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Meanings of clapper valve in English

A simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction.

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        Examples for "clack"
        Examples for "clack"
        1
        It made a gratifying clackety-clack sound every time I took a step.
        The cactus eaters: how I lost my mind-and almost found myself-on...
        2
        The lickity-clack of the wheels on the track gobbled up the minutes.
        The power of one
        3
        And with them new high heels on the sidewalk clack, clack, clack.
        The new yorker
        4
        He heard teeth snapping open and closed, a horrific clack, clack, clack.
        The Maze Runner
        5
        He slammed the door and Judy heard the bolt clack into place.
        James Potter and the Vault of Destinies