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
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Examples of clank in a Sentence
The radiator hissed and clanked.
The empty can clanked along the sidewalk.
a ghost clanking its chains
Origin and Etymology of clank
probably imitative
clank
Definition of clank
: a sharp brief metallic ringing sound
Examples of clank in a Sentence
the car is making a funny clank, and this can't be good
First Known Use of clank
1656
CLANK Defined for English Language Learners
clank
playDefinition of clank for English Language Learners
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: to make or cause (something) to make the loud, sharp sound of metal hitting against something solid
CLANK Defined for Kids
Definition of clank for Students
clanked
;clanking
1 : to make or cause to make a clank or series of clanks The radiator hissed and clanked.
2 : to move with a clank The old pickup clanked down the road.
Definition of clank for Students
: a sharp short ringing sound the clank of chains
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