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crump

[kruhmp, kroomp] / krʌmp, krʊmp /


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In February last year, the crump of artillery was still distant, but the factories had long since shut down as the city turned into a military camp with restaurants and barbers catering to soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Ghost doesn't flinch at the crump of a shell landing nearby.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2023

It was more of a crump and you felt it through the rig.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2013

With an explosive crump the right wing tore off and the Commando plunged toward the ground.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Don't mention it, sir," answered the policeman; "you came a nasty crump."

From The Burning Spear by John Galsworthy


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