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clanks 1 of 2

noun

plural of clank

as in clangs

the loud sound made when metal strikes metal the car is making a funny clank, and this can't be good

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present tense third-person singular of clank

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Noun

If starting offense early in the shot clock is good, then draining the clock late into possessions must mean clanks are on the way. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026

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Noun

The soundtrack—by the frequent Hans Zimmer collaborator David Fleming—is a delight, a polyphonic mood board of ghost-clangs, spooky bassoons, lyrical electro-motifs, and sighing sea themes.

— James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
The album’s official versions smooth out some of the buzzy sibilance of the bootlegs, but Hold Onto Me Infinity accommodates lots of tasteful clangs and wubs.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026

Definition of clangs

Verb

As the bullet weight clinks and clacks along the bottom, bass will key in on your rig and follow it.

— Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025

Definition of clinks

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Drummer Jay Russell kept to stark rattles, Sam Shipstone patched in his scratchy electric guitar, and Ryan Needham needled through grumbling basslines.

— Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Jigs with rattles are most productive and a big, active trailer is the way to go in muddy water.

— David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

Definition of rattles

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Sudden closures and delays in wages and severance pay have also prompted street protests and clashes with authorities, with the minimum wage still a persistent flashpoint.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
On that note, when Venus in Virgo clashes with Mars in Gemini, desire and judgment can start working against each other.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of clashes

Verb

If an otherwise unexceptional song on Mount Zero is nearing its conclusion, be prepared for an epilogue where Medlyn or Elphick clicks on the distortion.

— Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
If that third pitch clicks, Carlon has a clear path to an MLB rotation and could become the jewel of Toronto’s 2026 draft.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of clicks

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Moreover, with new and different form factors emerging, consumers have even more choices, ranging from rings and bracelets to glasses and watches.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
But the upside of Myers — and his four rings from Golden State — speaking directly to Paul outweighed the potential minuses.

— David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026

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