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Vocabulary Entry
cracking
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The act of breaking something; a loud noise; a system of markings or lines.
Example Sentences
"The cracking of the ice signaled danger on the frozen lake."
"He heard a cracking sound as the branch broke under his weight."
"There was a cracking in the pavement after the earthquake."
V
verb
To break something open or to create a loud noise by breaking.
Example Sentences
"She enjoys cracking open a fresh coconut on the beach."
"He accidentally cracked the egg on the counter."
"Please be careful not to crack the screen of your phone."
A
adjective
In a state of being broken or damaged; having cracks.
Example Sentences
"The cracking pavement posed a hazard to pedestrians."
"We decided to replace the cracking vase before it shattered."
"He noticed the cracking surface of the old paint."