Clark

[ klahrk ]

/ klɑrk /

noun

Alvan,1804–87, and his son Alvan Graham, 1832–97, U.S. astronomers and telescope-lens manufacturers.

Champ

[champ] /tʃæmp/, James Beauchamp,1850–1921, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1911–19.

(Charles) JosephJoe,born 1939, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1979–80.

George Rogers,1752–1818, U.S. soldier.

John Bates

[beyts] /beɪts/,1847–1938, U.S. economist and educator.

Kenneth B(ancroft),1914–2005, U.S. psychologist and educator, born in the Panama Canal Zone.

Sir Kenneth McKenzie, Baron Clark of Salt·wood [sawlt-woo d] /ˈsɔltˌwʊd/,1903–83, English art historian.

Mark Wayne,1896–1984, U.S. general.

Thomas CampbellTom,1899–1977, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1949–67.

Walter Van Til·burg

[van til-berg] /væn ˈtɪl bərg/,1909–71, U.S. author.

William,1770–1838, U.S. soldier and explorer (brother of George R. Clark): on expedition with Meriwether Lewis 1804–06.

a male given name: a surname, ultimately derived from clerk.

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Example sentences from the Web for clark

It took a blow to the head from Clark and the assistance of three deputies to subdue her.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’|Gary May|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In fact, Clark fell back first from her blows, losing his cap, tie, and badge in the melee.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’|Gary May|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
We also see her physically battling Sheriff Clark, but the camera focuses on her falling to the ground.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’|Gary May|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Only 92 were cast for Clark, and 21 for two other candidates.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era|Gary May|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When L.A. Times reporter Jack Nelson saw Clark in the courthouse, he said hello and extended his hand.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era|Gary May|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Clark had left twenty men, the Indian girl and her baby, and they had fifty horses.
The Young Alaskans on the Missouri|Emerson Hough
In this respect Mr. Clark's work is true to the received canons.
The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation and Other Essays|Thorstein Veblen
He did not pay Clark for gratitude, but for work, and this the clerk did faithfully.
Santa Claus's Partner|Thomas Nelson Page
For Clark the capture of Vincennes was to be a prelude to taking Detroit.
The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783|Virginia State Dept. of Education
My servant gave your name as Mrs. Clark—did she not make a mistake?
Clark's Field|Robert Herrick

British Dictionary definitions for clark

Clark

/ (klɑːk) /

noun

Helen. born 1950, New Zealand Labour politician; prime minister (1999–2008); administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009

James, known as Jim. 1936–68, Scottish racing driver; World Champion (1963, 1965)

Kenneth, Baron Clark of Saltwood. 1903–83, English art historian: his books include Civilization (1969), which he first presented as a television series

William. 1770–1838, US explorer and frontiersman: best known for his expedition to the Pacific Northwest (1804–06) with Meriwether Lewis

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