crack

nounverbB1 · Intermediate

A thin line where something is broken, or a sharp sound.

Meanings of «crack»

1 · noun

a narrow opening or break in a surface

There is a large crack in the kitchen wall.

2 · noun

a sudden loud sharp sound

We heard a loud crack of thunder outside.

Similar: bang snap pop

3 · verb

to solve a difficult problem or get into something secret

The detective finally managed to crack the difficult case.

Similar: solvedecodebreak into

Translation

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«crack» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

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The difference between similar words

to break along a line

crackget a thin line without falling apartThe cup cracked when I poured hot tea.

splitbreak or divide along a line into partsThe log split in two with one hit.

fractureformalbreak a bone or a hard materialShe fractured her arm in the fall.

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