Crackle
Pronunciation: /ˈkrækəl/
Crackle (verb)
- to make a series of short, sharp sounds like something burning or breaking.
Examples
- The fire crackled softly in the fireplace.
- Leaves crackled underfoot as we walked.
Common collocations: crackle softly, crackle with laughter, crackle underfoot, crackle of thunder, crackle of a radio
Crackle (noun)
- a series of short, sharp sounds, often from something burning or breaking.
- a network of fine lines on a surface, often in pottery or paint.
Examples
- The crackle of the fire was comforting.
- A crackle of electricity filled the air.