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CRUNCHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Crunching.

Crunching - 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)

Crunching - 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 sound of the crunching leaves beneath my feet."
"The crunching snow made it difficult to walk."
"The crunching sound of the chips enticed me to eat more."
"She wore a long, crunching coat that caught everyone's attention."
"The crunching waves crashed against the rocks."
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Word Game Points

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

CRUNCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is CRUNCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crunching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRUNCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is CRUNCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crunching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRUNCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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