crack

1. A long narrow opening (synset 109281621)
   is a type of: gap, opening - an open or empty space in or between things
   subtypes:

   • chap - a crack in a lip caused usually by cold
   • chink - a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
   • crevasse - a deep fissure
   • fatigue crack - a crack in metal resulting from metal fatigue
   • break, fault, faulting, fracture, geological fault, shift - (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
   • rift - a narrow fissure in rock
   • slit - a narrow fissure
   • split - a lengthwise crack in wood
   • vent, volcano - a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
   same as: cleft, crevice, fissure, scissure
2. A narrow opening (synset 103421239)
   "he opened the window a crack"
   is a type of: opening - a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
   subtypes:

   • blank, lacuna - a blank gap or missing part
   • spark gap - the gap between two high-potential terminals
   same as: gap
3. A long narrow depression in a surface (synset 113930286)
   is a type of: depression, impression, imprint - a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
   same as: chap, cranny, crevice, fissure
4. A sudden sharp noise (synset 107396023)
   "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig"
   is a type of: noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
   same as: cracking, snap
5. A chance to do something (synset 114509257)
   "he wanted a shot at the champion"
   domain usage: colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
   is a type of: chance, opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
   same as: shot
6. Witty remark (synset 106780568)
   is a type of: comment, input, remark - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
   same as: quip, sally, wisecrack
7. A blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts (synset 104700444)
   "there was a crack in the mirror"
   is a type of: blemish, defect, mar - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
   subtypes: craze - a fine crack in a glaze or other surface
8. A purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted;
   Highly addictive (synset 103129835)
   is a type of: cocain, cocaine - a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
   same as: crack cocaine, tornado
9. A usually brief attempt (synset 100788715)
   "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
   is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
   same as: fling, go, offer, pass, whirl
10. The act of cracking something (synset 100377802)
    is a type of: break, breakage, breaking - the act of breaking something
    same as: cracking, fracture

1. Of the highest quality (synset 302349970)
   "an ace reporter"; "a crack shot"; "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party"; "played top-notch tennis"; "an athlete in tiptop condition"; "she is absolutely tops"
   domain usage: colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
   similar to: superior - of high or superior quality or performance
   same as: a-one, ace, first-rate, super, tiptop, top-notch, topnotch, tops

1. Become fractured;
   Break or crack on the surface only (synset 200337070)
   "The glass cracked when it was heated"
   is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
   subtypes: crack - break partially but keep its integrity
   same as: break, check
   verb group:

   • check, chink - make cracks or chinks in
   • crack - cause to become cracked
2. Make a very sharp explosive sound (synset 202187470)
   "His gun cracked"
   is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound
3. Make a sharp sound (synset 202187297)
   "his fingers snapped"
   is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound
   same as: snap
4. Hit forcefully;
   Deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise (synset 201404609)
   "The teacher cracked him across the face with a ruler"
   is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
5. Pass through (a barrier) (synset 200540850)
   "Registrations cracked through the 30,000 mark in the county"
   is a type of: pass - go across or through
   same as: break through
6. Break partially but keep its integrity (synset 200338044)
   "The glass cracked"
   is a type of: break, check, crack - become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
   subtypes:

   • chap - crack due to dehydration
   • craze - develop a fine network of cracks
   • alligator - crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
7. Break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension (synset 200337875)
   "The pipe snapped"
   is a type of: break, come apart, fall apart, separate, split up - become separated into pieces or fragments
   same as: snap
8. Gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions (synset 202576982)
   "she cracked my password"; "crack a safe"
   is a type of: break, break in - enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
9. Suffer a nervous breakdown (synset 201789398)
   is a type of: get, have, suffer, sustain - undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
   same as: break up, collapse, crack up, crock up
10. Tell spontaneously (synset 200955955)
    "crack a joke"
    is a type of: narrate, recite, recount, tell - narrate or give a detailed account of
11. Cause to become cracked (synset 200337528)
    "heat and light cracked the back of the leather chair"
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    subtypes:

    • check, chink - make cracks or chinks in
    • fissure - break into fissures or fine cracks
    verb group: break, check, crack - become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
12. Reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking (synset 200239428)
    causes: crack - break into simpler molecules by means of heat
    referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
    is a type of: break down, break up, decompose - separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
13. Break into simpler molecules by means of heat (synset 200239258)
    "The petroleum cracked"
    referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
    is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

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