crackle
15 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #28,736
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the sharp sound of snapping noises
verb
make a crackling sound
adjective
having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kɹˈækʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural crackles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface
the sharp sound of snapping noises
make a crackling sound
having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)