crack
Definitions
A break or line on the surface of something where it has split without separating into parts.
A sudden sharp or explosive noise.
A highly addictive and potent form of cocaine prepared for smoking.
Examples
The dry earth began to crack under the intense heat of the summer sun.
She managed to crack the difficult code after hours of intense concentration.
I heard a loud crack as the dry branch snapped under the weight of the snow.