cracking.
The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
Meaning & usage
The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
The formation of cracks on a surface.
The production of a crack sound.
the crackings of whips
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle English crakynge.
That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.
Great; excellent.
The race started at a cracking pace.
That's a cracking example of what we've been looking for.
Enjoyable.
We had a cracking time.
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle English crakynge.
Very, usually associated with praise.
It was a cracking good show.
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle English crakynge.
present participle and gerund of crack
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle English crakynge.
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