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crackings

/ˈkɹækɪŋz/

crackings is the plural of cracking.

Meaning of cracking

Noun

cracking (plural crackings)

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

See all 7 meanings of cracking

Questions about crackings

What is crackings the plural of?
Crackings is the plural of cracking.
How do you pronounce crackings?
Crackings is pronounced /ˈkɹækɪŋz/.

Words near crackings in the dictionary

  1. cracking someone's egg
  2. cracking the flags
  3. cracking through
  4. cracking up
  5. cracking wise
  6. crackings
  7. crackjaw
  8. crackle
  9. crackle glass
  10. crackleberries
  11. crackleberry

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