Meaning of the word clack in English

What does clack mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

clack

US /klæk/
UK /klæk/

Verb

make a sharp sound or series of sharp sounds as a result of a hard object striking another

Example:
Her heels clacked on the marble floor.
The train wheels clacked rhythmically on the tracks.

Noun

a sharp sound or series of sharp sounds made by hard objects striking together

Example:
The sudden clack of the door closing made me jump.
I heard the distinct clack of billiard balls.