Clomp

Pronunciation: /klɑmp/

Definitions of clomp

noun the sound or noise made by heavy footsteps

Example Sentences

A1 The clomp of the horse's hooves could be heard from far away.

A2 She couldn't sleep because of the loud clomp coming from the upstairs neighbor.

B1 The clomp of heavy boots echoed through the empty hallway.

B2 The clomp of the marching soldiers reverberated through the valley.

C1 The rhythmic clomp of the dancers' feet added to the music's intensity.

C2 The clomp of the elephants could be felt vibrating through the ground as they approached.

verb to walk heavily and noisily, especially with a firm tread

Example Sentences

A1 The horse clomped along the dirt path.

A2 She clomped up the stairs in her heavy boots.

B1 The soldier clomped through the muddy battlefield, determined to reach the other side.

B2 The giant robot clomped through the city streets, causing chaos wherever it went.

C1 The elephants clomped through the jungle, their powerful footsteps echoing in the stillness of the forest.

C2 The marching band clomped down the parade route, their synchronized steps creating a powerful rhythm.

Examples of clomp in a Sentence

formal The sound of the horse's hooves clomping on the cobblestone street echoed through the village.

informal I could hear my dad clomping around in the kitchen trying to find a snack.

slang She was clomping around in those high heels like she owned the place.

figurative The heavy weight of guilt clomped on his heart as he realized his mistake.

Grammatical Forms of clomp

• past tense: clomped
• plural: clomps
• comparative: clompier
• superlative: clompiest
• present tense: clomp
• future tense: will clomp
• perfect tense: have clomped
• continuous tense: is clomping
• singular: clomp
• positive degree: clomp
• infinitive: to clomp
• gerund: clomping
• participle: clomped

Origin and Evolution of clomp

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'clomp' is believed to have originated as an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of heavy footsteps or boots hitting the ground.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the heavy, stomping sound of footsteps, 'clomp' has evolved to also refer to the action of walking heavily or clumsily. It is commonly used to describe the sound or action of someone walking in a heavy or clumsy manner.