Clop: meaning, definitions and examples
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clop
[ klษp ]
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
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.
sound
The sound produced by the hooves of a horse when they hit the ground. Itโs characterized by a distinct rhythmic pattern that can be easily recognized.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น clop
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Klopfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ clop
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะพะฟะพัะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ klop
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท clop
๐ช๐ธ clop
๐น๐ท clop
๐ฐ๐ท ํด๋กญ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงูพ
๐จ๐ฟ klap
๐ธ๐ฐ klap
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ klap
๐ฎ๐ธ klapp
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฟะฐะปะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ clop
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 'clลpian' 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.