2. (Med.) A kind of crackling sound or râle, heard in some abnormal states of the lungs; as, dry crackle; moist
crackle. Quain.
3. (Fine Arts) A condition produced in certain porcelain, fine earthenware, or glass, in which the glaze
or enamel appears to be cracked in all directions, making a sort of reticulated surface; as, Chinese crackle; Bohemian
crackle.
Crackled
(Crac"kled) a. (Fine Arts) Covered with minute cracks in the glaze; — said of some kinds of
porcelain and fine earthenware.
Crackleware
(Crac"kle*ware`) n. See Crackle, n., 3.
Crackling
(Crac"kling) n.
1. The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.
As the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool.
Eccl. vii. 6.
2. The well-browned, crisp rind of roasted pork.
For the first time in his life he tested crackling.
Lamb.
3. pl. Food for dogs, made from the refuse of tallow melting.
