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Chalking vs Cracking - What's the difference?

chalking | cracking |

As nouns the difference between chalking and cracking

is that chalking is something chalked on a surface while cracking is (chemistry) the thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.

As verbs the difference between chalking and cracking

is that chalking is while cracking is .

As an adjective cracking is

great.

As an adverb cracking is

(british) very, usually associated with praise.

chalking

English

Noun

  • Something chalked on a surface.
  • * 2002 , The Cornellian (volume 134, page 69)
    • Dinner patrons at RPU see dozens of chalkings on the sidewalk each week. Student groups know that this is a prime locale to promote student groups and shows.
  • (painting) The appearance of non-gloss paint on an exterior surface due to chemical deterioration and removal by weather.

    • Verb

    (head)

    • cracking

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
  • The formation of cracks on a surface

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Great
    • The race started at a cracking pace.
  • Enjoyable.
    • We had a cracking time.

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (British) Very, usually associated with praise.
    • It was a cracking good show.

    Verb

    (head)

    • Derived terms

    * get cracking