What does CLACK mean?

Clack

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: To make a sharp sound, such as that produced by striking a hard surface, or to chatter rapidly. As a noun, it refers to the sharp sound made by striking a hard surface or the rapid chatter of voices or machines.

Pronunciations: US: /klæk/, UK: /klak/

Origin and Usage: The word "clack" originated in the early 16th century from the Middle Dutch "klakken" meaning "to clap." It has been used in English to describe the sound of striking hard surfaces, such as the clack of billiard balls, the clack of high heels on a hard floor, or the clack of a typewriter. It has also been used to describe the rapid chatter of voices or machines, such as the clack of a train on the tracks or the clack of a telegraph machine.

Synonyms: Verb: chatter, clatter, rattle, bang, snap. Noun: clatter, rattle, bang, snap.

Related Words: black, crack, slack, track.

Example Sentences:

• The clack of her high heels echoed through the empty hallway.
• The billiard balls clacked together as he made his shot.
• The telegraph machine clacked away in the background as they spoke.
• The clack of the train on the tracks was a soothing sound as he drifted off to sleep.