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crumbling.

That crumbles; that breaks into small pieces or particles.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈkɹʌmblɪŋ//ˈkɹʌmbl̩ɪŋ/
  1. That crumbles; that breaks into small pieces or particles.

  2. In a state of decline.

    figuratively
    A rain of dust fell from the crumbling ceiling.
noun/ˈkɹʌmblɪŋ//ˈkɹʌmbl̩ɪŋ/
  1. Material that has crumbled away; crumbs.

verb/ˈkɹʌmblɪŋ//ˈkɹʌmbl̩ɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of crumble

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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