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crude
01
displaying a lack of refinement or taste, often involving inappropriate content
Examples
The comedian 's crude jokes about sensitive topics offended several audience members.
02
made in a simple, often hasty manner, lacking refinement or thoroughness
Examples
His crude sketches captured the idea but lacked the detail needed for a final design.
03
(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form
Examples
The refinery processes crude oil into various petroleum products like gasoline and diesel.
04
belonging to an initial stage of technological development
Examples
The machine was a crude prototype, built from scrap metal.
05
not refined, processed, or analyzed
Examples
The scientist collected crude samples from the river for testing.
06
lacking refinement, subtlety, or embellishment
Examples
The artist 's early work was crude but full of potential.
Crude
01
unrefined petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs before processing
Examples
Crude oil is transported via pipelines from oil fields to refineries for processing into usable products.
