crump

[ kruhmp, kroomp ]

verb (used with object)

1. to crunch or make a crunching sound, as with the teeth.

verb (used without object)

1. (of an artillery shell) to land and explode with a heavy, muffled sound.
2. to make a crunching sound, as in walking over snow, or as snow when trodden on.

noun

1. a crunching sound.
2. a large explosive shell or bomb.
3. Also called bump. Mining. a sudden ground movement in underground workings.

crump

/ krʌmp /

verb

1. intr to thud or explode with a loud dull sound
2. tr to bombard with heavy shells

noun

1. a crunching, thudding, or exploding noise

Word History and Origins

Origin of crump¹

First recorded in 1640–50; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of crump¹

C17: of imitative origin

Example Sentences

But as the righteous Crump machine gained power, the street slowly began to change.

From The Daily Beast

Benjamin Crump, the Martin family attorney, said after the verdict.

From The Daily Beast

For Trayvon to rest in peace," Martin-family lawyer Benjamin Crump said after the verdict, "we must all be peaceful.

From The Daily Beast

“Trayvon Martin had every right to stand his ground,” Crump said.

From The Daily Beast

Asked if potential unrest in Sanford or elsewhere is a concern for the Martin family or their legal team, Crump says it is not.

From The Daily Beast

Resuming his journey much refreshed, he reached Crump's Cross-roads, where he successfully avoided another picket.

From Project Gutenberg

Captain Crump had brought a fresh supply of ammunition; and as we had plenty of provisions, we were in want of nothing.

From Project Gutenberg

Captain Crump gravely asserted that, cut up a turtle as we might, it would not die until the moon rose.

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The baggage, camp and garrison equipage was ordered to Crump's Landing, and detachments were made for its protection.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Crump was a very clean-looking person, without any beard; and dressed from head to foot in black.

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