1. Part of Speech: verb
2. Definition: (a) To make a loud, deep, explosive noise, as of heavy artillery fire; (b) To burst or explode with a loud noise; (c) To move with a heavy, thudding sound.
3. Pronunciations: US: /krʌmp/; UK: /krʌmp/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "crump" originated as an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of an explosion. It is typically used to describe the sound of heavy artillery fire or the explosion of a bomb. It can also be used to describe a heavy, thudding sound, such as the sound of heavy machinery or footsteps.
5. Synonyms: (a) explode, detonate, burst; (b) thud, bang, boom
6. Related Words: clump, trump, stump, crumb, grump
7. Example Sentences:
(a) The sound of heavy artillery fire crumped in the distance.
(b) The old building crumped to the ground in a cloud of dust.
(c) The heavy machinery crumped along the dirt road.