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CRACKS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 24 meanings of the word Cracks.

Cracks - as a noun

A narrow opening

Example: "He opened the window a crack"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opening
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A long narrow depression in a surface

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chapcrannycrevicefissure

A sudden sharp noise

Example: "The crack of a whip"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crackingsnap

A chance to do something

Example: "He wanted a shot at the champion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shot

Witty remark

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quipsallywisecrack

A blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts

Example: "There was a crack in the mirror"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blemishdefectmar
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crack cocainetornado

A usually brief attempt

Example: "He took a crack at it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flinggoofferpasswhirl

The act of cracking something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crackingfracture

Cracks - as an adjective satellite

Of the highest quality

Example: "An ace reporter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
a-oneacefirst-ratesupertiptoptop-notchtopnotchtops

Cracks - as a verb

Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

Example: "The glass cracked when it was heated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakcheck

Make a very sharp explosive sound

Example: "His gun cracked"

Make a sharp sound

Example: "His fingers snapped"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snap

Hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise

Example: "The teacher cracked him across the face with a ruler"

Pass through (a barrier)

Example: "Registrations cracked through the 30,000 mark in the county"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break through

Break partially but keep its integrity

Example: "The glass cracked"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breakcheck
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension

Example: "The pipe snapped"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snap

Gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions

Example: "She cracked my password"

Suffer a nervous breakdown

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break upcollapsecrock up

Tell spontaneously

Example: "Crack a joke"

Cause to become cracked

Example: "Heat and light cracked the back of the leather chair"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking

Break into simpler molecules by means of heat

Example: "The petroleum cracked"

Example Sentences

"I need to repair the cracks in the walls."
"She fell and got some nasty bruises and cracks on her legs."
"After the earthquake, there were cracks in the pavement."
"There were cracks in the foundation of the old house."
"The ice on the lake started to form cracks as the temperature rose."
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Word Game Points

Is CRACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cracks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRACKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CRACKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cracks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRACKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CRACKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cracks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRACKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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