crump
Example Sentences
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Ghost doesn't flinch at the crump of a shell landing nearby.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2023
We hear the drills and the crump of the digger.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2023
Finally scrumplicate which evokes the positive "scrumptious" but probably depends more on "scrumple" to crush and the crump of violent opposition.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2014
With an explosive crump the right wing tore off and the Commando plunged toward the ground.
From Time Magazine Archive
He heard the roar of exploding heavy shells, and as the "crump, crump," continued steadily, he telephoned from the headquarters dug-out in rear of the support line to ask the forward trenches what was happening.
From Action Front by Cable, Boyd
