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I . crumple [ˈkrʌmpl̩] VB trans

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II . crumple [ˈkrʌmpl̩] VB intr

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1. crumple (squash):

crumple
zgniatać [perf zgnieść] się

2. crumple (collapse):

crumple
przewracać [perf przewrócić] się

crumple zone N Brit

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Tons of machinery crashed down through crumpling floors, dragging trapped, screaming victims along in their downward path.
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The word banitsa is used as a simile for something (mainly documents and paperwork) crumpled, or badly maintained.
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The two southern outposts were taken in a quick battle, after which the defenses crumpled.
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The fairing softened, and the lower part crumpled inwards during boost.
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He explains that the sandwich will crumple up under the heat, and when the corners of the tin foil touch, the house will explode.
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It features integrated, energy absorbing crumple zones and strategically applied reinforcements at key body points and steel side impact door beams.
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They protect paper documents from tears, water, food, stains, and fingerprints, and partially prevent such documents from being crumpled.
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The paraglider made a hard landing that crumpled the nose wheel.
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Young chicks, when threatened, disgorge food and feign death by crumpling to the nest floor.
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While watching television or reading, one can put a towel flat under the feet and use the toes to crumple it.
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