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crew (2)
crew chief
crew cut
crew member
crew neck
crew sock
Crewe
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crewel
crew·el [ kr əl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. wool embroidery yarn: a loosely twisted woolen yarn used in embroidery
2. handicraft 
Same as  crewelwork
[15th century. Origin ?]

crew·el·ist noun
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