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clacks

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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 loud clacks of the keyboard echoed through the quiet office as she finished her report. "

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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 mill's clacks echoed through the valley, a rhythmic reminder of its constant work. "

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noun

Chatter; prattle.

Examples :

"The teacher struggled to quiet the constant clacks coming from the back of the classroom. "

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noun

Examples :

""My grandmother's clacks were sharp, often offering unexpected advice, but always full of love." "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The train wheels clacks rhythmically on the tracks. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The horse's hooves clacks on the paved road. "

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verb

To chatter or babble; to utter rapidly without consideration.

Examples :

"The children clacked excitedly about their weekend plans all morning. "

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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 dishonest farmer clacks the wool from his sheep, hoping to pay less tax when he sells it at the market. "

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