knäcka — meaning in English

English meaning

• crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
• knock verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.

Senses

knäcka is used for these senses in English:

• knock (intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

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.

knock — full definition

1. verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
2. verb To criticize someone or something.
3. noun A sharp rapping sound, or a blow or setback.

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