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(adj) crude
not processed or subjected to analysis
raw data; the raw cost of production; only the crude vital statistics
(adj) bare-ass, bare-assed, in the altogether, in the buff, in the raw, naked as a jaybird, peeled, stark naked
(used informally) completely unclothed
(adj) new
lacking training or experience
the new men were eager to fight; raw recruits
(adj) unsanded
used of wood and furniture
raw wood
unpleasantly cold and damp
bleak winds of the North Atlantic
(adj) naked
devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure
naked ambition; raw fury; you may kill someone someday with your raw power
hurting
the tender spot on his jaw
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
natural yogurt; natural produce; raw wool; raw sugar; bales of rude cotton
(noun) altogether, birthday suit
informal terms for nakedness
in the raw; in the altogether; in his birthday suit