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clacking |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Clack \Clack\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Clacked}; p. pr & vb n. {Clacking}.] [Prob. of imitative origin; cf F. claquer to clap, crack, D. klakken MHG. klac crack, Ir clagaim I make a noise, ring. Cf {Clack}, n., {Clatter}, {Click}.] 1. To make a sudden, sharp noise, or a succesion of such noises, as by striking an object, or by collision of parts to rattle; to click We heard Mr.Hodson's whip clacking on the ahoulders of the poor little wretches. --Thackeray.
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