Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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clack | Yes | No | Yes | No |
clap | Yes | No | Yes | No |
clack (noun) | clap (noun) |
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a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction | a sudden very loud noise |
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated | a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated |
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra |
clack (verb) | clap (verb) |
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speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | clap one's hands together |
make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens | clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval |
make a rattling sound | strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting | |
put quickly or forcibly | |
strike the air in flight | |
cause to strike the air in flight |