Definition

To make a sound like the noise of a horse's hooves hitting the ground.

Example

The horse began to clop down the road.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear the horses clop down the street earlier?

Yeah, it sounded so beautiful and rustic.

I always love that sound when they pass by.

Same here! It reminds me of country fairs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A sound that is made when a hoof or a wooden shoe hits the ground or pavement.

Example

The horse made a loud clop as it walked down the street.

Conversation

Did you hear that clop sound outside just now?

Yeah, it sounded like a horse was passing by.

I wonder if someone is riding through the park.

Root Explanation

The word 'clop' originates from Middle English 'cloppe', meaning a sound made by a horse's hoof striking the ground. It is imitative of the sound itself, reflecting the noise associated with hoofbeats.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound a horse makes when its hoof hits the ground — that's why 'clop' refers to that specific noise.

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