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clack

/klæk/

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noun

An abrupt, sharp sound, especially one made by two hard objects colliding repetitively; a sound midway between a click and a clunk.

Examples :

"The clack of the keys on the keyboard filled the quiet office. "

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noun

Anything that causes a clacking noise, such as the clapper of a mill, or a clack valve.

Examples :

"The old-fashioned school bell, a large metal clack, rang loudly, signaling the end of class. "

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noun

Chatter; prattle.

Examples :

"The children's clack about their favorite toys was so loud it distracted the teacher. "

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noun

Examples :

"My cat's clack (tongue) flicked out quickly as it lapped up water. "

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verb

To make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.

Examples :

"The keys clacked loudly as Sarah typed her essay for school. "

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verb

To cause to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.

Examples :

"The keys clacked against the keyboard as Sarah typed her report. "

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verb

To chatter or babble; to utter rapidly without consideration.

Examples :

"The little girl clacked about her plans for the weekend, excitedly talking about visiting her friends and going to the park. "

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verb

To cut the sheep's mark off (wool), to make the wool weigh less and thus yield less duty.

Examples :

"The farmer had to clack the sheep's wool to reduce its weight and pay less tax. "

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