Toys And Games Terminology

noun a device consisting of two pieces of wood or other material that are clicked together, typically by a handle, to make a clacking sound

• The child enjoyed playing with the clacker, a simple percussion instrument.
• I found a clacker at the toy store and decided to buy it for my nephew.
• Hey, check out this cool clacker I found at the flea market!
• The clacker of the typewriter filled the room as the writer worked on his novel.

noun a game played with a set of small six-pointed metal pieces and a small ball

• The mechanic used jacks to lift the car for inspection.
• Can you grab the jacks from the garage so we can change the tire?
• I'll just use my jacks to prop up the table while I fix the leg.
• She always seems to have a few jacks up her sleeve when it comes to negotiating deals.