anti-crack

adjective

an·​ti-crack
ˌan-tē-ˈkrak,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-crack (audio)
1
: tending to prevent the formation of cracks : used to treat or reduce cracking
anti-crack paint sealants
an anti-crack foot cream
2
: opposing or acting to prevent the use, sale, or distribution of crack cocaine
anti-crack messages
anti-crack laws

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-crack was in 1886

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Cite this Entry

“Anti-crack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-crack. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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