crump

/krʌmp/
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Other forms: crumps; crumped; crumping

Definitions of crump
  1. verb
    explode heavily or with a loud dull noise
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    type of:
    burst, explode
    burst outward, usually with noise
  2. verb
    bombard with heavy shells
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    type of:
    blast, shell
    use explosives on
  3. verb
    make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
    synonyms: scrunch, thud
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    type of:
    crackle, crunch, scranch, scraunch
    make a crushing noise
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