serious crack

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

Refers to a crack that indicates significant damage.

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  • An inspector found a serious crack in the building's foundation.
  • The dam developed a serious crack, forcing the evacuation of the town below.
  • Scientists are worried about the serious crack that has appeared in the Antarctic ice shelf.
  • We had to repair a serious crack in the living room wall before we could sell the house.
  • The bridge was closed to traffic due to a serious crack in one of the support beams.
  • Dropping the antique vase resulted in a serious crack, diminishing its value significantly.
  • That's not just a chip; it's a serious crack that compromises the windshield's integrity.
  • A serious crack in the pavement is a sign of underlying ground instability.
  • Fixing a serious crack like this one will be very expensive.
  • During the renovation, they uncovered a serious crack hidden behind the old wallpaper.