Crunch ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Crunch ( verb )

  1. To crush, grind, or chew something with a loud noise.
  2. To press or squeeze something with force.
  3. To make a loud noise when stepped on or driven over.
  4. To make a significant effort or take strong measures to achieve a goal.

Origin:

Imitative origin.

Examples:

  1. He crunched the ice between his teeth.
  2. The gears crunched as I shifted the car into reverse.
  3. The leaves crunched underfoot as we walked.
  4. The company will have to crunch the numbers to see if the project is viable.
  5. The team had to crunch to make the deadline.

(As a noun)

Crunch ( noun )

  1. To crush, grind, or chew something with a loud noise.
  2. To press or squeeze something with force.
  3. To make a loud noise when stepped on or driven over.
  4. To make a significant effort or take strong measures to achieve a goal.

Origin:

Imitative origin.

Examples:

  1. He crunched the ice between his teeth.
  2. The gears crunched as I shifted the car into reverse.
  3. The leaves crunched underfoot as we walked.
  4. The company will have to crunch the numbers to see if the project is viable.
  5. The team had to crunch to make the deadline.
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