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   crack

   /krak/

   noun

   • 1. a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking apart: "a hairline crack down the middle of the glass" Similar splitfissurecrevicebreakfracturerupturebreachriftcleftslitchinkgapcrannyintersticerare:crazing
   • ▪ a narrow space between two surfaces which have broken or been moved apart: "he climbed into a crack between two rocks" Similar splitfissurecrevicebreakfracturerupturebreachriftcleftslitchinkgapcrannyintersticerare:crazing
   • ▪ a vulnerable point; a flaw: "the company spotted a crack in their rival's defences"
   • ▪ the cleft between the buttocks: informal "her hair came down to her bum crack"
   • 2. a sudden sharp or explosive noise: "a loud crack of thunder" Similar bangreportexplosiondetonationclappopsnapcrackleknocktapclashcrashsmashsmackinformal:whamwhump
   • ▪ a sharp audible blow: "she gave the thief a crack over the head with her rolling pin" Similar blowbanghitpunchknockthumprapbumpthwacksmackslapweltcuffboxinformal:bashwhackclobbercloutclipwallopbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledongdated:buffet
   • ▪ a sudden harshness or change in pitch in a person's voice: "the boy's voice had an uncertain crack in it"
   • 3. a joke, typically a critical or unkind one: informal "he knew about the gossip and would make the odd crack" Similar jokewitticismfunny remarkwitty remarkjestquippunsallypleasantryepigramaphorismreparteebanterbon motjibebarbjeersneertauntinsultcutting remarkslightaffrontslurinsinuationinformal:one-linergagwisecrackfunnydig
   • 4. enjoyable social activity; a good time: Irish "he loved the crack, the laughing"
   • ▪ a conversation: Scottish, Northern English "they are having a great crack about shooting"
   • 5. an attempt to achieve something: informal "I fancy having a crack at winning a fourth title" Similar attempttryeffortendeavourventureinformal:goshotstabwhackwhirlformal:essayarchaic:assay
   • ▪ a chance to attack or compete with someone: "he wanted to have a crack at the enemy"
   • 6. a potent hard crystalline form of cocaine broken into small pieces and inhaled or smoked: "he uses crack and cocaine"

   verb

   • 1. break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts: "the ice all over the bog had cracked" Similar splitfracturefissurerupturebreaksnapcleaverare:craze
   • ▪ break or cause to break open or apart: "a chunk of the cliff had cracked off in a storm"
   • ▪ break (wheat or corn) into coarse pieces.
   • ▪ give way or cause to give way under torture, pressure, or strain: "the witnesses cracked and the truth came out" Similar break downgive waycave incrumblecollapsego to pieceslose controlyieldsuccumbfounderinformal:fall/come apart at the seams
   • 2. make or cause to make a sudden sharp or explosive sound: "a shot cracked across the ridge" Similar go bangbangpopsnapcracklecrashthudthumpboomring outclapexplodedetonate
   • ▪ knock hard against something: "she winced as her knees cracked against metal"
   • ▪ hit (someone or something) hard: "she cracked him across the forehead" Similar hitstrikebeatthumphammerknockrappoundthudpunchbumpthwacksmackslapslamweltcuffpummelbuffetbox someone's earsinformal:bashwhackclobbercloutclipwallopbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledong
   • ▪ (of a person's voice) suddenly change in pitch, especially through strain: "‘I want to get away,’ she said, her voice cracking"
   • 3. find a solution to; decipher or interpret: informal "the code will help you crack the messages" Similar solvefind an/the answer tofind a/the solution toresolvework outpuzzle outfathomfind the key todecipherdecodebreakclear upinterprettranslatestraighten outget to the bottom ofmake head or tail ofunraveldisentangleuntangleunfoldpiece togetherelucidateinformal:figure outsuss out
   • ▪ break into (a safe).
   • 4. tell (a joke): "he cracked jokes which she didn't find very funny"
   • 5. decompose (hydrocarbons) by heat and pressure with or without a catalyst to produce lighter hydrocarbons, especially in oil refining: "catalytic cracking increases gasoline yields"

   adjective

   • 1. very good or skilful: "he is a crack shot"

   Word Origin Old Englishcracian ‘make an explosive noise’; of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kraken and German krachen. crack (sense 4 of the noun) is from Irish craic ‘entertaining conversation’.

