Clopping: meaning, definitions and examples

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clopping

 

[ หˆklษ’p.ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

horse sound

Clopping refers to the sound made by a horse's hooves hitting the ground. It is often associated with the rhythm of a horse's gait when it moves at a trot or canter.

Synonyms

clip-clop, gallop, trot

Examples of usage

  • The horse was clopping along the cobblestone street.
  • We could hear the clopping of hooves as the cavalry approached.
  • The echo of clopping filled the air as the riders trotted by.
Context #2 | Noun

horse noise

Clopping can also refer to the noise made by horses collectively. It is commonly heard in equestrian events or during horse races.

Synonyms

footfall, hoofbeats

Examples of usage

  • The sound of clopping made the crowd cheer.
  • A steady rhythm of clopping indicated the horses' return.
  • The clopping of the herd filled the valley with life.

Translations

Translations of the word "clopping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅ‰เคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klappgerรคusch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara ketukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะบั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stukot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒƒใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท claquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeteo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑkฤฑrtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋‘๋‘‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klapรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klapanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฒๅ‡ปๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klopljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klapp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผntรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeteo

Etymology

The word 'clop' is believed to be of imitative origin, relating to the sound made by horses' hooves. It dates back to the early 19th century, with its first known usage noted in English literature around the 1800s. The usage of such onomatopoeic words reflects the human tendency to create sounds that mimic natural noises. The term has become part of a broader lexicon associated with equestrian activities. As horses have historically played a crucial role in transportation and agriculture, sounds associated with their movement have been culturally significant. Over time, 'clopping' has been adopted in various contexts, often used in children's literature, songs, and descriptions of rural life, ensuring its place in both equestrian vernacular and mainstream language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,588, 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.