noun, verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The old tree trunk had cracked over time, revealing the inner wood.

Definition:Past tense of 'crack'.

From cracked

Example:When he tore the bag open, a soft crackling sound filled the air.

Definition:A crackling sound often produced by the sudden inrush of air, or by the dryness of wood or paper.

From crackling

Example:The old man's cracked voice could barely be heard.

Definition:A voice that sounds harsh, raspy due to the strain or weakness.

From cracked voice

Example:Mind the cracks on the vase before buying it.

Definition:To be careful about the visible faults or problems that may exist in something before deciding to accept or purchase it.

From mind the cracks

Example:Engineers study crack formation in structures to ensure safety.

Definition:Process of development of cracks, usually in materials or structures.

From crack formation

Example:He carefully cracked ice to prepare the lake for fishing.

Definition:To break a thin layer of ice over a body of water, usually for harvesting purposes.

From crack ice

Example:After the runaway truck, the driver had a terrible crack-up on the bridge.

Definition:A complete failure or collapse, especially of a vehicle or aircraft.

From crack-up

Example:The singer cracked her voice near the end of the ecstatic song.

Definition:To strain the voice to a high pitch, often when speaking loudly or excitedly.

From crack one's voice

Example:He had to crack the door to wake his friend.

Definition:To open a door with a sharp, loud noise.

From crack door

Example:The coach cracked the whip as the athletes stepped up their pace.

Definition:To snap or break a whip in the air to create a loud, sharp sound, often as a signal.

From crack a whip