Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clop-clop

Onomatopoeia
/klɒp klɒp/
Definition
The sound made by a horse’s hooves hitting the ground.
Examples
  • The horse trotted along the cobblestone street, making a familiar clop-clop sound.
  • As the carriage approached, the clop-clop of the horses’ hooves signaled their arrival.
  • She loved the clop-clop of the horse’s hooves echoing in the quiet countryside.
Meaning
Clop-clop describes the rhythmic noise produced when a horse walks, typically on a hard surface.
Synonyms
  • Clip-clop
  • Clip
  • Thud