
Crumb
Visual Imagery
Use 'crumb' to evoke a visual image of smallness and insignificance in various descriptions.

A single crumb lay forgotten on the vast dining table.
Literal Use
Speak about 'crumb' literally when referring to small pieces of food left behind.

She sighed at the crumbs scattering the toddler's highchair.
Metaphorical Sense
Use 'crumb' metaphorically to describe a tiny amount of something non-physical, like information.

They gave us just a few crumbs of what's really going on.
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