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Definition of crumpling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
texturestate of being wrinkled or creased
- The crumpling of the shirt was noticeable.
2.
compressionthe act of crushing something into wrinkles
- The crumpling of the paper was loud.
Adjective
1.
texturebecoming wrinkled or creased
- The crumpling paper made a soft noise.
2.
emotional stateshowing signs of emotional collapse
- Her crumpling expression revealed her disappointment.
Images of crumpling
state of being wrinkled or creased
Origin of crumpling
English, crumple (to wrinkle) + -ing (action)
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Examples of crumpling in a sentence
She noticed the crumpling of the fabric immediately. The crumpling of leaves signaled the arrival of autumn. She enjoyed the crumpling of the fabric in her hands. The crumpling leaves signaled the arrival of autumn. She noticed the crumpling fabric of her dress. His crumpling demeanor suggested he was overwhelmed.
The crumpling look on his face showed his inner turmoil.
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- French:froissement, froissé, ...
- German:Zerknittern, zerknittert, ...
- Italian:stropicciatura, accartocciato, ...
- Spanish:arruga, arrugado, ...
- Portuguese:amarrotamento, amarrotado, ...
- Chinese:皱褶, 弄皱的, ...
- Japanese:しわ, しわくちゃになる, ...
- Arabic:تجعد, يتجعَّد, ...
- Hebrew:קִמּוּט, מִתְקַמֵּט, ...
- Russian:смятость, смятый, ...
- Ukrainian:зморщеність, зім'ятий, ...
- Hindi:सिकुड़न, सिकुड़ता हुआ, ...
Definition of crumple - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
wrinkletr. press into wrinkles by crushing togethertr.
- She crumpled the paper into a ball.
2.
damagetr. cause to collapse or fall aparttr.
- The building crumpled after the explosion.
3.
fallingintr. collapse or give way suddenlyintr.
- The bridge crumpled under the heavy weight..
4.
emotional expressionintr. suddenly look disappointed or about to cryintr.
- His face crumpled when he heard the news.
Noun
1.
texturecrease or wrinkle on a surface
- The paper had a crumple in the corner.
2.
textilesirregular fold in fabric or material
- She noticed a crumple in her dress.
Images of crumple
crease or wrinkle on a surface 
irregular fold in fabric or material
Expressions with crumple
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make something wrinkled or folded messily
She crumpled up the note and threw it away.
parts of a vehicle designed to absorb collision impact
Crumple zones help protect passengers during a crash.
Origin of crumple
Middle English, crumpelen (to curl up)
Examples of crumple in a sentence
The leaves crumpled underfoot as we walked. The impact crumpled the car's frame. Heavy snow crumpled the old shed. The old building crumpled during the earthquake. His legs crumpled from exhaustion after the marathon. She crumpled at the sight of the empty room.
The child's face crumpled after losing the game. The fabric showed a crumple after washing. A crumple appeared on the car's hood. The fabric had a crumple that wouldn't smooth out. A crumple in the curtain caught her eye.
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- French:froisser, pli, ...
- German:zerknittern, Knick, ...
- Italian:accartocciare, sgualcitura, ...
- Spanish:arrugar, pliegue, ...
- Portuguese:amassar, vinco, ...
- Chinese:揉皱, 皱褶, ...
- Japanese:丸める, しわ, ...
- Arabic:كَوَّمَ, تَجَعُّد, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַמֵּט, קִמּוּט, ...
- Russian:скомкать, складка, ...
- Ukrainian:зім'яти, зморшка, ...
- Hindi:मसलना, सिलवट, ...
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