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Clacking: meaning, definitions and examples

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clacking

 

[ หˆklรฆkษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sounds made

Clacking refers to a sharp, abrupt sound produced by striking two objects together, typically associated with a repetitive noise. It can occur in various contexts, such as the sound of shoes on a hard surface or the noise of certain types of machinery.

Synonyms

bang, clatter, click

Examples of usage

  • The heels were clacking on the pavement.
  • She heard the clacking of the typewriter keys.
  • The clacking of the train wheels was rhythmic and calming.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

Clacking as a noun refers to the sound itself, typically a sharp or banging noise made by objects in motion or impact. This sound is often associated with a sense of mechanical or repetitive action.

Synonyms

clatter, clicking, tapping

Examples of usage

  • The clacking of gears filled the workshop.
  • There was a loud clacking coming from the machine.
  • The clacking of her knitting needles was soothing.

Translations

Translations of the word "clacking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tacada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเค•เคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klappern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะฐั†ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klapanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฟใ‚ซใ‚ฟ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท claquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clic

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑngฤฑrtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ฑ๋”ฑํ•˜๋Š” ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ุฎุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klapรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klikanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’”ๅš“ๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klikanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klapp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผntรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clic

Etymology

The word 'clack' originates from the Middle English word 'clakken' which means to make a short, sharp sound. This term is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word 'klakka', which also denotes a clicking or clattering noise. The evolution of the word has led to its current usage in English where 'clacking' is commonly used in reference to sounds made by rapid movements or impacts. Over time, 'clacking' has extended its use to describe not just the auditory phenomenon but also has been adapted into various vernacular contexts, including the rhythmic sounds associated with certain activities such as typing or knitting.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,427 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.