n a sudden sharp noise
he heard the cracking of the ice
n the act of cracking something
n the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)
v become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
v make a very sharp explosive sound
v make a sharp sound
v hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise
v pass through (a barrier)
v break partially but keep its integrity
v break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
v gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions
v suffer a nervous breakdown
v tell spontaneously
v cause to become cracked
v reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking
Crackdown on big bags at Steelers games begins An NFL policy is cracking down on the size and type of bags that football fans may bring into Heinz Field and other stadiums on game days.
June 13, 2013 - WTAE-TV Pittsburgh
Officials Cracking Down on Violence In Muskegon County MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. – People in Muskegon County are voicing concern about the increase in violence within the community. Officials claim they will be cracking down on crime this summer. Last week, two shootings took place near the intersection of …
June 12, 2013 - FOX 17 Grand Rapids