crump

[ kruhmp, kroomp ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to crunch or make a crunching sound, as with the teeth.

verb (used without object)
  1. (of an artillery shell) to land and explode with a heavy, muffled sound.

  2. to make a crunching sound, as in walking over snow, or as snow when trodden on.

noun
  1. a crunching sound.

  2. a large explosive shell or bomb.

  1. Also called bump. Mining. a sudden ground movement in underground workings.

Origin of crump

1
First recorded in 1640–50; imitative

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British Dictionary definitions for crump

crump

/ (krʌmp) /


verb
  1. (intr) to thud or explode with a loud dull sound

  2. (tr) to bombard with heavy shells

noun
  1. a crunching, thudding, or exploding noise

Origin of crump

1
C17: of imitative origin

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