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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024crack•le /ˈkrækəl/USA pronunciation v., -led, -ling, n. v. [no object] - to make slight, sudden, sharp noises:The campfire crackled in the night.
- to exhibit liveliness, excitement, or the like;
sparkle:The play crackled with wit. n. [countable] - the act or sound of crackling:the crackle of the breakfast cereal.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024crack•le (krak′əl),USA pronunciation v., -led, -ling, n. v.i. - to make slight, sudden, sharp noises, rapidly repeated.
- to form a network of fine cracks on the surface.
- Ceramics(of ceramic glaze) to craze.
- to exhibit liveliness, vibrancy, anticipation, etc.:The play crackled with wit.
v.t. - to cause to crackle.
- to break with a crackling noise.
- Ceramicsto craze (ceramic glaze).
n. - the act of crackling.
- a crackling noise.
- Ceramicsa network of fine cracks, as in the glaze of some kinds of porcelain.
- Ceramicscrackleware.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: crackle /ˈkrækəl/ vb - to make or cause to make a series of slight sharp noises, as of paper being crushed or of a wood fire burning
- (transitive) to decorate (porcelain or pottery) by causing a fine network of cracks to appear in the glaze
- (intransitive) to abound in vivacity or energy
n - the act or sound of crackling
- intentional crazing in the glaze of a piece of porcelain or pottery
- Also called: crackleware porcelain or pottery so decorated
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