clank
noun
a sharp, hard, nonresonant sound, like that produced by two pieces of metal striking, one against the other.
clanked
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past participleof clank.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof clank.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
clanknouna sharp, hard, nonresonant sound, like that produced by two pieces of metal striking, one against the other.
Example Sentences
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“If they clanked, which a lot of them did.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Azurá Stevens and Cameron Brink were strong in the key early, but the Sparks clanked jumpers, dribbled into traffic and watched offensive possessions die on the rim in addition to committing eight first-quarter turnovers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
“John Cage would like this,” she said, gesturing at us with the ever-present two cigarettes in her hand, as forks clanked on plates.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
He smiled as another shell clanked into the dumpster.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
Inside the door, great metal cogs wheeled and clanked as the symbol rotated until it was facing the right way, until it was correct.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
