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Small leftover fragments or crumbs remaining after a meal, often inadequate for a full portion
Plural for a very small amount of something
“He only had a crumb of hope left after failing the exam.”
Plural for a very small piece (of something)
“I brushed off the crumb from my shirt after eating the croissant.”
Plural for a contemptible or very unpleasant person or thing
“He may seem charming, but deep down he's just a crumb.”
Plural for a parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus humanus
Plural for fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance
To break or crush into crumbs or small particles
To scatter or leave small fragments of bread or crumbs as a trail
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