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crumbling
UK
/ˈkrʌm.blɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrʌm.blɪŋ/
more crumbling
Comp.
most crumbling
Super.
UK
/ˈkrʌmb.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrʌm.bəl.ɪŋ/
Translations
The crumbling cliff posed a danger to hikers.
Осыпающийся утес представлял опасность для туристов.
The crumbling building was a safety hazard.
Разрушающееся здание представляло собой угрозу безопасности.
The crumbling empire was losing its territories.
Распадающаяся империя теряла свои территории.
Definitions
The crumbling walls of the ancient castle were a testament to its long history.
The crumbling infrastructure of the city was in desperate need of repair.
Synonyms
crumblings
pl
UK
/ˈkrʌm.blɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrʌm.blɪŋ/
Gerund used as an uncountable noun; plural form also occurs.
Definitions
The constant crumbling of the cliff worried the nearby residents.
crumbling
Gerund
crumbled
Past Simple
crumbled
Past Participle
crumbling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkrʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈkrʌm.bəl/
Translations
The old bread began to crumble in my hands.
Старый хлеб начал крошиться у меня в руках.
The building began to crumble after years of neglect.
Здание начало разрушаться после многих лет запустения.
The ancient wall started to crumble after the earthquake.
Древняя стена начала осыпаться после землетрясения.
Definitions
The old building began to crumble after years of neglect.
She crumbled the bread into the soup to thicken it.
His confidence began to crumble after the repeated failures.
Synonyms
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For dessert, we had a delicious apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.
She prepared the crumble by mixing butter, flour, and sugar together.
Definitions
He prepared a crumble topping with oats and brown sugar.