clack

  • 21Clack box — Clack Clack, n. [Cf. F. claque a slap or smack, MHG. klac crack, W. clec crack, gossip. See {Clack}, v. t.] 1. A sharp, abrupt noise, or succession of noises, made by striking an object. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything that causes a clacking noise, as …

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  • 22Clack dish — Clack Clack, n. [Cf. F. claque a slap or smack, MHG. klac crack, W. clec crack, gossip. See {Clack}, v. t.] 1. A sharp, abrupt noise, or succession of noises, made by striking an object. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything that causes a clacking noise, as …

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  • 23Clack door — Clack Clack, n. [Cf. F. claque a slap or smack, MHG. klac crack, W. clec crack, gossip. See {Clack}, v. t.] 1. A sharp, abrupt noise, or succession of noises, made by striking an object. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything that causes a clacking noise, as …

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  • 24Clack valve — Clack Clack, n. [Cf. F. claque a slap or smack, MHG. klac crack, W. clec crack, gossip. See {Clack}, v. t.] 1. A sharp, abrupt noise, or succession of noises, made by striking an object. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything that causes a clacking noise, as …

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  • 25Clack Stone — Allegiance United States of America Service/branch Illinois militia Years of service 1832 Rank Captain …

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  • 26Clack Island (Queensland) — Clack Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park at the tip of Cape Melville, Queensland in Bathurst Bay.It is North East of Denham Island and Flinders Island in the Flinders Group National Park.Clack Island has a major place in… …

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  • 27Clack Island — is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park at the tip of Cape Melville, Queensland in Bathurst Bay. It is north east of Denham Island and Flinders Island in the Flinders Group National Park. Clack Island has a major place in Aboriginal ritual… …

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  • 28clack valve — clack′ valve n. mac a valve having a hinged flap permitting flow only in the direction in which the flap opens • Etymology: 1855–60 …

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  • 29clack valve — n. a valve, often hinged at one side, which closes with a clacking sound and allows fluid to flow in only one direction …

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  • 30clack valve — noun a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction • Syn: ↑clack, ↑clapper valve • Hypernyms: ↑valve * * * noun : a valve usually hinged at one edge that permits flow of fluid in one direction only and that… …

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