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crack
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/iʃˈtalu/es·ta·lo
Definitions
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A short, sharp sound, like something breaking or hitting.
Usage examples
“The crack of thunder startled everyone.”
“He heard a loud crack as the ice gave way beneath his feet.”
Common combinations
loud cracksudden crackcrack of a branch
2
A sharp blow delivered with the open hand, especially on the face.
Usage examples
“She gave him a stinging slap across the cheek.”
“The insult was met with a sharp slap.”
Common combinations
slap in the face