First Known Use: 1656
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1clank
verb \ˈklaŋk\
: to make or cause (something) to make the loud, sharp sound of metal hitting against something solid
Full 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
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Origin of CLANK
probably imitative
2clank
noun
Definition of CLANK
: a sharp brief metallic ringing sound
First Known Use of CLANK
1656
CLANK Defined for Kids
1clank
verb \ˈklaŋk\
clankedclank·ing
Definition of CLANK for Kids
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.>
2clank
noun
Definition of CLANK for Kids
: a sharp short ringing sound <the clank of chains>
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