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crackleware
nounLow
/ˈkræk.əl.weər/Pottery, especially glazed porcelain, that has a fine network of cracks in its glaze as a deliberate decorative effect.
crackling
nounC1
/ˈkræk.lɪŋ/The crisp, brittle, and often fatty skin of roast pork that makes a cracking sound when chewed.
cracknel
nounLow
/ˈkrækn(ə)l/A hard, crisp, brittle biscuit or piece of baked dough, often twisted or folded.
crackpot
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkrækpɒt/An eccentric or insane person, especially one with unrealistic or bizarre ideas.
cracksman
nounVery Low
/ˈkræksmən/A burglar, especially one who breaks into safes or strongboxes.
crackup
nounC1
/ˈkrækʌp/A sudden mental or emotional breakdown; a collapse of psychological stability.
cracky
nounLow
/ˈkraki/Informal adjective meaning 'cracked' or 'broken'; an old-fashioned interjection expressing surprise or excitement (typically 'by cracky!').
cracovienne
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialized)
/ˌkrækəʊˈvjɛn/A lively Polish dance in 2/4 time, originating from the Kraków region.
cracow
nounC2
/ˈkrækaʊ/A historical type of long, pointed shoe or boot fashionable in the late medieval period.
cradle
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈkreɪ.dəl/A small bed for a baby, typically one on rockers.
cradle cap
nounIntermediate
/ˈkreɪd(ə)l ˌkap/A common, harmless skin condition in babies, causing scaly, yellowish patches on the scalp.
cradle roof
nounC2
/ˈkreɪd(ə)l ruːf/A roof with two sloping sides that meet at a ridge, forming a shape reminiscent of an old-fashioned baby's cradle.
cradle scythe
nounVery Low
/ˈkreɪ.dl̩ saɪð/A traditional harvesting tool consisting of a long-handled scythe with a set of wooden fingers (the cradle) attached to the blade to catch and neatly gather cut grain.
cradle snatcher
nounLow
/ˈkreɪd(ə)l ˌsnætʃə(r)/A person, typically an adult, who forms a romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is significantly younger.
cradle vault
nounC2
/ˈkreɪd(ə)l vɔːlt/An architectural vault (a curved ceiling structure) constructed with continuous curved ribs resembling the bars of a cradle.
cradleboard
nounVery Low (Specialist/Technical)
/ˈkreɪd(ə)lbɔːd/A portable baby carrier used by various indigenous peoples of North America, consisting of a firm board to which the baby is securely bound, often with decorative elements.
cradlesong
nounLow
/ˈkreɪd(ə)lsɒŋ/A soft, gentle song sung to lull a baby to sleep.
cradling
nounC1
/ˈkreɪd.lɪŋ/Holding something gently and protectively, as a parent holds an infant in their arms or in a cradle.
craft
adjectivenounverb+1B1
/krɑːft/An activity involving skill in making things by hand; skill in carrying out one's work.
craft apprenticeship
nounC1
/krɑːft əˈpren.tɪs.ʃɪp/A system of training, especially in a skilled manual trade, where a novice (apprentice) learns by working for a set period under the guidance of an experienced practitioner (master craftsperson) in exchange for instruction and, traditionally, low pay.

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