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Meaning of "clack" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLACK

Probably from Old Norse klaka to twitter, of imitative origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CLACK

clack  [klæk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLACK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Clack is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb clack in English.

WHAT DOES CLACK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of clack in the English dictionary

The first definition of clack in the dictionary is to make or cause to make a sound like that of two pieces of wood hitting each other. Other definition of clack is to jabber. Clack is also a short sharp sound.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CLACK

PRESENT

Present
I clack
you clack
he/she/it clacks
we clack
you clack
they clack
Present continuous
I am clacking
you are clacking
he/she/it is clacking
we are clacking
you are clacking
they are clacking
Present perfect
I have clacked
you have clacked
he/she/it has clacked
we have clacked
you have clacked
they have clacked
Present perfect continuous
I have been clacking
you have been clacking
he/she/it has been clacking
we have been clacking
you have been clacking
they have been clacking
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I clacked
you clacked
he/she/it clacked
we clacked
you clacked
they clacked
Past continuous
I was clacking
you were clacking
he/she/it was clacking
we were clacking
you were clacking
they were clacking
Past perfect
I had clacked
you had clacked
he/she/it had clacked
we had clacked
you had clacked
they had clacked
Past perfect continuous
I had been clacking
you had been clacking
he/she/it had been clacking
we had been clacking
you had been clacking
they had been clacking
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will clack
you will clack
he/she/it will clack
we will clack
you will clack
they will clack
Future continuous
I will be clacking
you will be clacking
he/she/it will be clacking
we will be clacking
you will be clacking
they will be clacking
Future perfect
I will have clacked
you will have clacked
he/she/it will have clacked
we will have clacked
you will have clacked
they will have clacked
Future perfect continuous
I will have been clacking
you will have been clacking
he/she/it will have been clacking
we will have been clacking
you will have been clacking
they will have been clacking
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would clack
you would clack
he/she/it would clack
we would clack
you would clack
they would clack
Conditional continuous
I would be clacking
you would be clacking
he/she/it would be clacking
we would be clacking
you would be clacking
they would be clacking
Conditional perfect
I would have clack
you would have clack
he/she/it would have clack
we would have clack
you would have clack
they would have clack
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been clacking
you would have been clacking
he/she/it would have been clacking
we would have been clacking
you would have been clacking
they would have been clacking
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you clack
we let´s clack
you clack
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to clack
Past participle
clacked
Present Participle
clacking
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLACK


alack
əˈlæk
black
blæk
blue-black
ˌblʊˈblæk
bootblack
ˈbuːtˌblæk
claque
klæk
coal-black
ˈkəʊlˌblæk
eyeblack
ˈaɪˌblæk
flack
flæk
flak
flæk
Kaolack
ˈkɑːəʊˌlæk
kulak
ˈkuːlæk
lac
læk
lack
læk
lampblack
ˈlæmpˌblæk
plack
plæk
plaque
plæk
Polack
ˈpəʊlæk
Senlac
ˈsɛnlæk
shellac
ʃəˈlæk
slack
slæk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLACK

clabber
clabby-doo
clach
clachan
clack valve
clackbox
clackdish
clacker
Clackmannan
Clackmannanshire
Clacton
Clacton-on-Sea
Clactonian
clad
Claddagh ring
cladded
cladder
claddie
cladding
clade

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLACK

antiblack
black-on-black
boneblack
carbon black
forslack
gas black
in the black
ivory black
jet black
Large Black
nutty slack
pellack
Penny Black
pitch-black
platinum black
pollack
shellack
shoeblack
superflack
Welsh Black

Synonyms and antonyms of clack in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «clack» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLACK

Find out the translation of clack to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of clack from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «clack» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

唠叨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

clack
570 millions of speakers

English

clack
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कड़क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الثرثرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

погремушка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

clack
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খট্ খট্ শব্দ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

claquement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Clack
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

klappern
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クラック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

딸깍
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Clack
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô ích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடகடப்பொலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खटखट आवाज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

laklak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

schiocco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Clack
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

брязкальце
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

clack
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κλακ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gesnap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

clack
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klakk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of clack

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLACK»

The term «clack» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.425 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLACK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about clack

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLACK»

