crashing (ˈkræʃɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
- (prenominal) informal (intensifier) (esp in the phrase a crashing bore)
1crash1 (kræʃ)
Definitions
verb
- to make or cause to make a loud noise as of solid objects smashing or clattering
- to fall or cause to fall with force, breaking in pieces with a loud noise as of solid objects smashing
- (intr) to break or smash in pieces with a loud noise
- (intr) to collapse or fail suddenly ⇒
this business is sure to crash
- to cause (an aircraft) to hit land or water violently resulting in severe damage or (of an aircraft) to hit land or water in this way
- to cause (a car, etc) to collide with another car or other object or (of two or more cars) to be involved in a collision
- to move or cause to move violently or noisily ⇒
to crash through a barrier
- British informal short for gate-crash
- (intr) (of a computer system or program) to fail suddenly and completely because of a malfunction
- (intr) slang another term for crash out
- See crash and burn
noun
- an act or instance of breaking and falling to pieces
- a sudden loud noise ⇒
the crash of thunder
- a collision, as between vehicles
- a sudden descent of an aircraft as a result of which it hits land or water
- the sudden collapse of a business, stock exchange, etc, esp one causing further financial failure
- (modifier)
- requiring or using intensive effort and all possible resources in order to accomplish something quickly ⇒
a crash programme
- sudden or vigorous ⇒
a crash halt
a crash tackle
- requiring or using intensive effort and all possible resources in order to accomplish something quickly ⇒
- See crash-and-burn
See also
crash outAlternative Forms
ˈcrasher nounWord Origin
C14: probably from crasen to smash, shatter + dasshen to strike violently, dashC14: probably from to smash, shatter + to strike violently, 1; see ; see crazeSynonyms
View thesaurus entry=
smash,
clash,
boom,
smashing,
bang,
thunder,
thump,
racket,
din,
clatter,
clattering,
thud,
clang,
=
smash,
break,
break up,
shatter,
fragment,
fracture,
shiver,
disintegrate,
splinter,
dash to pieces
=
collapse,
fail,
go under,
be ruined
go bust,
fold up,
go broke
go to the wall,
go belly up,
smash,
fold,
Usage examples
They sent her crashing to the floor, scattering her groceries.
, A Song at Twilight (1989)The suggestion is that cosmic rays crashing into the atmosphere ionise the molecules they collide with, triggering cloud formation.
New Scientist (2004)Sens goaltender Patrick Lalime left the game early in the first period with a knee injury after crashing into his net.
CBC (2004)Driving while using a hands-free mobile increases your chance of crashing by four times - the same as drink-driving.
Belfast Telegraph (2005)Apart from anything else, this sent boughs crashing through the windscreens of Porsches, which many people found a consoling sight.
, LEND ME YOUR EARS (2003)