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v. t. [imp. & p. p. CRASHED (krăsht); p. pr. & vb. n. CRASHING.] [O. Fr. & Pr. croissir, It. crosciare, from Goth. kriustan, to gnash, crash, grate. Cf. CRUSH.] To break to pieces violently; to dash with tumult and violence. [Rare.] Mallet.
v. i. To make a loud, clattering sound, as of many things falling and breaking at once.
When convulsions cleave the laboring earth, Before the dismal yawn appears, the ground Trembles and heaves, the nodding houses crash. Smith.
n. 1. The loud, mingled sound of many things falling and breaking at once. The gilded roofs and towers of stone, Now instant all around, With sudden crash and dreadful groan, Rush thundering to the ground. Mickle. 2. [Lat. crassus.] Coarse linen cloth.