Spalt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
- cranny noun A small, narrow gap or opening, such as a crack in a wall.
- crevice noun A narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall.
- gap noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
- slit noun A long, narrow cut or opening.
- split verb To divide something into parts, often along a line.
Senses
Spalt is used for these senses in English:
- break A physical space that opens up in something or between two things.
- crack A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
- cranny A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance.
- crevice A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall.
- gap An opening allowing passage or entrance.
- slit A narrow cut or opening; a slot.
- split A crack or longitudinal fissure.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.
crack — full definition
- verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
- verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
- verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
- verb To make a joke.
- noun A thin line or split in a surface.