crumple

Meanings

• Verb

  To crumple means to fold or pleat (a piece of paper, cloth, etc.) into a compact form by creasing it.

  - "He crumpled the paper into a ball."
  - "She crumpled the map to fit it in her pocket."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹʌmpəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=545599"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crumple
rampage , campaign , champagne , arrange

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Variants

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crumple , crumpled , crumples , crumpling , crumply , crumple zone , face crumple

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'crimpelan' meant 'to wrinkle, crinkle, or crease'. The modern English word 'crumple' is derived from this root.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest crumpled paper ball is 13.11 meters (43 feet) in diameter.

2. The word 'crumple' is often used in the context of stress or defeat. For example, a character in a novel might crumple under the weight of their emotions or crumple in defeat.

3. In some cultures, crumpling paper is a symbol of respect or reverence. For example, in Japan, it is customary to crumple paper before offering it as an offering at a shrine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Folding: Folding is a common technique used to store or transport items that take up a lot of space. Crumpling is a specific type of folding where the material is creased or pleated.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'crumple' is often used to describe the emotional state of a character. For example, a character may crumple under the weight of their emotions or crumple in defeat.

How to Memorize "crumple"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of crumpling: imagine creasing and folding a piece of paper or cloth into a compact form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crumple' with the image of a balled-up piece of paper or a wrinkled piece of cloth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crumple like a paper' to remember the meaning of the word.

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