crack

/kɹˈæk/

/ˈkɹæk/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to crack

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

synonyms : break

to break on the surface without falling into separate pieces

synonyms : break

check

make a very sharp explosive sound

pass through (a barrier)

synonyms : break through

hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise

make a sharp sound

synonyms : snap

break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension

synonyms : snap

break partially but keep its integrity

reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking

break into simpler molecules by means of heat

tell spontaneously

suffer a nervous breakdown

synonyms : break up

collapse

crack up

crock up

to illegally access a computer system with harmful intent

Crack

[NOUN]

a long narrow opening

synonyms : cleft

crevice

fissure

scissure

a narrow opening

synonyms : gap

a sudden sharp noise

synonyms : cracking

snap

a long narrow depression in a surface

synonyms : chap

cranny

crevice

fissure

the act of cracking something

synonyms : cracking

fracture

a usually brief attempt

synonyms : fling

offer

pass

whirl

a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive

synonyms : crack cocaine

tornado

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

witty remark

synonyms : quip

sally

wisecrack

a chance to do something

synonyms : shot

crack

[ADJECTIVE]

of the highest quality

synonyms : A-one

Examples

1. Small cracks appeared in the wall.

2. Ken made a few cracks about the movie.

3. That detail must have slipped between the cracks.

4. The cockroach quickly disappeared into a small crack in the wall.

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