crackling
[ krak-ling or for 2, 3, -luh n ]
/ ˈkræk lɪŋ or for 2, 3, -lən /
noun
the making of slight cracking sounds rapidly repeated.
the crisp browned skin or rind of roast pork.
Usually cracklings. Southern U.S. the crisp residue left when fat, especially hog or chicken fat, is rendered.
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crackle
[ krak-uh l ]
/ ˈkræk əl /
verb (used without object), crack·led, crack·ling.
verb (used with object), crack·led, crack·ling.
noun
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crackling
/ (ˈkræklɪŋ) /
noun
the crisp browned skin of roast pork
British Dictionary definitions for crackling (2 of 2)
crackle
/ (ˈkrækəl) /
verb
to make or cause to make a series of slight sharp noises, as of paper being crushed or of a wood fire burning
(tr) to decorate (porcelain or pottery) by causing a fine network of cracks to appear in the glaze
(intr) to abound in vivacity or energy
noun
the act or sound of crackling
intentional crazing in the glaze of a piece of porcelain or pottery
Also called: crackleware porcelain or pottery so decorated
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