Meaning of the word crumb in English
What does crumb mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
crumb
US /krʌm/
UK /krʌm/
Noun
1.
a small particle of bread, cake, or biscuit
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He brushed the crumbs off his shirt.
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Birds were pecking at the bread crumbs on the ground.
2.
a small amount of something
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He didn't give a single crumb of information.
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She wished for just a crumb of happiness.
Verb
to break (something) into small fragments or particles
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She carefully crumbed the fish fillets before frying them.
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The old bread was so dry it would easily crumb.