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 grind or press with violence and noise.
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 reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
To turn into powder; to become powdery.
To depart suddenly; to "take a powder".
To use powder on the hair or skin.
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.