crackle

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The sound made by something breaking or cracking.

  - "The popcorn made a delightful crackle in the pan."
  - "The old floorboards creaked and crackled as we walked."

• Noun

  A texture or appearance characterized by small, irregular cracks.

  - "The paint on the old wall had a beautiful crackle finish."
  - "The surface of the dried clay had a distinct crackle texture."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹækəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crackle
hackle , mackle , packle , rattle

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Variants

List of all variants of crackle that leads to same result
crackle , crackled , crackles , crackling , cracklingly

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Etymology

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Old English cracel, cracelian, from cracen, to shatter, break.

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Trivia

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1. Crackle is also the name of a popular brand of potato chips.

2. The term 'crackle finish' is used to describe the texture of some types of paint.

3. The sound of a crackling fire is often used in relaxation and meditation exercises.

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Related Concepts

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1. acoustic: Related to sound and the science of its production, transmission, and reception.

2. texture: The characteristic feel and appearance of a surface.

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Culture

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Crackle has been used in various forms of art and literature to depict aging, decay, or the passage of time. In literature, it is often used to describe the sound of footsteps or the texture of old surfaces.

How to Memorize "crackle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the sound of something breaking or the texture of a surface with small cracks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crackle' with the sound of popcorn popping or the texture of old paint.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CRACKLE: Crackling sound, Ageing surfaces, Rough texture, Acoustic sensation, Kettle popping, Loud noise, Echo.

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