Crack: meaning, definitions and examples

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crack

 

[ kræk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A sudden sharp noise

Synonyms

pop, snap.

Examples of usage

  • The crack of a whip
  • I heard a loud crack
Context #2 | Noun

break

A narrow opening or break

Synonyms

crevice, fissure.

Examples of usage

  • There was a crack in the wall
  • I found a crack in the pavement
Context #3 | Verb

break

To break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts

Synonyms

fracture, split.

Examples of usage

  • He tried to crack the nut
  • The ice cracked under our weight

Translations

Translations of the word "crack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rachadura

🇮🇳 दरार

🇩🇪 Riss

🇮🇩 retak

🇺🇦 тріщина

🇵🇱 pęknięcie

🇯🇵 ひび

🇫🇷 fissure

🇪🇸 grieta

🇹🇷 çatlak

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 شق

🇨🇿 prasklina

🇸🇰 prasklina

🇨🇳 裂缝

🇸🇮 razpoka

🇮🇸 sprunga

🇰🇿 жарық

🇬🇪 ბზარი

🇦🇿 çat

🇲🇽 grieta

Etymology

The word 'crack' has a long history, originating from Old English 'cracian' meaning 'to resound'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to sharp sounds, breaks, and splitting. It has been used in English language for centuries in different contexts.

See also: cracked, cracker, crackers, cracking, crackle, crackling, crackly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,661, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.