Crumbling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹʌmblɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Crumbling is an adjective meaning That crumbles; that breaks into small pieces or particles.
Meaning
That crumbles; that breaks into small pieces or particles.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) In a state of decline.
- present participle and gerund of crumble
- Material that has crumbled away; crumbs.
Example Sentences
Blank I call it, but it was figured over with the patches that please a painter, repaired breaches, crumblings of plaster, extrusions of brick that had turned pink with time[…]
Word Forms
- crumblings
Synonyms for crumbling
Depending on context, synonyms include chip, fragment, bit, chunk, clip, crumb.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include collapse, tumble, break down, decay, crumple, failing.
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