Crumpling: meaning, definitions and examples

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crumpling

 

[ หˆkrสŒmplษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Crumpling refers to the act of crushing or folding something, typically paper, into a compact mass. This action usually results in the formation of wrinkles or creases on the surface material. Crumpling is often done intentionally to dispose of unwanted paper or to create a specific texture in art or design. The term can also describe similar actions with various materials, indicating a loss of form or structure.

Synonyms

crush, fold, squeeze, wrinkle

Examples of usage

  • She crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
  • The artist enjoyed crumpling the tin foil to create new shapes.
  • After reading the letter, he crumpled it in frustration.
  • The wind crumpled the plastic bag, making it dance across the sidewalk.

Translations

Translations of the word "crumpling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amassar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคšเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zerknittern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengkerut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ะผ'ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgniataฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚ใใกใ‚ƒใซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท froisser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrugar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buruลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋ฆ„์ง€๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุฒูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmaฤkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmaฤkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฑๆŠ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gubati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรบga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะณะฐะปะดะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrฤฑลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrugar

Etymology

The word 'crumple' derives from the Middle English term 'crumplen', which means to crumple or wrinkle. Its roots can be traced further back to the Old English 'crompel', related to the earlier Germanic languages. This etymology suggests a connection to the idea of bending or folding something. Over time, 'crumple' has evolved into its modern form, becoming a common term in both everyday language and specialized contexts like art and design. The transformation of the word reflects the physical nature of the action it describes, embodying the concept of something being squished or shaped by force.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,380 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.