Definition of 'cracking'

See also: crack 

Noun

1. a sudden sharp noise; "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig"
      Synonyms: crack snap
2. the act of cracking something
      Synonyms: fracture crack
3. the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)

Adjective

1. very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
      Synonyms: bang-up bully corking dandy great groovy keen neat nifty not bad peachy slap-up swell smashing

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