/krak"euhl/ , v. , crackled, crackling , n.
v.i.
1. to make slight, sudden, sharp noises, rapidly repeated.
2. to form a network of fine cracks on the surface.
3. (of ceramic glaze) to craze.
4. to exhibit liveliness, vibrancy, anticipation, etc.: The play crackled with wit.
v.t.
5. to cause to crackle.
6. to break with a crackling noise.
7. to craze (ceramic glaze).
n.
8. the act of crackling.
9. a crackling noise.
10. a network of fine cracks, as in the glaze of some kinds of porcelain.
11. crackleware.
[ 1490-1500; CRACK + -LE ]