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   crum·ble

   /ˈkrəmb(ə)l/

   verb

   • 1. break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration: "the plaster started to crumble" Similar disintegratefall downfall to piecesfall apartcollapsebreak down/uptumble downfragmentdecayfall into decaydeterioratedegeneratego to rack and ruindecomposerotrot awaycome apart at the seamsmolderperishcome to dust
   • ▪ cause (something) to break apart into small fragments: "the easiest way to crumble blue cheese" Similar crushgrindbreak uppulverizepoundpowdergranulatefragmenttechnical:trituratecomminutearchaic:levigatebraypowderize
   • ▪ (of an organization, relationship, or structure) disintegrate gradually over a period of time: "the party's fragile unity began to crumble"

   noun

   • 1. a mixture of flour and butter that is rubbed to the texture of breadcrumbs and cooked as a topping for fruit: British "sprinkle the crumble over the rhubarb"
   • ▪ a dessert made with crumble and a particular fruit: British "rhubarb crumble"

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably from an Old English word related to crumb.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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