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• Wird im britischen Englisch umgangssprachlich verwendet, um jemanden oder etwas als hervorragend oder erstklassig zu bezeichnen; auch: sehr gut, ausgezeichnet.

Used in British English as slang to describe someone or something as excellent or first-rate.

1. Excellent or first-rateB2informalbritish

   Used informally to describe something of very high quality or skill.

   Erstklassig

   • He is a crack shot with a rifle.
   • She is a crack player on the tennis team.
   • That was a crack performance by the band.

   Synonymeaceeliteexcellentexpertfirst-classfirst-ratemasteroutstandingskilledstellarsuperbtop-notch

• Ein schmaler Spalt, Riss oder Bruch in einer Oberfläche; auch ein plötzliches, scharfes Geräusch.

A noun referring to a narrow opening, fissure, or break in a surface, or a sharp, sudden sound.

1. Narrow opening or fissureA2formal

   A narrow space or break in a surface, often caused by damage or wear.

   Riss

   • There is a crack in the wall from the earthquake.
   • He peered through a crack in the door.
   • The cup has a small crack near the handle.

   Synonymechinkcleftcrevicefissurefracturegapopeningriftslitsplit

   Antonymeclosurepatchplugseal

2. Sharp soundB1formal

   A sudden, sharp noise, like something breaking or snapping.

   Knall

   • The crack of the whip startled the horse.
   • We heard a loud crack as the tree branch fell.
   • The crack of thunder echoed across the sky.

   Synonymebangburstclappopreportsnap

3. Attempt or tryB1informal

   An attempt to do something, often used informally.

   Versuch

   • I'll have a crack at solving this puzzle.
   • She took a crack at the exam but didn't pass.
   • He gave it a good crack, but the lock wouldn't open.

   Synonymeattemptbashgoshotstabtrywhack

4. Joke or witty remarkB2informal

   A sharp, humorous, or sarcastic comment.

   Witzige Bemerkung

   • He made a crack about her new haircut.
   • That was a funny crack about the weather.
   • She couldn't resist a crack at his expense.

   Synonymebarbdiggagjestjibejokequipsallywisecrackwitticism

5. Drug (cocaine)C1informal

   A highly addictive form of cocaine that is smoked.

   Crack (Kokain)

   • Crack is a dangerous and illegal drug.
   • He was arrested for possession of crack.
   • The documentary highlighted the devastating effects of crack addiction.

   Synonymecrack cocainerock

• Verb, das das Zerbrechen oder Bersten von etwas mit einem scharfen Geräusch bezeichnet, ebenso das Lösen eines Problems oder Knacken eines Codes.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking something with a sharp sound, or solving a problem or code.

1. A2formal

   To break or split something open, often with a sudden sharp sound.

   Brechen oder Spalten

   • The egg cracked when she dropped it.
   • He cracked the nut open with a hammer.
   • The ice cracked under their weight.

   Synonymebreakburstfractureshattersnapsplintersplit

   Antonymefusejoinmendrepairseal

2. Solve or decipherB1informal

   To solve a difficult problem, code, or puzzle.

   Entschlüsseln

   • She finally cracked the mystery after hours of work.
   • The detective cracked the case with new evidence.
   • They cracked the encryption on the secret message.

   Synonymebreakdecipherdecodefigure outpuzzle outsolveunravelwork out

3. Hit sharplyB1informal

   To strike something with a sharp blow, often making a cracking sound.

   Scharf schlagen

   • He cracked his knee against the table.
   • The whip cracked loudly in the air.
   • She cracked the ball with her bat.

   Synonymebangcloutpunchrapslapsmackthwackwhack

4. Voice breakingB2informal

   To have one's voice break or change pitch, often from emotion or puberty.

   Stimmbruch / Überschnappen der Stimme

   • His voice cracked with emotion during the speech.
   • The boy's voice cracked as he sang.
   • She cracked up laughing uncontrollably.

   Synonymebreakfalterquaverwaver

Phrasal-Variantencrack downcrack up