a sudden sharp noise; the crack of a whip; he heard the cracking of the ice; he can hear the snap of a twig

[ Syn: crack , snap ]

the act of cracking something

[ Syn: fracture , crack ]

the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)

very good; he did a bully job; a neat sports car; had a great time at the party; you look simply smashing

[ Syn: bang-up , bully , corking , dandy , great , groovy , keen , neat , nifty , not bad , peachy , slap-up , swell , smashing ]