CRAWFORD


Meaning of CRAWFORD in English

I. Craw ‧ ford, Cin ‧ dy /ˈkrɔːfːd $ -ərd, ˈsɪndi/ BrE AmE

(1966–) a very successful US ↑ model , who has been on the cover of more than 600 magazines. She has also acted and been a television ↑ presenter . She is known for having a ↑ mole (=dark mark on the skin) above her lip.

II. Crawford, Joan /dʒəʊn/ BrE AmE

(1904–77) one of America's most famous film actresses, who usually appeared as characters who were very brave and determined, but often also very unhappy. Her films include Mildred Pierce (1945) and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962). Her daughter wrote a book about her, called Mommie Dearest , that criticized her strongly.

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