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- pronunciation:
- klaengk
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a short, metallic sound that does not resonate.
The iron grating fell with a clank.- synonyms:
- chink
- similar words:
- clang, clink, clunk, rattle
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| related words: |
chink, clash, clatter, jangle, jar |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
clanks, clanking, clanked |
| definition 1: |
to make a clanking sound.
- synonyms:
- jangle
- similar words:
- chink, clang, clatter, rattle
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| definition 2: |
to move with a clanking sound.
The man in a suit of armor clanked across the set.- synonyms:
- rattle
- similar words:
- clatter
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| related words: |
chatter, clap, clash, jar |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to cause to make a sharp or clanking sound.
The prisoner clanked his leg irons in frustration.- synonyms:
- jangle
- similar words:
- chink, clang, clash, clatter, rattle
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| related words: |
sound |
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| derivation: |
clankingly (adv.) |
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