1. makes a series of short, sharp sounds
Usage: third person singular present

1. short, sharp sounds made repeatedly
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The fire crackles in the fireplace.
• Bacon crackles as it cooks in the pan.
• The radio crackles with static.
• We heard the crackles of the campfire.
• The old record player produces annoying crackles.
• Ice crackles under our feet as we walk.
• The crackles from the burning wood were soothing.