First Known Use: 13th century
Dictionary
1clack
verb \ˈklak\
: to make or cause something to make a short sharp sound or series of short sharp sounds
Full Definition of CLACK
intransitive verb
2
: to make an abrupt striking sound or series of sounds
transitive verb
1
: to cause to make a clatter
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Origin of CLACK
Middle English, of imitative origin
2clack
noun
Definition of CLACK
2
archaic : an object (as a valve) that produces clapping or rattling noises usually in regular rapid sequence
3
: a sound of clacking
First Known Use of CLACK
15th century
CLACK Defined for Kids
1clack
verb \ˈklak\
clackedclack·ing
Definition of CLACK for Kids
1
: to talk rapidly and without stopping
2
: to make or cause to make a short sharp sound <… suddenly he began to shiver … I could hear his teeth clacking. — Theodore Taylor, The Cay>
2clack
noun
Definition of CLACK for Kids
1
: rapid continuous talk <The disc jockey's clack went on all morning.>
2
: a sound of clacking <the clack of a typewriter>
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