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CRUNCH

(noun, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Crunch.

How to pronounce crunch:

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Crunch - as a noun

The sound of something crunching

Example: "He heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path"

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"

The act of crushing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compactioncrush
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compressingcompression
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Crunch - as a verb

Make a crushing noise

Example: "His shoes were crunching on the gravel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cracklescranchscraunch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
make noisenoiseresound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Press or grind with a crushing noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cranchcraunchgrind

Crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound

Example: "The children crunched the celery sticks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
munch

Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

Example: "Grind the spices in a mortar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
braycomminutegrindmash
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break upfragmentfragmentisefragmentize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I love the satisfying crunch of potato chips."
"The leaves made a satisfying crunch under my feet."
"The crunch of cereal in the morning is my favorite sound."
"He took a bite and listened to the crunch of the apple."
"The hiker enjoyed the crunch of gravel beneath his boots."
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Word Game Points

Is CRUNCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crunch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRUNCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CRUNCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crunch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRUNCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CRUNCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crunch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRUNCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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