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   crack

   /krak/

   noun

   • 1. a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking apart: "a hairline crack down the middle of the glass" Similar splitfissurecrevicebreakfracturerupturebreachriftcleftslitchinkgapcrannyintersticerare:crazing
   • ▪ a narrow space between two surfaces which have broken or been moved apart: "he climbed into a crack between two rocks" Similar splitfissurecrevicebreakfracturerupturebreachriftcleftslitchinkgapcrannyintersticerare:crazing
   • ▪ a vulnerable point; a flaw: "the company spotted a crack in their rival's defences"
   • ▪ the cleft between the buttocks: informal "her hair came down to her bum crack"
   • 2. a sudden sharp or explosive noise: "a loud crack of thunder" Similar bangreportexplosiondetonationclappopsnapcrackleknocktapclashcrashsmashsmackinformal:whamwhump
   • ▪ a sharp audible blow: "she gave the thief a crack over the head with her rolling pin" Similar blowbanghitpunchknockthumprapbumpthwacksmackslapweltcuffboxinformal:bashwhackclobbercloutclipwallopbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledongdated:buffet
   • ▪ a sudden harshness or change in pitch in a person's voice: "the boy's voice had an uncertain crack in it"
   • 3. a joke, typically a critical or unkind one: informal "he knew about the gossip and would make the odd crack" Similar jokewitticismfunny remarkwitty remarkjestquippunsallypleasantryepigramaphorismreparteebanterbon motjibebarbjeersneertauntinsultcutting remarkslightaffrontslurinsinuationinformal:one-linergagwisecrackfunnydig
   • 4. enjoyable social activity; a good time: Irish "he loved the crack, the laughing"
   • ▪ a conversation: Scottish, Northern English "they are having a great crack about shooting"
   • 5. an attempt to achieve something: informal "I fancy having a crack at winning a fourth title" Similar attempttryeffortendeavourventureinformal:goshotstabwhackwhirlformal:essayarchaic:assay
   • ▪ a chance to attack or compete with someone: "he wanted to have a crack at the enemy"
   • 6. a potent hard crystalline form of cocaine broken into small pieces and inhaled or smoked: "he uses crack and cocaine"

   verb

   • 1. break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts: "the ice all over the bog had cracked" Similar splitfracturefissurerupturebreaksnapcleaverare:craze
   • ▪ break or cause to break open or apart: "a chunk of the cliff had cracked off in a storm"
   • ▪ break (wheat or corn) into coarse pieces.
   • ▪ give way or cause to give way under torture, pressure, or strain: "the witnesses cracked and the truth came out" Similar break downgive waycave incrumblecollapsego to pieceslose controlyieldsuccumbfounderinformal:fall/come apart at the seams
   • 2. make or cause to make a sudden sharp or explosive sound: "a shot cracked across the ridge" Similar go bangbangpopsnapcracklecrashthudthumpboomring outclapexplodedetonate
   • ▪ knock hard against something: "she winced as her knees cracked against metal"
   • ▪ hit (someone or something) hard: "she cracked him across the forehead" Similar hitstrikebeatthumphammerknockrappoundthudpunchbumpthwacksmackslapslamweltcuffpummelbuffetbox someone's earsinformal:bashwhackclobbercloutclipwallopbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledong
   • ▪ (of a person's voice) suddenly change in pitch, especially through strain: "‘I want to get away,’ she said, her voice cracking"
   • 3. find a solution to; decipher or interpret: informal "the code will help you crack the messages" Similar solvefind an/the answer tofind a/the solution toresolvework outpuzzle outfathomfind the key todecipherdecodebreakclear upinterprettranslatestraighten outget to the bottom ofmake head or tail ofunraveldisentangleuntangleunfoldpiece togetherelucidateinformal:figure outsuss out
   • ▪ break into (a safe).
   • 4. tell (a joke): "he cracked jokes which she didn't find very funny"
   • 5. decompose (hydrocarbons) by heat and pressure with or without a catalyst to produce lighter hydrocarbons, especially in oil refining: "catalytic cracking increases gasoline yields"

   adjective

   • 1. very good or skilful: "he is a crack shot"

   Word Origin Old Englishcracian ‘make an explosive noise’; of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kraken and German krachen. crack (sense 4 of the noun) is from Irish craic ‘entertaining conversation’.

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2. americanaddictioncenters.org › stimulants › cocaineCrack vs Cocaine: What's The Difference Between Crack & Cocaine?

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Crack is the street name given to a solid form of cocaine that’s made by processing the drug into small white or off-white rock crystals that are then smoked. 1.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › crackExamples of 'Crack' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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   May 3, 2024 · Definition of crack. Synonyms for crack. He cracked open the eggs. The bird cracked the seed on a tree branch. He fell and cracked his elbow on the ice. The mirror cracked when she dropped it. The hailstones were big enough to crack some windows. Someone cracked him over the head with a beer bottle.

4. www.verywellmind.com › crack-addiction-definition-symptoms-causes-and-treatmentCrack Addiction: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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   Nov 8, 2023 · Crack addiction is a substance use disorder that involves the use of crack cocaine. It is characterized by a cycle of cravings and withdrawal, as well as other severe physical and mental symptoms. Crack cocaine has serious health risks, which is why treatment is so important.

5. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 173312Fractures: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News...

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   Nov 10, 2023 · Summary. A bone fracture is a crack or break in a bone. Bone fractures usually result from a high force impact or stress. People with osteoporosis or bone cancer may experience a fracture...

6. www.irishcentral.com › culture › craicIrish craic explained - the six levels of craic you can reach

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   Jan 10, 2024 · Here’s the encyclopedia definition: "Craic" (/kræk/ KRACK), or "crack" is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation, particularly prominent in Ireland.

7. www.devx.com › terms › crackCrack - Glossary

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   Oct 16, 2023 · Definition of Crack. In the context of technology, “crack” refers to the process of modifying or bypassing software security or restrictions to gain unauthorized access to features or functionality. This is often done by exploiting vulnerabilities or reverse-engineering the software’s code.

8. drugabuse.com › drugs › cocaineFirst-Time Crack Use | Does Crack Addiction Happen Quickly? - ...

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   May 31, 2024 · Crack delivers faster, more intense effects than snorted, powdered cocaine. First, smoking cocaine allows for more rapid absorption of the drug into the body than snorting it does, producing a quick and more potent high. Additionally, though, the drug is more bioavailable when smoked than snorted.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fall throughfall through / between the cracks - Merriam-Webster

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   Mar 12, 2024 · : to fail to be noticed, assisted, or included with others. Parents are concerned that children who have trouble in school will fall through the cracks in the school system. The program is meant to help workers who may have slipped through the cracks because of their age. Examples of fall through/between the cracks in a Sentence.

10. collegedunia.com › exams › cracking-science-articleid-721Cracking: Definition, Types, and Process - Collegedunia

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    Feb 8, 2024 · Cracking is a process used in oil refineries to break down large and complex hydrocarbon molecules into lighter and smaller hydrocarbons that are more suitable for use in industry or by consumers. For the commercial production of petroleum and other petroleum products, it is the most essential step.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › crack downCrack down - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    4 days ago · crack down. /kræk daʊn/. /kræk daʊn/. IPA guide. Other forms: cracking down; cracked down; cracks down. Definitions of crack down. verb. repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable) synonyms: clamp down.