释义 |
crack·ling I. \ˈkrak(ə)liŋ\ adjective 1. : that crackles < crackling sounds > < crackling wit > 2. of wine : mildly sparkling : pétillant II. \“; in sense 2 & 3 often -lə̇n\ noun (-s) 1. : a series of small sharp cracks or reports (as from frozen snow being walked over or rifle fire at a distance) 2. a. : refuse of tallow melting used as food for dogs — usually used in plural b. : the crisp residue left after the fat has been separated from the fibrous tissue in rendering lard or frying or roasting the skin of pork, turkey, duck, or goose — usually used in plural; compare crackling bread 3. dialect England : cracknel 1 — usually used in plural |