Pronunciation: /kruːd/
noun a substance in its natural or raw state, before being processed or refined
A1 I found a piece of crude oil on the beach.
A2 The artist used crude materials to create the sculpture.
B1 The villagers relied on crude tools for farming.
B2 The company extracted crude from the ground to refine into fuel.
C1 The scientist analyzed the crude sample in the laboratory.
C2 The crude language used in the play shocked the audience.
adjective in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
A1 The caveman used a crude tool to hunt for food.
A2 The artist painted a crude portrait of his dog.
B1 The construction workers used crude materials to build the shelter.
B2 The scientist conducted a crude experiment to test his hypothesis.
C1 The comedian made a crude joke that offended some of the audience members.
C2 The dictator's regime was known for its crude methods of suppressing dissent.
formal The crude oil prices have been fluctuating due to geopolitical tensions.
informal I can't believe how crude he was during the meeting.
slang She made a crude joke that had everyone laughing.
figurative His crude behavior left a bad impression on everyone at the party.
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