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scrunching

UK
/ˈskrʌntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskrʌntʃɪŋ/
scrunching up

Translations

scrunchingnoun
scrunchings
pl
The scrunching of the fabric made it look more textured.
Скручивание ткани сделало её более текстурированной.
The scrunching of paper was loud in the quiet room.
Смятие бумаги было громким в тихой комнате.
Synonyms
mashing
compressing
squeezing
wrinkling
crumpling
scrunchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskrʌntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskrʌntʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that produces a crunching or crumpling sound or action.
scrunchverb

scrunching

Gerund

scrunched
Past Simple
scrunched
Past Participle
scrunching
Gerund
UK
/skrʌntʃ/
US
/skrʌntʃ/
She scrunched the paper into a ball.
Она смяла бумагу в комок.
He scrunched his nose in disgust.
Он сморщил нос от отвращения.
Synonyms
squash
wrinkle
squeeze
compress
crumple

Definitions

scrunchingnoun
The act or sound of crunching or crumpling something, often producing a rustling noise.
The scrunching of leaves underfoot was a familiar sound during their autumn walks.
The act of squeezing or compressing something so that it becomes crumpled or wrinkled.
Gentle scrunching of the fabric gave it a lived-in texture.
scrunchinggerund / present participle
Producing a crunching or crumpling sound or effect.
They listened to the scrunching snow beneath their boots.
scrunchverb
To crush or squeeze something into a compact mass.
She scrunched the paper into a ball before tossing it into the trash.
To make a loud crunching noise.
The gravel scrunched under his boots as he walked down the path.
To contract or squeeze one's face or body into a tight expression or position.
He scrunched his face in concentration as he tried to solve the puzzle.
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