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Variant of crumple

crumple Definition

crum·ple (krum′pəl)

transitive verb crumpled -·pled, crumpling -·pling

  1. to crush together into creases or wrinkles
  2. to cause to collapse

Etymology: ME crumplen, var. of crimplen, to wrinkle, freq. of crimpen, crimp

intransitive verb

  1. to become crumpled
  2. to fall or break down; collapse

noun

a crease or wrinkle
crumpling Usage Examples

Object

  • noise: Improbable and the National Theater of Scotland present A Musical Pandemonium There are sneaking, creeping, crumpling noises coming from inside the walls.

Particle object:

  • paper: Is someone now crumpling up wax paper or splitting a seam on his pants?

Browse dictionary entries near crumpling

  1. ‹ crumpliest
  2. ‹ crumplier
  3. ‹ crumpled
  4. ‹ crumple
  5. ‹ crumpet
  6. ‹ crump
  7. ‹ crummy
  8. ‹ crumminess
  9. ‹ crummiest
  10. ‹ crummier
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