English dictionary

crumb

/kr/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a very small quantity of something

noun.quantity

Examples
He gave only a crumb of information about his plans.

There were few crumbs of comfort in the report.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

noun.person

Synonyms bum dirty dog git lowlife puke rat rotter scum bag skunk so-and-so stinker stinkpot

Source: WordNet 3.0
small piece of e.g. bread or cake

noun.food

Source: WordNet 3.0
A small fragment or piece; especially, a small piece of bread or other food, broken or cut off.

noun

Source: webster1913

coat with bread crumbs

verb.contact

Examples
Crumb a cutlet.

Source: WordNet 3.0
break into crumbs

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
remove crumbs from

verb.change

Examples
Crumb the table.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To break into crumbs or small pieces with the fingers; as, to <i>crumb</i> bread.

verb

Source: webster1913