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clandestine secret clangor loud resounding noise; sound of repeated clanging clap strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound; come together suddenly with a sharp sound; put or send promptly; Ex. clap the thief in jail; N: clapping; loud or explosive sound; CF. applause clapper striker of a bell clarion shrill, trumpetlike sound; kind of trumpet used in former times clasp hold firmly within arms claustrophobia fear of being locked in clavicle collarbone cleave split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven cleft N: split clemency disposition to be lenient in deciding punishments; mildness as of the weather; ADJ. clement cliche phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. cliched clientele body of customers climactic relating to the highest point; N. climax; CF. climatic | 
