Crude
/kruːd/
Crude means something that is rough and not yet finished, like a piece of wood that hasn’t been carved into a nice shape.
Examples
- The artist made a crude sketch of a dragon before painting it with bright colors.
- Our teacher explained that crude oil is a natural resource we use to make fuel.
- The kids built a crude fort out of blankets and chairs in the living room.
Synonyms
rough
raw
unpolished
unfinished
simple
Antonyms
smooth
finished
polished
refined
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