The meaning of CRACKING is very impressive or effective : great. How to use cracking in a sentence.

He scored with a cracking shot into the back of the goal. The marathon began at a cracking (= very fast) pace.

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Cracking is the process of breaking into smaller units, especially the process of splitting a large heavy hydrocarbon molecule into smaller, lighter components.

crack•ing (ˈkræk ɪŋ) n. 1. (in the distillation of petroleum) the process of breaking down complex hydrocarbons into simpler compounds with lower boiling points, as gasoline. Compare …

Oct 8, 2025 · cracking (plural crackings) (organic chemistry, petrochemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / …

adjective Informal. done with precision; smart. A cracking salute from the honor guard.

4 days ago · /ˈkrækɪŋ/ IPA guide Other forms: crackings Definitions of cracking noun the act of cracking something synonyms: crack, fracture

or crack cocaine : a potent form of cocaine that is obtained by treating the hydrochloride of cocaine with sodium bicarbonate to create small chips used illicitly for smoking. The team …

He scored with a cracking shot into the back of the goal. The marathon began at a cracking (= very fast) pace.