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(noun) crush, compaction
the act of crushing
(verb) bray, comminute, grind, mash
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
grind the spices in a mortar; mash the garlic
(verb) crackle, scranch, scraunch
make a crushing noise
his shoes were crunching on the gravel
(verb) munch
chew noisily
The children crunched the celery sticks
press or grind with a crushing noise