Meaning of the word crude in English

What does crude mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

crude

US /kruːd/

UK /kruːd/

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example:

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Crude oil is transported by pipelines.

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They used crude methods to extract the minerals.

Synonym:

unrefined unprocessed raw natural primitive

offensively impolite or vulgar

Example:

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His crude jokes made everyone uncomfortable.

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She was offended by his crude remarks.

Synonym:

vulgar obscene rude indecent offensive

Related Word:

crude oil