smart crack
Example Sentences
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“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)
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)
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
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
