clack Synonyms
Another word for clack
• noun (Context 1)
A sharp, abrupt sound or series of sounds made by two hard objects striking against each other.
"The rhythmic click of the train wheels against the tracks lulled the passengers to sleep."
• verb (Context 2)
To make or cause to make a sharp, abrupt sound or series of sounds by striking hard objects together.
"Her knitting needles clacked softly as she worked on the wool sweater."
• noun (Context 3)
Loud, rapid, or foolish talk; idle chatter.
"We could barely concentrate over the constant chatter of the crowd in the hallway."
• verb (Context 4)
To talk rapidly, loudly, and continuously; to chatter or prattle.
"The geese clacked noisily whenever anyone approached the edge of the pond."
• noun (Context 5)
A simple mechanical valve, hinged at one edge, that permits fluid to flow in only one direction; a clack valve.
"The engineer inspected the pump's leather clapper to ensure it was sealing properly."
Opposites of clack
The opposite of clack shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: