# crashing

Pronunciation: say "KRASH-ing" /ˈkɹæʃɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of crash. — present participle and gerund of crash
   - Simple: Present participle of crash. Use this form when something is hitting or breaking right now.
   - _The cymbals were crashing at the climax of the symphony._
   - _Stock prices were crashing faster than the brokers could react._

## Noun

2. The sound or violent action of something striking and breaking apart.
   - Simple: The loud noise or violent movement made when something hits and breaks.
   - _The crashing of the dishes echoed through the empty house._
   - _A sudden crashing in the woods made the whole group freeze._

## Adjective

3. Severe, drastic, or utterly complete in degree; absolute.
   - Simple: Very great, extreme, or total in degree.
   - _The new policy proved a crashing failure within months._
   - _He is a crashing bore who corners guests for hours._

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