5 letter words starting with CRU

Cruds

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• Plural form of crud, meaning a substance that is dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality.
• Slang for a contemptible or worthless person.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /krʌdz/
• UK: /krʌdz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The origin of "crud" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is often used in informal or slang contexts to describe something that is dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality. The plural form "cruds" is less commonly used but still appears in some contexts, particularly when referring to multiple substances or items that are dirty or of poor quality.

5. Synonyms:

• Dirt
• Filth
• Rubbish
• Garbage
• Junk

6. Related Words:

• Cruel
• Cruet
• Crush
• Crust
• Crave

7. Example Sentences:

• The kitchen was covered in cruds of food and grease.
• He was such a crud, always making fun of people and never contributing anything positive.

Definition of Cruor

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Cruor refers to coagulated blood or a clot.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈkruːər/; UK: /ˈkruːɔː/

4. Origin and Usage: Cruor comes from the Latin word "cruor" meaning "blood". It is a medical term used to describe a clot or coagulated blood. It is also used in literature to describe bloodshed or violence.

5. Synonyms: Clot, coagulum, thrombus, embolus.

6. Related Words: Blood, serum, plasma, fibrin, plate.

7. Example Sentences:

• The surgeon removed the cruor from the patients leg.
• The battlefield was covered in cruor.
• The autopsy revealed a cruor in the victims heart.

Here is the dictionary-style information on the word "crump": crump

1. Part of Speech: verb

2. Definition: (a) To make a loud, deep, explosive noise, as of heavy artillery fire; (b) To burst or explode with a loud noise; (c) To move with a heavy, thudding sound.

3. Pronunciations: US: /krʌmp/; UK: /krʌmp/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "crump" originated as an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of an explosion. It is typically used to describe the sound of heavy artillery fire or the explosion of a bomb. It can also be used to describe a heavy, thudding sound, such as the sound of heavy machinery or footsteps.

5. Synonyms: (a) explode, detonate, burst; (b) thud, bang, boom

6. Related Words: clump, trump, stump, crumb, grump

7. Example Sentences:
(a) The sound of heavy artillery fire crumped in the distance.
(b) The old building crumped to the ground in a cloud of dust.
(c) The heavy machinery crumped along the dirt road.

Definition of Cruet

A cruet is a small container, often made of glass, used for holding oil, vinegar, or other condiments for use at the table. It typically has a stopper or a lid and may have one or more compartments.

Pronunciation of Cruet

• US: /kruːˈeɪ/
• UK: /ˈkruː.eɪ/

Origin and Usage of Cruet

The word "cruet" comes from the Old French word "crouëte," meaning "flask" or "jug." It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a container for wine or other liquids. By the 16th century, it had come to refer specifically to a container for oil and vinegar, and it has been used in this sense ever since.

Synonyms of Cruet

• Oil and Vinegar Set
• Condiment Set
• Seasoning Set

Related Words

• Crude
• Crate
• Croon
• Creek
• Crest

Example Sentences with Cruet

• The waiter brought a cruet of oil and vinegar to the table.
• She used the cruet to drizzle olive oil over the salad.
• He accidentally knocked over the cruet, spilling vinegar all over the tablecloth.

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Willing to cause pain or suffering; unkind; merciless.
2. Causing pain or suffering; painful; distressing.

Pronunciations

• US: /kruːəl/
• UK: /kruːəl/

Origin and Usage

The word "cruel" originated from the Latin word "crudelis" which means "hard-hearted" or "ruthless". It has been used in English since the 14th century and is often used to describe behavior or actions that are intentionally harmful or unkind.

Synonyms

• Unkind
• Heartless
• Harsh
• Brutal
• Barbarous

Related Words

• Crude
• Curve
• Truce
• Crate
• Grace

Example Sentences

1. It was cruel of him to make fun of her in front of everyone.
2. The cruel winter weather made it difficult for the animals to find food.