Crackle(n.) The noise of slight and frequent cracks or reports; a crackling.
Crackle(n.) A kind of crackling sound or r/le, heard in some abnormal states of the lungs; as, dry crackle; moist crackle.
Crackle(n.) A condition produced in certain porcelain, fine earthenware, or glass, in which the glaze or enamel appears to be cracked in all directions, making a sort of reticulated surface; as, Chinese crackle; Bohemian crackle.
Crackle(v. i.) To make slight cracks; to make small, sharp, sudden noises, rapidly or frequently repeated; to crepitate; as, burning thorns crackle.
Crackled(a.) Covered with minute cracks in the glaze; -- said of some kinds of porcelain and fine earthenware.
Crackling(n.) The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.
Crackling(n.) The well-browned, crisp rind of roasted pork.
Crackling(n.) Food for dogs, made from the refuse of tallow melting.
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