Chapter 279

Clam"ber (?) , v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Clambered (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clambering .] [OE clambren , clameren , to heap together, climb; akin to Icel. klambra to clamp, G. klammern . Cf. Clamp , Climb .] To climb with difficulty, or with hands and feet; -- also used figuratively.

The narrow street that clambered toward the mill. Tennyson.

Clamber <Xpage=261>

Clam"ber , n. The act of clambering.

T. Moore.

Clamber <Xpage=261>

Clam"ber , v. t. To ascend by climbing with difficulty.

Clambering the walls to eye him. Shak.

Clamjamphrie <Xpage=261>

Clam*jam"phrie (?) , n. Low, worthless people; the rabble. [Scot.]

Jamieson.

Clammily <Xpage=261>

Clam"mi*ly (?) , adv. In a clammy manner. "Oozing so clammily ."

Hood.

Clamminess <Xpage=261>

Clam"mi*ness , n. State of being clammy or viscous.

Clammy <Xpage=261>

Clam"my (?) , a. [ Compar. Clammier (?) ; superl. Clammiest .] [Cf. AS. cl\'bem clay. See Clam to clog, and cf. Clay .] Having the quality of being viscous or adhesive; soft and sticky; glutinous; damp and adhesive, as if covered with a cold perspiration.

Clamor <Xpage=261>

Clam"or (?) , n. [OF. clamour , clamur , F. clameur , fr. L. clamor , fr. clamare to cry out. See Claim .] 1. A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

Shak.

2. Any loud and continued noise.

Addison.

3. A continued expression of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry.

Macaulay.

Syn. -- Outcry; exclamation; noise; uproar.

Clamor <Xpage=261>

Clam"or , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Clamored (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clamoring .] 1. To salute loudly. [R.]

The people with a shout Rifted the air, clamoring their god with praise. Milton .

2. To stun with noise. [R.]

Bacon.

3. To utter loudly or repeatedly; to shout.

Clamored their piteous prayer incessantly. Longfellow.

To clamor bells, to repeat the strokes quickly so as to produce a loud clang. Bp. Warbur<?/ion.

Clamor <Xpage=261>

Clam"or , v. i. To utter loud sounds or outcries; to vociferate; to complain; to make importunate demands.

The obscure bird Clamored the livelong night. Shak.

Clamorer <Xpage=261>

Clam"or*er (?) , n. One who clamors.

Clamorous <Xpage=261>

Clam"or*ous (?) , a. [LL. clamorosus , for L. Clamosus : cf. OF. clamoreux .] Speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud; turbulent. "My young ones were clamorous for a morning's excursion."

Southey.

-- Clam"or*ous*ly , adv. -- Clam"or*ous*ness , n.

Clamp <Xpage=261>

Clamp (?) , n. [Cf. LG. & D. klamp , Dan. klampe , also D. klampen to fasten, clasp. Cf. Clam<?/er , Cramp .] 1. Something rigid that holds fast or binds things together; a piece of wood or metal, used to hold two or more pieces together.

2. (a) An instrument with a screw or screws by which work is held in its place or two parts are temporarily held together. (b) (Joinery) A piece of wood placed across another, or inserted into another, to bind or strengthen.

3. One of a pair of movable pieces of lead, or other soft material, to cover the jaws of a vise and enable it to grasp without bruising.

4. (Shipbuilding) A thick plank on the inner part of a ship's side, used to sustuan the ends of beams.

5. A mass of bricks heaped up to be burned; or of ore for roasting, or of coal coking.

6. A mollusk. See Clam . [Obs.]

Clamp nails, nails used to fasten on clamps in ships.

Clamp <Xpage=261>

Clamp (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Clamped (?; 215) p. pr. & vb. n. Clamping .] 1. To fasten with a clamp or clamps; to apply a clamp to; to place in a clamp.

2. To cover, as vegetables, with earth. [Eng.]

Clamp <Xpage=261>

Clamp , n. [Prob. an imitative word. Cf. Clank .] A heavy footstep; a tramp.

Clamp <Xpage=261>

Clamp , v. i. To tread heavily or clumsily; to clump.

The policeman with clamping feet. Thackeray.

