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CRUDE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Crude.

How to pronounce crude:

US

Crude - as an adjective

Not refined or processed

Example: "Unrefined ore"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unprocessed16unrefined13

Crude - as a noun

A dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crude oilfossil oiloil3petroleum13rock oil
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fossil fueloil3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Crude - as an adjective satellite

Not carefully or expertly made

Example: "Managed to make a crude splint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rough9

Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent

Example: "Coarse language"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earthy12gross6

Belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

Example: "The crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
primitive16rude5

Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

Example: "The blunt truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blunt7stark9

Not processed or subjected to analysis

Example: "Raw data"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raw6

Example Sentences

"The artist's work was described as crude and lacking in finesse."
"The joke was extremely crude and offensive."
"The suspect used a crude weapon to threaten the victim."
"The paint job on the car was done in a crude manner, with visible brush strokes."
"The primitive tribe used crude tools made from stone and wood."
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Word Game Points

Is CRUDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crude is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRUDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CRUDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crude is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRUDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CRUDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crude is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRUDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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