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Breadcrumb

(chiefly in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.

📖 Definitions of "Breadcrumb"

noun
  1. 1

    (chiefly in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.

  2. 2

    (chiefly in the plural) A single link in a chain indicating the hierarchical location of a web page or similar, used as a navigation aid.

verb
  1. 1

    To sprinkle breadcrumbs on to food, normally before cooking.

  2. 2

    To add navigational breadcrumbs to (a web page or user interface).

  3. 3

    To use clues or enticements to lead someone in the desired direction.

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