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Examples of crackle in a Sentence
The logs crackled in the fire.
The leaves crackled under our feet.
Origin and Etymology of crackle
frequentative of 1crack
crackle
Definition of crackle
1a : the noise of repeated small cracks or reportsb : sparkle, effervescence
2 : a network of fine cracks on an otherwise smooth surface
First Known Use of crackle
1833
CRACKLE Defined for English Language Learners
crackle
playDefinition of crackle for English Language Learners
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: to make a series of short, sharp noises
CRACKLE Defined for Kids
Definition of crackle for Students
crackled
;crackling
1 : to make many small sharp noises
2 : to form little cracks in a surface
Definition of crackle for Students
: the noise of repeated small cracks (as of burning wood)
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