smart crack
Example Sentences
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But the youth hung to the saddle, and, leaning forward, slapped the bronco a smart crack on the neck.
From Dave Porter at Star Ranch Or, The Cowboy's Secret by Edward Stratemeyer
The distant and infrequent sleigh-bells, with the smart crack of the rifle from the shooting match in the hollow, strike percussively upon the ear.
From Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors by Various
A smart crack followed and up into the blue leaped the ball, defying the pursuit of catcher or baseman.
From Walter and the Wireless by William F. (William Frederick) Stecher
“Bah!” he exclaimed; “that’s not a Frenchman, my lads,” and he closed the glass with a smart crack.
From Cormorant Crag A Tale of the Smuggling Days by W. (William) Rainey
I was wondering what was to be done next, when Guert drew each bridle from its animal, and gave a smart crack of his whip.
From Satanstoe by James Fenimore Cooper
