Definitions

1. noun

the sound of biting or chewing something hard or firm

“The crunch of the apple between her teeth was loud.”

2. verb

to break or bite into small pieces with a hard or sharp action

“She crunched through the trail, her hiking boots crunching on the gravel path.”

3. noun

a problem or issue that needs to be dealt with

“The government is working to solve the crunch of the economic crisis.”

4. noun

a period of time when a person has to work or do something without a break

“She had to work a crunch shift, starting early in the morning and working late into the night.”

5. verb

to do something quickly and efficiently, often in a difficult situation

“The team had to crunch the numbers and make a decision about the budget.”