crack
Meaning
A crack is a narrow opening or fracture in a surface, often resulting from damage or stress.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "crack" with "break," as "crack" implies a partial fracture rather than complete separation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
This
morning
I
found
a
small
crack
in
the
kitchen
window
and
I
felt
a
little
worried
.
If
it
rains
tonight
,
water
could
leak
through
the
crack
and
damage
the
windowsill
.
I
called
the
building
manager
and
explained
the
problem
,
so
he
promised
to
send
someone
to
check
it
tomorrow
.
Meanwhile
,
I
cleaned
around
the
window
and
put
a
strip
of
tape
as
a
temporary
solution
.
Although
the
crack
is
small
,
I
prefer
to
have
it
repaired
quickly
to
avoid
bigger
damage
.
Common Phrases
hairline crack
crack in the wall
crack of dawn
Synonyms
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