Clop: meaning, definitions and examples

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clop

 

[ klษ’p ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

horse sound

To make a sound of hooves striking the ground, usually associated with horses. The term is often used to describe the rhythmic sound made by horses as they walk or trot.

Synonyms

clip, stomp, trot

Examples of usage

  • The horse began to clop down the path.
  • We could hear the clopping of hooves in the distance.
  • As the horses clopped past, the crowd cheered.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

The sound produced by the hooves of a horse when they hit the ground. Itโ€™s characterized by a distinct rhythmic pattern that can be easily recognized.

Synonyms

footfall, hoofbeat

Examples of usage

  • The clop of the horses filled the air.
  • I love the sound of clop when they run.
  • The clop echoed off the walls of the canyon.

Translations

Translations of the word "clop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅ‰เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klopfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ clop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะพะฟะพั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clop

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clop

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท clop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋กญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ุงูพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klap

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klap

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klap

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klapp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฟะฐะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ clop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clop

Etymology

The word 'clop' originated in the late 16th century, with its roots deeply embedded in the sounds associated with horses. It is likely an onomatopoeic term, mimicking the sound of hooves striking the ground. The Old English term 'clลpian' and Middle Dutch 'klop' may have contributed to the development of the word. Over time, 'clop' has evolved in its usage and has been embraced in literature and speech, often representing the rhythmic sounds of equine movement. The allure of the word lies in its simplicity, reflecting both the literal sound and the cultural significance of horses through history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,633, 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.