raw1 adjectiveraw2 noun
rawraw1 /rɔː $ rɒː/ ●●● W3 adjective 
WORD ORIGINraw1
Origin:
Old English hreawEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- raw fish
- raw, gusty winds
- a raw account of poverty in the cities
- a salad made with nuts, raisins and raw carrots
- Audiences admire his raw courage and daring.
- Ghana still imports both raw and processed tobacco.
- Good coaches develop raw talent into seasoned players.
- His face was raw and blistered.
- If you can't resist snacking between meals, eat something healthy such as fruit or raw vegetables.
- Japan depends on the outside world for virtually all of its raw materials, including oil.
- Mayonnaise is traditionally made with raw eggs.
- Sushi consists of raw fish and rice.
- The dill sauce also works well as a dip with raw vegetables.
- The Princess was wearing a dark green dress made of raw silk.
- We were impressed by the singer's raw, husky voice.
- Following her pointing finger, they went out into the raw desert, and dug in the sand.
- His beauty was of a different sort, raw and elegant.
- Knowledge, power and economic resources are the raw materials of social action, and they are all unequally available.
- Left: The raw strength of Anjelica Huston.
- No longer is the customer at the end of the line, nor does the supplier only relate to raw materials.
- The story of the Unabomber crackles with the raw mystery and tension of a cops-and-robbers potboiler.
- They are the raw material of governor discussions.
- Wash your hands and all cooking utensils and surfaces after preparing raw meat.
Longman Language Activatornot cooked
raw food has not been cooked: · Sushi consists of raw fish and rice.· a salad made with nuts, raisins and raw carrots· If you can't resist snacking between meals, eat something healthy such as fruit or raw vegetables.
uncooked food has not yet been cooked, but should be cooked before it is eaten: · Uncooked meat should be stored separately.· Spoon the sauce into large uncooked pasta shells.
informal not cooked for long enough: · It can be dangerous to eat undercooked pork.· The potatoes were underdone.· The poultry wasn't cooked and the fish was practically raw.
plants/animals/places/substances not made, caused, or changed by humans: · It was fascinating to see the elephants in their natural environment.· The river had worn away the rock to form a natural bridge.· A pipeline carries natural gas from under the sea to the refinery inland.natural resources (=useful or valuable substances such as oil, coal etc that exist naturally in a particular country): · Zaire is a country with substantial natural resources.
wild flowers, plants, and animals are in their natural state and have not been changed or controlled by humans: · There were lots of wild flowers growing by the roadside.· Wild strawberries are much smaller than the kind you get in shops.· In my opinion, wild animals should not be kept in zoos.wildlife (=wild animals, plants etc): · The island has an abundance of wildlife - animals, birds and fish.grow wild: · Banana trees were growing wild on the edge of the forest.
if animals live in the wild , they live in their natural state, not in a place such as a farm: · There are only about 5000 white rhino left living in the wild.
raw sugar, silk, tobacco etc is in its natural state before or without being changed by a chemical process: · Ghana still imports both raw and processed tobacco.· The Princess was wearing a dark green dress made of raw silk.raw materials (=basic natural materials that are needed to produce things): · Japan depends on the outside world for virtually all of its raw materials, including oil.
virgin forest, land etc is still in its natural state and has not been spoiled or changed by human beings: · Here we find immense virgin forests, similar to those of the Amazon and Indonesia.· In front of them were 500 miles of virgin plains almost uninhabited by white people.
an animal or place that is untamed has not been trained, controlled, or changed in any way by people, so that it is still completely wild: · Untamed horses roamed free in the wilds of the American plains.· These were the first railways, the first means of crossing wide open spaces that are still vast and untamed, even today.
also unspoilt British a place that is unspoiled is still in its beautiful natural state because no-one has built roads, buildings etc on it - use this especially about a place that has not been developed for tourists: · With its largely unspoiled natural beauty, Vietnam is rapidly becoming a destination for more and more foreign visitors.· The path leads eventually to a vast expanse of unspoilt woodland.· If you go further into the countryside, you will come across a number of unspoilt medieval walled villages.
WORD SETSabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
The cost of our raw materials has risen significantly. software to convert raw data into usable information His time here provided the raw material for his novel. Warhol used everyday items as the raw ingredients of his art.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a paper company which imports raw materials (=substances which have not been treated) from North America. the raw material (=information that has not been carefully examined) for an article The factory secretly dumped millions of gallons of raw sewage (=sewage that had not been treated) into the Ohio river. a beautiful dress in raw silk
The cost of our raw materials has risen significantly. software to convert raw data into usable information His time here provided the raw material for his novel. Warhol used everyday items as the raw ingredients of his art. (=natural, and not prepared for use)· They imported raw cotton from America.
