scrunch

• Nom désignant un bruit sec ou écrasant, souvent produit en marchant sur quelque chose de fragile ou en comprimant un objet croustillant ou friable.

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.

   bruit de craquement

   • 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.

   Synonymescracklecrepitationcrunchgrinding

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de comprimer, presser ou tasser quelque chose en une forme plus petite, froissée ou compacte, souvent avec un bruit craquant.

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.

   Émettre un grincement

   • 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.

   Synonymescreakgrategrindraspscrape

2. Squat or crouchB1informal

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

   S'accroupir

   • 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.

   Synonymescrouchhunchhunkersquatstoop

   Antonymesextendrisestandstraighten

3. Crush or wrinkleB1informal

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

   Froisser ou chiffonner

   • 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.

   Synonymescompresscreasecrumplecrushpuckerrumplescrew upwrinkle

   Antonymesflattensmoothstraighten

Variantes phrasalscrunch up