[ˈkrakl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make a rapid succession of short sharp noises
(e.g: the fire suddenly crackled and spat sparks)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from crack + -le

[ˈkrakl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sound made up of a rapid succession of short sharp noises
(e.g: there was a crackle and a whine from the microphone)

- a pattern of minute surface cracks on paintwork, varnish, glazed ceramics, or glass


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from crack + -le