Clarke

[ klahrk ]

noun

1. Arthur C(harles), 1917–2008, English science-fiction writer.
2. Kenneth Spear·man [speer, -m, uh, n], KennyKlook, 1914–85, U.S. jazz drummer, a bebop pioneer.

Clarke

/ klɑːk /

noun

1. ClarkeSir Arthur C(harles)19172008MBritishWRITING: science-fiction writer Sir Arthur C ( harles ). 1917–2008, British science-fiction writer, who helped to develop the first communications satellites. He scripted the film 2001, A Space Odyssey (1968)
2. ClarkeAustin18961974MIrishWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatist Austin. 1896–1974, Irish poet and verse dramatist. His volumes include The Vengeance of Fionn (1917), Night and Morning (1938), and Ancient Lights (1955)
3. ClarkeJeremiah?16731707MEnglishMUSIC: composerMUSIC: organist Jeremiah. ?1673-1707, English composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary , formerly attributed to Purcell
4. ClarkeKenneth Harry1940MBritishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman Kenneth Harry. born 1940, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for health (1988-1990); secretary of state for education (1990-1992); home secretary (1992-93); chancellor of the exchequer (1993-97); secretary of state for justice and Lord Chancellor (2010–2012)
5. ClarkeMarcus (Andrew Hislop)18461881MAustralianEnglishWRITING: novelist Marcus ( Andrew Hislop ). 1846–81, Australian novelist born in England, noted for his novel For the Term of His Natural Life , published in serial form (1870–72); other works include Twixt Shadow and Shine (1875)

Example Sentences

Samworth Brothers said in a statement after the case that the firm had been "deeply shocked and saddened" by Mr Clarke's death.

From BBC

Paul Clarke, 40, died in hospital after he was fatally crushed by the lorry as it reversed into a loading bay at Ginsters' plant in Callington, Cornwall on 2 December 2021.

From BBC

Samworth Brothers, of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, admitted it did not train Mr Clarke in how to operate the curtains, breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act.

From BBC

Accidents at work involving pedestrians like Mr Clarke were a major cause of fatal injuries in the workplace with 25 such recorded fatalities in 2023/24.

From BBC

Along with such contemporaries as Kenny Clarke, Max Roach and Sid Catlett, Haynes helped transform the drums from their traditional time-keeping role into a crisp assemblage of percussion and cymbal sounds designed to keep the music alive and thriving.

From Los Angeles Times