Cracking Definition

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noun
The process of breaking down heavier hydrocarbons by heat and pressure or by catalysts into lighter hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight, as in producing gasoline from petroleum.
Webster's New World

The formation of cracks on a surface.

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adjective
Excellent; fine.
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Great.

The race started at a cracking pace.
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Enjoyable.

We had a cracking time.
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adverb
Used as an intensive.
A cracking good show.
American Heritage
Very.
Webster's New World

(UK) Very, usually associated with praise.

It was a cracking good show.
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verb

Present participle of crack.

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Other Word Forms of Cracking

Noun

Singular:
cracking
Plural:
crackings

Cracking Sentence Examples

  • Cracking it open, she peered out.

  • The cracking and booming of the ice indicate a change of temperature.

  • Its course down the cliff was marked by the cracking of limbs.

  • Note any water marks, cracking or flaking.

  • Sumdy's Dad live, with their unique mix of cracking covers, fantastic originals and all round insanity... .

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Words Starting With

CCRCRA

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With C and Ending With G

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With C8 Letter Words Ending With G