This is the 8693rd most frequent German word.
krechel
"Krechel" does not appear to be a standard German word; it may be a regional term, slang, or misspelled.
Here, 'krechelte' is used as a verb to describe splashing or playing in water, possibly colloquial.
Meine Großmutter erzählte mir, dass sie früher oft im Fluss krechelte.
My grandmother told me that she often splashed around in the river in the past.
In this context, 'krecheln' metaphorically describes the persistent loud noises, derived from onomatopoeia.
Der Lärm von den Baustellenkrecheln weckte mich früh am Morgen.
The noise from the construction hammers woke me up early in the morning.
Again used as a verb, 'krechelten' describes lively splashing or noisy play, likely in water or mud.