Lexi1 - crumble - definition and examples

crumble (noun) /ˈkɹʌmbəl/, [ˈkɹʌmbɪ̈l], [ˈkɹʌmbl̩]

1

A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.

1

(intransitive, often figurative) To fall apart; to disintegrate.

2

(transitive) To break into crumbs.

3

(transitive) To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.

1

A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.

1

(intransitive, often figurative) To fall apart; to disintegrate.

2

(transitive) To break into crumbs.

3

(transitive) To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.