Synonyms for clank

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : klangk

Phonetic Transcription : klæŋk

Définition of clank

Origin : 1610s, perhaps echoic, perhaps a blend of clang (v.) and clink (v.), perhaps from a Low German source (cf. Middle Dutch clank, Dutch klank, Old High German klanc, Middle Low German klank, German Klang).

noun metallic noise
verb clang, clatter

Example sentences :

There was trouble in that place—moaning, splashing, gurgling, and the clank of machinery.
Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling

The clank of the iron chain in the gear told that the cage in the shaft was working.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Behind them now came the clank and thud of a score of overtaking feet.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

Voices and the clank of chains were heard in the patio, and then in the next room.
Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan

The shuffling movement and clank of chains was heard, but she did not turn her head.
Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan

The bell was rung violently—every clank sent a pang through her bosom.
Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever

"But not here," he added, hearing the clank of the verger's keys.
Extract from : « The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Part 1 (of 10) » by Edith Wharton

The groan of breaking hearts is there—The falling lash—the fetter's clank!
Extract from : « The Liberty Minstrel » by George W. Clark

At a hundred yards I gave the signal, and heard the clank and swish of the discharge.
Extract from : « Danger! and Other Stories » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Within it I heard the hiss and clank as a mail cylinder flashed past.
Extract from : « Wandl the Invader » by Raymond King Cummings

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