clacking
ˈklækɪŋ
Définition Synonymes

Définition de clacking - Dictionnaire anglais Reverso

Nom

1.
actionshort, sharp repeated sounds used to signal movement or rhythm
  • The clacking of the train wheels was rhythmic.
clicking rattling tapping
2.
communicationVieillichatter or prattleVieilli
  • Their constant clacking was distracting.
babble chatter prattle

Adjectif

soundproducing a series of short, sharp noises
  • The clacking heels echoed in the hallway.
clattering clicking rattling

Expressions avec clacking

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cause people to talk a lot about something interesting or surprising
This news will set tongues clacking at the office.
expression of disapproval or annoyance
Her tongue clacking showed her frustration with the situation.

Origine de clacking

English, clack (sharp sound)

Termes dont la définition inclut clacking

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plaything
toy that makes a clacking sound
music
percussion instrument making a clacking noise
mechanical valve
valve letting fluid flow one way, often making a clacking sound

Exemples de clacking dans une phrase

  • I was distracted by the clacking of high heels.
  • Her clacking annoyed everyone in the library.
  • The clacking typewriter filled the room with noise.
  • The clacking machinery was hard to ignore.

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  1. Français:cliquetis, claquant, ...
  2. Allemand:Klackern, klappernd, ...
  3. Italien:schiocco, che fa rumore, ...
  4. Espagnol:traqueteo, chasqueante, ...
  5. Portugais:estalido, rítmicos, ...
  6. Chinois:咔嗒声, 咔嗒作响的, ...
  7. Japonais:カタカタ音, カタカタ音を立てる, ...
  8. Arabe:طَقْطَقَة, طَرْقِيّ, ...
  9. Hébreu:תִּקְתּוּק, נוֹקֵשׁ, ...
  10. Russe:стук, щелкающий, ...
  11. Ukrainien:клацання, балаканина, ...
  12. Hindi:खटखटाहट, खटखटाने वाला, ...
clack
klæk

Définition de clack - Dictionnaire anglais Reverso

Nom

1.
soundabrupt sharp sound made by hard objects
  • The clack of the typewriter filled the room.
click crack snap
2.
communicationcontinuous talk or chatter
  • Her constant clack was distracting.
babble chatter prattle
3.
noisecontinuous rattling noise
  • The old machine made a constant clack as it operated.
clatter click rattle

Verbe

1.
soundsintr.make a sharp, abrupt noise repeatedlyintr.
  • The typewriter keys clack loudly.
clatter click rattle
2.
soundtr.cause something to make a sharp, abrupt noisetr.
  • He clacked the wooden blocks together.
clatter click rattle
3.
talk incessantlyintr.UKtalk rapidly and continuously in a foolish or trivial wayintr.UK
  • She would clack on about her shopping adventures all day.
babble chatter prattle

Expressions avec clack

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sound of rapid, alternating noises
The click-clack of her heels echoed in the hallway.
repeated click-clack heard from trains, carts, or horses' steps
The train's clicketty-clack lulled the baby to sleep.
fast rhythmic sound like a train on tracks
The clickety-clack of the train was soothing.
valve letting fluid flow one way, often making a clacking sound
The clack valve prevents backflow and makes a sharp noise when closing.

Origine de clack

Middle English, clacken (to make a sharp sound)

Exemples de clack dans une phrase

  • I heard the clack of her heels on the floor.
  • The clack of voices filled the room.
  • I couldn't concentrate with all the clack around me.
  • The clack of the keyboard was distracting.
  • I could hear the clack of the train from my room.
  • The old clock would clack every hour.

Voir toutes les traductions de clack

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  1. Français:claquement, claquer, ...
  2. Allemand:Klappern, klackern, ...
  3. Italien:schiocco, schioccare, ...
  4. Espagnol:chasquido, sonar, ...
  5. Portugais:clac, estalar, ...
  6. Chinois:咔嗒声, 发出咔哒声, ...
  7. Japonais:カタカタ, カタカタ鳴る, ...
  8. Arabe:طَقْطَقَة, طَقْطَقَ, ...
  9. Hébreu:נְקִישָׁה, לְתַקְתֵּק, ...
  10. Russe:щелчок, щелкать, ...
  11. Ukrainien:цокіт, клацати, ...
  12. Hindi:खटखट, खटखटाना, ...

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