crackle
Americanverb (used without object)
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to make slight, sudden, sharp noises, rapidly repeated.
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to form a network of fine cracks on the surface.
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(of ceramic glaze) to craze.
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to exhibit liveliness, vibrancy, anticipation, etc..
The play crackled with wit.
verb (used with object)
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to cause to crackle.
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to break with a crackling noise.
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to craze (ceramic glaze).
noun
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the act of crackling.
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a crackling noise.
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a network of fine cracks, as in the glaze of some kinds of porcelain.
verb
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to make or cause to make a series of slight sharp noises, as of paper being crushed or of a wood fire burning
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(tr) to decorate (porcelain or pottery) by causing a fine network of cracks to appear in the glaze
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(intr) to abound in vivacity or energy
noun
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the act or sound of crackling
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intentional crazing in the glaze of a piece of porcelain or pottery
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Also called: crackleware. porcelain or pottery so decorated
Etymology
Origin of crackle
Example Sentences
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Everything was cold and quiet now, except for the crackle of the torch.
From Literature
The very air seemed to crackle with danger.
From Literature
With a noisy crackle the television comes to life, though the fuzzy picture is like something from the eighties.
From Literature
We go inside people’s private dreams that are shot like old filmstrips and deteriorate with a snap, crackle and pop.
From Los Angeles Times
I woke up disoriented as the crackle of shimmering sparks turned into the dawn chorus of birds.
From Literature
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