Clamper <Xpage=261>

Clamp"er (?) , n. An instrument of iron, with sharp prongs, attached to a boot or shoe to enable the wearer to walk securely upon ice; a creeper.

Kane.

Clan <Xpage=261>

Clan (?) , n. [Gael. clann offspring, descendants; akin to Ir. clann , cland , offspring, tribe, family; perh. from L. plania scion, slip, cutting. Cf. Plant , n. ] 1. A tribe or collection of families, united under a chieftain, regarded as having the same common ancestor, and bearing the same surname; as, the clan of Macdonald . "I have marshaled my clan ."

Campbell.

2. A clique; a sect, society, or body of persons; esp., a body of persons united by some common interest or pursuit; -- sometimes used contemptuously.

Partidge and the rest of his clan may hoot me. Smolett.

The whole clan of the enlightened among us. Burke.

Clancular <Xpage=261>

Clan"cu*lar (?) , a. [L. clancularius , from clanculum secretly, adv. dim. of clam secretly.] Conducted with secrecy; clandestine; concealed. [Obs.]

Not close and clancular , but frank and open. Barrow.

Clancularly <Xpage=261>

Clan"cu*lar*ly , adv. privately; secretly. [Obs.]

Clandestine <Xpage=261>

Clan*des"tine (?) , a. [L. clandestinus , fr. clam secretly; akin to celare , E. conceal : cf. F. clandestin .] Conducted with secrecy; withdrawn from public notice, usually for an evil purpose; kept secret; hidden; private; underhand; as, a clandestine marriage .

Locke.

Syn. -- Hidden; secret; private; concealed; underhand; sly; stealthy; surreptitious; furtive; fraudulent.

-- Clan*des"tine*ly , adv. -- Clan*des"tine*ness , n.

Clandestinity <Xpage=261>

Clan`des*tin"i*ty (?) , n. Privacy or secrecy. [R.]

Clang <Xpage=261>

Clang (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Clanged (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clanging .] [L. clangere ; akin to Gr. <?/ to clash, scream; or perh. to E. clank .] To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.

The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms. Prior.

Clang <Xpage=261>

Clang , v. i. To give out a clang; to resound. " Clanging hoofs."

Tennyson.

Clang <Xpage=261>

Clang , n. 1. A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together.

The broadsword's deadly clang , As if a thousand anvils rang. Sir W. Scott.

2. (Mus.) Qualyty of tone.

Clangor <Xpage=261>

Clan"gor (?) , n. [L., fr. clangere . See Clang , v. t. ] A sharp, harsh, ringing sound.

Dryden.

Clangorous <Xpage=261>

Clan"gor*ous (?) , a. [LL. clangorosus .] Making a clangor; having a ringing, metallic sound.

Clangous <Xpage=261>

Clan"gous (?) , a. Making a clang, or a ringing metallic sound. [Obs.]

Clanjamfrie <Xpage=261>

Clan*jam"frie (?) , n. Same as Clamjamphrie . [Scot.]

Sir W. Scott.

Clank <Xpage=261>

Clank (?) , n. [Akin to clink , and of imitative origin; cf. G. klang sound, D. klank . Cf. Clang .] A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less resounding sound than clang , and a deeper and stronger sound than clink .

But not in chains to pine, His spirit withered with tyeur clank . Byron.

Clank <Xpage=261>

Clank , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Clanked (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clanking .] To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their chains .

Clank <Xpage=261>

Clank , v. i. To sound with a clank.

Clankless <Xpage=261>

Clank"less , a. Without a clank.

Byreon.

Clannish <Xpage=261>

Clan"nish (?) , a. Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan.

-- Clan"nish*ly , adv. -- Clan"nish*ness , n.

Clanship <Xpage=261>

Clan"ship , n. A state of being united togheter as in a clan; an association under a chieftain.

Clansman <Xpage=261>

Clans"man (?) , n. ; pl. Clansmen (#) . One belonging to the same clan with another.

Clap <Xpage=261>

Clap (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Clapped (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clapping .] [AS. clappan ; akin to Icel. & Sw. klappa , D, klappen , to clap, prate, G. klaffen , v.i., to split open, yelp, klopfen , v.t. & i., to knock.] 1. To strike; to slap; to strike, or strike together, with a quick motion, so, as to make a sharp noise; as, to clap one's hands; a clapping of wings.

