crackling

/ˈkɹæk(ə)lɪŋ/ noun C2

Fat that, after roasting a joint, hardens and crispens (US, countable, uncountable)
The crispy rind of roast pork. (countable, uncountable)
A crispy, fried skin or rind, especially of pork. (countable)
The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated. (countable, uncountable) · the bangs and cracklings of fireworks
Three stripes of velvet worn on the sleeves of students at St John's College, Cambridge. (countable, uncountable)

Plural cracklings

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There was a long silence, during which Holmes leaned his chin upon his hands and stared into the crackling fire.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 48 · B2

There was a moment’s silence, and then was heard the crackling of burning flesh, of which the peculiar and nauseous smell penetrated even behind the wall where Dantès was listening in horror.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 211 · C1

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crackling Sounding with small, sharp cracks or reports, f... C2

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