scrunch

• Существительное, обозначающее хрустящий или давящий звук, часто возникающий при наступании на что-то хрупкое или сжатии чего-то ломкого.

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.

   Хруст

   • 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.

   Synonymscracklecrepitationcrunchgrinding

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия по сжатию, сдавливанию или уплотнению чего-либо в меньшую, сморщенную или компактную форму, часто с хрустящим звуком.

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.

   Скрежетать

   • 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.

   Synonymscreakgrategrindraspscrape

2. Squat or crouchB1informal

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

   Присесть на корточки

   • 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.

   Synonymscrouchhunchhunkersquatstoop

   Antonymsextendrisestandstraighten

3. Crush or wrinkleB1informal

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

   Сминать

   • 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.

   Synonymscompresscreasecrumplecrushpuckerrumplescrew upwrinkle

   Antonymsflattensmoothstraighten

Phrasal variantsscrunch up