crumble: Meaning and Definition of

crum•ble

1. to break into small fragments or crumbs.

1. to fall into small pieces; break or part into small fragments.
2. to decay or disintegrate gradually: The ancient walls had crumbled.

1. a crumbly or crumbled substance.
2. bits of crisp bacon, bread, etc., added to other foods, esp. as a topping.
3. crumb; particle; fragment.