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- DictionaryCrum·ble/ˈkrəmb(ə)l/
verb
- 1. break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration: "the plaster started to crumble"
noun
- 1. a mixture of flour and butter that is rubbed to the texture of breadcrumbs and cooked as a topping for fruit: British "sprinkle the crumble over the rhubarb"
Check pronunciation: crumble. Definition of crumble verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to (cause to) break into small fragments: [ no object] The ancient paper crumbled in his hands. [ ~ + object] I crumbled the dried leaves in my fingers. lose strength: The ancient empire was crumbling from within. crum•ble (krum′ bəl), v., -bled, -bling, n. to break into small fragments or crumbs.
Dec 13, 2023 · crumble (countable and uncountable, plural crumbles) A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat , flour , and sugar . Synonyms: crisp , crunch
Britannica Dictionary definition of CRUMBLE. 1. [+ object] : to break (something) into small pieces. Crumble the cookies into small bits. The recipe calls for the herbs to be crumbled. 2. [no object] : to separate into many small pieces : to fall apart.
Cite. crumble verb. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the verb crumble mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb crumble. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
crumble definition: to break into small pieces, or to make something break into small pieces: . Learn more.
crum·ble. pronunciation: kruhm bl. parts of speech: transitive verb, intransitive verb. features: Word Combinations ( verb) The meaning of crumble. Definition of crumble. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
