English dictionary
cracking
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- excellent
noun
- the act of cracking something
noun
- a sudden sharp noise
noun
- the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)
Example sentences
he did a bully job
a neat sports car
had a great time at the party
you look simply smashing
we had a grand old time
the crack of a whip
he heard the cracking of the ice
he can hear the snap of a twig