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crucible steel
nounLow frequency (Technical/Historical)
/ˈkruː.sɪ.bəl stiːl/high-quality steel made by melting iron, carbon, and alloying metals in a sealed, fire-resistant container (crucible) at extremely high temperatures, resulting in a uniform and pure material.
crucifer
nounC2
/ˈkruːsɪfə/A person who carries a cross or crucifix in a religious procession.
crucifix
nounB2
/ˈkruːsɪfɪks/A cross, usually with a figure of Jesus Christ attached, used as a symbol of the Christian faith, especially in Roman Catholicism and certain other denominations.
crucifixion
nounLow (C1-C2 Level)
/ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃn/The act of killing someone by nailing or tying them to a cross, historically a form of execution used in the ancient world.
crucifixion thorn
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən θɔːn/A name for several thorny desert shrubs or small trees, especially those of the American Southwest or African regions, whose branches and thorns are said to resemble the crown of thorns placed on Jesus Christ before his crucifixion.
cruciform
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkruːsɪfɔːm/Having the shape of a cross.
crucify
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/To put someone to death by nailing or binding them to a cross; to execute in this manner, specifically referring to the historical Roman method of capital punishment.
crucis
nounVery Low
/ˈkruːkɪs/The genitive singular form of the Latin noun 'crux', meaning 'of the cross'.
cruciverbalist
nounC2
/ˌkruːsɪˈvɜːbəlɪst/A person who creates or is a fan of crossword puzzles.
cruck
nounLow (Very rare outside specialist architectural/historical contexts)
/krʌk/A pair of curved timbers or blades that form the main supporting structure of a traditional timber-framed building.
crud
interjectionnounverb-ambitransitiveC1
/krʌd/A sticky, unpleasant, or dirty substance; something of very poor quality.
crude
adjectivenounB2
/kruːd/In a natural or raw state; not refined, processed, or developed. Implies a lack of sophistication, polish, or subtlety.
crude oil
nounB2
/ˌkruːd ˈɔɪl/Petroleum in its natural, unrefined state, as extracted from the ground.
cruden
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˈkruːdən/To make something crude, raw, or unrefined; to coarsen or roughen.
crudites
nounplural-nounLow
/ˈkruː.dɪ.teɪ/An assortment of raw vegetables, served as an appetiser, often with a dipping sauce.
crudity
nounC1-C2 / Low
/ˈkruːdəti/The quality of being rough, simple, or in an unrefined, raw, or natural state; lack of sophistication or polish.
crudo
nounC1-C2 (Specialized)
/ˈkruːdəʊ/A specific term for uncooked, cured meat, especially within the context of modern gastronomy (e.g., carpaccio, steak tartare). Also used for a genre of raw fish/shellfish dishes beyond sushi/sashimi, highlighting minimalist preparation.
cruels
nounVery Low (Archaic)
/ˈkruːəlz/The noun 'cruels' is a rare or archaic term historically used for scrofula, a form of tuberculosis affecting the lymph nodes of the neck.
cruelty
nounB2
/ˈkruːəlti/The quality or behaviour of deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, especially when it is unnecessary.
cruet
nounplural-nounC1
/ˈkruːɪt/A small glass or ceramic bottle, often part of a set, used for holding vinegar, oil, or other condiments at the dining table.

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