clop
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clop
(klŏp)n.
A sharp hollow sound, as of a horse's hoof striking pavement.
intr.v. clopped, clop·ping, clops
To make or move with this sound.
[Imitative.]
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clop
(klɒp)vb, clops, clopping or clopped
(intr) to make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
n
a sound of this nature
[C20: of imitative origin]
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clop
(klɒp)n., v. clopped, clop•ping. n.
1. a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
v.i. 2. to make or move with such a sound.
[1895–1900; imitative]
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clop
Past participle: clopped
Gerund: clopping
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Noun | 1. | clop - the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them" |
Verb | 1. | clop - make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground |
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