poppings

He objected to their little journeys, calling them "royal progresses," and by a special order put a stop to the "poppings," in the way of salutes, to the vessel which bore them to and from the Isle of Wight -- a small piece of state - business for a King and his Council to be engaged in.

Queen Victoria, her girlhood and womanhood Grace Greenwood 1863

Not to mention the desperately creepy feeling of being underwater, thousands of feet down, the sub cantered at an odd angle, hissings and poppings as the hull resists the pressure.

HH Com 373 Miss Snark 2006

It took forever to get the international operator on the line, and a longer time yet of vague electronic poppings and buzzings, before he heard the click of connection, followed by a faint ringing.

Drums of Autumn Gabaldon, Diana 1997

The sinews that bound his wrists and ankles broke in a rattattoo of poppings, like the burning of a string of firecrackers.

Calde of the Long Sun Wolfe, Gene 1994

The sinews that bound his wrists and ankles broke in a rattattoo of poppings, like the burning of a string of firecrackers.

Calde of the Long Sun Wolfe, Gene 1994

In the centre of the floor a sturdy infant was seated on a chamber-pot from whose interior a series of explosive poppings and splutterings accompanied the child's expulsive efforts.

Every living thing Herriot, James 1992

At night, lying - quietly in her bed, Ayla became aware of mysterious sounds that seemed to be coming from deep within the earth: grindings, poppings, chortlings, gurglings.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

Wild cries, strangely woven banners raised against a background of flashing steel and muffled poppings of the airpistols and rifles.

Elric At The End of Time Moorcock, Michael, 1939- 1984

Chaff -- exclamations -- near and distant poppings of corks, striking of matches, and other accompaniments to JULIET's speech.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 7, 1891 Various

"There's two of 'em!" shrieked Will from the rear, as he caught the sound of a second series of erratic poppings.

The Outdoor Chums After Big Game Or, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness Quincy Allen