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Definition crumple in British English

crumple verb

verb
/ˈkrʌmp(ə)l/
1

to crush something such as paper or cloth so that it forms untidy folds, or to be crushed in this way

Example

I quickly crumpled up the letter and shoved it in my pocket.

Example

The front section of the car had crumpled in the collision.

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2

to fall to the ground suddenly, with your body, legs, and arms bent, because you are injured, ill, or upset

Example

He crumpled in a heap at our feet.

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3

if your face crumples, you suddenly look very unhappy or disappointed

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Definition crumple in British English