clank
clank
Definition
clank (klaŋk)
noun
a sharp, metallic sound, not so resonant as a clang and shorter in duration
Etymology: like Du klank, MHG klanc, of echoic orig.
intransitive verb
- to make a clank
- to move with a clank
transitive verb
to cause to clank
clank
Synonyms
clank
Synonyms
clank
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- chain: Periodically, with a clanking of chains, a new barrel is hoisted from the cellar into the serving area.
- sword: The sound of grunts, cries, the clanking of swords and explosions can be heard all around.
- bucket: He could hear the shouts of the farm hands and the clank of buckets.
Object
- chain: Large gusts of wind were felt rushing around this public house, normally accompanied by clanking chains.
- noise: Kevin has a big bunch of keys which he uses to unlock and lock the doors and gates which make a clanking noise.
- sound: Suddenly, they heard the familiar clanking sound of marching Jaffa.
- sword: Long gone are the days of swashbuckling pirates clanking swords.
Converse of object
- hear: I could hear the clank of its heavy black boots, The sound of iron on stone.
Modifying Another Word
- about: If we were in the pub thereâd be clanking about and thinking about what to eat and all that is too much... trouble.
- away: When Lynda calls he clanks away in a very suspicious manner, but she doesn't twig.
- together: The keys shook and clanked together in unison with her shaking fist, and the wind blew gently through the open windows.
Followed by an intransitive particle
Browse dictionary entries near clank
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- clamshell
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- clampdown
- clamp
- clamorous
- clannish
- clansman
- clanswoman
- clap
- clapboard
- clapped-out
- clapper
- clapperclaw
- clapt
- claptrap
