A crack is a small line where something is broken or damaged. It is often seen on hard things like glass or walls.
There is a crack in the glass.
I saw cracks on the old wall.
To crack means to break something hard or thin, sometimes making a noise. People often crack eggs or nuts this way.
She cracked the egg into the bowl.
He cracked the nut with a stone.
To crack can mean to find the answer to a difficult problem or question. It is often used about codes or puzzles.
They cracked the code last night.
We need to crack this puzzle fast.
Crack is a strong and illegal drug made from cocaine. People smoke it to get a quick, strong feeling but it is very dangerous.
He was arrested for selling crack.
Crack is very harmful to health.
To crack means to try or to do something, especially a difficult test or skill. It can also mean to tell a quick, funny story.
She wants to crack the exam next week.
He cracked a joke to make us smile.
A crack is a short funny or clever comment. People say cracks to make others smile or laugh.
He made a crack about the weather.
Her crack made everyone laugh.
To crack means to break or fail suddenly, often because of pressure or stress. This can happen to objects like ice or bridges.
The bridge cracked under the weight.
The ice cracked after we stepped on it.
