smart crack

Example Sentences

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Vixen made a ferocious grimace at him—he could just see her distorted countenance in the fire-light—and further expressed her aggravation by a smart crack of her whip.

From Vixen, Volume I. by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

“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 Rainey, W. (William)

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)

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

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