clank

¹clank

verb \ˈklaŋk\

Definition of CLANK

intransitive verb

1

: to make a clank or series of clanks <the radiator hissed and clanked>

2

: to go with or as if with a clank <tanks clanking through the streets>

transitive verb

: to cause to clank

— clank·ing·ly \ˈklaŋ-kiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of CLANK

1. The radiator hissed and clanked.
2. The empty can clanked along the sidewalk.
3. a ghost clanking its chains

Origin of CLANK

probably imitative

First Known Use: 1656

Rhymes with CLANK

bank, blank, crank, dank, flank, franc, frank, hank, lank, plank, prank, rank, shank, spank, stank, swank, tank, thank, yank, Yank