cracker
1 of 1nouna thin, crisp baked wafer made of flour and water, sometimes slightly sweetened or leavened
Learn more on WikipediaA cracker is a type of baked snack that is typically made from a mixture of flour, oil, and water, and is often seasoned with salt or other spices. Crackers are known for their crisp and crunchy texture, and are often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. They can be served plain or with toppings such as cheese, hummus, or spreads. Crackers come in a wide variety of flavors and styles, from plain saltines to savory herb and garlic varieties. They are a popular food around the world and are often enjoyed as a simple and satisfying snack. Crackers are also a versatile ingredient in many recipes, such as crusts for pies or cheesecakes, or as a topping for casseroles and soups. They are a delicious and convenient food that is perfect for on-the-go snacking or as a component in more complex dishes.
- She spread cheese on a plain cracker for a snack.
- Saltines are a popular type of cracker.
- The platter included an assortment of crackers and dips.
- He broke a cracker in half to share with his friend.
- Whole-grain crackers offer a healthier alternative.
a paper roll that pops when pulled at both ends, often containing candy or a small gift
- The children pulled Christmas crackers at the dinner table.
- Each cracker contained a small toy and a joke.
- She smiled as the cracker popped open with a bang.
- Party crackers are traditional at New Year celebrations in some countries.
- Everyone reached for a cracker before the countdown.
a small explosive firework wrapped in paper, designed to detonate with a loud pop
- The festival featured colorful firecrackers and loud crackers.
- He lit a cracker that exploded with a sharp bang.
- Children ran around avoiding the exploding crackers.
- The street was filled with the smell of gunpowder from crackers.
- Crackers are popular during Diwali celebrations.
a low-income White person from the southern US
- Historical texts refer to poor rural crackers in the antebellum South.
- The novel depicted life in a small town among crackers struggling to survive.
- He studied the social conditions of crackers in 19th-century Georgia.
- The documentary explored stereotypes about crackers in the South.
- Early settlers sometimes referred to themselves as crackers in a local context.
an individual who engages in unauthorized attempts to access computer systems, networks, or software, often with malicious intent
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- Security experts work tirelessly to defend computer systems against crackers attempting unauthorized access.
- The company's cybersecurity team detected a cracker's attempt to breach their network and promptly took preventive measures.
- The cracker gained access to the database and stole sensitive customer information, leading to a data breach.
- The cracker used sophisticated techniques to bypass the firewall and gain unauthorized control over the server.
- Educational programs on cybersecurity emphasize the importance of ethical behavior and discourage individuals from becoming crackers.