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cracking

The correct spelling is cracking.

How to pronounce cracking

verb

IPA: /ˈkɹækɪŋ/

Say it like: Cra-kin-g

The correct spelling is cracking. To form cracks. For example: "It's been so dry, the ground is starting to crack."

Usage Examples

It's been so dry, the ground is starting to crack.

When I tried to stand on the chair, it cracked.

Anyone would crack after being hounded like that.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To form cracks.
  2. 2.To break apart under pressure.
  3. 3.To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
  4. 4.To break down or yield, especially under interrogation or torture.
  5. 5.To make a cracking sound.

noun

  1. 1.The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
  2. 2.The formation of cracks on a surface.
  3. 3.The production of a crack sound.

adjective

  1. 1.Great.
  2. 2.Enjoyable.

adverb

  1. 1.Very, usually associated with praise.

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