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to crunch
01
to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth
Transitive: to crunch food
Example
He crunched the potato chips loudly during the movie.
She crunched the hard candy in her mouth, savoring the flavor.
02
to make a loud, grinding sound, usually when something hard is pressed or broken
Intransitive
Example
The snow crunched underfoot as they walked through the park.
The car 's tires crunched over the gravel driveway.
03
to press or crush something with force, making a loud, harsh noise
Transitive: to crunch sth
Example
He crunched the empty can with his hands before tossing it in the trash.
She crunched the paper into a ball and threw it into the bin.
Crunch
01
*** an exercise in which you lie on your back and lift your head and shoulders off the ground to make your stomach muscles strong
02
the sound of something crunching
03
the act of crushing
04
a challenging situation caused by a shortage, such as time, money, or resources, that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The company faced a financial crunch after losing a major client.
We 're in a time crunch to finish the project before the deadline.
