English Explanatory Dictionary

crumbling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That crumbles; that breaks into small pieces or particles.
  2. In a state of decline.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of crumble
noun
  1. Material that has crumbled away; crumbs.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹʌmblɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crumbling.wav

Word forms

crumbling crumblings

Synonyms

chip fragment bit chunk clip crumb crumbling cutting flake fleak hunk lump mammock ort piece piecemeal portion scrap scraplet slice snead snippet steck
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