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Clopped: meaning, definitions and examples

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clopped

 

[ klษ’pt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

horse sound

The term 'clopped' refers to the sound made by a horse's hooves striking the ground. This noise is often associated with the rhythmic and distinctive beat created as the horse moves. The clopping sound can vary depending on the surface the horse is on, such as dirt, gravel, or pavement. It's a common auditory experience in equestrian settings, and the term is frequently used in various forms of literature and media to create a vivid image of a horse in motion.

Synonyms

galloped, stomped, trotted

Examples of usage

  • The horse clopped down the dusty trail.
  • I could hear the horse clopped on the cobblestone streets.
  • As the horse clopped past, the crowd turned to watch.

Translations

Translations of the word "clopped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cortado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgehackt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpotong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ั–ะทะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyciฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coupรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cortado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž˜๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุทูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ useknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odrezanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡ๅ‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odrezan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klippt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™silmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cortado

Word origin

The word 'clopped' is a variation of the verb 'clop,' which originated in Middle English from the word 'cloppen,' meaning to strike or hit. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'klappa,' which also means to strike or tap. The formation of the word reflects the onomatopoeic nature of the sound it describes, capturing the essence of the rhythmic noise made by horse hooves. Over time, 'clopped' has evolved to represent not just the sound but also the activity of the horse itself. As horses have been integral to human society, in farming, transportation, and leisure, the language surrounding them has similarly flourished, leading to the picturesque use of 'clopped' in both spoken and written forms.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,606, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.