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Actions & Events — Lesson 65
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clops
klɑːps
The sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface — the rider guided the horse with a steady clops on the dirt road.
We heard the clop clop of the horse approaching.
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closing
ˈkloʊzɪŋ
The act of closing something — the closing of the book was very emotional.
The closing of the store was announced on the news.
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closure
ˈkloʊʒɚ
Approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap — the closure of the deal took several weeks.
The closure of the factory left many workers unemployed.
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closures
ˈkloʊ.ʒərz
Approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap — the developer explained how closures work in JavaScript.
The closures of the factories left many workers unemployed.
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clotting
ˈklɑːtɪŋ
The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid — the doctor checked her clotting time.
Blood clotting is essential for wound healing.
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clouding
ˈklaʊdɪŋ
The process whereby water particles become visible in the sky — there was a gradual clouding over of her expression.
The clouding of the sky indicated an approaching storm.
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clowning
ˈklaʊnɪŋ
Acting like a clown or buffoon — the children loved the clowning at the birthday party.
The children loved the clowning at the birthday party.
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cluck
klʌk
The sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) — the hen clucked softly to gather her chicks.
The hen clucks to call her chicks.
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clucking
klʌkɪŋ
The sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) — the hen was clucking at her chicks.
The hen was clucking at her chicks.
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clucks
klʌks
The sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) — the hen clucks softly to her chicks.
The hen clucks softly to her chicks.
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clumping
ˈklʌmpɪŋ
The sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface — heavy rain caused clumping of the soil in the garden.
The clumping of the cells was observed under the microscope.
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clutches
ˈklʌtʃɪz
The act of grasping — he clutches his mother's hand in the crowd.
She clutches her purse tightly on the subway.
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