Meaning of the word crumble in English
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crumble
US /ˈkrʌm.bəl/
UK /ˈkrʌm.bəl/
Verb
1.
break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as a result of decay
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The old wall began to crumble.
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The cookies crumble easily.
2.
(of an organization, system, or relationship) break down completely
Example:
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Their empire began to crumble after years of conflict.
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Their relationship began to crumble under the pressure.
Noun
1.
a dessert of fruit baked with a topping of a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar rubbed together to resemble breadcrumbs
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She made an apple crumble for dessert.
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The warm berry crumble was topped with vanilla ice cream.
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