Synonyms: crack, cracking, fracture
Definition: the act of cracking something
Similar words: break, breakage, breaking
Definition: the act of breaking something
Usage: the breakage was unavoidable
Synonyms: crack, cracking, snap
Definition: a sudden sharp noise
Usage: the crack of a whip; he heard the cracking of the ice; he can hear the snap of a twig
Similar words: noise
Definition: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Usage: he enjoyed the street noises; they heard indistinct noises of people talking; during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels
Synonyms: cracking
Definition: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)
Similar words: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process
Definition: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
Synonyms: great, groovy, neat, nifty, peachy, not bad, bang-up, keen, bully, dandy, corking, cracking, swell, slap-up, smashing
Definition: very good
Usage: he did a bully job; a neat sports car; had a great time at the party; you look simply smashing
Similar words: good
Definition: having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
Usage: good news from the hospital; a good report card; when she was good she was very very good; a good knife is one good for cutting; this stump will make a good picnic table; a good check; a good joke; a good exterior paint; a good secretary; a good dress for the office