craquelure

cra·que·lure

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krak-loo r, krak-loo r; French krakuh-lyr]
- /krækˈlʊər, ˈkræk lʊər; French krakəˈlür/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krak-loo r, krak-loo r; French krakuh-lyr]
- /krækˈlʊər, ˈkræk lʊər; French krakəˈlür/

Definitions of craquelure word

noun craquelure a network of fine cracks on old paintings caused by the deterioration of pigment or varnish 3
noun craquelure the network of fine cracks found on the surface of some oil paintings, caused primarily by the shrinkage of aging paint, varnish, and ground 3
noun craquelure crackle (sense 8) crackle (sense 8a) 3
noun plural craquelure a network of fine cracks or crackles on the surface of a painting, caused chiefly by shrinkage of paint film or varnish. 1
noun craquelure A network of fine cracks in the paint or varnish of a painting. 1
noun craquelure (art) The distinctive pattern of hairline cracks in the surface of an old painting. 0

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Origin of craquelure

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; < French, equivalent to craquel(er) to crackle, crack (imitative) + -ure -ure

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Parts of speech for Craquelure

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craquelure popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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