English to English Dictionary

Crucial

Of great importance or significance; critical.

Crucial factor

An element, circumstance, or input that is definitively essential and determines the success, failure, or outcome of a process or situation.

Crucial role

An extremely important and necessary function or position held by someone or something in a particular situation or process.

Crucible

A ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.

Cruciform

Having the shape of a cross.

Crucify

To put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross.

Crude

In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.

Cruel

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others; harsh or severe.

Cruelty

Behavior that causes physical or mental pain and suffering, often involving a conscious indifference to or enjoyment of others' misery.

Cruising-range

The maximum distance an aircraft, ship, or land vehicle can travel under normal conditions without refueling or recharging.

Crumble

To break or fall apart into small fragments, pieces, or crumbs.

Crumby

Miserable, petty, or of very poor quality.