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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. thegryningtimes.substack.com › p › define-crackDefine "crack" - The GRYNING Times

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   2 days ago · The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both closed at new records on Monday, with gains of 0.1% and 0.3% respectively, while the Dow Jones lost 31 points. Recent data showed US consumers' 1-year inflation expectations fell for a second straight month in July. Aso, Chair Powell is set to testify before Congress, with traders looking for insights into the Fed's plans for the rest of the year.

4. adf.org.au › drug-facts › cocaineCocaine - Alcohol and Drug Foundation

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   1 day ago · Crack: crystals ranging from white or cream to transparent with a pink or yellow hue. It may contain impurities. 3; Other names. C, coke, crack, nose candy, snow, white lady, toot, Charlie, blow, white dust or stardust.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcrack on to - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   4 days ago · Definition of crack on to phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   3 days ago · 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.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_British_terms_not_widely_used_in_the_UnitedGlossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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   2 days ago · This is a list of British words not widely used in the United States. In Commonwealth of Nations, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Australia, some of the British terms listed are used, although another usage is often preferred. Words with specific British English meanings that ...

8. mediabiasfactcheck.com › crackedCracked.com - Bias and Credibility - Media Bias/Fact Check

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   5 days ago · Cracked is difficult to define as some content is humorous and might classify as satire, while other stories are serious, though usually weird. However, when reporting on politics, they tend to have a left-leaning bias, though it is generally satirical such as this 5 Embarrassing Secrets Hiding In Trump’s Cabinet .

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › crack cocaineCrack cocaine - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 3, 2024 · crack cocaine. the "crack cocaine" family. a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive.

10. www.cmegroup.com › learn-about-the-1-1-crack-spreadLearn about the 1:1 Crack Spread - CME Group

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    The crack spread, the theoretical refining margin, is executed by selling the refined products futures and buying crude oil futures, thereby locking in the differential between the refined products and crude oil.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › slip through the cracksSlip through the cracks Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    Jun 13, 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.