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1.                 From GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English, version 0.54:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   Clack (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Clacked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Clacking.] [Prob. of imitative origin; cf. F.claquer to clap, crack, D. klakken, MHG. klac crack, Ir. clagaim I make a noise, ring. Cf. {Clack}, n., {Clatter}, {Click}.]
   1. To make a sudden, sharp noise, or a succession of such noises, as by striking an object, or by collision of parts; to rattle; to click.
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       We heard Mr.Hodson's whip clacking on the ahoulders of the poor little wretches.
               -- Thackeray.
   
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   2. To utter words rapidly and continually, or with abruptness; to let the tongue run.
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