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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

  1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
  3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
  4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
  5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

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.

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