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crunch / snap

verb/tɾĩˈkaɾ/medium

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Definition

Verb meaning to break or crack something with the teeth, producing a crisp sound; can also mean to grip or clamp tightly.
The dog tried to crunch the bone with its strong teeth.
The cold made me clench my teeth.
Common collocations
to crunch teethto crunch an appleto crunch hard

Etymology

Possivelmente de origem onomatopeica.

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