Clack
noun
A sharp, loud sound something makes when it hits together.
The clack of billiard balls could be heard in the pub
Often appears as...
- clack of teeth
- clack of shoes
verb
To make or cause something to make a sharp, loud sound.
His shoes clacked against the marble floor
Often appears as...
- clack away
- clack along
noun
A device that makes a loud sound as a signal or warning.
The factory installed a clack to alert workers when a shift is over
Often appears as...
- clack alarm
- clack signal
Usage tips
Neutral
Technical
noun
An incessant chatter.
Susan found the constant clack in the office distracting
Often appears as...
- constant clack
- office clack
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A sharp, loud sound something makes when it hits together.
The clack of billiard balls could be heard in the pub
Often appears as...
- clack of teeth
- clack of shoes
verb
To make or cause something to make a sharp, loud sound.
His shoes clacked against the marble floor
Often appears as...
- clack away
- clack along
noun
A device that makes a loud sound as a signal or warning.
The factory installed a clack to alert workers when a shift is over
Often appears as...
- clack alarm
- clack signal
Usage tips
Neutral
Technical
noun
An incessant chatter.
Susan found the constant clack in the office distracting
Often appears as...
- constant clack
- office clack
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Onomatopoeic Origin
The word 'clack' mimics the sound it describes, helping you remember its meaning.
Every morning, the clack of the old typewriter fills the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Noises
'Clack' often describes sounds that are sudden and surprising.
A sudden clack startled the birds into flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Mechanical Context
Use 'clack' for mechanical objects like typewriters or keyboards, not softer sounds.
She enjoyed the steady clack of the train on the tracks.
Pro Tip 1/3Onomatopoeic Origin
The word 'clack' mimics the sound it describes, helping you remember its meaning.
Every morning, the clack of the old typewriter fills the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Noises
'Clack' often describes sounds that are sudden and surprising.
A sudden clack startled the birds into flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Mechanical Context
Use 'clack' for mechanical objects like typewriters or keyboards, not softer sounds.
She enjoyed the steady clack of the train on the tracks.
Pro Tip 1/3Onomatopoeic Origin
The word 'clack' mimics the sound it describes, helping you remember its meaning.
Every morning, the clack of the old typewriter fills the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Noises
'Clack' often describes sounds that are sudden and surprising.
A sudden clack startled the birds into flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Mechanical Context
Use 'clack' for mechanical objects like typewriters or keyboards, not softer sounds.
She enjoyed the steady clack of the train on the tracks.
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3 things I learned while...
Imagine an engine going clack, clack, clack. It sounds scary. Well, I had a unique seat that day. I was sitting in 1D. I was the only one who could talk to the flight attendants. So I looked at them right away, and they said, "No problem. We probably hit some birds."
Video examples
3 things I learned while...
Imagine an engine going clack, clack, clack. It sounds scary. Well, I had a unique seat that day. I was sitting in 1D. I was the only one who could talk to the flight attendants. So I looked at them right away, and they said, "No problem. We probably hit some birds."
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