cruncher
[kruhn-cher]
- a person or thing that crunches.
- Informal. a decisive blow, argument, event, or the like.
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Origin of cruncher
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Examples from the Web for cruncher
Historical Examples
Mr. Cruncher, with some diffidence, explained himself as meaning "Old Nick's."
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens
He resented Mrs. Cruncher's saying grace with particular animosity.
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens
Mr. Cruncher came forward sideways, with one of his shoulders in advance of him.
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens
Mr. Cruncher's temper was not at all improved when he came to his breakfast.
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens
It was in vain for Mr. Cruncher to repeat what he said; Miss Pross could not hear him.
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens