Visual meaning of 'crumbles'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of crumbles: A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.

noun

A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.

"blackberry and apple crumble"

Visual illustration of crumbles: To fall apart; to disintegrate.

verb

To fall apart; to disintegrate.

"The old cookie crumbles easily in your hand. "

condition process nature

Visual illustration of crumbles: To break into crumbs. - Image 1

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verb

To break into crumbs.

"We crumbled some bread into the water."

material substance process

Visual illustration of crumbles: To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.

verb

To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.

"Using your fingers, crumble the ingredients with the fingertips, lifting in an upward motion, until the mixture is sandy and resembles large breadcrumbs."