to break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts

to break or cause to break with a sudden sharp sound; snap

to make or cause to make a sudden sharp sound

to cause (the voice) to change tone or become harsh or (of the voice) to change tone, esp to a higher register; break

to fail or cause to fail

to yield or cause to yield

to hit with a forceful or resounding blow

to break into or force open

to solve or decipher (a code, problem, etc)

to tell (a joke, etc)

to remove unwanted features from (a computer program)

to break (a molecule) into smaller molecules or radicals by the action of heat, as in the distillation of petroleum

to open (esp a bottle) for drinking

to chat; gossip

to achieve (esp in the phrase crack it)

to find or catch

a sudden sharp noise

a break or fracture without complete separation of the two parts

a narrow opening or fissure

a resounding blow

a psychological flaw

a moment or specific instant

a broken or cracked tone of voice, as a boy's during puberty

an attempt; opportunity to try

a gibe; wisecrack; joke

a person that excels

a talk; chat

a processed form of cocaine hydrochloride used as a stimulant. It is highly addictive

fun; informal entertainment

a burglar or burglary

first-class; excellent