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to crack
verbgeneral usevery common/iʃtɐˈlaɾ/es·ta·lar
Definitions
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To make a sharp, sudden noise, or to cause something to break with such a noise.
Usage examples
“The whip cracked loudly in the air.”
“He cracked his knuckles habitually.”
Common combinations
crack a whipcrack one's knucklescrack under pressure
2
To break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound.
Usage examples
“The dry twig snapped underfoot.”
“The rope snapped under the tension.”
Common combinations
snap in twosnap into place