crack

Meaning of crack in English

Noun

US /kræk/ UK /kræk/

1. a break or narrow opening

a wide crack in the wall

2. a quick, loud, sharp sound

crack of thunder

Verb

US /kræk/ UK /kræk/

1. break or split suddenly, often with a quick, loud, sharp sound

The plate cracked into two pieces when dropped.

2. cause a narrow aperture, fissure, or split in something

Never buy eggs with cracked shells.

3. make a quick, loud, sharp sound

The hunter's rifle cracked and the deer fell dead.