Then like a bird it sits and sings, And whets and claps its silver wings. Marvell.

2. To thrust, drive, put, or close, in a hasty or abrupt manner; -- often followed by to , into , on , or upon .

He had just time to get in and clap to the door. Locke

Clap an extinguaisher upon your irony. Lamb.

3. To manifest approbation of, by striking the hands together; to applaud; as, to clap a performance .

To clap hands . (a) To pledge faith by joining hands. [Obs.]

Shak.

(b) To express contempt or derision. [Obs.]

Lam. ii. 15.

To clap hold of , to seize roughly or quickly. -- To clap up . (a) To imprison hastily or without due formality. (b) To make or contrive hastily. [Obs.] "Was ever match clapped up so suddenly?"

Shak.

Clap <Xpage=261>

Clap (?) , v. i. 1. To knock, as at a door. [Obs.]

Chaucer.

2. To strike the hands together in applause.

Their ladies bid them clap . Shak.

3. To come together suddenly with noise.

The doors around me clapped . Dryden.

4. To enter with alacrity and briskness; -- with to or into . [Obs.] "Shall we clap into it roundly, without . . . saying we are hoarse?"

Shak.

5. To talk noisily; to chatter loudly. [Obs.]

Chaucer.

Clap <Xpage=261>

Clap (?) , n. 1. A loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang. "Give the door such a clap , as you go out, as will shake the whole room."

Swift.

2. A burst of sound; a sudden explosion.

Horrible claps of thunder. Hakewill.

3. A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.

What, fifty of my followers at a clap ! Shak.

4. A striking of hands to express approbation.

Unextrected claps or hisses. Addison.

5. Noisy talk; chatter. [Obs.]

Chaucer.

6. (Falconry) The nether part of the beak of a hawk.

Clap dish . See Clack dish , under Clack , n. -- Clap net , a net for taking birds, made to close or clap together.

Clap <Xpage=261>

Clap (?) , n. [Cf. OF. clapoir .] Gonorrhea.

Clapboard <Xpage=261>

Clap"board (?) , n. 1. A narrow board, thicker at one edge than at the other; -- used for weatherboarding the outside of houses. [U. S.]

2. A stave for a cask. [Eng.]

Halliwell.

Clapboard <Xpage=261>

Clap"board , v. t. To cover with clapboards; as, to clapboard the sides of a house . [U. S.]

Bartlett.

Clapbread, Clapcake <Xpage=261>

Clap"bread` (?) , Clap"cake` (?) , n. Oatmeal cake or bread clapped or beaten till it is thin. [Obs.]

Halliwell.

Clape <Xpage=261>

Clape (?) , n. (Zo\'94l.) A bird; the flicker.

Clapper <Xpage=261>

Clap"per (?) , n. 1. A person who claps.

2. That which strikes or claps, as the tongue of a bell, or the piece of wood that strikes a mill hopper, etc. See Illust . of Bell .

Clapper rail (Zo\'94l.) , an Americam species of rail ( Rallus scepitans ).

Clapper <Xpage=261>

Clap"per , n. [F. clapier .] A rabbit burrow. [Obs.]

Clapperclaw <Xpage=261>

Clap"per*claw (?) , v. t. [ Clap + claw .] 1. To fight and scratch.

C. Smart.

2. To abuse with the tongue; to revile; to scold.

Claps <Xpage=261>

Claps (?) , v. t. Variant of Clasp [Obs.]

Chaucer.

Claptrap <Xpage=261>

Clap"trap` (?) , n. 1. A contrivance for clapping in theaters. [Obs.]

2. A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.

Claptrap <Xpage=261>

Clap"trap` , a. Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.

Claque <Xpage=261>

Claque (?) , n. [F.] A collection of persons employed to applaud at a theatrical exhibition.

Claqueur <Xpage=261>

Cla`queur" (?) , n. [F.] One of the claque employed to applaud at a theater.

Clare <Xpage=261>

Clare (?) , n. A nun of the order of St.Clare.

Clarence <Xpage=261>

Clar"ence (?) , n. A close four-wheeled carriage, with one seat inside, and a seat for the driver.

