The old bridge can support only so much before it cracks.
The old bridge can support only so much before it cracks.
English
crack
kræk, kɹæk
Meaning: to damage something so that lines appear on its surface without breaking into pieces
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | crack |
| 3rd person singular present | cracks |
| Present participle | cracking |
| Past | cracked |
| Will future | will crack |
| Going-to future | going to crack |
| Imperative negative | don't crack / do not crack |
Example sentences
A stone hit the window and cracked the glass.
A stone hit the window and cracked the glass.
The bird's horny beak cracked the seed.
The bird's hard, horn-like beak cracked the seed.
He used a rock to crack open the coconut.
He used a rock to crack open the coconut.
The stone cracked the windshield.
The stone cracked the windshield.
Usage Notes
Can be used transitively (to crack something) or intransitively (something cracks).
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