To grind or press with violence and noise.
To emit a grinding or crunching noise.
To calculate or otherwise process (e.g. to crunch numbers: to perform mathematical calculations). Presumably from the sound made by mechanical calculators.
To make employees work overtime in order to meet a deadline in the development of a project.
To be crushed with a noisy crackling sound.
To cause the gears to emit a crunching sound by releasing the clutch before the gears are properly synchronised.
To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.
To compress (data) using a particular algorithm, so that it can be restored by decrunching.
A form of abdominal exercise, based on a sit-up but in which the lower back remains in contact with the floor.
A dessert consisting of a crunchy topping with fruit underneath.
The overtime work required to catch up and finish a project, usually in the final weeks of development before release.
A shortage.
A critical moment or event.
A problem that leads to a crisis.
A small piece created by crushing; a piece of material with a friable or crunchy texture.
A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching.
The symbol #.
To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.
To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
To provide assistance.
To do something on the behalf of someone.
To provide assistance to (someone or something).
To contribute in some way to.
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance
Action given to provide assistance; aid.
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
A study aid.
One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.
Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.