- present participle of clack.
clacking
Example Sentences
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We saw an egret and a rabbit, and when I heard a clacking sound, Mike brightened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Then they have a bunch of specific calls they give when interacting with others to keep the interaction going longer, such as laughing during play, or teeth clacking during grooming,” Crockford said.
From Salon ● May 29, 2025
As the clacking electronic beats swept in and Lewis’ airy backing vocals signaled the crew was ready for liftoff, the crowd erupted in response.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2023
All the while, SBF sat totally still, occasionally clacking away at the laptop in front of him.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2023
Three crows sat on the edge of the fountain, clacking at one another.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
