crumb

C1
Pronunciation
/kษนสŒm/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread).

Example Sentences
  • The pigeons were happily pecking at crumbs of bread on the ground.
2 Definition

A small piece of other material, such as rubber.

3 Definition

A bit, small amount.

Example Sentences
  • a crumb of comfort
4 Definition

The soft internal portion of bread, surrounded by crust.

5 Definition

A mixture of sugar, cocoa and milk, used to make industrial chocolate.

6 Definition

A nobody; a worthless person.

7 Definition

A body louse (Pediculus humanus).

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cover with crumbs.

2 Definition

To break into crumbs or small pieces with the fingers; to crumble.

Example Sentences
  • to crumb bread