Discover the use of clack in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to clack and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (with audio recording)
Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears “ Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. ” But Farmer Brown’s problems get bigger when his cows start leaving him notes!
Doreen Cronin, 2012
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Ask Click and Clack: Answers from Car Talk
In a whimsical automotive reference, the hosts of the zany NPR series Car Talk answer one hundred frequently asked questions about all kinds of vehicle conundrums in their own anecdotal style. Original.
Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi, 2008
3
Philosophy of Religion: A Critical Introduction
This text combines an introduction to the themes traditionally covered in the philosophy of religion with contemporary developments in the discipline, such as natural histories of religion and feminist approaches.
Beverley Clack, Brian R. Clack, 2008
4
Gaining Ground: The Origin and Evolution of Tetrapods
This new edition of Jennifer A. Clack's groundbreaking book tells the complex story of their emergence and evolution.
Jennifer A. Clack, 2012
5
A Barnyard Collection: Click, Clack, Moo and More
The animals in Farmer Brown's barnyard go on strike when he won't give in to their demands, change his instructions when he goes on vacation, and prepare for a talent show while he sleeps.
Doreen Cronin, 2010
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Click, Clack, Cluck, I'm a Little Duck
Abstract: This green level introduces important consonant clusters and digraphs in simple, short-vowel words. Also featured are three-letter rime, including selected consonant digraphs (sh), to extend the sight recognition vocabulary.
John Jackman, 1998
7
Clickety Clack: My Bipolar Express
To many, Joy McDiarmid was a successful Winnipeg writer and public relations consultant.
Joy S. McDiarmid, 2010
8
Click, Clack, Splish, Splash: A Counting Adventure
While Farmer Brown sleeps, some of the animals who live on the farm go on a fishing expedition.
Doreen Cronin, 2006
9
Clickety Clack
A train gets noisier and more crowded as quacking ducks, dancing acrobats, talking yaks, and packs of elephants board.
Rob Spence, Amy Spence, 2001
10
Click-Clack, Who's There, Brooke and the Perfect Project
Jalissa, Jamal, Luke and Tia don't follow Brooke's instructions for a home-improvement project. How will Jake and Brooke handle these situations? Read this book to find out.
Dina Anastasio, Amanda Jenkins, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLACK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term clack is used in the context of the following news items.
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More than 200 youngsters test angling skills at annual Wyandotte …
Previously known at the Wyandotte Fishing Derby, the event was renamed in honor of Clifford “Skip” Clack, a community leader who died in ... «Southgate News Herald, Jul 15»
2
Police appeal for help to find missing man
He was last seen wearing a long sleeve white shirt, a blue fleece top and clack trousers. It's also believed he may have been riding a bicycle. «ITV News, Jul 15»
3
Man arrested after high-speed chase
Tucker and his passenger, Joshua Phillip Clack, 23, of Gonzales, were asked to exit the vehicle. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of ... «Gonzales Inquirer, Jul 15»
4
City Sports Renews Boston Triathlon Sponsorship
City Sports Renews Boston Triathlon Sponsorship. By Erin E. Clack / 12 hours ago. Email; 0 Comments. City Sports. A City Sports store. Instagram. City Sports ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
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Tax request: Council approves rebate for Building Blocks Daycare
(Sentinel photo by Austin Harrington) (From left) Council members John Rexwinkel, Clack Goodchild and Delana Ihrke listen during a ... «Le Mars Daily Sentinel, Jul 15»
6
Center for Puppetry Arts to Present Sensory-Friendly Performance of …
This special afternoon will allow guests with autism spectrum disorder to experience a sensory-friendly performance of Click Clack Moo: Cows ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
7
Students cREATe new possibilities at UNG for physically disabled
UNG student Stephen Clack (right) and his fellow team members take measurements of their patient in preparation for designing a portable ... «News at UNG, Jul 15»
8
Do you have RSI? This keyboard could change your life
Clack, clack clickety-,clack. Remember the sound of old-fashioned typewriters? I am now recreating that satisfying noise with my wonderful new ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
9
Back to Bond Street
Remember the old “clackety-clack, clackety clack” as trains moved. ... Remember the old “clackety-clack, clackety clack” as trains moved ... «Rail Engineer, Jul 15»
10
2015 Mazda MX-5 1.5 and 2.0-litre review | first drive video
... the support and comfort of the basic cloth seats, the clack-clack action of the six-speed shift, the ideal placement of the pedals, and more. «Cars Guide, Jul 15»

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