Crash

/kɹæʃ/

The meaning and definition of Crash, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.
    “After the lightning came the crash of thunder.”
  2. An automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident.
    “Nobody survived the plane crash”
verb
  1. To severely damage or destroy something by causing it to collide with something else.
    “I'm sorry for crashing the bike into a wall. I'll pay for repairs.”
  2. (via gatecrash) To attend a social event without invitation, usually with unfavorable intentions.
    “We weren't invited to the party so we decided to crash it.”
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