cracking
Translation
cracking, breaking, deciphering
Examples
We heard the cracking of a tree branch.
We heard the cracking of a tree branch.
Password cracking is a serious crime.
Password cracking is a serious crime.
Grammar Patterns
the cracking of ((sth.)) the act of breaking (sth.) The cracking of the code took hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breaking, splitting, fracturing, deciphering
Etymology
The gerund (-ing form) of the verb 'to crack', signifying the action or process of breaking.
Memory Tips
Think of this as the action word. It's not the object (cracker) but the *act* of making a crack.