Definition of crack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical breakthin line or space in a solid surface
- There was a crack in the wall.
2.
imperfectionsmall flaw or defect
- There's a crack in the plan.
3.
jokeUK humorous or witty remarkUK
- He made a crack about my new haircut.
4.
- I'll have a crack at solving it.
5.
soundsharp snapping sound
- The crack of the whip was startling..
6.
- We had a good crack at the party.
7.
drughighly addictive form of cocaine
- He was arrested for selling crack.
8.
skillsUK expert or highly skilled personUK
- She is a crack shot with a rifle..
Verb
1.
soundintr. make a sudden sharp or explosive soundintr.
- The whip cracked loudly in the air..
2.
- They finally cracked the complex code.
3.
physicstr./intr. break without complete separation of partstr./intr.
- The vase cracked when it fell.
4.
humortr. US tell a joketr. US
- He cracked a joke to lighten the mood.
5.
actiontr. break a shell to reach inside parttr.
- She cracked the egg into the bowl.
6.
- He started to crack under the intense scrutiny..
7.
emotionintr. voice changes pitch due to emotionintr.
- Her voice cracked as she spoke.
8.
hackingtr. TECH. US gain unauthorized access to computerstr. TECH. US
- Hackers cracked the security system.
Adjective
1.
experthighly skilled or trained
- He is a crack pilot with years of experience.
2.
top-notchof the highest quality or standard
- They hired a crack team to handle the project.
Images of crack
thin line or space in a solid surface
Expressions with crack
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open something by breaking or splitting it
He had to crack open the coconut with a sharp rock..
enforce rules or act harshly against something bad
The police will crack down on illegal parking.
tell jokes to make people laugh
He loves to crack jokes at parties.
penetrate a barrier or surface
The team managed to crack through the defenses.
open a nut to get the seed
He used a hammer to crack a nut.
tell a funny story or remark
He loves to crack a joke at parties.
break a rib bone due to injury or accident
He fell and cracked a rib while skiing.
exert control or authority over others
The manager cracked a whip to meet the deadline.
take severe measures against
The police will crack down on speeding drivers this weekend.
fail to cope with stress or pressure
She might crack under the pressure of the exam.
lose control or composure in stressful situations
He tends to crack under pressure during exams.
suddenly stop coping because strong pressure becomes too much
After weeks of criticism, he finally crack under the strain.
cause someone to laugh a lot
His funny stories always crack me up.
place where crack cocaine is used or sold
The police raided the crack house last night.
highly skilled and efficient group
The company hired a crack team to handle the crisis.
open a beer bottle or can
He decided to crack a beer after work.
open a book to start studying or reading
He finally decided to crack a book before the exam.
open a bottle to start drinking
Let's crack a bottle and celebrate the win.
solve a difficult problem or mystery
The detective worked tirelessly to crack the case.
smile slightly or briefly
He finally cracked a smile after hearing the joke.
decipher or break a secret code or system
The hacker tried to crack code to access the data.
weakness in someone's character or arguments
His arrogance was the first crack in the armor.
first moment of daylight before sunrise
We started our journey at the crack of dawn.
proceed with speed and determination
We need to crack on to meet the deadline.
Origin of crack
Old English, cracian (to make a sharp noise)
Terms with crack included in their meaning
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physical opening
crack or hole allowing fluid to escape
escape of fluid
allow liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack
damage
long crack or tear in something
smash glass
cause a mirror to crack or shatter by force
liquid escape
escape from a container through a hole or crack
technology
unwanted escape of air through a crack hole or loose joint
drug
crack cocaine in slang
crack
thin fissure or crack
escape of substances
escape of liquid or gas through a hole or crack
gun crack
sound made by a rifle when fired
drug
crystallized lump of crack cocaine
medical
break or crack a bone or cartilage
physical gap
crack or opening in something
sharp crack
sound or action of a snap
damage
develop a hole or crack
geology
long narrow crack in rock or earth
cracking
crack open along a seam
gap
narrow opening or crack in a surface
laughing
laugh heartily or crack up
geology
crack in the earth's crust
geology
deep crack in the ground or rock
glacier
deep crack in a glacier or snowfield
geology
narrow crack in a rock or wall
dermatology
small unnatural crack in skin or tissue
Examples of crack in a sentence
The ice had a crack running through it. The vase had a crack that went unnoticed. Inspectors found a crack in the foundation. His crack about the weather lightened the mood. She couldn't stop laughing at his crack during dinner. Why not give the puzzle a crack?
After one failed crack, he tried a different approach. The crack of thunder echoed through the valley. A loud crack signaled the tree's fall. We enjoyed some crack over coffee. The crack in the office kept everyone entertained. Crack has devastating effects on communities. The police seized a large quantity of crack. He's a crack at solving puzzles. The team hired a crack to improve their performance. The ice began to crack under pressure. He cracked his knuckles nervously. She managed to crack the mystery after days of research. The detective cracked the case with a fresh perspective. The ice cracked under the weight. The mirror cracked during the storm. Maya cracked a joke during the delay. He often cracks jokes with his patients. He cracked the nut with a quick motion. The chef cracked the lobster shell effortlessly. She began to crack after the third day of interrogation. The constant pressure made him crack during the competition. His voice cracked during the emotional speech. I could hear her voice crack with sadness. They managed to crack the database. He tried to crack the password. She is a crack shot with the rifle. The crack team solved the case quickly. The crack pilot landed the plane safely. He is a crack shot with a rifle.
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- French:fissure, claquer, ...
- German:Riss, knallen, ...
- Italian:crepa, scoppiare, ...
- Spanish:grieta, estallar, ...
- Portuguese:fenda, estalar, ...
- Chinese:裂缝, 爆裂, ...
- Japanese:ひび, パチンと鳴る, ...
- Arabic:شَقّ, فَرْقَع, ...
- Hebrew:סֶדֶק, לְהַשְׁמִיעַ קוֹל חַד, ...
- Russian:трещина, треснуть, ...
- Ukrainian:тріщина, тріщати, ...
- Hindi:दरार, कड़कना, ...
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