kraken — meaning in English

English meaning

• crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
• crackle noun A series of small, sharp popping or snapping sounds.
• Kraken noun A gigantic legendary sea monster, often pictured as an enormous octopus or squid capable of dragging ships underwater.
• Pan noun A wide, shallow metal container used for cooking food over heat.
• shell noun The hard outer covering of certain animals, such as snails, crabs, and turtles, or of eggs and nuts.
• squat adj Short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall.

Senses

kraken is used for these senses in English:

• Kraken (Norse mythology) A colossal sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid.
• crackle (intransitive) To make a prolonged, frequent cracking sound which sounds like fizzing or popping.
• pan (transitive) To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to harshly criticize, especially a work (book, movie, etc.)
• squat To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.

crack — full definition

1. verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
2. verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
3. verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
4. verb To make a joke.
5. noun A thin line or split in a surface.

crackle — full definition

1. noun A series of small, sharp popping or snapping sounds.
2. verb To make a series of small popping or snapping sounds.
3. verb To be full of tension, energy, or emotion.

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