan pulls out a stunning catch to remove Virat Kohli for 35. Time for Yuvraj Singh, India's man for ... «Cricbuzz, Feb 15»
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WC Countdown #4: Gibbs drops the World Cup
In 1999 at Headingley, Steve Waugh's Australia faced off against Hansie Cronje's South Africa in a high-stakes game. Australia desperately needed to win if they ... «Cricbuzz, Feb 15»
6
Ajmal, Malik in Pakistan's preliminary WC squad
The suspended Saeed Ajmal has been included in Pakistan's 30-member provisional squad for the World Cup. However, his inclusion in the final 15 will be ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, Dec 14»
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Qatar won't host the WC: FIFA official
The 2022 World Cup will not be held in Qatar because of the scorching temperatures in the Middle East country, FIFA Executive Committee member Theo ... «Aljazeera.com, Sep 14»

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