Clop
/klɒp/noun
A short, dull sound made by hooves or hard objects striking a surface.
Did you know?Clop is an onomatopoeic word, born from sound imitation rather than a hidden ancient root, which makes it a rare case where the spell is literally in the sound.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
cloppen
“to strike or beat; later, to make a dull sound”
15th Century
English
cloppe
“a dull, heavy sound, especially of hooves”
16th Century
English
clop
“the sound made by a horse's hoof or similar impact”
Modern English
English
clop
“a short, dull sound, especially from hooves on a hard surface”