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- crush barrier/ˈkrʌʃ ˌbær.i.ə/A strong temporary fence or railing used to hold back and control large crowds at public events to prevent crushing.nounC1
- crushed velvet/krʌʃt ˈvɛlvɪt/A luxurious textile with a soft, lustrous pile that has been pressed or twisted in different directions, creating a patterned, multi-tonal appearance.nounLow-Mid
- crusie/kruːz/To travel at a constant speed, typically for pleasure or in a relaxed manner, especially by sea or on a road.nounB1
- crusoe/ˈkruːsəʊ/Relating to, or characteristic of, Robinson Crusoe, the fictional castaway from Daniel Defoe's novel; often implying isolation, self-reliance, or survival in solitude.nounLow (literary/culturally specific)
- crust/krʌst/The hard, outer surface or layer of something, especially bread, pastries, or the Earth.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- crustacean/krʌˈsteɪ.ʃən/A member of a large class of arthropods (Crustacea) that typically have a hard exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs, and live mostly in water. Examples include crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and barnacles.adjectivenounC1
- crustal plate/ˈkrʌstl pleɪt/A large, rigid segment of the Earth's lithosphere (the crust and upper mantle) that moves over the asthenosphere.nounLow
- crusty/ˈkrʌsti/Having a hard, brittle, or dry outer layer or surface.adjectivenounB2
- crut/krʌt/A regional/dialectal term for a harsh, husky, or croaking sound, or to make such a sound.nounVery low
- crutch/krʌtʃ/A walking aid, typically a staff with a crosspiece at the top that fits under the armpit, used by someone with an injured leg or foot.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- crutched friar/ˌkrʌtʃt ˈfraɪə(r)/A member of a Catholic religious order who used a crutch or staff as part of their habit.nounVery Rare / Archaic
- crutchings/ˈkrʌtʃɪŋz/The plural form of 'crutching', which refers to the act of trimming wool from around a sheep's hindquarters and tail area to prevent flystrike (a parasitic infection).plural-nounVery Low (Highly specialized).
- crutzen/ˈkrʊtsən/A proper noun, specifically a surname.nounVery Low
- crux/krʌks/The decisive or most important point at issue in a matter; a difficult problem or puzzle.nounC1
- crux ansata/ˌkrʌks ænˈsɑːtə/An ancient Egyptian symbol, also known as an ankh, resembling a cross with a loop at the top.nounVery Low
- cruyff/krɔɪf/The surname of Johan Cruyff (1947–2016), a legendary Dutch footballer and coach, considered one of the greatest players and most influential tactical minds in the history of the sport.nounC2
- cruz/krɒs/A mark (✗ or +) or object consisting of two intersecting lines, bars, or paths.nounB1
- cruz alta/ˌkruːz ˈæltə/A high cross, typically a large Christian cross erected on a hill or elevated place.nounLow
- cruzado/krʊˈzɑːdəʊ/The former currency unit of Brazil.nounC1
- cruzan/ˈkruːzən/A properly capitalized 'Cruzan' is a proprietary name, most commonly a brand of rum or a historical surname.adjectivenounC2/Proper Noun
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