crack
crack
kræk
krāk
British pronunciation
/kɹˈæk/

Definition & Meaning of "crack"in English

to crack
01

to break on the surface without falling into separate pieces

Intransitive
to crack definition and meaning
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The frozen lake began to crack as temperatures rose, creating patterns on the surface.
The heat caused the pavement to crack, requiring repairs to prevent further damage.
02

to cause something to break, split, or fracture, often resulting in the formation of cracks or fissures

Transitive: to crack sth
to crack definition and meaning
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The earthquake cracked the foundation of the house.
The heavy object falling onto the windshield cracked it.
03

to produce a sharp or explosive noise

Intransitive
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As the thunderstorm approached, lightning cracked across the sky.
The whip cracked loudly as the cowboy urged his horse forward.
04

to bypass or overcome a security system or barrier

Transitive: to crack a security system or barrier
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The thieves used lock-picking techniques to crack the door's security and break into the building.
The hackers attempted to crack the company's firewall to gain access to sensitive customer data.
05

to strike or hit someone or something with force

Transitive: to crack sb/sth
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The boxer cracked his opponent with a powerful right hook to the jaw.
The bully cracked the door with his fist, causing it to splinter.
06

to break due to the application of force, stress, or pressure

Intransitive
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The old bridge cracked and collapsed under the weight of the heavy truck.
He kicked the door with such force that it cracked down the middle.
07

to break down complex organic molecules into simpler compounds

Transitive: to crack organic molecules
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In the laboratory, researchers crack hydrocarbons to produce ethylene and propylene for use in plastics manufacturing.
To extract valuable chemicals, biomass is cracked into sugars, lignin, and other components.
08

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

Intransitive
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Despite his efforts to keep it a secret, he cracked and told his friends about the surprise party.
She could n't keep the exciting news to herself any longer and cracked during lunch.
09

to become overwhelmed by intense psychological pressure

Intransitive
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The soldier cracked under the constant threat of combat, experiencing severe anxiety and panic attacks.
The high-pressure environment at work caused her to crack, leading to frequent emotional outbursts.
10

to illegally access a computer system with harmful intent

Transitive: to crack a computer system
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The hacker attempted to crack the company's network security to steal sensitive information.
Cybercriminals use sophisticated tools to crack passwords and gain unauthorized access to online accounts.
Crack
01

a narrow opening or split, often caused by damage or pressure

crack definition and meaning
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A crack appeared in the wall after the earthquake.
Light shone through a crack in the door.
02

a sudden sharp noise

03

the act of cracking something

04

a usually brief attempt

05

a form of cocaine processed into small, hard rocks that can be smoked

SlangSlang
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He was caught selling crack on the street corner.
Some users prefer crack because it can be smoked for a faster high.
06

a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts

07

witty remark

08

a chance to do something

01

exceptionally skilled, excellent, or proficient

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She's a crack shot with a rifle, hitting the target dead center every time.
He's a crack negotiator, always getting the best deals for his clients.
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