clank

[ klangk ]
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noun
  1. a sharp, hard, nonresonant sound, like that produced by two pieces of metal striking, one against the other: the clank of chains; the clank of an iron gate slamming shut.

verb (used without object)
  1. to make such a sound.

  2. to move with such sounds: The old jalopy clanked up the hill.

verb (used with object)
  1. to cause to make a sharp sound, as metal in collision: He clanked the shovel against the pail.

  2. to place, put, set, etc., with a clank: to clank the cell door shut.

Origin of clank

1
First recorded in 1605–15, clank is from the Dutch word klank sound

Other words from clank

  • clank·ing·ly, adverb
  • clank·ing·ness, noun
  • clankless, adjective

Words Nearby clank

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British Dictionary definitions for clank

clank

/ (klæŋk) /


noun
  1. an abrupt harsh metallic sound

verb
  1. to make or cause to make such a sound

  2. (intr) to move or operate making such a sound

Origin of clank

1
C17: of imitative origin

Derived forms of clank

  • clankingly, adverb

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