Definitions

1. noun

a narrow opening or split in something, especially a surface

“She heard a loud crack as the ice beneath her foot gave way.”

2. verb

to break or cause something to break into pieces, especially with a sharp noise

“The tree branch cracked under the weight of the snow.”

3. verb

to make a sharp, high-pitched sound, typically with the tongue

“The comedian cracked a joke and the audience laughed.”

4. verb

to solve a puzzle or code

“She cracked the code and unlocked the safe.”

5. noun

a fissure or split in the earth’s surface, especially one caused by a volcanic eruption

“The volcano created a massive crack in the ground.”

6. noun

a sudden, sharp noise, typically caused by breaking or splitting something

“The loud crack of the fireworks startled the children.”

7. noun

a type of rock or mineral that has a characteristic crack or fissure

“The geologist studied the unique crack pattern in the quartz crystal.”

8. adjective

having a sharp, high-pitched sound

“The crack of the whip echoed through the night.”

9. verb

to use force or pressure to make something split or break

“The worker cracked the eggshell with a spoon.”