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crawling
nounB1
/ˈkrɔː.lɪŋ/The act of moving on hands and knees, or moving very slowly.
crawling peg
nounC1
/ˈkrɔːlɪŋ pɛɡ/A system where a country's currency exchange rate is allowed to change gradually within a small band at a pre-announced pace.
crawlspace
nounLow
/ˈkrɔːlspeɪs/A low, narrow space under the floor of a building or inside an attic, used for access to wiring and plumbing.
crawly
adjectivenounlow
/ˈkrɔːli/Causing or experiencing a sensation as if insects or other small creatures are moving over the skin; producing a feeling of fear, disgust, or unease.
craxi
nounVery Low
/ˈkræk.si/Proper noun; the surname of Bettino Craxi, a prominent Italian socialist politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy in the 1980s, later associated with political scandal.
cray
adjectivenounLow
/kreɪ/A slang adjective meaning crazy, especially in the context of something being absurdly intense, overwhelming, or extremely good.
crayer
nounVery Low (Archaisch/Historical)
/ˈkreɪə/A small, single-masted trading or fishing vessel, often used in coastal waters.
crayfish
nounC1
/ˈkreɪfɪʃ/A freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster, often used as food.
crayon
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A2
/ˈkreɪ.ɒn/A stick of coloured wax, charcoal, or chalk, used for drawing or colouring.
craythur
nounVery low; regional (primarily Irish English).
/ˈkreɪðə(r)/A dialectal term from Irish English, primarily meaning 'creature', often used euphemistically for whiskey.
craze
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/kreɪz/A temporary, intense, and widespread enthusiasm for something.
craziness
nounB2
/ˈkreɪ.zi.nəs/The state or quality of being insane, foolish, or wildly erratic in behaviour or thought.
crazy
adjectiveadverbnounC1
/ˈkreɪzi/Mentally deranged; not of sound mind.
crazy bone
nounLow-Medium
/ˈkreɪzi bəʊn/The common name for the ulnar nerve at the elbow; a sharp, tingling pain felt when it is bumped.
crazy eights
nounMedium
/ˌkreɪ.zi ˈeɪts/A simple, popular card game for two or more players where the eights are wild cards that allow the player to change the suit.
crazy golf
nounLow
/ˌkreɪzi ˈɡɒlf/A recreational game, a variant of mini-golf, featuring elaborate obstacles such as windmills, ramps, and tunnels on a small course.
crazy horse
nounLow-medium. It is a proper name with specific historical/cultural reference points; usage outside these contexts is rare.
/ˌkreɪ.zi ˈhɔːs/A proper noun referring primarily to the historical Lakota leader (Thašųka Witko), known for his resistance against the U.S. government in the late 19th century.
crazy house
nounB2
/ˈkreɪzi haʊs/A place or situation characterized by extreme chaos, confusion, or disorder.
crazy paving
nounC1
/ˈkreɪzi ˈpeɪvɪŋ/A type of hard landscaping where irregularly shaped slabs or stones are fitted together to create a paved surface.
crazy quilt
nounC2
/ˌkreɪzi ˈkwɪlt/A quilt made by sewing together irregularly shaped and randomly arranged pieces of fabric.

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