clop
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Definition of clop
: a sound made by or as if by a hoof or wooden shoe against the pavement
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In the early 1970s, my older sister Pam had a prized pair of Dr. Scholl’s Exercise Sandals, sporting a clippety-clop wooden sole and single buckle strap, features that helped the slip-on become a signature popular item with women. — Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, "Dr. Scholl’s has left a footprint in Northwest Indiana," 23 May 2018 In the shadow of Windsor Castle's fairy-tale turrets, the majestic clip-clop of hooves and a brass band's soaring notes rang out Thursday as throngs alternately cheered, clapped and sighed. — Laura King, latimes.com, "Pomp and pageantry, a few days early: In Windsor, royal regalia goes through its paces," 17 May 2018 Keeping trash off the streets and waterways, attracting more businesses and residents, paving potholes, fixing old water mains, maintaining parks — all more important than preserving the clippety-clop of the city’s past. — Dan Rodricks, baltimoresun.com, "Rodricks: Baltimore's arabbers are struggling to keep the tradition alive. Here's how the city can help.," 10 Apr. 2018 The clip-clop of trotting horses pulling a gilt carriage? — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Is an engagement imminent?," 27 Sep. 2017 The undertaker called out to his horse and the horse trudged forward, disappearing into the distance, the clip-clop of the horse's hooves like a metronome's ticks on the frozen streets. — Skip Hollandsworth, Esquire, "How Police Failed to Find America's First Serial Killer," 5 Apr. 2016 But silence reigned, seldom broken by more than the clop of hooves and the bell’s sad call. — Maureen Johnson, The Seattle Times, "AP Was There: Mourners gather for Princess Diana’s funeral," 30 Aug. 2017 Horse-Drawn Street Car Clip-clop along the street on rails up Main Street. — Mark Eades, Orange County Register, "A former Disney Imagineer’s guide to Walt Disney World’s Main Street U.S.A.," 28 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'clop.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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clop
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Kids Definition of clop
: a sound like that of a hoof against pavement
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