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clacking

/ˈklækɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The teacher's high heels were clacking loudly on the wooden floor as she walked down the hallway. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The keys on the old typewriter clacked loudly as he typed his letter. "

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verb

To chatter or babble; to utter rapidly without consideration.

Examples :

"During the meeting, Sarah was clacking away about her weekend plans, completely ignoring the project discussion. "

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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 was accused of clacking the wool before selling it, in an attempt to avoid paying the full export tax. "

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noun

A sound that clacks.

Examples :

"The clacking of the keyboard filled the quiet office as she finished her report. "