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Meaning of the word crack in English

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crack

US /kræk/
UK /kræk/
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Noun

1.

a line on the surface of something along which it has broken without dividing into separate parts

Example:
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There's a small crack in the window.
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The vase fell and developed a hairline crack.
Synonym:
fissurefracturesplitriftcrevice
2.

a sudden, sharp noise

Example:
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We heard the loud crack of thunder.
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The whip made a sharp crack in the air.
Synonym:
snappopbangclapthwack
3.

a narrow opening or fissure, especially one in a rock or wall

Example:
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The climber found a small crack to grip onto.
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Light filtered through the cracks in the old barn wall.
Synonym:
gapopeningaperturechinkslit

Verb

1.

break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts

Example:
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The ice began to crack under their weight.
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He accidentally cracked the screen of his phone.
Synonym:
splitfracturerupturecleavesnap
2.

make a sudden, sharp noise

Example:
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The old floorboards cracked underfoot.
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His knuckles cracked as he clenched his fist.
Synonym:
snappopbangclatterthump
3.

find a solution to or an explanation for (a problem or mystery)

Example:
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Scientists are trying to crack the code of DNA.
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They finally cracked the case after months of investigation.
Synonym:
solvedecipherunravelfigure outdecode

Adjective

1.

excellent or very good

Example:
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He's a crack shot with a rifle.
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They have a crack team of engineers.
Synonym:
excellentsuperbfirst-ratetop-notchexpert
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