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crape
nounC1/C2
/kreɪp/A light, thin fabric with a crinkled surface.
crape jasmine
nounVery Low
/ˌkreɪp ˈdʒæzmɪn/A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree (Tabernaemontana divaricata) of the dogbane family, native to South and Southeast Asia, known for its glossy green leaves and fragrant white, waxy flowers that resemble jasmine.
crape myrtle
nounLow
/ˌkreɪp ˈmɜː.təl/A small ornamental tree or shrub of the genus Lagerstroemia, native to Asia, cultivated for its clusters of crinkled, brightly colored flowers and attractive, peeling bark.
crapehanger
nounLow/Very Low
/ˈkreɪpˌhæŋə/A person who habitually takes a pessimistic or gloomy view; a doomsayer.
crapola
nounLow
/kræˈpəʊ.lə/Nonsense, worthless or untrue talk; something of poor quality.
crapper
nounLow
/ˈkræp.ə/A crude or humorous term for a toilet.
crappie
nounC2
/ˈkræp.i/A type of freshwater sunfish native to North America, popular with anglers.
craps
nounC1
/kræps/A dice game in which players bet on the outcome of a pair of dice.
crapshoot
nounverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈkrapʃuːt/An enterprise or event with an unpredictable outcome, dependent largely on chance.
crapshooter
nounlow
/ˈkræpʃuːtə/A person who plays the dice game craps, typically by throwing the dice.
craquelure
nounC2
/ˈkræk.ə.lʊə/The fine pattern of cracks that appears on the surface of old paintings or other artworks, particularly due to ageing of the varnish or paint layers.
crash
adjectivenounverb+2B1
/kræʃ/A sudden, violent collision or impact, often involving loud noise and causing damage or destruction.
crash barrier
nounB2
/ˈkræʃ ˌbæriə(r)/A strong fence or wall erected at the side of a road or between lanes to prevent vehicles from leaving the carriageway, especially to prevent serious accidents.
crash blossom
nounRare/Specialist
/kræʃ ˈblɒsəm/A humorous or awkward newspaper headline that is syntactically ambiguous, often resulting in unintended double meanings.
crash boat
nounVery Low
/ˈkræʃ ˌbəʊt/A small, fast naval vessel, specifically designed and deployed for rescue operations, primarily to recover aircrew who have crashed into the sea.
crash cart
nounLow frequency in general discourse; Medium-High frequency in medical and hospital contexts.
/ˈkræʃ ˌkɑːt/A wheeled trolley or cart equipped with emergency medical equipment and drugs, used in hospitals for resuscitation and emergency response, especially during cardiac or respiratory arrest.
crash course
nounB1
/ˈkræʃ ˌkɔːs/A brief, intensive course of study designed to teach the basics of a subject in a short time.
crash diet
nounverb-intransitiveB2
/kræʃ ˈdaɪət/A strict, severe, and short-term diet aimed at losing weight very quickly, typically through severe calorie restriction.
crash dive
nounverbC1
/ˌkræʃ ˈdaɪv/A rapid, emergency submersion of a submarine, or a sudden, steep descent of an aircraft.
crash helmet
nounB2
/ˌkræʃ ˈhel.mɪt/A padded, protective helmet worn to protect the head in the event of a crash, typically while riding a motorcycle, bicycle, or in certain sports.

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