to break in pieces violently; to dash together with noise and violence.-to make a loud, clattering sound, as of many things falling and breaking at once; to break in pieces with a harsh noise.-to break with violence and noise; as, the chimney in falling crashed through the roof.-a loud, sudden, confused sound, as of many things falling and breaking at once.-ruin; failure; sudden breaking down, as of a business house or a commercial enterprise.-coarse, heavy, narrow linen cloth, used esp. for towels.