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crackling

crack·ling

crackling

 
pronunciation:
krae klIng
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a series of slight, sharp, popping or snapping sounds, as from an open wood fire.
definition 2: the crisp rind of roasted pork.
definition 3: (usu. pl.) the crispy bits that are left after poultry or pork fat has been rendered.
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)crackling audible, dry, leathery, loud, mighty, only, small, static, uninterrupted, vigorous
verb + (n.)crackling beguile, crackle, hear, thin
noun + (n.)crackling Help aspen, bottleneck, branch, brazier, crisp, echo, fire, flame, gunfire, hilt, loudspeaker, nostril, paper, sound, twig, wicker, wood, wrapper