clack box

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clack box - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Clack \Clack\, n. [Cf. F. claque a slap or smack, MHG. klac
     crack, W. clec crack, gossip. See Clack, v. t.]
     1. A sharp, abrupt noise, or succession of noises, made by
        striking an object.
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     2. Anything that causes a clacking noise, as the clapper of a
        mill, or a clack valve.
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     3. Continual or importunate talk; prattle; prating.
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              Whose chief intent is to vaunt his spiritual clack.
                                                    --South.
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     Clack box (Mach.), the box or chamber in which a clack
        valve works.
  
     Clack dish, a dish with a movable lid, formerly carried by
        beggars, who clacked the lid to attract notice. --Shak.
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     Clack door (Mining), removable cover of the opening through
        which access is had to a pump valve.
  
     Clack valve (Mach.), a valve; esp. one hinged at one edge,
        which, when raised from its seat, falls with a clacking
        sound.
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