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Definition crack in British English

crack noun

noun
/kræk/
1

a line on a surface where something is beginning to break apart

Example

Many old buildings have cracks in their walls.

Example

Hairline cracks appear in the paint when it dries too quickly.

Synonyms and related words
a blot on something blemish blight
2

a narrow opening between two things or parts of things

Example

She peered out through the crack in the curtains.

Synonyms and related words
abyss aperture blowhole
3

a sign that an organization, relationship, or plan is weak or beginning to fail

Example

events which deepened the cracks in the monarchy

Example

After only a year cracks started to appear in their marriage.

Synonyms and related words
reshuffle fracture poach
Example

the sharp crack of a single gunshot

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beep bleep chirp
5

a hard hit on a part of your body

Example

He's had a nasty crack on the head.

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a clip round the ear/earhole backhander bang
6

an attempt to do something

Example

We thought we'd have a crack at running our own business.

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attempt effort struggle
7

a rude or insulting joke about someone or something

Example

Some of the students were making cracks about her appearance.

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joke pun innuendo
8

a pure form of the illegal drug cocaine

Example

crack addicts

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acid anabolic steroid cannabis
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a (good) laugh amusement a (real) hoot
Example

Come in and give us some of your crack.

Definition crack in British English

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