crackle
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Synonyms: cackle, rackle, grackle, crackie, crackly, crankle, chackle, cracke, cruckle
Antonyms: cackle, rackle, grackle, crackie, crackly, crankle, chackle, cracke, cruckle
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Noun
- A [[prolonged]], [[frequent]] [[crack]]ing sound; a [[fizz]]ing, [[pop]]ping sound.
- {{senseid|en|ceramics}} {{lb|en|ceramics}} A style of [[glaze]] giving the impression of many small cracks.
- {{lb|en|physics}} The fifth [[derivative]] of the [[position vector]] with respect to time (after velocity, acceleration, jerk, and jounce), i.e. the rate of change of [[jounce]].
- {{syn of|en|crackling||crispy rind of roast pork}}.
Verb
- {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a [[prolonged]], [[frequent]] [[crack]]ing sound which sounds like [[fizz]]ing or [[pop]]ping.
- {{lb|en|intransitive|figurative}} To be full of [[tension]] or [[emotion]].
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