5 letter words starting with CR

Craps

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• a game of chance played with dice, in which a player wins if the dice roll a seven or eleven on the first throw, and loses if the dice roll a two, three, or twelve on the first throw (noun)
• to play craps (verb)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /kræps/
• UK: /kræps/

4. Origin and Usage:

The origin of the word "craps" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century. The game itself is believed to have roots in medieval Europe. Today, craps is a popular casino game around the world.

5. Synonyms:

• none

6. Related Words:

• carps
• scrap
• strap
• traps
• wraps

7. Example Sentences:

• The group of friends decided to play craps at the casino.
• He craps out on the first throw and loses the game.

Here is the requested information on the word "crumb": Crumb

Part(s) of speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A small piece that has broken off from something larger, often referring to food. As a verb, it means to break into small pieces.

Pronunciation (US): /krʌm/

Pronunciation (UK): /krʌm/

Origin and Usage: The word "crumb" has Old English roots and is derived from the word "cruma." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to refer to small pieces of food or crumbs that have fallen off a larger piece of food. It can also be used metaphorically to describe small or insignificant things.

Synonyms: Bit, fragment, morsel, piece, scrap.

Related Words: Broom, brume, crump.

Example Sentences:

• She brushed the crumbs off the table after breakfast.
• He crumbled the bread into small pieces.
• The cake was so dry that it left a trail of crumbs.
• She didn want to waste even a crumb of the delicious pie.

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Dictionary Entry: Crock 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

1. a. (noun) A pot or jar, typically earthenware, used for cooking or storing food.
   b. (noun) A container for liquids, especially alcoholic drinks.
   c. (noun) A person or thing that is old, decrepit, or unreliable.
   d. (verb) To put or preserve (food) in a crock.
   e. (verb) To become old, decrepit, or unreliable.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /krɑk/
• UK: /krɒk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "crock" originated from the Old English word "crocca," meaning pot or pitcher. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word has evolved to have multiple meanings, including a container for food or drink, a person or thing that is old or unreliable, and a verb meaning to preserve food in a crock or to become old or unreliable.

5. Synonyms

1. a. (noun) Pot, jar, container, vessel, urn, pitcher, cauldron.
   b. (noun) Jug, bottle, flask, decanter, carafe.
   c. (noun) Antique, relic, fossil, has-been, old-timer.
   d. (verb) Preserve, store, can, bottle.
   e. (verb) Deteriorate, decline, degenerate, decay.

6. Related Words

1. Brick
2. Crack
3. Chock
4. Chirk

7. Example Sentences

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Parts of Speech

Cribs is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, cribs refer to a babys bed with barred or latticed sides. As a verb, cribs mean to copy or plagiarize someones work or to steal something.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /krɪbz/

UK: /krɪbz/

Origin and Usage

The word cribs originated from Middle English and Old English. As a noun, it has been used since the 16th century to refer to a babys bed. As a verb, it has been used since the 17th century to refer to copying someones work or stealing something. It is commonly used in informal or slang contexts.

Synonyms

As a noun, cribs can be synonymous with baby bed, cot, or cradle. As a verb, cribs can be synonymous with copy, plagiarize, or steal.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words that are related to cribs include cribb, crier, cried, cries, and crime.

Example Sentences

• She put the baby in the crib and sang a lullaby.
• He cribs his friends notes before an exam.
• The thief cribbed the money from the cash register.

Parts of Speech

Crypt is a noun.

Definitions

A crypt is a room or chamber beneath the floor of a church, often used as a burial place.

Pronunciations

US: /krɪpt/

UK: /krɪpt/

Origin and Usage

The word crypt comes from the Latin word "crypta" which means "vault" or "crypt". Crypts have been used in Christian churches for centuries as a place to bury the dead. The use of crypts has declined over time, but they can still be found in some modern churches.

Synonyms

Charnel house, sepulcher, tomb, vault.

Related Words

Grave, mausoleum, niche, ossuary, sepoy.

Example Sentences

• The crypt beneath the church was used to bury the wealthy members of the congregation.
• The crypt was filled with the remains of the deceased.
• The crypt was discovered during the renovation of the church.
• Visitors to the church can take a tour of the crypt.