scrunch

• Substantiv, das ein knirschendes, knacksendes oder mahlendes Geräusch bezeichnet, das entsteht, wenn etwas Zerknittertes, Zerbrechliches oder Knackendes gedrückt, zusammengedrückt oder zerdrückt wird.

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.

   Knirschen

   • 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.

   Synonymecracklecrepitationcrunchgrinding

• Verb, das beschreibt, wie etwas durch Drücken, Zusammenpressen oder Knüllen in eine kleinere, runzelige oder kompakte Form gebracht wird, oft mit einem knisternden oder knirschenden Geräusch.

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.

   Knirschen

   • 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.

   Synonymecreakgrategrindraspscrape

2. Squat or crouchB1informal

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

   In die Hocke gehen

   • 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.

   Synonymecrouchhunchhunkersquatstoop

   Antonymeextendrisestandstraighten

3. Crush or wrinkleB1informal

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

   Zerknittern

   • 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.

   Synonymecompresscreasecrumplecrushpuckerrumplescrew upwrinkle

   Antonymeflattensmoothstraighten

Phrasal-Variantenscrunch up