crumple
//ˈkrʌm.pəl//
Verb
crumpleInfinitive
crumplePresent tense
crumpledPast tense
crumpledPast participle
crumplingPresent participle
crumplesThird-person singular
1
To crush or press something so that it becomes wrinkled, creased, or folded irregularly.
She crumpled the paper and threw it in the trash.
2
To collapse or fall down suddenly, especially due to weakness or injury.
The runner crumpled to the ground after crossing the finish line.
3
To cause something to lose its shape or structure by crushing.
She crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it away.
Noun
1
A wrinkle, crease, or fold caused by crushing.
There was a crumple in the fabric where it had been folded.