(=data that has been collected, but not organized or studied)· This system does no more than produce the raw data.
(=strong emotions that someone shows openly and does not control)· The crowd responded to his words with raw emotion.
(=not cooked)· In Japan we like to eat raw fish.
a paper company which imports raw materials (=substances which have not been treated) from North America. the raw material (=information that has not been carefully examined) for an article (=not cooked)· The dogs are fed on raw meat.
(=one who is completely untrained) Drill sergeants have eight weeks to turn fresh recruits into soldiers.
Drill sergeants have eight weeks to turn fresh recruits into soldiers. The factory secretly dumped millions of gallons of raw sewage (=sewage that had not been treated) into the Ohio river. a beautiful dress in raw silk (=used to describe someone with natural ability who has not had much training)· He’s got lots of raw talent but he needs a good coach.
· Some vegetables are better eaten raw.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· Purely descriptive studies serve as the raw data for those comparative studies that aspire to higher levels of explanation.· Team one is responsible for the collection and analysis of raw data received from the volunteer force.· That is what will happen when we get what the hon. Gentleman describes as the raw data.· Data, raw data from which we have learned, seemingly, nothing.· As he pores over all this raw data the field-worker discovers certain interesting patterns and principles in terms of which his information makes sense.· It is no good saying that they will comprise raw data.· The raw data will be cleaned up to remove inconsistencies and ambiguities between the different surveys.· Presenting less raw data might have allowed more scope to look at certain issues in more depth.
· He'd had a bit of a raw deal.· These kids think they got a raw deal.· Comedy got a raw deal, though Stilgoe and Skellen had a neat song about Alan Titchmarsh.· Rape on Screen Women tend to get a raw deal from the movies.· Which shows that it is worth complaining instead of just accepting a raw deal.· We must recognise that they are getting a raw deal and are being victimised by the Government.· I just thought Blagg was getting a raw deal.· Still, aren't women getting a raw deal?
· Turn under the raw edge of the top seam allowance and tack in place over the trimmed edge.· Turn in the raw edges of both seam allowances towards each other and match the folded edges.· In a week or so weather and growth would have sealed up again all the raw edges that betrayed its use.· With raw edges level, tack bias strip around neck edge with ends on top of facing.· Neaten outer edge of bias strip or turn under raw edge.· To make a plain seam, place two pieces of fabric together with right sides facing and with raw edges level.· Trim the raw edges of the fabric with pinking shears.· Fans and reviewers enjoyed the raw edge and revelled in the energy and melody thrown out of the guitar crashing mayhem.
· He recalls with obvious pleasure winning a bet by eating 11 raw eggs.· He had greatly impressed us by sucking out raw eggs and swinging dangerously from the barn rafters.· Now they were on me like raw egg on hair.· Today there was a raw egg that some one had dropped and not bothered to clean up.· The recipes vary but usually include tea, lemon, aspirin, and sometimes a raw egg.· Don't be tempted by uncooked cake or pudding mixture - it contains raw eggs.
· Feed mussels, bits of raw fish, earthworms, woodlice, prawns and maggots, as well as some pellets.· I recently ate raw fish with a sushi virgin.· Gravadlax makes a delicious alternative to smoked salmon and is the raw fish marinated with plenty of herbs, especially dill.
· Local water and soil will affect the taste of home-grown raw ingredients.· But these raw ingredients complicated the process.
· The only defence open to enterprises and manufacturing industry would be a chaotic cut in their demand for these raw materials.· There is enough raw material in the asteroids to support a truly vast population.· Here, reliability of quality and delivery is of prime importance because the producer works on minimal stock-holding of raw materials.· And public opinion, the raw material of governing, is the engine of that evolution.· Litter A lot of what we throw away has been made from raw materials which are not renewable.· We are beginning to understand that two of the most important resources worth conserving are energy and raw materials.· Dairies, cider presses and meat packing stations process local raw materials from the farmers.· So far we have looked only at what you need to record the raw material.
