CRACKS Synonyms

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a long narrow cleft

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a long narrow cleft

• (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes

• break into fissures or fine cracks

• breaking of hard tissue such as bone

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• the act of cracking something

• violate or abuse

• interrupt, break, or destroy

• break into pieces

• become fractured

• break (a bone)

• fracture a bone of

• extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)

• an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea

• a bottle containing half the usual amount

• a promised or claimed share of loot or money

• a lengthwise crack in wood

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts

• (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl

• an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity

• the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

• division of a group into opposing factions

• having been divided; having the unity destroyed

• (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain

• separate into parts or portions

• separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• the act of catching an object with the hands

• a spell of cold weather

• tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections

• a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger

• the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

• a sudden sharp noise

• a sudden breaking

• the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

• an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

• a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound

• any undertaking that is easy to do

• the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

• (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back

• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

• separate or cause to separate abruptly

• break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension

• move or strike with a noise

• close with a snapping motion

• make a sharp sound

• move with a snapping sound

• to grasp hastily or eagerly

• put in play with a snap

• cause to make a snapping sound

• lose control of one's emotions

• bring the jaws together

• record on photographic film

• a sudden sharp noise

• the act of cracking something

• the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)

• excellent

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a long narrow cleft

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a long narrow cleft

• (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes

• break into fissures or fine cracks

• a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive

• the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

• proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II

• one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face

• a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• a serve that the receiver is unable to reach

• of the highest quality

• succeed at easily

• score an ace against

• play (a hole) in one stroke

• serve an ace against (someone)

• some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

• an unexpected piece of good luck

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

• a pause from doing something (as work)

• the act of breaking something

• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• breaking of hard tissue such as bone

• the occurrence of breaking

• an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion)

• the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool

• (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving

• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

• a sudden dash

• any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare

• an escape from jail

• terminate or end

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• render inoperable or ineffective

• ruin completely

• destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments

• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

• move away or escape suddenly

• scatter or part

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• prevent completion

• enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act

• make submissive, obedient, or useful

• fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

• surpass in excellence

• make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

• come into being

• stop operating or functioning

• interrupt a continued activity

• make a rupture in the ranks of the enemy or one's own by quitting or fleeing

• curl over and fall apart in surf or foam, of waves

• lessen in force or effect

• be broken in

• come to an end

• vary or interrupt a uniformity or continuity

• cause to give up a habit

• give up

• come forth or begin from a state of latency

• happen or take place

• cause the failure or ruin of

• invalidate by judicial action

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• reduce to bankruptcy

• change directions suddenly

• emerge from the surface of a body of water

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• do a break dance

• exchange for smaller units of money

• destroy the completeness of a set of related items

• make the opening shot that scatters the balls

• separate from a clinch, in boxing

• go to pieces

• break a piece from a whole

• become punctured or penetrated

• pierce or penetrate

• be released or become known; of news

• cease an action temporarily

• interrupt the flow of current in

• undergo breaking

• find a flaw in

• find the solution or key to

• change suddenly from one tone quality or register to another

• happen

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

• crack; of the male voice in puberty

• fall sharply

• fracture a bone of

• diminish or discontinue abruptly

• weaken or destroy in spirit or body

• a boy or man

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a crack in a lip caused usually by cold

• (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs

• crack due to dehydration

• a written order directing a bank to pay money

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• the bill in a restaurant

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

• the act of inspecting or verifying

• a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

• a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

• (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

• make an examination or investigation

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

• put a check mark on or near or next to

• slow the growth or development of

• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• consign for shipment on a vehicle

• hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

• abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

• stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

• decline to initiate betting

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• place into check

• write out a check on a bank account

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• verify by consulting a source or authority

• arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

• make cracks or chinks in

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

• a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

• a long narrow cleft

• split or divided

• having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib

• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

• a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in

• the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink

• a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack

• fold or close up

• fall apart

• cause to burst

• suffer a nervous breakdown

• lose significance, effectiveness, or value

• a whimsically eccentric person

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall)

• quite well

• of the highest quality

• a usually brief attempt

• a brief indulgence of your impulses

• the act of flinging

• throw with force or recklessness

• move in an abrupt or headlong manner

• indulge oneself

• throw or cast away