1. (v. t.) To break in pieces by violence; to dash to pieces; to crush.

2. (v. i.) To break up, or to pieces suddenly, as the result of collision or pressure.

3. (n.) A breaking or dashing to pieces; utter destruction; wreck.

4. (n.) Hence, bankruptcy.

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