cracker

/ˈkrækər/

Definitions

1. noun

a crisp, crunchy biscuit or cookie, typically made from flour and fat

“She offered me a cracker with the cheese at the party.”

2. noun

a person who cracks nuts

“The cracker worked at the nut factory.”

3. noun

a device for cracking open something, such as a shell or a safe

“The cracker was used to open the safe during the heist.”

4. verb

to break or crack something, such as a nut or a shell

“She cracked the walnut with the help of a cracker.”

5. verb

to break or shatter something, such as a glass or a plate

“The vase was cracked when it fell from the table.”

6. verb

to make a loud, sharp noise, often used in military contexts

“The soldiers cracked their rifles in preparation for the battle.”

Synonyms

  • biscuit
  • cookie
  • nutcracker

Antonyms

  • softener
  • unbreaker