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crack·ing

cracking

 
pronunciation:
krae kIng
parts of speech:
noun, adverb, adjective
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: noun
definition: the process of breaking down heavier hydrocarbons into lighter ones by heat, pressure, or catalysts, as in distilling petroleum to make gasoline.
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: unusually; extremely; very.
a cracking fine performance
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: precise; especially well-done.
a cracking air show
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