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crackle

ˈkɹækəl, ˈkræk(ə)l, ˈkræk.əl
Meaning: to make sharp snapping or popping sounds
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈkræk(ə)l, ˈkræk.əl

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Inflected form
Base crackle
3rd person singular present crackles
Present participle crackling
Past crackled
Will future will crackle
Going-to future going to crackle
Imperative negative don't crackle / do not crackle

Example

The dry logs crackled and popped in the fireplace.
The dry logs crackled and popped in the fireplace.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe the sound of a fire burning, dry leaves underfoot, or static electricity on a radio.

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