I. ˈskrənch, ˈskru̇nch verb
Etymology: alteration of crunch (I)
Date: circa 1790
transitive verb
1. : crunch , crush
2.
a. : to draw or squeeze together tightly
b. : crumple — often used with up
c. : to cause (as one's features) to draw together — usually used with up
intransitive verb
1. : to move with or make a crunching sound
2. : crouch , hunch ; also : squeeze
II. noun
Date: 1857
: a crunching sound