Clack: meaning, definitions and examples

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clack

[ klæk ]

^{Context #1}

sound

A sharp, abrupt sound, as of two hard objects striking together.

Synonyms

clap, clatter, click

Examples of usage

The clack of the keys on the typewriter filled the room.
The clack of the horse's hooves echoed through the valley.

^{Context #2}

noise

To make an abrupt, sharp sound, as of two hard objects striking together.

Synonyms

clap, clatter, click

Examples of usage

The old door clacked shut behind her.
The branches clacked against the window in the wind.

Translations

Translations of the word "clack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estalido

🇮🇳 क्लैक

🇩🇪 Klacken

🇮🇩 bunyi ketukan

🇺🇦 клацання

🇵🇱 stukot

🇯🇵 カチッ

🇫🇷 claquement

🇪🇸 chirrido

🇹🇷 çatırtı

🇰🇷 찰칵

🇸🇦 طقطقة

🇨🇿 cvaknutí

🇸🇰 cvaknutie

🇨🇳 咔嗒声

🇸🇮 klik

🇮🇸 smellur

🇰🇿 шерт

🇬🇪 კლაკი

🇦🇿 cıqqıltı

🇲🇽 chirrido

Word origin

The word 'clack' originated from Middle English 'clacken', which is imitative of the sound it represents. It has been used in English language since the 15th century.