crépitement — meaning in English

English meaning

• crackle noun A series of small, sharp popping or snapping sounds.
• rattle verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.

Senses

crépitement is used for these senses in English:

• crackle A prolonged, frequent cracking sound; a fizzing, popping sound.
• rattle Rattling sound.

crackle — full definition

1. noun A series of small, sharp popping or snapping sounds.
2. verb To make a series of small popping or snapping sounds.
3. verb To be full of tension, energy, or emotion.

rattle — full definition

1. verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.
2. verb To unsettle or unnerve someone, making them lose composure.
3. noun A baby's toy that makes a shaking noise, or any object that produces that kind of noise.
4. noun A rapid series of short, sharp sounds.

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