· After much discussion, the Cun traded a bag of raw meat in exchange for the travellers.· Wash your hands after using the bathroom, before beginning food preparation and after working with raw meat or poultry.· By its very nature, raw meat will contain some bacteria.· Juices left in bags that contained raw meat can contaminate the cooked leftovers.· Wash your hands and all cooking utensils and surfaces after preparing raw meat.· Thoroughly wash the containers and all surfaces 011 which raw meat or poultry have been placed. 4.· Keep it that way by preventing it coming into contact with raw meat, poultry and fish.· They pat me on the head and throw a few chunks of raw meat into my bowl.
· This attack was repeated again in 1987 in the Federation magazine, for the report had obviously hit a very raw nerve.· The subject of hawkers had touched a raw nerve.· He's just a raw nerve.· Touched on a raw nerve, they can react accordingly.· Our article touched a raw nerve.· Just as the poll tax impost jarred on an historically raw nerve, so will the ban on fox-hunting.· Yet they perhaps unwittingly also touched upon the raw nerve of vital, popular fears.· Had she worried a raw nerve with that remark?
· When Charlie heard the news of victory he was training some raw recruits on a rifle range in Edinburgh.· The firm replaced many of the sacked workers with raw recruits hired in areas of high unemployment nearby.· Former workers repeatedly insisted there were quality problems with work after they were sacked and replaced by raw recruits.· But the notion that these raw recruits were the critical ingredient is open to doubt.· Now Haseley was big, really big, and I was the smallest there, a raw recruit to the international scene.
· Cardigan Bay, once famed for its dolphins, is now polluted with raw sewage and animal wastes.· Or would he perhaps look upon a clear mountain stream and complain about the absence of raw sewage or Industrial effluents?· A further 300 tonnes of fish were suffocated in May, when raw sewage flooded into the river after a storm.· Charvat said that before his arrival, the plant secretly dumped millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Ohio River.· Grants and available technology shall be provided for the avoidance of the crazy Victorian idea of pumping raw sewage out to sea.· The resort has been accused of dumping raw sewage in the lake at least four times in the last three years.· Domestic and industrial waste, discharged oil and millions of gallons of raw sewage are flushed into the sea every day.· All around, thousands of their compatriots waited in pitiful food queues as the stench of raw sewage hung over Trnopolje.
· A refining process ensures that the fibres of the raw silk filling are always non-allergic.· His eyes were big and blue, and his hair like raw silk surrounded by a wreath of fire....· They darted about on the front of the group, their silver-leaf hair rustling like raw silk.· Her frame was small, her arms looked frail and very white against the raw silk.
· As a result, agents are becoming even more cagey about developing raw talent.· Now he has channelled that aggression and raw talent to produce a golden combination of motivation and power.· He has such a natural raw talent it would be a waste to keep him hanging on.· It's a raw talent but she knows how to use it and she's unafraid.· She was not a great trainer, but her raw talent was undeniable.· But although graft is indispensable, it is no replacement for raw talent.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1food not cooked: - Comedy got a raw deal, though Stilgoe and Skellen had a neat song about Alan Titchmarsh.
- He'd had a bit of a raw deal.
- I just thought Blagg was getting a raw deal.
- Rape on Screen Women tend to get a raw deal from the movies.
- Still, aren't women getting a raw deal?
- These kids think they got a raw deal.
- We must recognise that they are getting a raw deal and are being victimised by the Government.
- Which shows that it is worth complaining instead of just accepting a raw deal.
- As a result, agents are becoming even more cagey about developing raw talent.
- But although graft is indispensable, it is no replacement for raw talent.
- He has such a natural raw talent it would be a waste to keep him hanging on.
- It's a raw talent but she knows how to use it and she's unafraid.
- Now he has channelled that aggression and raw talent to produce a golden combination of motivation and power.
- She was not a great trainer, but her raw talent was undeniable.
- Fans and reviewers enjoyed the raw edge and revelled in the energy and melody thrown out of the guitar crashing mayhem.
- In a week or so weather and growth would have sealed up again all the raw edges that betrayed its use.
- Neaten outer edge of bias strip or turn under raw edge.
- To make a plain seam, place two pieces of fabric together with right sides facing and with raw edges level.
- Trim the raw edges of the fabric with pinking shears.
- Turn in the raw edges of both seam allowances towards each other and match the folded edges.
- Turn under the raw edge of the top seam allowance and tack in place over the trimmed edge.
- With raw edges level, tack bias strip around neck edge with ends on top of facing.
- Our article touched a raw nerve.
- The subject of hawkers had touched a raw nerve.
