crude

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /kruหd/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /kruหd/
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adjective
C1

In a natural state, not processed

Crude oil is pumped from the ground before being refined.

R

Not adjusted or corrected

The crude data showed a clear trend before any adjustments.

C1

Rude or offensive, especially about sex

His crude jokes made everyone uncomfortable.

R

Simple and approximate, not exact

This crude estimate gives us a general idea of the cost.

R

Simply made, not detailed or skillful

The child made a crude drawing of a house with crayons.

noun
R

Oil in its natural state, before processing

The tanker was carrying millions of gallons of crude.

translation

adj. In a natural state, not processed; Not adjusted or corrected; Rude or offensive, especially about sex; Simple and approximate, not exact; Simply made, not detailed or skillful
n. Oil in its natural state, before processing

Word Forms

Comparative cruder
Superlative crudest
Plural crudes

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