clack
verb (used without object)
to make a quick, sharp sound, or a succession of such sounds, as by striking or cracking.
clacking
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present participleof clack.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There's a reassuring clacking as the individual letters hit the blank white page in quick, noisy succession:
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
Then they have a bunch of specific calls they give when interacting with others to keep the interaction going longer, such as laughing during play, or teeth clacking during grooming,” Crockford said.
From Salon ● May 29, 2025
Dave and Jody Madore walked up Lincoln Street with their 8-year-old daughter, Cadence, her white heels clacking against the asphalt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
The din of clacking keyboards grew noticeably softer for a minute or two, as we all made an effort to gently swipe our keys subtly rather than banging them like we were auditioning for Stomp.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2023
But she isn’t lucky and so we hear the clicking of the monster’s teeth, and the clacking of his boots.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
