CRUNCH - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

make a crushing noise

Example: his shoes were crunching on the gravel

Categories: Make noise, Resound, Noise

Part of speech: Verb

press or grind with a crushing noise

Categories: Press

Part of speech: Verb

chew noisily

Example: The children crunched the celery sticks

Categories: Chew, Masticate, Manducate, Jaw

craunch – A related word in the same word family.

cranch – A related word in the same word family.

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