crackle

• Substantiv, das eine Reihe kurzer, scharfer, knisternder Geräusche bezeichnet, wie sie etwa von brennendem Holz oder statischer Elektrizität erzeugt werden.

A noun referring to a series of sharp, snapping sounds, or a type of glazed china characterized by a fine network of surface cracks.

1. B1formal

   A series of short, sharp, snapping sounds, like those made by burning wood or static electricity.

   Knistern

   • The crackle of the fire was soothing.
   • We heard the crackle of static on the radio.
   • The crackle of breaking ice warned us to be careful.

   Synonymecrackcracklingcrepitationpopping

2. TextureB2formal

   A pattern of fine, irregular lines or wrinkles on a surface, often found on old paint, pottery, or glass.

   Krakelure

   • The antique vase had a beautiful crackle glaze.
   • The painting's surface showed a fine crackle from age.
   • The crackle on the old photograph added character.

   Synonymecrackling

• Verb, das eine Reihe kurzer, scharfer, knisternder Geräusche beschreibt, oft wie von Feuer, trockenem Laub oder statischer Elektrizität.

A verb used to describe a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds, often like those made by fire, dry leaves, or static electricity.

1. Make a sharp soundB1formal

   To make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds, like a fire or dry leaves.

   Knacken

   • The logs crackled loudly in the fireplace.
   • Dry leaves crackled under her feet as she walked.
   • The radio began to crackle with static.

   Synonymecrackcrepitatepoprustlesizzlesnapsputter

2. Produce a crackling effectB2informal

   To emit a sound resembling the breaking of small, brittle objects.

   Knacken

   • The old vinyl record crackled as it played.
   • The fire crackled and popped, warming the room.
   • The speaker crackled with interference during the broadcast.

   Synonymecrepitatepopsizzlesnapsputter