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crack willow

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A of willow native to Europe and western Asia (Salix fragilis).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

large willow tree with stiff branches that are easily broken

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: brittle willow, snap willow, Salix fragilis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: willow, willow tree

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: salava — Salix fragilis
  • French: saule fragile — Salix fragilis
  • Polish: wierzba krucha — Salix fragilis
  • Russian: и́ва ло́мкая (íva lómkaja) — Salix fragilis
  • Russian: раки́та (rakíta) — Salix fragilis
  • Turkish: gevrek söğüt — Salix fragilis