crackle
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əl verb (used without object)
1.
to make slight, sudden, sharp noises, rapidly repeated.
3.
(of ceramic glaze) to craze.
4.
to exhibit liveliness, vibrancy, anticipation, etc.: The play crackled with wit.
verb (used with object)
5.
to cause to crackle.
7.
to craze (ceramic glaze).
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crackle (ˈkrækəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make or cause to make a series of slight sharp noises, as of paper being crushed or of a wood fire burning |
| 2. | (tr) to decorate (porcelain or pottery) by causing a fine network of cracks to appear in the glaze |
| 3. | (intr) to abound in vivacity or energy |
| —n | |
| 4. | the act or sound of crackling |
| 5. | intentional crazing in the glaze of a piece of porcelain or pottery |
| 6. | Also called: crackleware porcelain or pottery so decorated |
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Word Origin & History
crackle
c.1560, crackelen, frequentative of cracken "to crack." The noun is recorded from 1833.
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Example sentences
The translucent glaze has a slight iridescence and a barely perceptible fine crackle.
He creates tension with the frame, knowing that the same crackle that fuels drama can also energize comedy.
Sometimes, they played with phosphorus-laden dirt that exploded with a crackle when lumps of it were thrown to the ground.
The crackle of snow under your boots and the crisp feel of the air as you breathe in deeply.
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