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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.infiniterecovery.com › substances › what-is-crackWhat is Crack? | What You Need to Know About Crack

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   Feb 15, 2023 · Crack is cocaine in rock or crystal form and is an impure type of cocaine. When in rock form, it’s typically smoked, while powder is snorted, or liquified and injected. Most often, crack is combined with additives such as baking soda. Due to the low cost to acquire it, crack is often a drug of choice among people with substance use disorders.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cracksCracks Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   verb. ˈkrak. cracked; cracking; cracks. Synonyms of crack. intransitive verb. 1. : to make a very sharp explosive sound. The whip cracks through the air. 2. : to break, split, or snap apart. The statue cracked when she dropped it. 3. : fail: such as. a. : to lose control or effectiveness under pressure often used with up.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › crackcrack | definition in the Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   noun. us. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / kræk/ a line on the surface of something that is damaged: Several cups had cracks in them. a narrow space between two parts of something or between two things: I could see sunlight through a crack in the curtains.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › crack_2crack noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   1 [countable] crack (in something) a line on the surface of something where it has broken but not split into separate parts This cup has a crack in it. Cracks began to appear in the walls. ( figurative ) The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show.

6. www.powerthesaurus.org › crackCRACK in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for CRACK

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   CRACK in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for CRACK. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. break. fracture. split. fissure. snap. crevice. breach. bang. cleft. opening. rift. slit. chink. shot. decipher. crash. rupture. whack. wisecrack. figure out. shatter. quip. bust. hole. expert. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. bad. fix. all fingers and thumbs.

7. www.powerthesaurus.org › crack › definitionsCrack definitions - Meaning of Crack - Power Thesaurus

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   Definitionsof Crack. 45 definitions of crack- meanings and example sentences. Lists. synonyms. antonyms. definitions. sentences. thesaurus. Parts of speech. verbs. nouns. adjectives. verb. Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only. "The glass cracked when it was heated" synonyms: check, break. WordNet 3.1 © 2011 by Princeton University.

8. thecontentauthority.com › blog › break-vs-crackBreak vs Crack: Identifying the Right Term for Your Context

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   A crack is a narrow opening or fissure that appears on the surface of an object, material, or substance. It is caused by stress, tension, or shrinkage, and it can propagate over time if not repaired.