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Clacked Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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clacked

[klækt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

sound making

Clacked refers to the sharp, abrupt sound made by two objects striking each other, often used to describe the sound of claws, teeth, or certain mechanical parts. It can also imply a rapid series of such sounds, especially in the context of movement or action.

Synonyms

clattered, clicked, struck.

Examples of usage

  • The horse's hooves clacked against the pavement.
  • She clacked the chopsticks together in excitement.
  • The gears of the machine clacked loudly as it started.

Translations

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Origin of 'clacked'

The word 'clack' has its origins in the Middle English word 'clakken,' which meant to make a sharp sound. This term is believed to derive from the Old Norse 'klaka,' which means to cluck. The transformation occurred through the influence of various dialects and the evolution of languages in close contact. By the late 15th century, it was commonly used to denote the sound made by various objects or creatures, notably in reference to the noise of birds or quick, sharp movements. Over the ensuing centuries, 'clack' expanded its usage to encompass a range of sounds that were abrupt or discordant in nature, and 'clacked' became the past tense form used to describe these actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,204, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.