noun
clack
klak
Clack (noun) means a short, sharp sound made by two hard objects knocking together, between a click and a clunk. Example: “The clack of the typewriter keys filled the room.”
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A short, sharp sound made by two hard objects knocking together, between a click and a clunk.
"The clack of the typewriter keys filled the room."
"Her heels made a clack on the tiled floor."
How to use clack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, hard knocking or rattling sound.
Common pairings
clack of heels
clack of keys
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Word forms
- Plural
- clacks
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Etymology
From Old English *clacian ("to slap, clap, clack"), imitative in origin.
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What does “clack” mean?
The word “clack” means a short, sharp sound made by two hard objects knocking together, between a click and a clunk. In plain terms, a short, hard knocking or rattling sound.
How do you pronounce “clack”?
“Clack” is pronounced klak (/klæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “clack” in a sentence?
Here is “clack” used in a sentence: “The clack of the typewriter keys filled the room.”
What part of speech is “clack”?
“Clack” is a noun.
Where does the word “clack” come from?
The word “clack” comes from Old English. From Old English *clacian ("to slap, clap, clack"), imitative in origin.
