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Clank - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Clank is a sharp, metallic sound made when hard objects strike each other, like metal tools or chains. It often suggests heaviness or lack of precision in movement.

clank

/klæŋk/ /klæŋk/

Definition:

A sharp, metallic sound made by striking hard objects together.

Synonyms:

clang, jangle, rattle, clink

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

silence, hush

Common Collocations:

metal clank, loud clank, clank of chains, clank of armor

Derivatives:

clanking (adj), clanked (v)

Usage Tips:

Use "clank" to describe sharp metallic noises, often from machinery or heavy objects hitting each other.

Common Phrases:

the clank of chains, the clank of armor, a loud clank

Etymology:

Imitative origin from Middle English "clanken," resembling the sound it describes.

Examples:

  • 1. The pots made a loud clank as they fell.
  • 2. He heard the clank of chains in the dungeon.
  • 3. The old gate gave a rusty clank when opened.
  • 4. Her keys clanked together in her pocket.

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