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- pronunciation:
- klaengk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a short sound, as of metal being struck, that does not ring.
The iron bar fell with a clank.- synonyms:
- chink
- similar words:
- clang, clink, rattle
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| related words: |
clash, clatter, jangle |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clanks, clanking, clanked |
| definition 1: |
to make a clanking sound.
The gate clanked when it shut.- synonyms:
- jangle
- similar words:
- chink, clang, clatter, rattle
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| definition 2: |
to move with a clanking sound.
Soldiers in armor clanked across the bridge.- similar words:
- clatter
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| definition 3: |
to cause to make a sharp or clanking sound.
The prisoners clanked their leg irons and demanded food.- synonyms:
- jangle
- similar words:
- chink, clang, clash, clatter, rattle
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| related words: |
chatter, clash, sound |
| derivation: |
clankingly (adv.) |
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