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as in clop

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Recent Examples of clip-clop
Noun
There’s something special about salty ocean breezes paired with the clip-clop of horse hooves. — AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024 The camera’s pretty static, the characters’ are pretty goofy-looking to the contemporary eye, the story unfolds at the clip-clop pace of carriage horses who do not actually want to go through the pass into Transylvania. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clip-clop
  1. clop
  2. clap
  3. crunch
Noun
  • Grenadiers and Scots guards marched in two lines, following the rhythmic clop of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
    — Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Horses clip-clop languidly across Union Avenue to reach the racetrack, stopping traffic and stealing the hearts of horse enthusiasts who admire their grace and power.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2021
Definition of clop
Noun
  • Kansas City is also trying to set the world record for the largest collection of claps and is inviting all who visit to help be a part of it, Cocoran said.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Few claps for attacks on Ukraine Trump’s least popular segment of the speech, across party lines, was his critique of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.
    — Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of clap
Noun
  • The crispy, golden crust had the perfect balance of crunch and crispness, giving way with a satisfying bite before revealing the juicy, tender white meat beneath.
    — Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Brazi Bites’ gluten-free cheese bread and waffles had an impressive crunch and chewiness.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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