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clackers

American

[klak-erz] / ˈklæk ərz /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

any of various percussion toys consisting of balls or blocks joined by a cord.

Etymology

Origin of clackers

1630–40, for an earlier sense; clack + -er ¹ + -s ³

Example Sentences

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Attackers only need to get through once, while defenders need to stop all intrusions.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"Attackers crowd the goalkeeper hoping to nullify his movement and effectiveness," Cann explained.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Attackers then move through networks or escalate privileges to impersonate higher-level officials authorized to bid on loads or reroute shipments, McClain said, “all while appearing to be part of normal operations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Attackers could include “hacktivists” seeking to make a political statement and cyberextortionists bent on lucre.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Attackers and prisoners started back for their own lines on schedule time.

From Our Army at the Front by Broun, Heywood

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