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crude

English → English

noun//kruːd//

(material) Unrefined: in a natural or raw state before being processed or purified

The refinery processes thousands of barrels of crude into gasoline every day.

(English) The refinery processes thousands of barrels of crude into gasoline every day.

Oil companies are looking for new underwater fields to drill for crude.

(English) Oil companies are looking for new underwater fields to drill for crude.

adj//kruːd//

(behavior) Vulgar: lacking polish, manners, or taste; often offensive or rude

He made a crude comment about her appearance that made everyone uncomfortable.

(English) He made a crude comment about her appearance that made everyone uncomfortable.

The early prototype was a crude wooden model that barely resembled the final car.

(English) The early prototype was a crude wooden model that barely resembled the final car.

Entry ID: en:en:crude · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary