Pronunciation: /krækt/
verb past tense of crack, which means to break or cause to break without complete separation of parts
A1 The egg cracked when I dropped it on the floor.
A2 She cracked the secret code by guessing different combinations.
B1 The old vase cracked after being knocked off the table.
B2 He cracked the safe using his expert lock-picking skills.
C1 The detective cracked the case after months of investigation.
C2 The hacker cracked into the government's secure network with ease.
adjective damaged or broken into pieces
A1 The mirror in the bathroom is cracked.
A2 She accidentally dropped her phone and the screen cracked.
B1 The old vase had a cracked surface but still held flowers beautifully.
B2 The foundation of the building was cracked, causing concern among residents.
C1 The scientist discovered a cracked formula that revolutionized the industry.
C2 Despite the cracked facade, the historical building remained standing strong.
formal The scientist carefully examined the cracked glass slide under the microscope.
informal I accidentally dropped my phone and now the screen is all cracked.
slang I can't believe he cracked under pressure and told the truth.
figurative Her tough exterior finally cracked when she heard the news.
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