pauke — meaning in English

English meaning

• boom verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
• cracking noun The industrial process of breaking down large molecules, such as crude oil, using heat, to produce fuels like gasoline.

Senses

pauke is used for these senses in English:

• boom A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
• cracking The production of a crack sound.

boom — full definition

1. verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
2. verb To grow or thrive rapidly, especially economically.
3. noun A sudden period of rapid growth or prosperity.
4. noun A long pole used to extend or support something, such as a sail, microphone, or crane load.

cracking — full definition

1. noun The industrial process of breaking down large molecules, such as crude oil, using heat, to produce fuels like gasoline.
2. adjective British informal: excellent or great.
3. adverb British informal: very, used for emphasis with praise.

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