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Definition of raw - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
foodnot cooked
- He prefers his vegetables raw..
2.
materialsin a natural state, not processed
- The factory uses raw materials to produce goods.
3.
emotionstrong and unrefined emotions
- She felt a raw anger after the argument.
4.
woundexperiencing pain from exposed flesh
- His knee was raw after the fall..
5.
weatherUK cold and damp, especially of weatherUK
- The raw wind made everyone shiver..
6.
- The raw recruit struggled with the new tasks.
7.
expressioncandid and realistic representation
- The novel gave a raw depiction of life in the city.
8.
skillcrude or unsophisticated in quality
- The raw design needed more refinement.
9.
technologyTECH. unprocessed and unanalysed dataTECH.
- The scientist worked with raw data from the experiment.
Noun
1.
natural stateunprocessed or unrefined state
- The chef used fish in its raw to prepare sushi..
2.
unedited mediaTECH. unedited recording of a showTECH.
- Fans eagerly awaited the raw of the new episode.
3.
medicalsore or tender spot on skin
- He winced as the bandage touched the raw.
Expressions with raw
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experience pain or sensitivity on skin or body
My throat feels raw after all that coughing.
unrefined or natural strength or energy
The athlete's raw power was evident in every move he made.
unfair treatment or exploitation in a situation
She got a raw deal in the contract negotiation.
new member lacking experience and training
The raw recruit struggled with the basic training exercises.
sensitive area of someone's emotions
His comment about her weight touched a raw nerve.
cause someone to react strongly by mentioning a sensitive topic
Her comment touched a raw nerve with him.
completely unclothed or naked
He was caught swimming in the raw.
do something without preparation or protection
He chose to raw dog the presentation without any notes.
state of extreme sensitivity or vulnerability
After the argument, her emotions were like raw nerves.
provoke a strong emotional reaction
The politician's speech struck a raw nerve among the audience.
uncooked marine crustacean used in cooking
The chef prepared a dish with raw lobster.
uncooked flesh of animals used as food
He prefers his steak as raw meat, barely seared on the outside..
sugar in its natural state
The factory processes raw sugar into white sugar.
throat that feels rough and irritated
After shouting all day, he had a raw throat.
uncooked plant food typically eaten in salads
She added several types of raw vegetables to her lunch salad.
looking red and feeling sore or tender
His hands were red and raw from the cold.
cause skin to become sore by rubbing
The tight shoes rubbed my heels raw.
strong feeling not controlled or hidden
His speech was filled with raw emotion.
unprocessed or basic substances used in production
The factory imports raw material for making steel.
natural ability that is impressive but undeveloped
She has raw talent in painting, even without lessons.
wood not finished or painted
The artist prefers to work with raw wood.
make something new using basic materials
The artist creates from raw material to make sculptures.
natural attractiveness without enhancements
Her raw beauty was evident even without makeup..
sharp or harsh quality
His voice had a raw edge that made everyone listen.
Origin of raw
Old English, hrēaw (uncooked)
Terms with raw included in their meaning
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cuisine
food made of raw vegetables with dressing
vegetable
orange root vegetable often eaten raw or cooked
food
edible tree seed often eaten raw or used in cooking
injury
raw or painful spot on the body
inventory
total goods or raw material kept on premises
raw meat
cut of beef suitable for roasting
food
salad made with raw cabbage and dressing
cooking
wing of a chicken, raw or cooked
food
leafy Asian vegetable used raw or cooked in dishes
milk types
raw or processed milk from cows
fruit
ordinary apple usually eaten raw
food market
raw fruits and vegetables recently harvested and not canned or frozen
cooking
using basic materials or raw ingredients
food
plant leaves eaten raw in salads
food
leafy vegetables eaten raw in salads
food
large mild onion often eaten raw
cuisine
Japanese dish with vinegared rice and raw fish
raw infusion
dried leaves used to make tea
music
relating to a raw rock style and its rebellious fashion scene
hue
pale pink-orange color like raw fish flesh
leaves
leafy greens from a root vegetable eaten cooked or raw
kitchen
appliance that makes bread from raw ingredients
textile
raw fibers of cotton before being processed
emotion
emotional pain that is still raw
Examples of raw in a sentence
Raw meat should be handled carefully. The artist prefers raw materials for her sculptures. Raw materials are essential for the construction industry. His raw grief was evident to everyone. The raw emotions in her voice were touching. The raw wound needed immediate attention.
She winced as the raw skin touched the fabric. The raw morning air was hard to breathe. We stayed inside to avoid the raw weather. The director gave the raw actor extra rehearsal time. Her raw coding skills improved quickly after mentoring. Her raw honesty was both refreshing and unsettling. The documentary offered a raw look at the struggles of the community. Her raw acting improved with practice. The prototype had a raw, unfinished look. The software struggled to process the raw data. Analysts examined the raw data for trends. The artist preferred working with raw materials. Raw silk is often more expensive than processed silk. The director reviewed the raw before final editing. Journalists analyzed the raw to ensure accuracy. The raw on his heel made walking painful. She applied ointment to the raw on her arm.
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- French:cru, enregistrement brut, ...
- German:roh, Rohmaterial, ...
- Italian:crudo, stato naturale, ...
- Spanish:crudo, estado natural, ...
- Portuguese:cru, ferida, ...
- Chinese:生的, 未加工状态, ...
- Japanese:生, 生の状態, ...
- Arabic:نِيء, الحالة الخام, ...
- Hebrew:נָא, מַצָּב גּוֹלְמִי, ...
- Russian:сырой, сырой вид, ...
- Ukrainian:сирий, необроблений запис, ...
- Hindi:कच्चा, कच्ची अवस्था, ...
Definition of RAW - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Read After WriteTECH. reading data right after it has been writtenTECH.
- The system performs a RAW check for errors.
2.
acr: Research and Analysis WingTECH. india's foreign intelligence agencyTECH.
- The RAW gathered information on the neighboring countries.
Origin of RAW
Old English hreaw (uncooked)
Examples of RAW in a sentence
Engineers monitor RAW dependencies in code. RAW plays a crucial role in national security. The government relies on RAW for intelligence.
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- French:RAW, service de renseignement extérieur indien, ...
- German:RAW, indischer Auslandsgeheimdienst, ...
- Italian:RAW, ...
- Spanish:RAW, ...
- Portuguese:LPAE, Serviço de Investigação e Análise, ...
- Chinese:写后读, 印度研究分析处, ...
- Japanese:RAW, ...
- Arabic:قراءة بعد الكتابة, جَنَاح البَحْث وَالتَّحْلِيل, ...
- Hebrew:קְרִיאָה מִיָּד לְאַחַר כְּתִיבָה, אֲגַף הַמֶּחְקָר וְהַנִּתּוּחַ, ...
- Russian:RAW, Управление исследований и анализа, ...
- Ukrainian:RAW, ...
- Hindi:रीड आफ्टर राइट, रॉ, ...
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