clank
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noun
1.
a sharp, hard, nonresonant sound, like that produced by two pieces of metal striking, one against the other: the clank of chains; the clank of an iron gate slamming shut.
verb (used without object)
2.
to make such a sound.
3.
to move with such sounds: The old jalopy clanked up the hill.
Origin:
1605–15; < Dutch klank sound
1605–15; < Dutch klank sound
Related forms
clank·ing·ly, adverb
clank·ing·ness, noun
clank·less, adjective
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clank (klæŋk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an abrupt harsh metallic sound |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to make or cause to make such a sound |
| 3. | (intr) to move or operate making such a sound |
| [C17: of imitative origin] | |
| 'clankingly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
clank
1560s as both a verb and noun, perhaps echoic, perhaps a blend of clang and clink, perhaps from a Low Ger. source (cf. M.Du. clank, M.L.G. klank).
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Example sentences
Avoid jewelry such as multiple bracelets or chains, which can clank and rattle and brush against your microphone, creating noise.
In the winter the radiators spit and clank while the hint of darkness never seems to leave the daylight.
The clank of keys sends a thrill of joy to my heart.
He threw another and it dropped with a clank on its mate.
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