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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.

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   What does crumble mean?

   • , crum·bled, crum·bling. to fall into small pieces; break or part into small fragments. The ancient walls had crumbled. a crumbly or crumbled substance. crumbles, bits of crisp bacon, bread, etc., added to other foods, especially as a topping. British Dialect. crumb; particle; fragment. see that's how the ball bounces (cookie crumbles).

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   What does crumbs mean?

   • The luxury of Broadwood would have to crumble: his mind was very clear about that. Only when the radiance became dim did the mass grow cold and crumble in pieces which retained but the semblance of a spark. Crumble definition: to break into small fragments or crumbs.. See examples of CRUMBLE used in a sentence.

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   What does crumble away mean?

   • Crumble away means the same as crumble . Britain's coastline stretches 4000 kilometres and much of it is crumbling away. [VERB PARTICLE] If something such as a system, relationship, or hope crumbles, it comes to an end. Their economy crumbled under the weight of sanctions. [VERB] Twitter was rife with rumours about the regime crumbling. [VERB]

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   What does it mean if a building is crumbling?

   • If an old building or piece of land is crumbling, parts of it keep breaking off. The high- and low-rise apartment blocks built in the 1960s are crumbling. [VERB] The cliffs were estimated to be crumbling into the sea at the rate of 10ft an hour. [VERB preposition/adverb] Crumble away means the same as crumble .

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   What is the meaning of Cramble?

   • despedaçar, esfarelar, desmoronar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CRUMBLE meaning: 1. to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces: 2. to become weaker in strength or….

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

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

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   to fall into small pieces; break or part into small fragments. Synonyms: disintegrate. to decay or disintegrate gradually: The ancient walls had crumbled. noun. a crumbly or crumbled substance. crumbles, bits of crisp bacon, bread, etc., added to other foods, especially as a topping. British Dialect. crumb; particle; fragment. crumble. / ˈkrʌmbəl /

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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. Baked goods seem to crumble easily, but other things tend to crumble too: old houses, over time; sand castles; fragile ruins; and art objects made from clay.

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