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Meaning of crumble

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

crumble

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹʌmbəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.

    Example: blackberry and apple crumble

    Synonyms:crispcrunch

verb

Definitions

  1. To fall apart; to disintegrate.

    Example: The empire crumbled when the ruler's indiscretions came to light.

  2. To break into crumbs.

    Example: We crumbled some bread into the water.

  3. To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.

    Example: Using your fingers, crumble the ingredients with the fingertips, lifting in an upward motion, until the mixture is sandy and resembles large breadcrumbs.