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2. usrehab.org › addiction › crack-addictionCrack Addiction: Signs, Symptoms & Side Effects - USRehab.org

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   Sep 17, 2024 · What Is Crack? Crack is a highly addictive form of cocaine. It is synthesized by boiling powdered cocaine in warm water and baking soda or ammonia. This boiling process removes the hydrochloride base and turns the mixture into hard, crystallized rocks that are purer and more potent than its powdered kin.

3. www.britannica.com › science › cocaineCocaine | Definition, Uses & Addiction | Britannica

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   Sep 21, 2024 · In the 1980s a new preparation of cocaine appeared, called crack; the smoking of crack produces an even more intense and even more short-lived euphoria that is extremely addicting. This form of cocaine consumption is also the one most detrimental to health .

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4. www.addictiongroup.org › drugs › illegalSigns Someone Is on Crack - Addiction Group

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Crack is a smoked form of cocaine causing quick euphoria - Jump to Section. Crack produces an instant high followed by a crash - Jump to Section. Signs & Symptoms of Crack Addiction. Crack users can experience a wide range of symptoms if they become addicted. Some of the most common signs of crack addiction are: Extreme bursts of energy.

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   Why is crack called Crack?

   • The name crack is attributed to the crackling noise that is made when the substance is smoked. Crack began to be produced in the early 1980s. The method is to dissolve cocaine hydrochloride into water with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), which precipitates solid masses of cocaine crystals.

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   How is crack made?

   • Crack is a highly addictive form of cocaine. It is synthesized by boiling powdered cocaine in warm water and baking soda or ammonia. This boiling process removes the hydrochloride base and turns the mixture into hard, crystallized rocks that are purer and more potent than its powdered kin.

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   How does crack work?

   • Crack is created by combining cocaine with baking soda and water (often with other fillers). This makes it a solid that gets broken into chunks. People smoke crack with a crack pipe, which creates a crackling sound, hence its name. Crack takes effect immediately with an intense and rapid euphoria called a “flash high.”

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   How much does crack cost?

   • Crack sold for anywhere between $5 and $20 per vial (a small capsule that contains pebble-size pieces of crack that were approximately one tenth of a gram of powdered cocaine). Crack cocaine was noted for its instantaneous and intense high, which kept users craving more, thus causing an upsurge in crack cocaine addictions.

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6. www.britannica.com › topic › crack-epidemicCrack epidemic | US History, Causes & Effects | Britannica

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Crack epidemic, the significant increase in the use of crack cocaine, or crack, in the United States during the early 1980s. Crack cocaine was popularized because of its affordability, its immediate euphoric effect, and its high profitability. The crack epidemic had particularly devastating effects.

7. sscworks.com › 2024/09/10 › crack-repair-definitionCrack Repair: Definition, Types, and Proper Handling

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   Sep 10, 2024 · Crack repair is the process of fixing fractures or cracks in machinery components to restore their structural integrity and functionality. Cracks in heavy machinery can be caused by a variety of factors, such as overloading, material fatigue, or accidents in the field.

8. neurolaunch.com › addiction-to-crackUnderstanding Crack Addiction and Recovery - neurolaunch.com

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Crack cocaine, a potent and highly addictive form of cocaine, has been wreaking havoc on lives since its emergence in the 1980s. This crystalline substance, derived from powdered cocaine, is typically smoked, producing an intense but short-lived high that hooks users from the very first hit.

9. www.addictiongroup.org › drugs › illegalWhat Does Crack Cocaine Look Like? - Addiction Group

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   Sep 23, 2024 · The rock form is known as crack or crack cocaine. Crack cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Although uncommon, a person can get addicted to crack cocaine after one use.