sharp crack

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

A sound that is sudden and high-pitched.

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Examples (10)

  • The ringmaster's whip produced a sharp crack that silenced the crowd.
  • We heard the sharp crack of a rifle in the distance.
  • A sharp crack echoed through the forest as the heavy branch gave way.
  • Stepping onto the thin ice, he was startled by a sharp crack beneath his feet.
  • The storm began with a flash of lightning followed by a sharp crack of thunder.
  • He fell awkwardly, and a sharp crack indicated that a bone had broken.
  • The bat connected with the ball with a sharp crack, sending it flying out of the park.
  • She snapped the ruler on the desk, making a sharp crack that made everyone jump.
  • With a sharp crack, the ancient vase shattered into a thousand pieces on the marble floor.
  • Everyone in the quiet library jumped when they heard a sharp crack from the back of the room.