Clack /(?)/

Clack

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Clacked; p. pr. & vb. n. Clacking

  1. To make a sudden, sharp noise, or a succesion of such noises, as by striking an object, or by collision of parts; to rattle; to click.
    We heard Mr.Hodson's whip clacking on the ahoulders of the poor little wretches.
  2. To utter words rapidly and continually, or with abruptness; to let the tongue run.

Clack

v. t.
  1. To cause to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.
  2. To utter rapidly and inconsiderately.

Phrases & Compounds
To clack wool
to cut off the sheep's mark, in order to make the wool weigh less and thus yield less duty

Clack

n.
  1. A sharp, abrupt noise, or succession of noises, made by striking an object.
  2. Anything that causes a clacking noise, as the clapper of a mill, or a clack valve.
  3. Continual or importunate talk; prattle; prating.
    Whose chief intent is to vaunt his spiritual clack.

Phrases & Compounds
Clack box
the box or chamber in which a clack valve works.
Clack dish
a dish with a movable lid, formerly carried by beggars, who clacked the lid to attract notice.
Clack door
removable cover of the opening through which access is had to a pump valve.
Clack valve
a valve; esp. one hinged at one edge, which, when raised from its seat, falls with a clacking sound.