# clocking vs cracking

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clocking
*noun · frequency rank #33,986*
A time measurement made according to a clock.

### cracking
*noun · IPA /ˈkɹækɪŋ/ · frequency rank #8,020*
The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.

## Source
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