Cracking

/ˈkɹækɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

(organic chemistry, petrochemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline..

Definitions by Sense

1. (organic chemistry, petrochemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
2. The formation of cracks on a surface.
3. The production of a crack sound.
4. That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.
5. (colloquial) Great; excellent.
6. (colloquial) Enjoyable.
7. (British) Very, usually associated with praise.
8. present participle and gerund of crack

Example Sentences

the crackings of whips

From the spot where the body lay came a fierce fizzing and cracking sound, which ceased, however, before the fumes had cleared away.

Near-synonym: crackerjack

The race started at a cracking pace.

That's a cracking example of what we've been looking for.

We had a cracking time.

Near the back of the concourse is a piano, [...]. Explains Reeve: "It was donated by a lady who had written to me. My Duty Manager at the time had a qualification and so was able to restore it to full working order. I've heard some cracking tunes on it."

It was a cracking good show.

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• crackings

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