clack

/klæk/
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clack

The old wooden windmill's clack turned steadily in the breeze.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A sharp, abrupt, often repetitive sound: A short, hard noise like two hard objects hitting together.
    • A simple hinged valve: A basic valve that allows fluid to flow in only one direction, often making a clacking sound when it closes.

  2. Verb:

    • To make a sharp, abrupt sound: To produce a short, hard, often repetitive noise, like objects striking together.
    • To talk rapidly about trivial matters: To speak quickly and incessantly about unimportant things.
    • To make a clucking sound: To produce the short, sharp sound characteristic of a hen.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The steady clack of the train wheels on the tracks was a familiar sound.
    • The old pump had a leather clack that needed replacing.

  • Verb:

    • The wooden shutters clacked against the house in the wind.
    • She would just clack on about her neighbors for hours.
    • The hens clacked nervously in the coop.
Advanced Usage

  • "to clack away": to make a continuous series of clacking sounds, often from a machine or typing.

    • The typewriter clacked away in the quiet office all afternoon.

  • "to clack one's tongue": to make a disapproving or thoughtful sound by clicking the tongue against the roof of the mouth. (Note: This is similar to "cluck" but often implies a sharper, drier sound).

    • He clacked his tongue in annoyance at the mistake.
Variants and Related Words

  • Clacker (n): An object or person that makes a clacking sound.

    • The toy was a simple plastic clacker.

  • Clacking (n/adj): The act or sound of clacking; producing such a sound.

    • The constant clacking from the kitchen was distracting.
Synonyms
  • Rattle: To make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds.
  • Chatter: To talk quickly, continuously, and often trivially.
  • Click: A short, sharp sound, often more precise and less harsh than a clack.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Clack on: To continue talking in a rapid, trivial manner. (Often used with "about").
    • She just clacked on about the weather without pause.
Related Idioms
  • Clack like a mill: To talk incessantly and noisily.
    • Once she starts telling stories, she clacks like a mill.
clack

The old wooden windmill's clack turned steadily in the breeze.

Noun
  1. a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction
  2. a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
Verb
  1. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
  2. make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
  3. make a rattling sound
    • clattering dishes

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