crackle
noun/ˈkrækl/
/ˈkrækl/
[uncountable, countable]- a series of short sharp sounds
- the distant crackle of machine-gun fire
- Erika picked up the phone and through a barrage of crackles heard a familiar voice.
- The planes arrived with a crackle of gunfire.
- the sharp crackle of sniper fire
Word Originlate Middle English: from crack + -le.Want to learn more?
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