[krak-loo
r, krak-loor; Fr. krakuh-lyr] 
[-loorz, -loorz; Fr. -lyr] . | a network of fine cracks or crackles on the surface of a painting, caused chiefly by shrinkage of paint film or varnish. |
| Main Entry: | craquelure |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a cracking or network of fine cracks in the paint, enamel, or varnish of a painting |
| Etymology: | F. craqueler |
