crackling
noun
crack·ling
Definition of crackling
1
\ ˈkra-k(ə-)liŋ 
\
: a series of small sharp cracks or reports
the crackling of frozen snow as we walk
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: a series of small sharp cracks or reports
the crackling of frozen snow as we walk
2
\ ˈkra-klən
, -kliŋ \
: the crisp residue left after the rendering of lard from fat or the frying or roasting of the skin (as of pork)
—usually used in plural
, -kliŋ \
: the crisp residue left after the rendering of lard from fat or the frying or roasting of the skin (as of pork)
—usually used in plural
Examples of crackling in a Sentence
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The main noises were the crackling of the blankets and the occasional laugh or wail of a small child. — John C. Moritz/usa Today Network Austin Bureau, USA TODAY, "Mike Pence got a first-hand look at border detention facilities in McAllen and Donna, Texas. What he saw," 13 July 2019 The scene was empty and quiet, except for some slight police activity and the occasional crackling of a police scanner. — Emily Lane, nola.com, "Second suspect arrested after police officer shot Uptown: NOPD," 17 June 2019 Still, there’s plenty of magic to be had in autumn — a campfire crackling on a chilly evening, an apple pie spiced just right with cinnamon, or, say, a wedding. — Beth Dreher, Woman's Day, "Meet the Woman Who Stands In at LGBTQ Weddings," 4 May 2019 After about five to seven minutes, the sound will change from bubbling to crackling; this means that all the water has almost evaporated. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "Here's How to Make Your Own Ghee," 1 Feb. 2019 Many residents remained in their homes as the occasional crackling of gunfire echoed from the outskirts of the city. — Ehsanullah Amiri, WSJ, "Afghan City Gauges Toll After Taliban Siege," 14 Aug. 2018 Trees and utility poles crash alarmingly to the ground dozens of feet from where the crackling flow surfaced. — Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, "Lava from Kilauea volcano destroys more homes on the Big Island," 7 May 2018 Dela Paz has wanted to re-create the brothy noodles, topped with pork cracklings, since his Ramen Shop days. — Jonathan Kauffman, SFChronicle.com, "Likha brings Michelin pedigrees to Filipino bar food," 5 July 2018 At the 9-month-old Foxsister on 24th Street in the Mission District, our round of soju slushies is followed by chips and dip: puffy, oversize pork cracklings and lotus-root crisps served with a bowl of kimchi queso. — Jonathan Kauffman, SFChronicle.com, "Is 24th Street’s Latino Cultural District enough to stop gentrification?," 15 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crackling.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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