| Front | crackle |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, noun BrE /ˈkrækl/NAmE /ˈkrækl/ verb [intransitive]to make short sharp sounds like sth that is burning in a fireA log fire crackled in the hearth. The radio crackled into life. (figurative) The atmosphere crackled with tension. noun [uncountable, countable]a series of short sharp soundsthe distant crackle of machine-gun fire Erika picked up the phone and through a barrage of crackles heard a familiar voice.  crack•ly/BrE ˈkrækli; NAmE ˈkrækli/ adjectiveShe picked up the phone and heard a crackly voice saying: ‘Sue here.’ |
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