craunch

craunch

(krɔːntʃ)

vb

a dialect word for crunch

ˈcraunchable adj

ˈcraunchy adj

ˈcraunchiness n

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crunch

(krʌntʃ)

v.t.

1. to chew with a sharp crushing noise.

2. to crush or grind noisily.

3. to condense: Crunch the first page into one paragraph.

4. to squeeze financially.

5. to manipulate or process (numbers or data) extensively or in large amounts, esp. by computer.

v.i.

6. to chew with a crushing sound.

7. to proceed with a crushing noise: cars crunching along the gravel road.

n.

8. an act or sound of crunching.

9. a shortage or reduction: the energy crunch.

10. financial pressure or hardship, esp. caused by a shortage or restriction: a budget crunch.

11. a critical or difficult situation: When the crunch comes, just do your best.

12. Usu., crunches. a form of sit-up done to strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles.

[1795–1805; b. craunch and crush]

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craunch

Past participle: craunched
Gerund: craunching

Imperative

craunch

craunch

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Thesaurus

Verb

1.

craunch - press or grind with a crushing noise cranch, grind, crunch press - exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"

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