Clomping: meaning, definitions and examples
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clomping
[ ˈklɑːmpɪŋ ]
footsteps sound
Clomping refers to the sound made by heavy or clumsy steps, often characterized by a loud, thudding noise. This term is usually used to describe the movement of someone who is walking heavily or with forceful steps, often due to size or the type of footwear. It can also imply a lack of grace in movement. Clomping is often associated with larger animals or people wearing heavy boots, which amplify the sound made while walking.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She heard the clomping of his boots as he approached.
- The horse's clomping hooves echoed in the stable.
- He walked across the wooden floor, clomping loudly with every step.
- The children were clomping around the house in their oversized shoes.
Translations
Translations of the word "clomping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paso firme
🇮🇳 कदमों की आवाज़
🇩🇪 stampfen
🇮🇩 menginjak
🇺🇦 тупотіння
🇵🇱 stąpanie
🇯🇵 ドシンドシン
🇫🇷 bruit de pas
🇪🇸 paso pesado
🇹🇷 gürültülü adım
🇰🇷 쿵쿵거리다
🇸🇦 خطوات ثقيلة
🇨🇿 dupatý krok
🇸🇰 tupot
🇨🇳 沉重的脚步声
🇸🇮 odmev korakov
🇮🇸 þungur skref
🇰🇿 ауыр қадам
🇬🇪 მძიმე ნაბიჯი
🇦🇿 ağır addımlama
🇲🇽 paso pesado
Word origin
The word 'clomp' is derived from the Middle Dutch term 'klompe', meaning 'clumsy or heavy footstep'. It also relates to the German 'klumpen', meaning 'lump' or 'clump', which conveys the heaviness associated with the action. The usage of the term evolved over time in English to specifically refer to the noisy, clumsy quality of footsteps. This connotation emphasizes not just the act of walking, but how the weight and manner of one's movement creates an audible impact. In various cultures, the sound of clomping is often associated with larger creatures or beings that possess weight, contributing to its imagery in language and literature.