crack
English Thesaurus
1. the act of cracking something (noun.act)
2. a usually brief attempt (noun.act)
3. a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | cocain, cocaine, |
| definition | : | a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive (noun.artifact) |
4. a narrow opening (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | opening, |
| definition | : | a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | blank, lacuna, |
| definition | : | a blank gap or missing part (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spark gap, |
| definition | : | the gap between two high-potential terminals (noun.artifact) |
5. a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | blemish, defect, mar, |
| definition | : | a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | craze, |
| definition | : | a fine crack in a glaze or other surface (noun.attribute) |
6. witty remark (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | comment, input, remark, |
| definition | : | a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information (noun.communication) |
7. a sudden sharp noise (noun.event)
| hypernym | : | noise, |
| definition | : | sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound) (noun.event) |
8. a long narrow opening (noun.object)
| hypernym | : | gap, opening, |
| definition | : | an open or empty space in or between things (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | chap, |
| definition | : | a crack in a lip caused usually by cold (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | chink, |
| definition | : | a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | crevasse, |
| definition | : | a deep fissure (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | fatigue crack, |
| definition | : | a crack in metal resulting from metal fatigue (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | rift, |
| definition | : | a narrow fissure in rock (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | slit, |
| definition | : | a narrow fissure (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | split, |
| definition | : | a lengthwise crack in wood (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | vent, volcano, |
| definition | : | a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt (noun.object) |
9. a long narrow depression in a surface (noun.shape)
10. a chance to do something (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | chance, opportunity, |
| definition | : | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances (noun.state) |
| domain usage | : | colloquialism, |
| definition | : | a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech (noun.communication) |
11. break into simpler molecules by means of heat (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature (verb.change) |
| domain category | : | chemical science, chemistry, |
| definition | : | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions (noun.cognition) |
12. reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking (verb.change)
| cause | : | crack, |
| definition | : | break into simpler molecules by means of heat (verb.change) |
| domain category | : | chemical science, chemistry, |
| definition | : | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions (noun.cognition) |
13. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | crack, |
| definition | : | break partially but keep its integrity (verb.change) |
| verb group | : | check, chink, |
| definition | : | make cracks or chinks in (verb.change) |
| verb group | : | crack, |
| definition | : | cause to become cracked (verb.change) |
14. cause to become cracked (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, modify, |
| definition | : | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | check, chink, |
| definition | : | make cracks or chinks in (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | fissure, |
| definition | : | break into fissures or fine cracks (verb.change) |
| verb group | : | break, check, crack, |
| definition | : | become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change) |
15. break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension (verb.change)
16. break partially but keep its integrity (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | break, check, crack, |
| definition | : | become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | chap, |
| definition | : | crack due to dehydration (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | craze, |
| definition | : | develop a fine network of cracks (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | alligator, |
| definition | : | crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes (verb.change) |
17. pass through (a barrier) (verb.change)
18. tell spontaneously (verb.communication)
19. hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | hit, |
| definition | : | deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument (verb.contact) |
20. suffer a nervous breakdown (verb.emotion)
21. make a sharp sound (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | go, sound, go, sound, |
| definition | : | make a certain noise or sound (verb.perception) |
22. gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | break, break in, |
| definition | : | enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act (verb.social) |
23. of the highest quality (adj.all)
| similar | : | superior, |
| definition | : | of high or superior quality or performance (adj.all) |
| domain usage | : | colloquialism, |
| definition | : | a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech (noun.communication) |
24. the act of cracking something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | break, fracture, |
| definition | : | fracture a bone of (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | fracture, |
| definition | : | break (a bone) (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | fracture, |
| definition | : | break into pieces (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | crack, |
| definition | : | hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise (verb.contact) |
25. a narrow opening (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | breach, gap, |
| definition | : | make an opening or gap in (verb.contact) |
26. witty remark (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | gag, quip, |
| definition | : | make jokes or quips (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | crack, |
| definition | : | tell spontaneously (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | wisecrack, |
| definition | : | make a comment, usually ironic (verb.communication) |
27. a sudden sharp noise (noun.event)
