Crumple

Definition of Crumple

Crum´ple   Pronunciation: krŭm´p'l
v. t.1.To draw or press into wrinkles or folds; to crush together; to rumple; as, to crumple paper.
[imp. & p. p. Crumpled (-p'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Crumpling (-plĭng).]
They crumpled it into all shapes, and diligently scanned every wrinkle that could be made.
- Addison.
v. i.1.To contract irregularly; to show wrinkles after being crushed together; as, leaves crumple.

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