Clarenceux, Clarencieux <Xpage=261>

Clar"en*ceux , Clar"en*cieux (?) , n. (Her.) See King-at-arms .

Clarendon <Xpage=261>

Clar"en*don (?) , n. A style of type having a narrow and heave face. It is made in all sizes.

&hand; This line is in nonpareil Clarendon.

Clare-obscure <Xpage=261>

Clare"-ob*scure" (?) , n. [L. clarus clear + obscurus obscure; cf. F. clair-obscur . Cf. Chiaroscuro .] (Painting) See Chiaroscuro .

Claret <Xpage=261>

Clar"et (?) , n. [OE. claret , clare , clarry , OF. claret , clar<?/ , fr. cler , F. clair , clear, fr. L. clarus clear. See Clear .] The name firat given in England to the red wines of M<?/doc, in France, and afterwards extended to all the red Bordeaux wines. The name is also given to similar wines made in the United States.

Claribella <Xpage=261>

Clar`i*bel"la (?) , n. [NL., from L. clarus clear + bellus fine.] (Mus.) A soft, sweet stop, or set of open wood pipes in an organ.

Clarichord <Xpage=261>

Clar"i*chord (?) , n. [F. clatocorde , fr.L. clarus clear + chorda string. See Chord .] A musical instrument, formerly in use, in form of a spinet; -- called also manichord and clavichord .

Clarification <Xpage=261>

Clar`i*fi*ca"tion (?) , n. [Cf. F. clarification , L. clarificatio glorification.] 1. The act or process of making clear or transparent, by freeing visible impurities; as, the clarification of wine .

2. The act of freeing from obscurities.

The clarification of men's ideas. Whewell.

Clarifier <Xpage=261>

Clar"i*fi`er (?) , n. 1. That which clarifies.

2. A vessel in which the process of clarification is conducted; as, the clarifier in sugar works .

Ure.

Clarify <Xpage=261>

Clar"i*fy (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Clarified (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clarifying .] [F. clarifier , from L. clarificare ; clarus clear + facere to make. See Clear , and Fact .] 1. To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter; to defecate; to fine; -- said of liquids, as wine or sirup. "Boiled and clarified ."

Ure.

2. To make clear; to free from obscurities; to brighten or illuminate.

To clarify his reason, and to rectify his will. South.

3. To glorify. [Obs.]

Fadir, clarifie thi name. Wyclif (John ii. 28).

Clarify <Xpage=261>

Clar"i*fy , v. i. 1. To grow or become clear or transparent; to become free from feculent impurities, as wine or other liquid under clarification.

2. To grow clear or bright; to clear up.

Whosoever hath his mind fraught with many thoughts, his wits and understanding do clarify and break up in the discoursing with another. Bacon.

Clarigate <Xpage=261>

Clar"i*gate (?) , v. i. [L. clarigare ] To declare war with certain ceremonies. [Obs.]

Holland.

Clarinet <Xpage=261>

Clar"i*net` (?) , n. [F. clarinette , dim. of clarine , from L. clarus . See Clear , and cf. Clarion .] (Mus.) A wind instrument, blown by a single reed, of richer and fuller tone than the oboe, which has a double reed. It is the leading instrument in a military band. [Often improperly called clarionet .]

Clarino <Xpage=261>

Cla*ri"no (?) , n. [It. a trumpet.] (Mus.) A reed stop in an organ.

Clarion <Xpage=261>

Clar"i*on (?) , n. [OE. clarioun , OF. clarion , F. clairon , LL. clario , claro ; so called from its clear tone, fr. L. clarus clear. See Clear .] A kind of trumpet, whose note is clear and shrill.

He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. E. Everett.

Clarionet <Xpage=261>

Clar`i*o*net" (?) , n. [See Clarion , Clarinet .] (Mus.) See Clarinet .

Clarisonus <Xpage=261>

Cla*ris"o*nus (?) , a. [L. clarisonus ; clarus + sonus .] Having a clear sound. [Obs.]

Ash.

Claritude <Xpage=261>

Clar"i*tude (?) , n. [L. claritudo , fr. clarus clear.] Clearness; splendor. [Obs.]

Beau. & Fl.