Clopper

Pronunciation: /ˈklɑːpər/

Clopper (noun)

  1. A sound made by a horse’s hoof hitting the ground, often described in writing.
  2. A soft, repeated knock or thump, especially when something hits lightly and regularly.

Examples

  • The rider heard a clopper on the road.
  • A clopper echoed as the horse stepped closer.