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crack·le
 crackle
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- pronunciation:
- krae
k
 l
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
crackles, crackling, crackled |
| definition 1: |
to make a series of small snapping noises.
The flames crackled softly. |
| definition 2: |
to produce a pattern of thin cracks on a surface, as thin ice or glass, or esp. as a ceramic glaze.
The lacquer finish crackled with age. |
| definition 3: |
to exhibit liveliness, quick-wittedness, or the like.
Her conversation crackles with sharp retorts. |
| related words: |
snap |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to cause something to make a crackling sound.
He crackled the thin plastic sheet by shaking it. |
| definition 2: |
to cause to become covered with fine cracks, even to the point of breaking.
- similar words:
- crack
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| related words: |
snap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the action or process of crackling.
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| definition 2: |
the sound of crackling.
- similar words:
- crack
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| definition 3: |
a pattern of fine cracks, as in certain ceramic glazes.
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| definition 4: |
ceramic ware having such a glaze; crackleware.
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