Crump (Verb)
Meaning 1
Explode heavily or with a loud dull noise.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The old building crumped under the weight of tons of rubble, sending dust flying everywhere.
- The firework ended its ascent and crumped loudly back down to earth.
- As the weakened bridge took on one too many cars, it suddenly gave way and crumped into the river.
- A sonic boom occurred as the jet reached Mach 1, with waves of air that began to crump the sound barrier.
- Suddenly, the bomb went off and the ground crumped beneath their feet, causing widespread tremors.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Bombard with heavy shells.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.