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clickety-clack

Definition:

The term "clickety-clack" is an onomatopoeic representation of a rhythmic and repetitive sound, often associated with the sound made by train wheels or typewriter keys.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb
• Adverb

Senses:

Noun:

1. The rhythmic sound of a repeated clicking or clacking.

2. A typewriter or keyboard sound:

The clickety-clack of typewriter keys filled the newsroom.

3. The sound made by train wheels on the tracks:

The clickety-clack of the train wheels could be heard from a distance.

Verb:

1. To make a rhythmic clicking or clacking sound:

The horse's hooves clickety-clacked on the cobblestone street.

2. To type rapidly and audibly on a typewriter or keyboard:

She clickety-clacked her fingers on the computer keyboard.

Adverb:

1. In a rhythmic and repetitive clicking or clacking manner:

The wheels sped down the track clickety-clack.

Sample Sentences:

1. The clickety-clack of the old typewriter filled the room, evoking nostalgia.

2. I love the clickety-clack sound of the train as it speeds down the tracks.

3. The horse's hooves clickety-clacked on the pavement, creating a rhythmic melody.

4. She could hear the clickety-clack of her high heels echo in the empty hallway.

5. The students clickety-clacked on their keyboards, working diligently on their essays.

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