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/kræk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A line on the surface of an object where it has broken but not separated.
There was a crack in the wall that needed to be fixed.
A sharp, sudden sound.
I heard a crack in the distance, like thunder.
A flaw or deficiency.
There is a crack in his alibi that we need to investigate.
verb
To break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts.
He cracked the nut open with a hammer.
To make a sudden sharp sound.
The whip cracked through the air.
To solve (a code or puzzle).
The detective managed to crack the case wide open.
Etymology
Middle English; from Old English 'cracian' meaning to crack, break.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crack a joke
To make a humorous remark.
having a crack at something
To try something.
crack down
To start enforcing laws or rules more strictly.
crack the code
To solve a problem or mystery.
crack up
To laugh uncontrollably.
Related Words
cracked
Broken or damaged.
cracking
The action of breaking or causing to break.
cracker
A type of thin, crisp bread.
crackle
To make a series of small, sharp cracking noises.
crackpot
A person who is eccentric or crazy.
Slang Meanings
Crack cocaine.
He was addicted to crack.
To succeed at something quickly or unexpectedly.
She managed to crack the exam without studying.
A clever or witty remark.
He always has a crack ready for any situation.