(Present participle of understand) Being aware of the meaning of
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The best of its kind or class
“Writing a cracking song and making it sound incredible is just a part of the mountain of work that needs to be done.”
At great speed
“The light early breeze stiffened to a following wind that sent me churning down the river at a cracking speed.”
Cracking or detaching of a surface layer, shedding small pieces
An act or state of crumbling or shattering
Consisting of flakes or scales
Extraordinarily and dauntingly large in size, degree or extent
To a very large or great degree
“It's a cracking good story of crime, detective work, and punishment in a remote corner of the world.”
The act of breaking
A loud, deep resounding noise
A feeble hissing or spluttering sound
Cracking pattern, resembling alligator skin, typically observed on aging paint or asphalt
The act of breaking into a safe
The action of solving a problem or contentious matter
An elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation
(Present participle of understand) Being aware of the meaning of
Present participle for to break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts
“The council told him the bays would then overlap the paving stones, which would crack under the weight.”
Present participle for to succumb or give way to pressure or strain (literally or figuratively)
“What looks like a frozen river can quickly crack under the weight of a sled.”
Present participle for to make, or cause to make, a sudden sharp or explosive sound
“A quiver in the air, a gust of wind, a flash of lightning, and then thunder would crack through the sky.”
Present participle for to decipher or find a solution to
“Most new garage door openers have built-in security codes that are hard for crooks to crack.”
Present participle for to go, or cause to go, insane or as if insane
“He began to crack after being shuffled between a cell and the interrogation room for two days without cigarettes or alcohol.”
Present participle for to hit very hard
“She raised her arm in a turbulent gesture that made Yossarian fear she was going to crack him in the face again with her great pocketbook.”
Present participle for to physically penetrate or bore through a surface
Present participle for to become mentally worked up or unhinged
Present participle for to make a fizzing, popping sound
Present participle for to knock or cut pieces off (a hard material)
Present participle for to move or cause to move suddenly and rapidly
Present participle for to break into something closed or locked
(computing) Present participle for to manipulate data or information with a computer or software
Present participle for to induce someone to do something
Present participle for to insert or introduce in a stealthy way
Present participle for to reveal or disclose a fact or information
Present participle for to say something in response, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner
Present participle for to tell a joke or speak in a joking way
(of the skin) Present participle for to become cracked, rough, or sore, especially through exposure to wind or cold weather
Present participle for to speak or say something
Present participle for to injure or damage, figuratively or physically by striking
Present participle for to reveal secret or confidential information
Present participle for to gain access or entry into
Present participle for to mock or express scorn at something or someone
Present participle for to damage or disfigure a surface by creating a hole or mark in it
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