clack 1 of 2

as in to clatter
to make a series of short sharp noises her teeth clacked because she was freezing while waiting for the bus

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clack

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noun

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Verb
And so that's one huge benefit, both for our providers and for our patients, who are noticing that our providers are no longer clacking away at the keyboard during their visit. Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 25 June 2024 When most people think about Irish dancing, some traditional images may come to mind: lively tunes, white dancers, clacking feet and perhaps a touch of Celtic charm. Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 18 June 2024
Noun
Instead, it is squeezed next to a gaming parlor that echoes with clacks from a foosball table. Nina Strochlic, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023 Once built, the rounded keys clack and the paper carriage moves. New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for clack 
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  • In that moment of hesitation, the ball still at his feet, Brereton Diaz clatters into him from behind, his elbow raised.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Richard is sent overboard as the gun clatters onto the floor of the boat.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Don’t be aggressive with calling, rattling, or decoying since reclusive bucks rarely respond well to those aggressive tactics.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Nothing can rattle your confidence as the moon and sun harmonize.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • Apps > Default apps, search for Edge and, at the top of the page, click Edge Beta > Set as default.
    Wes Davis, The Verge, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Rather than having to manually group for dungeons or raids, players can simply click a button to be matchmade with a group of players from across different servers.
    Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024

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“Clack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clack. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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