Meaning of CRACKLING
| Pronunciation: | | 'krakling
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- [n] the sharp sound of snapping noises
- [adj] having a series of short sharp noises; "longed for a big fire with snapping logs"; "folding a crackling newspaper"
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CRACKLING is a 9 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | crackle, crepitation, noisy, snapping |
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| | See Also: | | decrepitation, noise | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Crac"kling\ (kr?k"kl?ng), n.
1. The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently
repeated.
As the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the
laughter of the fool. --Eccl. vii.
6.
2. The well-browned, crisp rind of roasted pork.
For the first time in his life he tested crackling.
--Lamb.
3. pl. Food for dogs, made from the refuse of tallow melting.
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