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   crumble

   /ˈkrʌmbl/

   verb

   • 1. break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration: "the plaster started to crumble" Similar disintegratefall downfall to piecesfall apartcollapsebreak down/uptumble downfragmentdecayfall into decaydeterioratedegeneratego to rack and ruindecomposerotrot awaycome apart at the seamsmoulderperishcome to dust
   • ▪ cause (something) to break apart into small fragments: "the easiest way to crumble blue cheese" Similar crushgrindbreak uppulverizepoundpowdergranulatefragmenttechnical:trituratecomminutearchaic:levigatebraypowderize
   • ▪ (of something abstract) disintegrate gradually over a period of time: "the party's fragile unity began to crumble"

   noun

   • 1. a mixture of flour and fat that is rubbed to the texture of breadcrumbs and cooked as a topping for fruit: British "sprinkle the crumble over the rhubarb"
   • ▪ a pudding made with crumble and fruit: British "apple crumble"

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably from an Old English word related to crumb.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCRUMBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Crumble can be a verb meaning to break into small pieces or to become weaker, or a noun meaning a sweet dish of fruit and pastry. Learn how to use crumble in sentences and find translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     CRUMBLE meaning: 1. to break, or cause something to break,...

   • Znaczenie Crumble, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CRUMBLE definicja: 1. to break, or cause something to break,...

   • Crumble: French Translation

     CRUMBLE translate: émietter, s’effriter, tomber en ruines,...

   • Crumble: German Translation

     crumble translate: zerkrümeln. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Crumble: Arabic Translation

     CRUMBLE translate: يُقوّض. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Crumble: Polish Translation

     CRUMBLE translate: kruszyć (się), rozsypywać się, rozpadać...

   • Crumble: Thai Translation

     CRUMBLE translate: ทำให้แตกละเอียด. Learn more in the...

   • Crumble: Korean Translation

     CRUMBLE translate: 부서지다, 가루가 되다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › crumbleCrumble Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the verb and noun meanings of crumble, a word that describes something breaking into small pieces or falling into ruin. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › crumbleCRUMBLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Crumble definition: to break into small fragments or crumbs.. See examples of CRUMBLE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCRUMBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of crumble as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce crumble and its related words in British and American English.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCRUMBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CRUMBLE meaning: 1. to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces: 2. to become weaker in strength or…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcrumble verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Crumble means to break or break something into very small pieces. It can also mean to begin to fail or get weaker or to come to an end. See how to use crumble in sentences and idioms.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › crumbleCrumble - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To crumble is to come apart into tiny pieces. If the doughnuts you bring to work crumble before you get there, you co-workers will have nothing but crumbs to snack on.