crack

• En inglés británico, se usa como jerga para describir a alguien o algo excelente o de primera clase.

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.

   excelente, de primera

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaceeliteexcellentexpertfirst-classfirst-ratemasteroutstandingskilledstellarsuperbtop-notch

• Grieta estrecha o hendidura en una superficie, o un sonido seco y repentino.

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.

   grieta o fisura estrecha

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschinkcleftcrevicefissurefracturegapopeningriftslitsplit

   Antónimosclosurepatchplugseal

2. Sharp soundB1formal

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

   Chasquido seco

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbangburstclappopreportsnap

3. Attempt or tryB1informal

   An attempt to do something, often used informally.

   intento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattemptbashgoshotstabtrywhack

4. Joke or witty remarkB2informal

   A sharp, humorous, or sarcastic comment.

   Pullas, chanza o comentario sarcástico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarbdiggagjestjibejokequipsallywisecrackwitticism

5. Drug (cocaine)C1informal

   A highly addictive form of cocaine that is smoked.

   Crack (droga)

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

   Sinónimoscrack cocainerock

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de partir o romper algo con un sonido seco, o de resolver un problema o un código informático.

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.

   Agrietar o partir

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

   Sinónimosbreakburstfractureshattersnapsplintersplit

   Antónimosfusejoinmendrepairseal

2. Solve or decipherB1informal

   To solve a difficult problem, code, or puzzle.

   Resolver o descifrar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbreakdecipherdecodefigure outpuzzle outsolveunravelwork out

3. Hit sharplyB1informal

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

   Golpear con un chasquido

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

   Sinónimosbangcloutpunchrapslapsmackthwackwhack

4. Voice breakingB2informal

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

   Quebrarse la voz

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

   Sinónimosbreakfalterquaverwaver

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