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   Crack

   /krak/

   

   noun

   • 1. a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts: "a hairline crack down the middle of the glass" Similar splitfissurecrevicebreakfracturerupturebreachriftcleftslitchinkgapcrannyintersticerare:crazing
   • ▪ a narrow space between two surfaces, especially ones that have broken or been moved apart: "he climbed into a crack between two rocks" Similar splitfissurecrevicebreakfracturerupturebreachriftcleftslitchinkgapcrannyintersticerare:crazing
   • ▪ a vulnerable point; a flaw: "the company spotted a crack in their rival's defenses"
   • ▪ the cleft between the buttocks: informal "your butt crack should not be visible when you squat"
   • 2. a sudden sharp or explosive noise: "a loud crack of thunder" Similar bangreportexplosiondetonationclappopsnapcrackleknocktapclashcrashsmashsmackinformal:whamwhump
   • ▪ a sharp blow, especially one that makes a noise: "she gave the thief a crack over the head with her rolling pin" Similar blowbanghitpunchknockthumprapbumpthwacksmackslapweltcuffboxinformal:bashwhackclobbercloutclipwallopbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledongdated:buffet
   • ▪ a sudden harshness or change in pitch in a person's voice: "the boy's voice had an uncertain crack in it"
   • 3. a joke, typically a critical or unkind one: informal "he knew about the gossip and would make the odd crack" Similar jokewitticismfunny remarkwitty remarkjestquippunsallypleasantryepigramaphorismreparteebanterbon motjibebarbjeersneertauntinsultcutting remarkslightaffrontslurinsinuationinformal:one-linergagwisecrackfunnydig
   • 4. enjoyable social activity; a good time: Irish "he loved the crack, the laughing"
   • ▪ a conversation: Scottish, Northern English "they are having a great crack about shooting"
   • 5. an attempt to gain or achieve something: informal "I thought I had a crack at winning" Similar attempttryeffortendeavorventureinformal:goshotstabwhackwhirlformal:essayarchaic:assay
   • ▪ a chance to attack or compete with someone: "he wanted to have a crack at the enemy"
   • 6. a hard, crystalline form of cocaine broken into small pieces and smoked: "he uses crack and cocaine"

   verb

   • 1. break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts: "the ice all over the lake had cracked" Similar splitfracturefissurerupturebreaksnapcleaverare:craze
   • ▪ break or cause to break open or apart: "his face cracked into a smile"
   • ▪ break (wheat or corn) into coarse pieces.
   • ▪ open slightly: "gingerly, he cracks open his door"
   • ▪ give way or cause to give way under torture, pressure, or strain: "the witnesses cracked and the truth came out" Similar break downgive waycave incrumblecollapsego to pieceslose controlyieldsuccumbfounderinformal:fall/come apart at the seams
   • 2. make or cause to make a sudden sharp or explosive sound: "a shot cracked across the ridge" Similar go bangbangpopsnapcracklecrashthudthumpboomring outclapexplodedetonate
   • ▪ knock against something, making a noise on impact: "she winced as her knees cracked against metal"
   • ▪ hit (someone or something) hard, making a sharp noise: "she cracked him across the forehead" Similar hitstrikebeatthumphammerknockrappoundthudpunchbumpthwacksmackslapslamweltcuffpummelbuffetbox someone's earsinformal:bashwhackclobbercloutclipwallopbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledong
   • ▪ (of a person's voice, especially that of an adolescent boy or a person under strain) suddenly change in pitch: "“I want to get away,” she said, her voice cracking"
   • 3. find a solution to; decipher or interpret: informal "a hacker cracked the codes used in internet software" Similar solvefind an/the answer tofind a/the solution toresolvework outpuzzle outfathomfind the key todecipherdecodebreakclear upinterprettranslatestraighten outget to the bottom ofmake head or tail ofunraveldisentangleuntangleunfoldpiece togetherelucidateinformal:figure outsuss out
   • ▪ break into (a safe).
   • 4. tell (a joke): "he cracked jokes which she didn't find very funny"
   • 5. decompose (hydrocarbons) by heat and pressure with or without a catalyst to produce lighter hydrocarbons, especially in oil refining: "catalytic cracking"

   adjective

   • 1. very good, especially at a specified activity or in a specified role: "he is a crack shot"

   Word Origin Old Englishcracian ‘make an explosive noise’; of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kraken and German krachen. crack (sense 4 of the noun) is from Irish craic ‘entertaining conversation’.

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2. www.doverecovery.com › blog › difference-betweenWhat's The Difference Between Crack & Cocaine?

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   3 days ago · Crack, a processed form of cocaine, is classified as a highly potent and illicit drug. In the United States, crack is categorized as a Schedule II controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act.

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   2 days ago · The life of a crack addict is often one filled with danger, fear, and violence. Many crack addicts have lost their homes due to crack addiction and are commonly found living on the street or in transient housing.

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   3 days ago · Crack is the street name given to a form of cocaine that’s made by processing cocaine into small white or off-white rock crystals that are then smoked. Crack cocaine, a solid substance, gets its name from the crackling sound the rock makes when it’s heated.

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   What is crack cocaine?

   • Crack cocaine is a purified form of cocaine. Crack cocaine is a hard substance that can be smoked and may be referred to as rock, base or just crack. Crack cocaine is made from powdered cocaine in a simple process involving sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).

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   What is a crack addict?

   • Crack addiction is the only thing a crack addict cares about and the rest of their life simply falls away; every moment is used getting high or figuring out how, when and where to get high. A crack addict may start as a cocaine or other drug user. A crack addict typically has an unhappy home life or other stresses or problems.

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   How does crack work?

   • Crack is highly potent and contains a high concentration of cocaine. It is typically smoked using a pipe or other smoking devices, which allows the drug to be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs. This method of administration leads to a quick and intense onset of effects.

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   How is crack cocaine made?

   • Crack cocaine may be made from powdered cocaine by dealers, but is also commonly made by users due to its simple creation process.1. Crack cocaine looks like rocks with jagged edges. Crack cocaine is often cut with less expensive, often toxic, substances.

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   5 days ago · Crack cocaine is a hard substance that can be smoked and may be referred to as rock, base or just crack. What is Crack Cocaine? How is Crack Cocaine Made? Crack cocaine is made from powdered cocaine in a simple process involving sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).

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   4 days ago · noun. someone addicted to crack cocaine. synonyms: binger. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Crack addict." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/crack addict. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. crack addict crack addicts.

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   5 days ago · A crack is an additional software that you have to run after installing the main software. The crack asks the user to browse for the main software installation folder and the main software file inside that folder located inside the Program Files folder in the C: drive of Windows OS.

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   2 days ago · Crack cocaine effects can be deadly and include seizure, heart attack and stroke. Luckily, while crack cocaine detox may be uncomfortable, it is not typically life-threatening. Detox is the first step in crack cocaine treatment. It is the period after the last dose of crack cocaine.