scrunch

• اسم يدل على صوت طقطقة أو crunching يحدث عند السير على شيء هش أو سحقه، أو عند ضغط شيء قابل للتكسير. ويشير أيضًا إلى فعل سحق أو طقطقة شيء ما بهذه الطريقة.

A noun referring to a crunching or crushing sound, often produced by stepping on or compressing something brittle or crisp.

1. Crunching soundB2informal

   A loud, crushing noise, often made by stepping on something brittle or by compressing something.

   صَرِير

   • The scrunch of gravel under his boots was the only sound.
   • She heard the scrunch of paper as he crumpled the letter.
   • The scrunch of snow beneath their feet echoed in the quiet forest.

   المرادفاتcracklecrepitationcrunchgrinding

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف فعل الضغط أو العصر أو التجعيد لجعل الشيء أصغر أو أكثر اكتنازًا أو تجعدًا، وغالبًا ما يكون مصحوبًا بصوت طقطقة أو خشخشة.

A verb used to describe the action of crushing, squeezing, or compressing something into a smaller, wrinkled, or compact form, often producing a crunching sound.

1. Make a grinding noiseB2informal

   To produce a harsh, grating sound, often associated with a mechanical part that lacks proper lubrication.

   صَرَّ

   • The old engine scrunched loudly when I tried to start it.
   • I could hear the gears scrunch as he shifted without using the clutch.
   • The bicycle chain scrunched, indicating it needed oil.

   المرادفاتcreakgrategrindraspscrape

2. Squat or crouchB1informal

   To lower one's body by bending the knees and sitting on the heels.

   القُعود على العَقِبَين

   • He scrunched down to pick up the fallen coin.
   • The children scrunched in the corner to hide during the game.
   • She scrunched on her heels to tie her shoelaces.

   المرادفاتcrouchhunchhunkersquatstoop

   الأضدادextendrisestandstraighten

3. Crush or wrinkleB1informal

   To press, crush, or fold something, causing wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface.

   تجْعِيد

   • She scrunched the paper into a ball and threw it away.
   • He scrunched his forehead in confusion.
   • The fabric scrunched up when she sat down.

   المرادفاتcompresscreasecrumplecrushpuckerrumplescrew upwrinkle

   الأضدادflattensmoothstraighten

الصيغ المركّبةscrunch up