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crump
(krŭmp)v. crumped, crump·ing, crumps
v.tr.
1. To crush or crunch with the teeth.
2. To strike heavily with a crunching sound.
v.intr.
To make a crunching sound, especially in walking over snow.
n.
1.
a. A crunching sound.
b. The sound of an exploding shell.
2. A heavy blow.
[Imitative.]
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crump
(krʌmp)vb
1. (intr) to thud or explode with a loud dull sound
2. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (tr) to bombard with heavy shells
n
a crunching, thudding, or exploding noise
[C17: of imitative origin]
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crump
(krʌmp, krʊmp)v.t.
1. to crunch.
v.i. 2. (of an artillery shell) to land and explode with a heavy, muffled sound.
3. to make a crunching sound.
n. 4. a crunching sound.
5. a large explosive shell or bomb.
[1640–50; imitative]
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crump
Past participle: crumped
Gerund: crumping
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| Verb | 1. | crump - make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants |
| 2. | crump - bombard with heavy shells | |
| 3. | crump - explode heavily or with a loud dull noise |
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crump
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