crumble
//ˈkrʌm.bəl//
Verb
crumbleInfinitive
crumblePresent tense
crumbledPast tense
crumbledPast participle
crumblingPresent participle
crumblesThird-person singular
1
To break or fall apart into small fragments or pieces.
The old wall began to crumble after years of neglect.
2
To gradually deteriorate, weaken, or collapse.
The old empire began to crumble after years of corruption.
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Noun
1
A baked dessert consisting of fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of flour, butter, and sugar.
I made an apple crumble for dessert.