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clop

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clop  (klp)
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.]
clop [klɒp]
vb clops, clopping, 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
[of imitative origin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.clop - the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
clip-clop, clippety-clop, clopping, clumping, clunking
sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them"
Verb1.clop - make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
clump, clunk, plunk
sound, go - make a certain noise or sound; "She went `Mmmmm'"; "The gun went `bang'"


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From the friendly onomatopoetic clop, clop, clop of farm horses taking young Dick Whittington to London to the festive celebration of Whittington's achievements as Lord Mayor, this is a spirited retelling of the well-known legend.
Margaret Hodges, reteller: Dick Whittington and His Cat by Bloom, Susan P. / The Horn Book Magazine
We had to cube out each vessel to make sure there was no CLOP (Cargo Left On the Pier)," said Cote.
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment deploys through the Port of ... by Gygax, Luke / Translog
She heard the clop of his boots on the stairs; then the front door slammed shut, as he walked out into the November night.
Making Peace by Perry, Princess J.L. / African American Review
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