Dictionary Check: crunch

"crunch" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

the sound of something crunching

Example: "he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path"
noun

a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)

Example: "an end-of-the-year crunch"
noun

the act of crushing

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verb

make a crushing noise

Example: "his shoes were crunching on the gravel"
verb

press or grind with a crushing noise

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verb

crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound

Example: "The children crunched the celery sticks"
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