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | close with a snapping motion (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | click, snap, |
| definition | : | move or strike with a noise (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | move with a snapping sound (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | crack, |
| definition | : | make a very sharp explosive sound (verb.perception) |
28. a long narrow opening (noun.object)
| derivation | : | fissure, |
| definition | : | break into fissures or fine cracks (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | crack, |
| definition | : | break partially but keep its integrity (verb.change) |
29. a long narrow depression in a surface (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | fissure, |
| definition | : | break into fissures or fine cracks (verb.change) |
30. break into simpler molecules by means of heat (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cracking, cracking, |
| definition | : | the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) (noun.process) |
31. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change)
| derivation | : | check, chip, |
| definition | : | a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | break, fracture, |
| definition | : | breaking of hard tissue such as bone (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | breakable, |
| definition | : | capable of being broken or damaged (adj.all) |
32. break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension (verb.change)
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | a sudden breaking (noun.event) |
33. break partially but keep its integrity (verb.change)
34. tell spontaneously (verb.communication)
35. hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise (verb.contact)
36. suffer a nervous breakdown (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | collapse, prostration, |
| definition | : | an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | breakdown, crack-up, |
| definition | : | a mental or physical breakdown (noun.state) |
37. make a sharp sound (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cracker, cracker bonbon, snapper, |
| definition | : | a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand (noun.event) |
38. make a very sharp explosive sound (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | banger, cracker, firecracker, |
| definition | : | firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing (noun.artifact) |
39. gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions (verb.social)
| derivation | : | cracker, |
| definition | : | a programmer who cracks (gains unauthorized access to) computers, typically to do malicious things (noun.person) |
40. the act of cracking something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | break, fracture, |
| definition | : | fracture a bone of (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | fracture, |
| definition | : | break (a bone) (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | fracture, |
| definition | : | break into pieces (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | crack, |
| definition | : | hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise (verb.contact) |
41. a narrow opening (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | breach, gap, |
| definition | : | make an opening or gap in (verb.contact) |
42. witty remark (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | gag, quip, |
| definition | : | make jokes or quips (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | crack, |
| definition | : | tell spontaneously (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | wisecrack, |
| definition | : | make a comment, usually ironic (verb.communication) |
43. a sudden sharp noise (noun.event)
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | close with a snapping motion (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | click, snap, |
| definition | : | move or strike with a noise (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | move with a snapping sound (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | crack, |
| definition | : | make a very sharp explosive sound (verb.perception) |
44. a long narrow opening (noun.object)
| derivation | : | fissure, |
| definition | : | break into fissures or fine cracks (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | crack, |
| definition | : | break partially but keep its integrity (verb.change) |
45. a long narrow depression in a surface (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | fissure, |
| definition | : | break into fissures or fine cracks (verb.change) |
46. break into simpler molecules by means of heat (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cracking, cracking, |
| definition | : | the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) (noun.process) |
47. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change)
| derivation | : | check, chip, |
| definition | : | a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | break, fracture, |
| definition | : | breaking of hard tissue such as bone (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | breakable, |
| definition | : | capable of being broken or damaged (adj.all) |
48. break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension (verb.change)
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | a sudden breaking (noun.event) |
49. break partially but keep its integrity (verb.change)
50. tell spontaneously (verb.communication)
51. hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise (verb.contact)
52. suffer a nervous breakdown (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | collapse, prostration, |
| definition | : | an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | breakdown, crack-up, |
| definition | : | a mental or physical breakdown (noun.state) |
53. make a sharp sound (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cracker, cracker bonbon, snapper, |
| definition | : | a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | snap, |
| definition | : | the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand (noun.event) |
54. make a very sharp explosive sound (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | banger, cracker, firecracker, |
| definition | : | firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing (noun.artifact) |
55. gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions (verb.social)
| derivation | : | cracker, |
| definition | : | a programmer who cracks (gains unauthorized access to) computers, typically to do malicious things (noun.person) |
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