the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
Used in a Sentence
clop
How to use clop in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for clop.
Editorial note
A squirrel was searching for "traps", "clop clop", etc.
Examples5
Definitions2
Parts of speech2
Quick take
the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of clop gathered in one view.
make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for clop.
noun
the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
See also: clip-clop, clippety-clop, clopping, clunking, clumping
verb
make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
Example sentences
A squirrel was searching for "traps", "clop clop", etc.
For centuries, we heard wooden wagon wheels creaking and/or hooves clop-clopping on the road.
I want to see my neighborhood filled with happy people making cloppy-clop sounds on their bicycles.
I think they said something similar about when cars replaced horses - no more hooves clop-clopping on the roads.
I'm personally waiting for the ranks of marching Nazi's with rainbow uniforms and strap on unicorn horns, haven't seen any yet but thanks to the vigilance of modern media I know to listen for the menacing "clop" of approaching hoof boots.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use clop in a sentence?
A squirrel was searching for "traps", "clop clop", etc.
What does clop mean?
the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
What part of speech is clop?
clop is commonly used as noun, verb.