English Explanatory Dictionary

crack open

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To open (a bottle, can, etc. of drink, especially alcoholic drink), especially in order to celebrate; also extended to other packaged items.
  2. To start reading (a book).
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crack, open.

Word forms

crack open cracks open cracking open cracked open

Synonyms

crack a book

Related words

nutcracker church key cold one pop-top
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