- I had finally touched a nerve.
- Our article touched a raw nerve.
- Q: Why has that era hit a nerve with people now?
- The charge has hit a nerve, persuading the company to earmark 265 Levantine buildings for special restoration.
- The subject of hawkers had touched a raw nerve.
- The theatrical farce touches a nerve.
- The wide current appeal of such music seems to touch a nerve of communal masochism.
- They also touched a nerve of public anxiety.
raw meat grated raw carrots Cabbage can be eaten raw.2substances raw substances are in a natural state and not treated or prepared for use: raw silk In its raw state, cocoa is very bitter. Raw sewage had been dumped in the river. The cost of our raw materials has risen significantly.3information raw information is collected but not organized, examined, or developed: software to convert raw data into usable information His time here provided the raw material for his novel. Warhol used everyday items as the raw ingredients of his art.4emotions raw feelings are strong and natural, but not fully controlled: raw passion Linda didn’t want to see Roy while her emotions were still raw. It took raw courage to admit she was wrong.5body if a part of your body is raw, the skin there is red and painful: The skin on my feet was rubbed raw.6inexperienced not experienced or not fully trained: Most of our soldiers are raw recruits.7touch/hit a raw nerve to upset someone by something you say: Seeing his face, Joanne realized she’d touched a raw nerve.8raw deal unfair treatment: Customers are getting a raw deal and are rightly angry.9weather very cold: She shivered in the raw morning air.10art music, art, language etc that is raw is simple, direct, and powerful, but not fully developed: Her voice has a raw poetic beauty. His early sketches are raw and unpretentious.11raw talent someone with raw talent is naturally good at something, but has not developed their ability yet: He has the raw talent to become a star.12raw edge the edge of a piece of material before it has been sewn: Turn over the raw edges and stitch.—rawness noun [uncountable]raw1 adjectiveraw2 noun
rawraw2 noun COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY He went on the streets to experience life in the raw.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a paper company which imports raw materials (=substances which have not been treated) from North America. the raw material (=information that has not been carefully examined) for an article The factory secretly dumped millions of gallons of raw sewage (=sewage that had not been treated) into the Ohio river. a beautiful dress in raw silk
He went on the streets to experience life in the raw. (=natural, and not prepared for use)· They imported raw cotton from America.
(=data that has been collected, but not organized or studied)· This system does no more than produce the raw data.
(=strong emotions that someone shows openly and does not control)· The crowd responded to his words with raw emotion.
(=not cooked)· In Japan we like to eat raw fish.
a paper company which imports raw materials (=substances which have not been treated) from North America. the raw material (=information that has not been carefully examined) for an article (=not cooked)· The dogs are fed on raw meat.
(=one who is completely untrained) Drill sergeants have eight weeks to turn fresh recruits into soldiers.
Drill sergeants have eight weeks to turn fresh recruits into soldiers. The factory secretly dumped millions of gallons of raw sewage (=sewage that had not been treated) into the Ohio river. a beautiful dress in raw silk (=used to describe someone with natural ability who has not had much training)· He’s got lots of raw talent but he needs a good coach.
· Some vegetables are better eaten raw.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1in the raw a)seen in a way that does not hide cruelty and violence: - Her films portray nature in the raw.
- Add to these camcorder entertainments purporting to capture real life in the raw on film-Police!
- Dissatisfied with work and nothing else he went on the streets to experience life in the raw.
- In that sober field, two patches of orange looked wild-like life in the raw.
- She lay in the raw dark, wondering if even her internal organs were warm.
- The quantity needed may, however, vary according to the quantity of organic matter in the raw water.
- This was interfaith dialogue in the raw.
- Turn in the raw edges of both seam allowances towards each other and match the folded edges.
- She had the fleeting impression that she'd caught him on the raw.
- I had finally touched a nerve.
- Our article touched a raw nerve.
- Q: Why has that era hit a nerve with people now?
- The charge has hit a nerve, persuading the company to earmark 265 Levantine buildings for special restoration.
- The subject of hawkers had touched a raw nerve.
- The theatrical farce touches a nerve.
- The wide current appeal of such music seems to touch a nerve of communal masochism.
- They also touched a nerve of public anxiety.
He went on the streets to experience life in the raw. It was my first exposure to India in the raw. b)informal not wearing any clothes SYN in the nude: sunbathing in the raw2catch/touch somebody on the raw British English to say or do something that upsets someone: She flinched, caught on the raw by his question.