Crunching: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is often used to describe eating something crispy or making a crunching sound with something hard, like numbers or data.

• She was crunching on an apple.
• He spent the afternoon crunching numbers for the report.

Used to describe pressing something so hard that it breaks or changes shape. It can also be used metaphorically to describe overpowering defeat or disappointment.

• She was crushing the empty can under her foot.
• The team suffered a crushing defeat in the finals.

This word typically describes the act of using teeth to break down food in one's mouth.

• She was chewing gum loudly.
• He paused, chewing his steak thoughtfully.

This word refers to reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing it, can be literal or metaphorical. It also implies a continuous and often laborious effort.

• She was grinding coffee beans for the morning brew.
• He has been grinding away at his studies for hours.