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    crunch
    /krʌn(t)ʃ/

    verb

    • 1. crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound: "she paused to crunch a ginger biscuit" Similar munchchew noisilychompchamp
    • 2. (especially of a computer) process (large quantities of information): "the program crunches data from 14,000 sensors to decipher evolving patterns"

    noun

    • 1. a loud muffled grinding sound like that of something hard or brittle being crushed: "Marco's fist struck Brian's nose with a crunch"
    • 2. a crucial point or situation, typically one at which a decision with important consequences must be made: informal "when it comes to the crunch you chicken out"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of crunch in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of crunch as a verb, noun and idiom in English. Find out how to use crunch to describe sounds, situations, exercises and calculations with synonyms, antonyms and related words.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › crunchCrunch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sep 29, 2012 · Learn the meaning of crunch as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use crunch in different contexts, such as eating, mathematics, or crisis.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCRUNCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CRUNCH meaning: 1. to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › crunchCRUNCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. an act or sound of crunching. a shortage or reduction of something needed or wanted: the energy crunch. distress or depressed conditions due to such a shortage or reduction: a budget crunch. a critical or dangerous situation: When the crunch comes, just do your best. crunch. / krʌntʃ / verb.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › crunchCrunch - definition of crunch by The Free Dictionary

    Crunch can mean to chew noisily, to crush or grind, to perform calculations, or to face a critical situation. Learn the different meanings, synonyms, and usage of crunch with examples from various sources.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCRUNCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'crunch' in different contexts, such as biting, crushing, calculating, or exercising. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and related terms.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › crunchCrunch - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you crunch something, you grind it into tiny pieces, often with your teeth. You can also crunch whole spices into smaller bits with a mortar and pestle. A horse might crunch an apple, and on a summer day you might drink a glass of iced tea and crunch the ice between your teeth.

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