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 Stratemeyer, Edward
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 Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)
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 Cooper, James Fenimore
The men looked at each other, and the "come" was repeated, with a smart crack of the whip which the driver carried in his hands.
From Uncle Tom's Cabin by Stowe, Harriet Beecher
